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Informal discussions regarding a potential merger between the University of Akureyri and the University of Bifröst have been initiated, according to reports on RÚV’s website. The respective rectors, Margrét Jónsdóttir …
Multiple University Mergers Explored in Icelandic Read More
German media outlet Deutsche Welle has come under heavy criticism after airing a video segment featuring one of its presenters indulging in puffin meat at a restaurant in Reykjavík. The …
Deutsche Welle Under Fire for Irresponsible Coverage of Puffin Consumption Read More
The excitement is palpable as Iceland gears up for the second semi-final of Söngvakeppnin this weekend. Söngvakeppnin is the Icelandic selection process for the Eurovision Song Contest, and the winner …
Iceland Gears Up for Söngvakeppnin 2023: Who Will Represent the Country at Eurovision? Read More
Akureyri Airport has announced that it will offer direct flights to six new destinations starting in 2023, making it the largest selection of destinations available for direct flights from the …
New Direct Flights from Akureyri Airport to Six Exciting Destinations in 2023 Read More
Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir emphasized the importance of integrating the fight for equality and climate change when she addressed the COP26 climate conference earlier today. She also spoke about the …
Prime minister quoted author Andri Snær in her address at COP26 Read More
“The weekend was extremely good, the best so far”, Baldvin Júlíusson at Kynnisferðir told RUV. His company took more than a thousand people on northern lights excursions this weekend. Astronomer …
Stunning Northern Lights this weekend Read More
Numerous buildings or spaces that used to house stores on Reykjavík’s main Shopping Street Laugavegur have been deserted, Iceland Monitor reports. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, a lot …
Reykjavík’s main Shopping Street like a ghost town Read More
As a result of a surge in number of new covid-19 cases in Iceland, the use of masks is now required in all secondary schools and both of the universities …
Students of Secondary Schools and Universities required to wear masks Read More
Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson, Minister of Transport and Local Government, yesterday presented the government’splan of ISK 150 million in funding for six municipalities due to the collapse of tourism following Covid-19. …
Six municipalities receive government support after collapse in tourism Read More
New rules on entry into Iceland come into effecto on midnight. The Directorate of Health published new quarantine instructions for visitors coming to Iceland last week. Starting on August 19, …
New rules on entry into Iceland come into effect on midnight tonight Read More