Day: August 23, 2019

Culture

Free Bus Service on Culture Night

Strætó bus service will be free of charge on Culture Night, Saturday, August 24th. The annual event serves as the unofficial end to the summer,

Larissa Kyzer August 23, 2019

Society

Inmate Found Dead in Prison Cell

A man in his fifties was found dead in his cell at Litla-Hraun prison on Thursday morning, Vísir reports. There is currently no indication that

Larissa Kyzer August 23, 2019

Society

Over 6,500 Students Starting at Icelandic Universities this Fall

The academic year is underway again at most of Iceland’s universities. RÚV reports that just over 6,500 new students are embarking on college-level studies in

Larissa Kyzer August 23, 2019

Nature

Visitors Ignoring Reynisfjara Closure, Despite Ongoing Risk

The rockslide that took place at Reynisfjara beach in South Iceland has now been measured at 100 m [328 ft] wide and 50 m [164

Larissa Kyzer August 23, 2019

Politics

Highest Paid Rural Mayors Earn More than Prime Minister

A recent round-up of mayoral and council manager salaries in rural municipalities is raising eyebrows in some quarters, RÚV reports. Per data first published in

Larissa Kyzer August 23, 2019

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Day: August 23, 2019

Free Bus Service on Culture Night

Inmate Found Dead in Prison Cell

Over 6,500 Students Starting at Icelandic Universities this Fall

Visitors Ignoring Reynisfjara Closure, Despite Ongoing Risk

Highest Paid Rural Mayors Earn More than Prime Minister

‘If we decided it was our goal to reduce food waste, we’d do it’

Anna Overtakes Guðrún as Most Common First Name for Women

Closure of Reykjanesbraut Cost Icelandair ISK 1 Billion

Ministry Dismisses Efling’s Complaint Against State Mediator

Minister Unauthorised to Sell Surveillance Aircraft, MP Says

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