Iceland News
Volcanic Eruption Threatens Infrastructure in Iceland A recent volcanic eruption has resulted in lava flowing over the Njarðvík pipeline, which transports hot water from Svartsengi to Fitjar. Despite this, experts believe that the pipeline is well-protected and should withstand the lava’s heat. According to HS Veitur, the Grindavík pipeline remains buried under approximately one kilometer … Read more
EuroBasket 2024: Iceland’s Path to the Championship Countdown to EuroBasket 2024 The European Basketball Championship, commonly known as EuroBasket, is slated for late summer next year, from August 27 to September 14. A total of 24 national teams will earn the right to participate, competing in four groups of six teams each. These groups will … Read more
Lava Flow Disrupts Grindavíkurvegur as Volcanic Activity Continues Lava Overflows Grindavíkurvegur Early this morning, around 5 AM, lava began to overflow onto Grindavíkurvegur, leading to the closure of the road. This development comes as the lava flow rapidly approaches power lines and a geothermal pipeline, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office’s natural hazard expert. The … Read more
Unexpected Volcanic Eruption Hits Grindavík: A Community’s Resilience Unexpected Volcanic Eruption in Grindavík Fannar Jónasson, the mayor of Grindavík, announced that the volcanic eruption that began yesterday took the community by surprise. In an interview with Morgunútvarp Rásar 2 this morning, Jónasson emphasized that the residents of Grindavík have approached the situation with composure and … Read more
Cold Weather Persists Across Iceland with Northern Winds Expected Iceland continues to experience cold weather conditions as northern winds are expected to prevail today. The weather forecast predicts a fresh breeze across most parts of the country, with particularly strong gusts anticipated in the Eastfjords earlier in the day. Light snow showers are expected in … Read more
Record-Breaking Feats in the Vendée Globe In one of the most grueling sailing competitions on the planet, the Vendée Globe, French sailors Yoann Richomme and Nicolas Lunven have pushed the boundaries of endurance and speed. Recently, they shattered the record for the longest distance sailed solo on a yacht in 24 hours. Nicolas Lunven initially … Read more
Volcanic Eruption Begins in Sundhnúkar Fissure Swarm On the night of October 12th, a volcanic eruption commenced in the Sundhnúkar fissure swarm. This eruption marks a significant geological event, drawing attention from both local authorities and the scientific community. The eruption began just before midnight, leading to an emergency broadcast by Fréttastofa, which aired an … Read more
Volcanic Eruption Begins in Sundhnúkar Crater Row A sudden volcanic eruption has been reported in the Sundhnúkar crater row, capturing the attention of both locals and experts alike. The eruption commenced just before midnight, marking a significant geological event in the region. In response, a special news broadcast has been scheduled to provide real-time updates … Read more
Controversy Over New Glacier Tour Contracts in Vatnajökull National Park New Contracts Awarded for Glacier Tours The board of Vatnajökull National Park decided in an extraordinary meeting on Monday to award new contracts to 30 companies for ice cave tours and glacier walks. The contracts are expected to be valid from November this year until … Read more
Marius Borg Høiby Detained for One Week Amid Rape Charges Marius Borg Høiby, stepson of Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon, has been placed in a week-long detention following accusations of two separate rape incidents. Høiby, however, denies all charges brought against him. The arrest took place on Monday evening, and shortly thereafter, Norwegian police initiated a … Read more