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Large Income Gap in Iceland Based on Sexual Orientation
Despite being on average more educated, homosexual men in Iceland make roughly 33% less than heterosexual men, a new study has found. The new data
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
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
What do I need to know before visiting the eruption site at Meradalir?
Before setting out As always in Iceland, taking the proper gear is key to having a good hike. Sturdy boots, rain- and windproof layers, water,
‘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
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
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
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
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,
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