Search ends, Norwegian man still missing in Hawaii
A massive three-day search for a missing Norwegian in Hawaii has come to a close. Are Hjorungnes, a professor from Norway, disappeared on Saturday when he got separated from his group – the Hawaiian...
View ArticleAssessing the Damage After the Storm
Reports have been coming in all morning as Iceland takes stock after yesterday’s violent storm. According to the Iceland Monitor, the winds that hit the eastern part of the country exceeded the...
View ArticleSorting Out the Failure of the “Coldest Crossing” Expedition
Three British hikers who attempted to trek across Iceland’s interior in December have faced heavy criticism from the public due to the failure of their “Coldest Crossing” expedition and their reliance...
View ArticleThe annual fireworks mania is on – New Year’s Eve will be a spectacle
New Year’s Eve in Reykjavik is thought to be an experience, there are a few official firework displays in the city leading up to the main event but the real spectacle is at midnight when locals flock...
View Article20.000 tourists estimated in Iceland over New Year’s Eve enjoying 90 bonfires...
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 whooping 700% increase in six years. Since 2014 the...
View ArticleSupport Local Heroes: How Donations Empower Landsbjörg in Times of Crisis
In the wake of the recent seismic activities near Grindavík, the Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue, Landsbjörg, has stepped into the spotlight, showcasing their crucial role in national...
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