WARNING – Dangerous surf and strong currents on the south coast. Storm warning in Iceland
The office of the south district police in Iceland has issued a strong warning to tourists and travel organizers to be aware when enjoying the scenic...
Unrest in Katla volcano prompts caution – Authorities worry about tourists in the area
The National Commissioner of Police and the District Commissioner of Police in South Iceland are keeping a close watch on the recent seismic unrest in...
A new association for women in seafood industry will be present at the Icelandic Fisheries Fair
The newly founded International Association for Women in the Seafood Industry (WSI) has chosen Icefair, The Icelandic Fisheries Exhibition for its fir...
20.000 tourists estimated in Iceland over New Year’s Eve enjoying 90 bonfires around the country
According to Morgunbladid six airplanes landed in Keflavik Airport on 31 December in 2010. Today 49 plains are scheduled to arrive in Iceland, with a ...
Reykjavik – most expensive European capital to visit for Christmas
According to hotel search engine travelmyth.com, Reykjavik is the most expensive European capital to visit for the Christmas holidays. The average pri...
Poverty in Iceland, 860 families need help this Christmas in the capital area
Eight hundred and sixty families have applied for aid in December from the Family-help organization in Reykjavik and the town of Reykjanes this year. ...
Alcohol prices in Iceland still climbing
In Iceland there is a state monopoly of all alcoholic beverages and in the New Year a further price raise has been announced. With that raise the pric...
The rise of the Icelandic krona is affecting the tourist industry
The ever more expensive Icelandic currency, the krona (IKR) is resulting in higher prices for tourists and has already started to harm the tourist ind...