Day: November 13, 2023

Nature

Iceland’s Parliament Proposes Tax to Fund Lava Barriers

Iceland’s Parliament held its first reading of a bill that proposes an additional 0.08% property tax to fund the building of lava barriers that would

Jelena Ćirić November 13, 2023

Traffic into Grindavík following mandatory evacuations

Nature

Police Oversees Partial Entry of Additional Grindavík Residents

The Chief of Police in Suðurnes has authorised restricted access for residents and businesses to a specific part of Grindavík. This controlled access, meant for

Ragnar Tómas November 13, 2023

Ask IR

Will the situation on the Reykjanes peninsula affect the capital area?

Many travellers to Iceland have asked about the potential impact that a volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula might have on Reykjavík. While the usual

Erik Pomrenke November 13, 2023

Photo from the mandatory evacuation of Grindavík in Reykajnes

Nature

Grindavík Homecoming Unlikely in the Near Term

The town of Grindavík has suffered significant earthquake damage, impacting homes and infrastructure. The Head of the Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management told

Ragnar Tómas November 13, 2023