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Does Iceland Have a National Library?

Yes, it does, but it’s more properly known as the National and University Library of Iceland. It’s by the far the largest library in Iceland,

Erik Pomrenke March 24, 2023

Culture

Deep North Episode 18: A Diamond in the Rough

In the fall of 1813, a young, shy Danish man disembarked from a cargo sailing ship in Reykjavík harbour. His name was Rasmus Kristian Rask

Erik Pomrenke March 24, 2023

Foreign Minister Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarsson.

Nature

State to Subsidise Rental EVs with ISK 1 Billion

In further efforts to meet its commitments to reduce CO2 emissions, the state will support car rental companies this year with some ISK 1 billion

Erik Pomrenke March 23, 2023

Nature

Tourist Falls to Her Death at Glymur

A foreign tourist fell to her death yesterday morning, March 22, at Glymur, a popular waterfall and hiking area in Hvalfjörður. Glymur is a popular

Erik Pomrenke March 23, 2023

Travel

500 Travellers Trapped in Seyðisfjörður for Two Days

Some 500 passengers are stuck in Seyðisfjörður for the second day in a row. RÚV reports. Seyðisfjörður is a small fishing village in Iceland’s East

Erik Pomrenke March 22, 2023

City councillor Sanna Magdalena Mörtudóttir in City Hall by the Reykjavík city Pond

Politics

Proposal to Amend Surveillance Law Causes Tension Between Pirates and Socialists

A proposal to change surveillance laws has been the occasion for some skirmishes between the Pirate and Socialist parties in City Hall. Vísir reports. Council

Erik Pomrenke March 22, 2023

Society

500 Children on Waitlist for Preschool in Reykjavík

Árelía Eydís Guðmundsdóttir, director of the Council for Education and Recreation for Reykjavík City, has stated in a recent interview with RÚV that this will

Erik Pomrenke March 22, 2023

Economy

Central Bank Raises Interest Rate 1%, Now at 7.5%

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Central Bank of Iceland has raised interest rates a further 1%. This is the twelfth rate hike in a

Erik Pomrenke March 22, 2023

Society

Majority of Dogs in Reykjavík Unregistered

Animal Services of Reykjavík report of the estimated 10,000 dogs in the city, only 2,500 owners pay the legal registration fee. In a statement to

Erik Pomrenke March 20, 2023

Culture

New Centre for Icelandic Studies to Acquire Manuscripts on Long-Term Loan

The Danish government has agreed to the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies’ request to loan Icelandic manuscripts on a long-term basis. RÚV reports. The

Erik Pomrenke March 20, 2023

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Does Iceland Have a National Library?

Deep North Episode 18: A Diamond in the Rough

State to Subsidise Rental EVs with ISK 1 Billion

Tourist Falls to Her Death at Glymur

500 Travellers Trapped in Seyðisfjörður for Two Days

Proposal to Amend Surveillance Law Causes Tension Between Pirates and Socialists

500 Children on Waitlist for Preschool in Reykjavík

Central Bank Raises Interest Rate 1%, Now at 7.5%

Majority of Dogs in Reykjavík Unregistered

New Centre for Icelandic Studies to Acquire Manuscripts on Long-Term Loan

Vital to Prevent Travellers from Hiking Near Glymur in Winter

Growing Violence in Downtown Reykjavík a Cause for Concern

ASÍ Concerned Over Rising Debt Service Burden of Households

Men’s National Football Team Endures Heavy Loss in Bosnia

State to Subsidise Rental EVs with ISK 1 Billion

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