Category: Travel

Economy

Strikes Will Affect Bus Routes in April

Efling and VR Unions’ strikes will affect several public bus routes in the capital area in April, RÚV reports. The strikes will not affect service

Jelena Ćirić March 20, 2019

Nature

Fjaðrárgljúfur to Remain Closed Until June

The Environmental Agency of Iceland is extending its closure of Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon in South Iceland, RÚV reports. It will now be closed until June 1.

Larissa Kyzer March 16, 2019

Politics

Strike Expected to Interrupt Bus System

The planned strike operations of unions VR and Efling will affect the Strætó bus system in the capital area. Strætó released a statement today on

Jóhann Páll Ástvaldsson March 13, 2019

Nature

Road Between Vík and Hvolsvöllur Closed Due to Storm

The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration have closed the road between Hvolsvöllur and Vík due to a storm. The road will be closed until weather

Jóhann Páll Ástvaldsson March 11, 2019

Travel

Tourists Decreased by 6.9% in February

Departures of foreign tourists from Keflavík Airport decreased by some 11,000 individuals, or 6.9% in February 2019 compared to the same month last year. The

Jelena Ćirić March 7, 2019

Economy

WOW Air Takeover Might Come with Harsh Conditions

Bondholders of struggling Icelandic airline WOW air who invested in the company for 60 million euros just last fall, might have to accept large write-offs

Gunnar Jónsson March 6, 2019

Nature

Pollution High Along Major Roads in Reykjavík

Air quality is poor in the capital area today, particularly along Sæbraut and Miklabraut streets in Reykjavík, RÚV reports. Particulate pollution levels are expected to

Jelena Ćirić March 5, 2019

Nature

Calls for Three Popular Natural Sites to be Given Protected Status

The Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources and the director of the Environment Agency of Iceland are calling for three of the country’s most

Larissa Kyzer March 3, 2019

Nature

Fjaðrárgljúfur Canyon Closed Again

Fjaðrárgljúfur canyon, a popular tourist site in South Iceland, has been closed to visitors. A notice on the Environmental Agency of Iceland’s website states the

Jelena Ćirić February 27, 2019

Nature

Storm Rages Across Iceland

Storms affecting most of the country, particularly Southeast and East Iceland, have damaged property and put travellers in danger. According to the Icelandic Met Office,

Jelena Ćirić February 26, 2019