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Bolafjall Road to Close to Private Cars During Total Solar Eclipse

Visitors will not be able to drive private vehicles to the top of Bolafjall during Iceland’s total solar eclipse on August 12. Organisers will instead run paid shuttle buses to the…

Iceland Review · 1 hr ago

Anti-Whaling Crew Remain Confined Aboard Seized Vessel in Reykjavík

Crew members aboard the seized anti-whaling vessel Bandero remain confined to the ship in Reykjavík, according to the Captain Paul Watson Foundation, which says only the vessel’s…

Iceland Review · 4 hrs ago

What to Do This Week | Climbing, Running, Kayaking and More

August marks the final month of Iceland’s beloved summer. But that’s no reason to be gloomy. Quite the opposite: it’s time to make the most of the long days, warm weather, and the…

Iceland Review · 5 hrs ago

Mayor Calls for Urgent Repairs to Key Westfjords Transport Route

Mayor of Dalabyggð, Lilja Björg Ágústsdóttir, has urged authorities to act without delay over the condition of a heavily used section of the Westfjords Road. The road is one of the…

Iceland Review · 1 day ago

Police Detain Six Overnight at Þjóðhátíð Festival

Six people were held in police custody overnight during the Þjóðhátíð festival in Vestmannaeyjar, where officers also opened an investigation into suspected drug dealing. Police…

Iceland Review · 1 day ago

National Church Offers Free Support for Gender Violence Activists

The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland has launched a new pastoral care service for people working on the front line of efforts to combat gender-based violence. Free and…

Iceland Review · 1 day ago

Bright Weather for Most of Iceland as Temperatures Climb to 20°C

Temperatures are expected to climb to as high as 20°C in parts of South Iceland today. Meanwhile, strong wind gusts remain a hazard in eastern areas of the country. According to…

Iceland Review · 1 day ago

Iceland Review Playlist | Þjóðhátíð

Taking place in Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands), Þjóðhátíð, or National Festival, is the pinnacle of the country’s long weekend, known as Verslunarmannahelgi (Shop Workers’…

Iceland Review · 1 day ago

Authorities Investigate 14 Mink Sightings After Fur Farm Escape

The search for mink that escaped from a fur farm in Mosfellsdalur earlier this week is continuing. Authorities have received 14 reports of animals seen since midday yesterday.…

Iceland Review · 2 days ago

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