Questions over the Telegraph’s government ‘spokesperson’
Last Saturday, the British newspaper The Daily Telegraph published an article about whaling in Iceland. The story included interviews with Kristján Loftsson, CEO of Hvalur hf., Haraldur Ólafsson, chairman of Heimssýn, and a person identified only as “a spokesperson for the Icelandic government.”
Truck driver climbs onto roof after concrete mixer plunges into river
A large emergency response was launched shortly before 8 p.m. this evening after a concrete mixer truck drove off a bridge over the Þjórsá River near the Sultartangi hydroelectric power station and plunged into the river.
Teaching Iceland’s centuries-old stonewalling techniques
Kristín Auður Kelddal Elíasdóttir says it is important to preserve Iceland’s centuries-old stonewalling techniques because they safeguard both the country’s cultural heritage and history.
Demand for flights to and from Iceland remains strong
Icelandair carried 545,000 passengers in June, a 1% decrease compared with the same month last year. Despite the slight decline, the number of passengers traveling to and from Iceland increased, according to a statement from the airline.
MAST says it did not provide inspection reports to Watson
“Inspection reports are public documents, and anyone may request access to them under Iceland’s Information Act. That means we are not permitted to withhold them. Requests for these documents were made, and we released them on that legal basis.”
Runners complete Everest-height challenge on Esja
Two endurance athletes ran and hiked a total of 100 kilometers (62 miles) on Mount Esja yesterday, completing 15 ascents and descents of the mountain.
Bright skies over the Westman Islands for Goslok Festival
The Goslok Festival, one of two annual town festivals held in Vestmannaeyjar each summer, reaches its peak today.
Sunny skies and warm temperatures forecast for Reykjavík
Warm and sunny weather is forecast across much of Iceland this weekend, with Reykjavík expected to enjoy temperatures of up to 18°C (64°F) and clear skies, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office.
Learned Icelandic from fishermen
Nestled among the majestic mountains surrounding Ísafjörður, American-born Catherine Chambers has found her place in the world. She lives there with her husband, Dan Govoni, and their two daughters, Friðrika and Lóa, both of whom were given Icelandic names, having been born and raised in Iceland.
Record cocaine seizure yet to impact market
The chief physician at Vogur Addiction Treatment Center says large drug seizures have not historically had a noticeable impact on the supply of illegal drugs in Iceland.