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Politics

New United States Ambassador to Iceland Appointed

The United States Senate has confirmed Carrin F. Patman as the next US Ambassador to Iceland. Patman is a lawyer by training and was a

Jelena Ćirić August 8, 2022

Nature

Eruption Site Closed Today

The Meradalir eruption site is closed today, Monday, August 8, due to bad weather and poor conditions on the trail, the Department of Civil Protection

Jelena Ćirić August 8, 2022

Society

‘What colours the lives of all nonbinary people is invisibility’

A new study finds that one of the most significant challenges faced by nonbinary people in Iceland is a lack of visibility, as well as

Larissa Kyzer August 8, 2022

Society

Opioid Admissions to Detox Centre on the Rise

The Vogur detox centre and rehabilitation hospital has seen a steady rise in admissions due to opioids. Vísir reports that a recent survey conducted by

Larissa Kyzer August 7, 2022

Travel

Parking Not Free at Eruption Site

Although authorities are still advising those who are not experienced hikers to refrain from visiting the eruption at Meradalir, an increasing number of tourists and

Larissa Kyzer August 6, 2022

Nature

Local Health Board Asks Again for Akureyri to Monitor Cruise Emissions

The Health Board of Northeast Iceland has reissued its request that the Town of Akureyri invest in a device that would monitor cruise ship emissions

Larissa Kyzer August 6, 2022

Nature

Scenes from Meradalir

Yes, eruptions are serious business. One has to bring the right equipment, check the conditions, and above all, exercise caution. It is not every day,

Erik Pomrenke August 5, 2022

Nature

Shifting Winds Could Mean Gas in Vogar, Garður

According to the most recent information from the Meteorological Office of Iceland, shifting winds could blow gas plumes from the eruption north and northwest of

Erik Pomrenke August 5, 2022

Nature

Reykjanes Eruptions Impact Airport Relocation Plans

Seismic and volcanic activity on Southwest Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula affects the viability of building an airport at Hvassahraun, halfway between Reykjavík and Keflavík International Airport,

Jelena Ćirić August 4, 2022