The body of a young man was discovered in Laxárdalur, Nes, north of Höfn, Hornafjörður yesterday.
Russia Could Increase Pressure
Russians could possibly take advantage of the lack of unity among Icelandic politicians regarding support of Western sanctions.
Staged Crime by British Adventurers
Police investigation has revealed that Scots, who on their website bragged about their off-road driving in Iceland, exaggerated their adventures.
Central Bank of Iceland Raises Interest Rates
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Iceland has decided to raise the bank’s interest rates by 0.5 percentage points.
Reykjavík: World’s 10th Friendliest City
Reykjavík has been voted the world’s 10th friendliest city by Condé Nast Traveler.
Direct Icelandair Flights to Aberdeen
Icelandair has announced plans to offer direct flights to Aberdeen, Scotland, beginning March next year.
Testing the Water for a Cool, Warm Place
Aron Leví Beck sees an opportunity in run-off water from the swimming pool in Laugardalur and would like to use it to heat up a dream project—a Biodome.
Bridge in Northwest Iceland Collapses
A bridge over Vatnsdalsá collapsed shortly before noon today as a truck was passing.
Couple Reaches Top of Esja on 40 Feet
For the newlyweds Helga Magnúsdóttir and Bergur Þorri Benjamínsson, a trip to the top of a mountain is unique.
Impact of Russia’s Import Ban Assessed
Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson, Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, has asked the Institute of Regional Development to assess the impact of Russia’s decision to impose an import ban on Icelandic food.