Iceland News

Stefán Ingvar Vigfússon: A Rising Star in Icelandic Comedy An Emerging Talent in Icelandic Stand-up Comedy Stefán Ingvar Vigfússon has become a prominent figure in the Icelandic comedy scene, known for his involvement with comedy groups such as VHS and his solo performances. Educated at the Iceland University of the Arts (LHÍ) in the Playwriting … Read more

Cory Booker Sets Record with 25-Hour Senate Speech In a historic display of endurance and conviction, Cory Booker, the U.S. Senator from New Jersey, delivered a marathon speech lasting 25 hours on the Senate floor. This extraordinary feat has set a new record in the history of the U.S. Senate, surpassing the previous record held … Read more

Volcanic Eruption Status and Seismic Activity in Iceland Current Status of the Volcanic Fissure In the early hours of the morning, a volcanic fissure that emerged as a result of a magma intrusion appears to have temporarily ceased expanding. The eruption, however, continues to spew from the entire fissure, spanning a length of 1.2 kilometers. … Read more

Remains of Three Missing U.S. Soldiers Found in Lithuania The remains of three U.S. soldiers who had been missing in Lithuania since last week were discovered yesterday. The search for a fourth soldier is still underway. An extensive search operation was launched after the soldiers failed to return from a military exercise near the Belarusian … Read more

Serious Traffic Accident on Suðurlandsvegur Near Holtsós A serious traffic accident has occurred on Suðurlandsvegur near Holtsós, as confirmed by a statement from the South Iceland Police Department. Emergency responders are currently on the scene, and the road has been closed to traffic while the investigation and cleanup are underway. Details of the Incident The … Read more

Auto ehf.’s Vehicles Cause Persistent Issues in Akureyri Auto ehf.’s Vehicles Cause Persistent Issues in Akureyri Ongoing Vehicle Nuisance For several years, vehicles associated with the parts dealer Auto ehf. have been a persistent nuisance in and around Akureyri. Despite an agreement made last year, which allocated a temporary lot at Krossanes for the consolidation … Read more

Diana Juliusdottir’s Photography Exhibition Shines Light on Domestic Violence In March, Icelandic photographer Diana Juliusdottir unveiled her first solo exhibition abroad in Valencia, Spain. Titled “Red Entanglements,” the exhibition delves into the harrowing world of domestic violence and the arduous journey of a woman breaking free from its grasp. Diana was interviewed by Gudrun Gunnarsdottir … Read more

Rescue Operations on Eyjafjallajökull: A Day of Challenges and Triumphs In a dramatic turn of events, two separate groups were rescued from Eyjafjallajökull yesterday after the weather took an unexpected and severe turn. The rescue operations involved a coordinated effort from the search and rescue teams based in Hella and Hvolsvöllur, showcasing their dedication and … Read more

Search Continues for Missing U.S. Soldiers in Lithuania Search for Missing U.S. Soldiers Ongoing in Lithuania The extensive search for four missing U.S. soldiers is still underway after they disappeared during a military exercise in Lithuania last Tuesday. The search was initiated when the soldiers failed to return from the exercise held in Pabrade, near … Read more

Historic Shift in Icelandic Leadership: Women at the Helm In a groundbreaking development, Silja Bára Ómarsdóttir’s appointment as the rector of the University of Iceland marks a historic moment in Iceland’s educational and political landscape. For the first time, women are now at the helm of all public and private universities in the country. This … Read more