Author: Larissa Kyzer

Nature

Earthquake Swarm on Reykjanes Ridge

Around 70 earthquakes were measured along the Reykjanes Ridge between 6:45 pm and 11:30 pm on Friday night. RÚV reports that eight of the quakes

Larissa Kyzer February 11, 2023

Sport

No Deadline for Decision on Whether Gylfi Þór Sigurðsson Will Be Prosecuted in UK

The Office of the Crown Prosecutor in the UK is currently reviewing evidence against Icelandic footballer Gylfi Þór Sigurðsson and deciding whether it will pursue

Larissa Kyzer February 5, 2023

Society

As Cemeteries Fill, Reykjavík Residents Choose Cremation

With few plots available in Fossvogskirkjugarður and Gufuneskirkjugarður, the two cemeteries in the capital still open to the recently departed, an increasing number of Reykjavíkers

Larissa Kyzer February 5, 2023

Society

‘If we decided it was our goal to reduce food waste, we’d do it’

Food waste in Iceland is not only a climate problem, says Minister for the Environment Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson, it’s also disrespectful. The Minister says the

Larissa Kyzer February 4, 2023

The group was ready for their swim across the English Channel

Society

Anna Overtakes Guðrún as Most Common First Name for Women

Anna is now the most common first name for women in Iceland. The most common name for men is currently Jón. This per a new

Larissa Kyzer February 4, 2023

Society

Police Called Out to Investigate Sound of Resident Pounding Pork

In a weekend filled with the typical set-tos, scraps, and scrapes downtown, capital-area police got a call-out for the books on Saturday night when they

Larissa Kyzer January 29, 2023

Society

Students Express ‘Grave Concern’ Regarding Financial Situation at the University of Iceland

In the wake of reports that University of Iceland is facing a deficit of as much as ISK 1 Billion [$7.02 million; €6.46 million] this

Larissa Kyzer January 29, 2023

Politics

Efling Chair Demands Labour Market MP Intercede, Withdraw State Mediator’s Proposal

Efling Chair Sólveig Anna Jónsdóttir is urging Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson, Minister of Social Affairs and the Labour Market, to intercede in the labour union’s ongoing

Larissa Kyzer January 29, 2023

x News

Decisions on Wind Farms Should Rest with Local Authorities, Not Alþingi, Says Utility Federation

The decision as to whether wind farms should be erected in a given municipality should rest with local authorities—not Alþingi, says Samorka, the federation of

Larissa Kyzer January 28, 2023

Travel

Flights Cancelled, Passengers Unable to Disembark Due to High Winds

Gale-force winds and heavy snowshowers caused considerable disruptions for travellers on Sunday, Mbl.is and RÚV report. While most international flights were cancelled or delayed before

Larissa Kyzer January 22, 2023

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Author: Larissa Kyzer

Earthquake Swarm on Reykjanes Ridge

No Deadline for Decision on Whether Gylfi Þór Sigurðsson Will Be Prosecuted in UK

As Cemeteries Fill, Reykjavík Residents Choose Cremation

‘If we decided it was our goal to reduce food waste, we’d do it’

Anna Overtakes Guðrún as Most Common First Name for Women

Police Called Out to Investigate Sound of Resident Pounding Pork

Students Express ‘Grave Concern’ Regarding Financial Situation at the University of Iceland

Decisions on Wind Farms Should Rest with Local Authorities, Not Alþingi, Says Utility Federation

Flights Cancelled, Passengers Unable to Disembark Due to High Winds

Authorities Dispute Over Asylum Seekers in Iceland

Foreign Citizens in Iceland Face More Difficulties Finding Jobs

Iceland Symphony Orchestra Strike Narrowly Avoided

Women’s Football Team Suffers Heavy Defeat Against Germany

Welfare Committee Chair Calls for Regulation of Cosmetic Fillers

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