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Is it illegal to jump off waterfalls in Iceland?
Can a waterfall jump break Icelandic law? We explain the rules, then look at the Goðafoss incident that prompted a call to police. The post Is it illegal to jump off waterfalls in Iceland? appeared first on Iceland Review .
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Reykjavík Meal Orders Fall 15% After Price Increase
Orders for Reykjavík welfare-service meals fell by more than 15% in September compared with July, after a new tariff took effect on September 1. The post Reykjavík Meal Orders Fall 15% After Price Increase appeared first on Iceland Review .
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Renewed Movement Detected Above Svínafellsjökull
The Icelandic Met Office has increased monitoring of Svínafellsheiði after instruments recorded one to three centimetres of renewed movement, while officials say a rock avalanche is not considered imminent. The post Renewed Movement Detected Above Svínafellsjökull appeared first…
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Iceland Airwaves Adds Airport Concerts, Record-Store Shows and President-Led Opening
Iceland Airwaves has announced a broad extra-events programme spanning Reykjavík and Keflavík, including a presidential opening, airport performances, record-store concerts, screenings and sustainability events. The post Iceland Airwaves Adds Airport Concerts, Record-Store Shows…
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What to Do This Week | Iceland Airwaves, Oldboy and More
As we approach the cultural highlight of the year – Iceland Airwaves – Reykjavík is buzzing with events. Sometimes, we wish there were more hours in the day: so many great things are happening next week! Our calendar brings together some of the most exciting and unmissable…
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Teachers and Municipalities Accept Mediator Plan, Extending Job-Evaluation Work to March
Iceland’s teachers, municipalities and state have accepted a mediator’s proposal that keeps their collective agreements intact while extending work on teacher job evaluation until March 15, 2027. The post Teachers and Municipalities Accept Mediator Plan, Extending Job-Evaluation…
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Magma Volume Beneath Svartsengi 40% Above Previous Eruption Levels
Scientists estimate that magma beneath Svartsengi has accumulated to as much as 40% above the levels seen before recent eruptions, prompting closer monitoring around Grindavík even though there are no signs that an eruption is imminent. The post Magma Volume Beneath Svartsengi…
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Historic Icelandic DC-3 to Join Aviation Museum Collection
The Icelandic state plans to transfer the historic DC-3 Páll Sveinsson, known as Þristurinn, to the Icelandic Aviation Museum by the end of 2026. The post Historic Icelandic DC-3 to Join Aviation Museum Collection appeared first on Iceland Review .
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Icelandair Sends Pay Proposal Directly to Pilots Amid Stalled Talks
Icelandair emailed a proposal directly to pilots during unresolved wage talks, prompting criticism from the pilots’ association that its negotiating committee had been bypassed. The post Icelandair Sends Pay Proposal Directly to Pilots Amid Stalled Talks appeared first on…
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Iceland Funds Five Mobile and Emergency-Communications Upgrades
Five projects will strengthen mobile coverage and emergency communications in remote parts of Iceland, with work due to finish by spring 2027. The post Iceland Funds Five Mobile and Emergency-Communications Upgrades appeared first on Iceland Review .
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Blue Lagoon Approves Public Offering and Nasdaq Iceland Listing
Shareholders have approved a public offering and an application to list the company behind Iceland’s best-known geothermal spa on Nasdaq Iceland’s Main Market. The post Blue Lagoon Approves Public Offering and Nasdaq Iceland Listing appeared first on Iceland Review .
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Reykjavík French Shop with the Best Sardines
This Takk Fyrir Friday, we thank Hyalin, the French import shop on Reykjavík’s Rainbow Road, for its la belle-iloise sardines and other French treats. The post Reykjavík French Shop with the Best Sardines appeared first on Iceland Review .
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Landspítali Cuts Emergency Admission Wait by 43%
Average waits for admission from Landspítali's emergency department have fallen by 43% following the opening of a new 20-bed assessment unit. The post Landspítali Cuts Emergency Admission Wait by 43% appeared first on Iceland Review .
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Icelandic Electricity Too Cheap? Landsvirkjun Chief Challenges Fine
Hörður Arnarson calls for competition enforcement reform and reveals Landsvirkjun has asked the Parliamentary Ombudsman to examine the watchdog’s conduct. The post Icelandic Electricity Too Cheap? Landsvirkjun Chief Challenges Fine appeared first on Iceland Review .
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The Watchers Become the Watched: Icelandic Host Refuses ICE Data Takedown
FlokiNET refuses an ICE-backed request to remove leaked US Homeland Security staff data, citing public interest as officials warn of safety risks. The post The Watchers Become the Watched: Icelandic Host Refuses ICE Data Takedown appeared first on Iceland Review .
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John Swedenmark Wins 2026 Vigdís Prize for Literary Translation
The Swedish translator, editor and writer is being honoured for decades of work bringing Icelandic literature to readers abroad. The post John Swedenmark Wins 2026 Vigdís Prize for Literary Translation appeared first on Iceland Review .