Day: March 22, 2019

Politics

Supreme Court Rules in Favour of Press

Iceland’s Supreme Court has ruled entirely in favour of news outlet Stundin and media company Reykjavík Media in a media injunction case that has been

Larissa Kyzer March 22, 2019

Politics

Five of Eight Psychiatric Wards Receive Failing Safety Grade

Five of the National and University Hospital’s eight psychiatric wards have received failing grades in the hospital’s safety assessment, RÚV reports. María Einisdóttir, the hospital’s

Larissa Kyzer March 22, 2019

Society

Iceland’s First Hamburger Was Sold in 1941

The first hamburger may have been sold in Iceland as early as 1941, Vísir reports. Visitors to the island may be more likely to think

Larissa Kyzer March 22, 2019

Nature & Travel Archive

Yellow and Orange Weather Alerts Around Iceland

The Icelandic Met Office has issued a series of serious weather warnings for much of the country on Friday. An orange alert has been issued

Larissa Kyzer March 22, 2019

Economy

Indigo Partners Call Off WOW air Negotiations – Icelandair Renews Interest

Indigo Partners has cancelled negotiations to invest in WOW air. Subsequently, the board of Icelandair Group has agreed to reenter negotiations with WOW, according to

Gréta Sigríður Einarsdóttir March 22, 2019

Politics

‘Harsh Police Response’ to Refugee Protests Under Review

The actions taken by police against protestors in Austurvöllur square on March 11th were discussed at an open meeting of Alþingi’s Judicial Affairs and Education

Larissa Kyzer March 22, 2019