Day: October 15, 2020

Economy

Strike at Rio Tinto Begins Tomorrow

A planned strike of 400 employees of the Rio Tinto aluminium smelter in Straumsvík, not far from the capital, will go ahead as planned tomorrow,

Larissa Kyzer October 15, 2020

Society

Domestic Abuse Assistance Now Available Via Online Chat

Emergency assistance for people experiencing domestic violence is now available not only by calling Iceland’s emergency number, 112, but also via online chat on their

Larissa Kyzer October 15, 2020

Society

Without Strict Measures, Up to 88,000 New Infections by Year End

As many as 88,000 new COVID-19 infections could be expected in Iceland before the end of the year if, instead of gathering restrictions and stricter

Larissa Kyzer October 15, 2020

Society

IKEA Christmas Goat Gives It Another Go

The IKEA Christmas Goat was erected without much fanfare in Garðabær on the outskirts of Reykjavík earlier this week, mbl.is reports. The annual, ill-fated harbinger

Larissa Kyzer October 15, 2020