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🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Power outage in the Westfjords

A power outage has occurred in the Westfjords region of Iceland.

Mar 20 • 23:27 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Emergency alert cancelled and evacuation lifted in Ísafjörður

The emergency alert in the northwest Westfjords of Iceland has been cancelled, and an evacuation order in Ísafjörður has been lifted, although an uncertainty level remains due to anticipated worsening weather conditions.

Mar 18 • 08:02 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Calm weather today but storm in the Westfjords tonight

Iceland is experiencing calm weather today, but a storm is expected in the Westfjords later tonight.

Mar 18 • 06:51 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Blinding snowstorm in the Westfjords

A snowstorm has resulted in road closures in the Westfjords, with warnings issued for the surrounding regions.

Mar 15 • 07:37 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"I was terrified"

A French man, David Pierre Milesi Gaches, experienced a terrifying incident with a small avalanche in Iceland that left him fearing for his life.

Mar 13 • 12:16 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Stiff northerly winds directly to the country and roads closed

Stiff northerly winds have affected Iceland, causing road closures mainly in the Westfjords due to avalanche risk, while southern regions experience little precipitation with some light snow expected in the southwest.

Mar 13 • 07:13 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Several avalanches have fallen and closed the Flateyrarveg road this evening

Avalanches have caused the closure of the Flateyrarveg road in the Westfjords of Iceland due to safety concerns.

Mar 12 • 17:03 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Six avalanches have fallen and the road is closed

Six avalanches have fallen on the road in Súðavíkurhlíð, leading to its closure due to difficult travel conditions in the Westfjords of Iceland.

Mar 12 • 11:01 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

State of uncertainty in Súðavíkurhlíð

A state of uncertainty has been declared in Súðavíkurhlíð due to avalanche risks, coinciding with a yellow weather warning for heavy snowfall in the Westfjords.

Mar 11 • 22:01 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

More could call for the Ring Road

A proposal has emerged to include the Westfjords Ring Road as part of Iceland's national Ring Road, aimed at better connecting the region.

Mar 11 • 11:10 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"There is a good chance that the road conditions will deteriorate"

Severe weather is expected to impact road conditions in northwest Iceland, leading to potential hazards beginning tomorrow.

Mar 11 • 10:50 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Want the Ring Road to reach the Westfjords

There are calls for the completion of the Ring Road to extend into the Westfjords of Iceland.

Mar 10 • 11:27 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Westfjords Road Closed Due to Traffic Accident

Westfjords Road has been closed due to a traffic accident near Laxárbakka and Vogatungu in Leirársveit, but the closure is expected to be short-lived.

Mar 8 • 13:44 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The road around Raknadalshlíð has been reopened after the flood

The road around Raknadalshlíð in the Westfjords of Iceland has reopened following a snow avalanche that occurred yesterday afternoon.

Mar 4 • 07:24 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Roads Closed Following Avalanche in Raknadalshlid

An avalanche has closed roads in Raknadalshlid in the Westfjords, leading to safety precautions by local authorities.

Mar 3 • 17:28 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Ministry of Justice is examining complaints against the behavior of the police chief in the Westfjords during Thorrablot

The Icelandic Ministry of Justice is investigating complaints regarding the behavior of a police chief in the Westfjords at a local festival.

Feb 26 • 12:12 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"Were we going to do this now?"

Heavy snowfall and yellow weather warnings have been issued for the capital and parts of Westfjords in Iceland due to winter storms.

Feb 25 • 20:02 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Did not know that the car had overturned until they saw the pictures

Two sisters in Iceland escaped serious injury after their car overturned while driving on a snowy road.

Feb 21 • 21:16 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Search for witnesses regarding an incident in the Bolungarvik tunnels

The police in the Westfjords of Iceland are seeking witnesses about a reckless driving incident involving a white vehicle in the Bolungarvik tunnels, where the driver overtook other cars in a hazardous situation.

Feb 20 • 14:50 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

One doctor holds three management positions

A doctor in Iceland manages three administrative roles while the healthcare system faces significant physician shortages.

Feb 20 • 12:54 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Krist­rún discusses inflation and everything at the boiling point for tonight's game

Prime Minister Krist­rún Frostadóttir discusses the rising inflation and criticizes oil companies for not reducing fuel prices significantly ahead of tonight's game, while also addressing impending wage cuts for workers at fish farming companies in the Westfjords.

Jan 30 • 11:36 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Regret over salary cuts in fish farming in the Westfjords

The leadership of the Westfjords Workers' Union expresses regret over the decision by Arnarlax and Arctic Fish to cut salaries for fish farming workers, affecting the local community.

Jan 29 • 22:59 UTC

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