Bandero leaves Iceland’s exclusive economic zone
The vessel Bandero has left Iceland’s 200-nautical-mile exclusive economic zone, according to a spokesperson for the Icelandic Coast Guard.
Capital residents urged to stay home during total solar eclipse
Preparations for next month’s total solar eclipse in West Iceland have been underway for nearly three years, according to Sigríður Ó. Kristjánsdóttir, managing director of the Westfjords Regional Development Office, commonly known as Sirrý. Now, she says, much depends on the weather forecast.
New bridge over Breiðholtsbraut opens to traffic
A new bridge over Breiðholtsbraut opened to traffic this morning, along with new traffic lights at the intersection of Arnarnesvegur and Breiðholtsbraut.
Warm weekend weather draws crowds to the countryside
Many people are expected to travel to North and East Iceland this weekend, where the forecast calls for sunny weather and temperatures of up to 27°C (81°F).
World-famous singer loves Iceland
American singer-songwriter Jewel recently visited Iceland and thoroughly enjoyed traveling around the country, even though the weather was less than ideal during her stay.
Paul Watson buys ads at bus shelters
Many residents of the Capital Region have recently noticed advertisements at bus shelters bearing the message: « Operation 86: Stop Whaling. »
Does not expect the hotel to be built
Isavia’s plans to build a 200- to 400-room hotel at Keflavík International Airport do not align well with the future vision for tourism on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
Three rivers on fire as salmon arrive
Several of Iceland’s salmon rivers have been producing particularly strong catches in recent days. Among the standout rivers are the Þverá/Kjarrá system in Borgarfjörður, the Jökla River in East Iceland, and the Haffjarðará River in Hnappadalur.
Heatwave forecast for East Iceland next weekend
If the forecast holds, East Iceland is set to enjoy hot temperatures and sunshine next weekend.
Hotel owner calls 75 eclipse booking cancellations ‘vandalism’
« In reality, it’s nothing short of vandalism, » says Birna Mjöll Atladóttir, owner of Hotel Breiðavík near Látrabjarg in Iceland’s Westfjords, after three large tour groups canceled more than 75 room bookings for the days surrounding next month’s total solar eclipse.