Politics
Akureyri City Council Abolishes Governing Majority
There is no longer a governing majority nor an opposing minority in the City Council of Akureyri, North Iceland, RÚV reports. Instead, all hands are
Jelena Ćirić
September 23, 2020
Akureyri
Society
North Iceland Seniors Cycle in International Competition
Residents at nursing home Hlíð in Akureyri, North Iceland having been breaking a sweat recently in an international cycling competition called Road Worlds for Seniors.
Jelena Ćirić
September 14, 2020
Society
Unidentified Tone Torments Akureyri Residents
A strange droning sound has been plaguing the residents of Akureyri, and not for the first time. RÚV reports that the origin of the noise
Larissa Kyzer
August 12, 2020
Society
Two Group Infections Active, but with Limited Spread
A group infection centred in the West Iceland town of Akranes led to extensive, random local testing on Saturday, RÚV reports. Happily, all 612 people
Larissa Kyzer
August 2, 2020
Politics
Prison Closure in Akureyri Faces Opposition
The Minister of Justice says the planned closure of Akureyri Prison in North Iceland will allow for better use of funding within the prison system.
Jelena Ćirić
July 9, 2020
Nature
Earthquakes Shake North Iceland
An earthquake measuring 5.6 was felt in towns and villages in North Iceland on Saturday afternoon, RÚV reports. The quake occurred just after 3.00pm, and
Larissa Kyzer
June 20, 2020
Society
More Young People Apply for Summer Work School in North Iceland
The Akureyri Work School, which provides summer work for young people in the North Iceland town doing a variety of public improvement projects, has had
Larissa Kyzer
June 5, 2020
Politics
Akureyri and Egilsstaðir Airports to be Expanded
The expansion of Akureyri and Egilsstaðir airports in North Iceland and East Iceland respectively will be part of the government’s public investment measures intended to
Jelena Ćirić
March 26, 2020
Nature
Local Man Clears Road Ensuring Mates Can Fly Abroad
Hoping to aid his friends and colleagues escape the harsh Icelandic winter, Finnur Aðalbjörnsson refused to let an impassable road stand in his way, Vísir
Ragnar Tómas
January 10, 2020
Akureyri Builds 13th Gas Station
While Reykjavík has one gas station per 3,000 residents and London, England has one per 10,000, Akureyri, North Iceland, has one gas station per 1,500
Jelena Ćirić
November 6, 2019
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