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🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Snowfall widespread but bright south of the Highlands

Iceland is experiencing significant snowfall in the capital area, with forecasts predicting varied weather conditions across the country.

Mar 1 • 07:36 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Frostless in some places south of the highlands

Weather conditions in Iceland are improving with reduced wind and precipitation following recent snowfall, leading to frostless periods in some areas.

Feb 28 • 10:13 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Review of the organizational chart before a decision on the fire chief is made

The organizational structure of the South Iceland Fire Department will be reviewed prior to the appointment of a new deputy chief following the departure of the previous official.

Feb 27 • 07:33 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Ten people in a traffic accident in South Iceland

A traffic accident involving ten people occurred in South Iceland, leaving at least two injured, with emergency services responding.

Feb 26 • 15:10 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Two transported to the National Hospital after collision in the South

Two people were taken to the National Hospital following a traffic collision in South Iceland.

Feb 26 • 14:47 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Moisture from the south and considerable snowfall in the capital

Iceland is experiencing temperatures between one to six degrees, with varying weather conditions including moisture and snowfall, particularly in the capital.

Feb 26 • 07:13 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Precipitation from the South and Significant Slush on the Streets of the Capital

The weather report highlights significant slush conditions on the streets of Iceland's capital due to precipitation and varying temperatures.

Feb 26 • 07:13 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Approval of South Island Tunnels and Increase in Retirement Age

The Faroese Parliament approved the construction of a 24-kilometer underwater tunnel to South Island and voted to gradually raise the retirement age to 69.

Feb 23 • 22:42 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Warning of localized blizzards in the South Region

Weather authorities are warning of localized blizzards impacting the South Region of Iceland.

Feb 21 • 09:57 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Mound believed to shed light on the lives of indigenous peoples of Central and South America

An archaeological mound in Iceland is being closely studied to gain insights into the lives of indigenous populations in the Americas.

Feb 21 • 09:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Temperature is Creeping Above Freezing in the South of the Highlands

Temperatures in Iceland are expected to reach above freezing in southern regions, with frost conditions varying between 2 to 12 degrees Celsius.

Feb 21 • 07:29 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Former President of South Korea Sentenced to Life Imprisonment

The former president of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, has been sentenced to life in prison for attempting a coup during his controversial tenure.

Feb 19 • 07:26 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
World

Trump’s claim of Chinese and Russian ships near Greenland ‘not supported by facts’

A former president of Iceland has dismissed Trump's claim about the presence of Chinese and Russian ships near Greenland, asserting it lacks factual basis.

Feb 18 • 10:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
World

Scientists Warn of Particularly Dangerous Strain of Avian Flu at the South Pole

Researchers are warning about a highly pathogenic strain of bird flu found in the Antarctic region that poses significant risks to wildlife and potentially to humans.

Feb 18 • 04:16 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Holt Power Station and Skrokköldu Power Station in Energy Utilization Class

Two hydroelectric power plants in South Iceland, Holt and Skrokköldu, have been categorized for energy utilization following a proposal approved by the Minister of Environment, Energy, and Climate.

Feb 17 • 16:38 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Outlook for a Blizzard in South Iceland

A blizzard is expected to hit South Iceland tonight into tomorrow morning, with temperatures ranging from -3 to -18 degrees Celsius in different regions.

Feb 17 • 07:10 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Strong winds and snowfall in the south tonight

Heavy snowfall and gusty winds are expected in southern regions of Iceland this evening.

Feb 17 • 06:52 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

South Iceland Road Closed Due to Collision of Two Cars

A road in South Iceland was closed due to a traffic accident involving two vehicles near Skógafoss, with reports of minor injuries.

Feb 16 • 17:39 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
World

Poisoned for Navalny with frog poison

Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a toxin derived from South American frogs, according to UK authorities.

Feb 14 • 14:59 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Kjartan has returned home to Iceland

Kjartan Guðmundsson has returned to Iceland after being seriously injured in a car accident in South Africa, where his mother and daughter died.

Feb 14 • 13:54 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Arrived at the National Hospital after a 24-hour journey from South Africa

A traveler has reached the National Hospital in Iceland after enduring a 24-hour journey from South Africa.

Feb 14 • 13:37 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

On the way to Iceland eight weeks after the accident

Kjartan Guðmundsson is returning to Iceland after a severe car accident in South Africa took the lives of his mother and daughter, leaving him severely injured yet stable enough for medical transport.

Feb 13 • 12:54 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

On the way to Iceland after a long hospital stay in South Africa

An individual is returning to Iceland after spending a significant time in a hospital in South Africa.

Feb 13 • 11:55 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The man who was involved in a serious car accident in South Africa in December on his way to Iceland

A man was injured in a serious car accident while traveling through South Africa in December.

Feb 13 • 11:55 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

One transported to hospital after accident on the South Coast Road

A person was taken to the hospital following a traffic accident on the South Coast Road in Iceland.

Feb 13 • 11:48 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
World

Trump invites political leaders from Central and South America to a summit

Former President Trump is inviting leaders from Central and South America to a political summit.

Feb 12 • 02:18 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Education Awards of South Iceland Presented in Hella

The Education Awards of South Iceland were awarded to Hella Elementary School in a ceremony where two female doctoral students also received significant research grants.

Feb 11 • 21:31 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
Crime & Justice

Europol: Cocaine Ring Revealed in Iceland

A criminal network smuggling cocaine from South America to Iceland has been dismantled, with 24 arrests made across Europe.

Feb 10 • 20:15 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Future of Bangladesh is Determined in the World's Largest Elections

The article discusses the significance of the upcoming elections in Bangladesh, regarded as the largest in the world, and their potential impact on the country's future.

Feb 10 • 18:47 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Charges Filed and Even Sentences in Related Cases

Icelandic authorities have initiated extensive operations against a multinational organized crime group involved in drug trafficking from South America to Europe.

Feb 10 • 12:11 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

One Year Investigation Concludes with Eleven Arrests in Iceland

An international operation led to the arrest of eleven individuals in Iceland involved in a drug trafficking organization linked to cocaine importation from South America to Europe.

Feb 10 • 11:29 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

USA, South Korea, and Iceland: This is where politicians will go on study trips

Danish parliament members are currently visiting the USA as part of several upcoming study trips aimed at understanding global issues pertinent to their committees.

Feb 9 • 10:33 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Light clouds in the south and west, otherwise heavy rain

Weather report highlights light clouds in southern and western Iceland, with heavy rain expected elsewhere.

Feb 8 • 08:02 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Snow and sleet widespread but bright weather in the south-west

Weather in the south-west is expected to be bright despite widespread snow and sleet in the region.

Feb 7 • 08:09 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Major renovation at the South Iceland Health Institution in Selfoss

A significant expansion at the South Iceland Health Institution in Selfoss is projected to cost between 8.5 to 13 billion ISK, addressing urgent housing needs due to rapid growth.

Feb 6 • 10:06 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Sent incorrect document to the judge and now the case needs to be reviewed again

The South Iceland District Court will revisit a case involving a mother and daughter, after it was revealed that the prosecutor sent the judge preliminary documents that differed substantially from the final indictment, leading to the annulment of their previous conviction for tax fraud.

Feb 5 • 23:33 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Sent the wrong document to the judge, and now the case needs to be moved up again

The Supreme Court of the South has annulled the previous conviction of a mother and daughter for serious tax fraud due to the prosecutor sending unprepared draft accusations to the judge, requiring the case to be reopened.

Feb 5 • 23:33 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

No substantiated suspicion that the other woman has committed a crime

The South Iceland District Court has dismissed police requests to detain two women involved in the death of a senior woman at a nursing home in Vestmannaeyjar, finding no solid evidence against them.

Feb 5 • 15:59 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

No request for custody due to brawls

The police in South Iceland will not seek custody of a man still in their detention following brawls in Selfoss, as the investigation is ongoing.

Feb 4 • 11:55 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Request Denied and Employees Released

A South Iceland district court has rejected the police's request for custody of two employees from the Hraunbúða nursing home in connection with an investigation into the death of a woman in her twenties, and the police intend to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court.

Feb 3 • 16:31 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Request for detention of staff members at Hraunbúðir

The South Iceland police have requested detention for two staff members of a healthcare institution in Vestmannaeyjar related to a death that occurred last week.

Feb 3 • 11:45 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Another office assigned to investigate the death

The investigation into a death at a medical facility in Vestmannaeyjar has been assigned to a different police department rather than the local one.

Feb 3 • 09:41 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Continued Storm on the South Coast

A powerful storm continues to impact the south coast of Iceland, with strong easterly winds expected to persist over the weekend.

Jan 27 • 07:14 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Life & Tech

Powerful 92-year-old can and plastic collector in South Iceland

92-year-old Guðni Guðmundsson continues to collect single-use packaging, cans, and bottles along the roads in South Iceland, having gathered nearly 30 million in the past 20 years for his local sports club.

Jan 26 • 20:05 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Nine tourists on the ice and a full bus on the way

Nine tourists were spotted on the ice at Kerið in South Iceland, with a full bus reportedly en route to the area, prompting serious concern from local authorities about the dangers of venturing onto the ice.

Jan 26 • 20:02 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Deep low causes storm in the south of the country

A deep and extensive low-pressure system is moving eastward over the country, bringing strong winds and rain mainly to the southeastern region.

Jan 26 • 07:19 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Very windy in the south of the country

Weather forecasts indicate that there will be strong winds in the southernmost part of the country due to weather systems being affected by a high-pressure area extending from Greenland to Scandinavia.

Jan 24 • 09:02 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

A determined easterly wind across the whole country and sharp gusts in many areas

An easterly wind is affecting the entire country today, with sharp gusts expected in mountain areas possibly reaching 30-35 meters per second, while warmer temperatures are likely in the south and west.

Jan 22 • 07:04 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Four shark attacks in just 48 hours

In New South Wales, Australia, four individuals have been attacked by sharks within a span of 48 hours, possibly linked to heavy rains increasing food runoff into the ocean.

Jan 20 • 07:46 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Icy conditions in the capital and around the country

Icy conditions are reported in the capital area with city workers actively salting the streets, while similar icy hazards are also present in various regions including East and South Iceland.

Jan 20 • 07:00 UTC

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