Day: October 12, 2022

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When and why did Iceland change to driving on the right?

As you might know, the British occupied Iceland during the Second World War in order to secure Allied shipping lanes. While they were here, they

Erik Pomrenke October 12, 2022

Ask IR

Do Eagles Live in Iceland?

Yes, they do! White-tailed eagles, also called sea eagles, are the species of eagle that call Iceland home. They are a rather rare species here,

Erik Pomrenke October 12, 2022

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Nature

Level of Uncertainty Declared over Glacial Flooding from Grímsvötn

Civil Defense authorities have announced a State of Uncertainty due to glacial flooding from Grímsvötn, a subglacial volcano under Vatnajökull. The ice sheet has been

Erik Pomrenke October 12, 2022

Travel

Bláfjöll Ski Resort to Add Two Additional Lifts

Two large lifts are nearly completed at Bláfjöll ski resort and will hopefully be operational by the start of the winter skiing season, reports RÚV.

Erik Pomrenke October 12, 2022

Politics

ASÍ Leadership and Future Up in the Air as Three Candidates Withdraw

Ragnar Þór Ingólfsson, chairperson of VR, Sólveig Anna Jónsdóttir, chairperson of Efling, and Vilhjálmur Birgisson, chairperson of the Association of Trade Unions, have all withdrawn

Erik Pomrenke October 12, 2022

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Day: October 12, 2022

When and why did Iceland change to driving on the right?

Do Eagles Live in Iceland?

Level of Uncertainty Declared over Glacial Flooding from Grímsvötn

Bláfjöll Ski Resort to Add Two Additional Lifts

ASÍ Leadership and Future Up in the Air as Three Candidates Withdraw

Parking Fees Rise in Downtown Reykjavík

New Group to Fight for Sexual Assault Survivors’ Rights

Support for Social Democratic Alliance Passes 30%

Icelanders Want Their Bones Back

Prosecution Seeks 8 Year Sentence in Bankastræti Case

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