Divers and helicopter dispatched for swimmer in distress
There is a high level of response in the area. mbl.is/Hákon Divers from the National Police Commissioner’s special…
Life aboard the Danmark isn’t for everyone
Icelandic sailor Viktor Örn Ingvarsson says the voyage aboard the schooner Danmark has been exceptionally educational. Morgunblaðið/Karítas The…
Photos: “It Was Not Difficult to Dress Mrs. Finnbogadóttir”
Opera singer Hreinn Líndal dressed President Vigdís Finnbogadóttir at the beginning of her presidency. Morgunblaðið/Árni Sæberg Opera singer…
Dux and Semi-Dux learned Icelandic from scratch through determination
Friends Ngan, Dana and Díana graduated from FÁ yesterday. mbl.is/Karítas Ngan Kieu Tran, Dana Zaher El Deen, and…
Uncertainty surrounds Icelandic students at Harvard after U.S. policy shift
Sindri Freyr Ásgeirsson is the vice president of the Association of Icelandic Students Abroad (SÍNE). Photo/Sent to mbl.is…
Potato planting begins three weeks early in North Iceland
In Húsavík, potato fields have been plowed by the municipality. Morgunblaðið/Hafþór Hreiðarsson Favorable spring weather has led to…
Former President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson begins summer job as guide at Þingvellir
Today is Jóhannesson’s first day working at Þingvellir, but in a conversation with mbl.is he says he has…
Four rescue ships respond simultaneously in unusually busy night for Landsbjörg
This photograph was taken aboard Vörður II. Photo/Sent to mbl.is The Landsbjörg rescue teams have responded to five…
Earthquake activity near Grímsey declining
Grímsey. mbl.is/Anton Guðjónsson Seismic activity near Grímsey has decreased significantly, though small earthquakes continue to be recorded. In…
Photos: Capital’s summer temperature record already surpassed
Children in Reykjavík’s western part of town took advantage of the good weather. mbl.is/Eyþór Árnason Although May is…
Over 31,000 individuals purchase shares in Íslandsbanki auction
Íslandsbanki. mbl.is/Eggert Jóhannesson The public showed strong interest in the recent sale of Íslandsbanki shares, with over 31,000…
British adventurer to swim around Iceland
Ross Edgley, a British swimmer who plans to swim around Iceland. Mbl.is/Eyþór Ross Edgley, a 39-year-old endurance athlete…