Day: June 16, 2023

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How long does it take to walk around Iceland?

The first thing we have to say: don’t plan on doing this! Iceland has plenty of beautiful hiking areas, and you should stick to those

Erik Pomrenke June 16, 2023

Nature

Temporary Licence for Hvalur Whaling Company Extended

On Wednesday, the West Iceland Healthcare Committee (i.e. Heilbrigðisnefnd Vesturlands) agreed to renew the temporary operating licence of the whaling company Hvalur until July 12

Ragnar Tómas June 16, 2023

x News

Board of Appeal Revokes Permit for Hvammsvirkjun Hydropower Plant

The Environmental and Natural Resources Board of Appeal has revoked the permit of the Hvammsvirkjun hydropower plant, RÚV reports. Landsvirkjun, Iceland’s National Power Company, has

Ragnar Tómas June 16, 2023

Economy

Íslandsbanki: Inflation to Dip Below 8% By Year’s End

Iceland’s three big commercial banks predict inflation to subside over the coming months, RÚV reports. Íslandsbanki predicts that the annual inflation rate will fall below

Ragnar Tómas June 16, 2023

Podcast

Deep North Episode 30: Sparsity Blues

It’s Saturday night – and it’s feckin’ freezing. Seven below. Even inside the Egilshöll stadium, my fingers feel like popsicles. Taking notes means pitting the

Erik Pomrenke June 16, 2023

Society

Helicopter, Drones Searched for 9-Year-Old Boy – Later Found Sound Asleep in Friend’s Bed

An extensive search was carried out on the night before Thursday for a nine-year-old boy who was believed to have gone missing from a summer

Ragnar Tómas June 16, 2023

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Day: June 16, 2023

How long does it take to walk around Iceland?

Temporary Licence for Hvalur Whaling Company Extended

Board of Appeal Revokes Permit for Hvammsvirkjun Hydropower Plant

Íslandsbanki: Inflation to Dip Below 8% By Year’s End

Deep North Episode 30: Sparsity Blues

Helicopter, Drones Searched for 9-Year-Old Boy – Later Found Sound Asleep in Friend’s Bed

Minister Denies University’s Appeal for Registration Fee Hike

Icelandic Whaling CEO Defends Suspended Vessel

Siglufjörður Resident Loses Home to Severe Storm

Experts Alarmed by Surge in Daily Drinking Rates

Further Aquaculture Permits Put on Hold

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