Earthquake of 3.3 by Mount Herdubreid this morning
From midnight last night a swarm of about 90 tremors took place in the area around Mount Herdubreid, the biggest one measuring 3.3 on the Richter scal...
WARNING – Extreme Storm. NO travel conditions in Iceland today!
A very strong storm will hit the whole of Iceland today and people are strongly advised to stay at home. There are no travel conditions. The storm sta...
One Billion Rising in Reykjavik Harpa – Dancing against the exploitation of women
Thousands of men, women and children are dancing in Harpa Concert Hall today in solidarity against the exploitation of women. UN Women in Iceland firs...
The “Northern Lights Problem” in Icelandic traffic
Police in Iceland are warning drivers not to stare up at the night sky while driving despite a possible spectacle of Aurora Borealis, this comes after...
Thingvellir National park – Silfra claims another life
A man from the US lost his life by Silfra where he was snorkeling with a group of tourists on 12 February. It is yet unclear if his death was caused b...
WARNING – The storm is moving to east Iceland!
The storm that has been battering Iceland in the last couple of days is expected to hit the east of the country today, Thursday. Ranging from Vopnafjo...
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...
A man perished in a fatal avalanche near Reykjavik
An avalanche fell in the slopes of the mountain Esja around 4pm on Saturday, sweeping with it three men that were hiking on the mountain. Two of the m...