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🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The number of elementary and primary school children in Grindavík could change by dozens next school year

The number of elementary and primary school children in Grindavík is expected to change significantly in the upcoming school year.

Feb 27 • 13:37 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Grindvíkingar hire a principal to manage a merged preschool and elementary school

Grindvíkingar have appointed a new principal to oversee a newly merged preschool and elementary school.

Feb 26 • 17:31 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The displaced Grindvíkingar have a little over a month to register to vote in the municipality

Residents of Grindavík who have been displaced have a month to register to vote in their municipality.

Feb 26 • 11:45 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

It is inevitable to collect property taxes in Grindavík – "This is difficult for many"

The article discusses the challenges faced by residents of Grindavík regarding the collection of property taxes.

Feb 21 • 11:38 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Grindavik Residents Get to Choose Where They Vote

Residents of Grindavik can choose their voting location for the upcoming elections.

Feb 19 • 18:51 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Emergency legislation on elections in Grindavík approved by parliament

The Icelandic Parliament has passed emergency legislation allowing residents who relocated from Grindavík due to a mandatory evacuation to choose whether to vote in the upcoming municipal elections in their new municipality or in Grindavík.

Feb 19 • 16:50 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Provisional provisions on elections in Grindavik approved by Parliament

Iceland's Parliament has approved provisional provisions regarding local government elections allowing displaced residents of Grindavik to choose where to vote.

Feb 19 • 16:50 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

When the big star Lee Sharpe played with Grindavík

The article recounts the time when football star Lee Sharpe played for the Icelandic club Grindavík.

Feb 17 • 13:02 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Looking to retrieve Lúðvík before the crack is filled

Efforts are underway to recover Lúðvík's remains, who went missing after falling into a crack in Grindavík.

Feb 17 • 06:41 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Criticizes how slowly and poorly the recovery of Grindavik is progressing

A geologist criticizes the slow and inadequate recovery efforts in Grindavik following recent seismic activity.

Feb 14 • 13:04 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Turmoil at the emergency department and delays in Grindavík

The emergency department in Landspítali faces significant challenges, with calls for greater respect and humanity for staff and patients, particularly noted in the context of Grindavík's recovery efforts.

Feb 14 • 11:47 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Grindavík won the Suðurnesjaslaginn

Grindavík has emerged victorious in the Suðurnesjaslaginn match.

Feb 13 • 21:59 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The connections network is weaker and mental health worse today than before the evacuation

Survey results indicate that many former residents of Grindavík are struggling with weaker social networks and poorer mental health after evacuations.

Feb 12 • 21:13 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Concern about appointing court-appointed appraisers for flood barriers

The Icelandic Minister of Finance has withdrawn the request for court-appointed appraisers to evaluate the effectiveness of flood barriers in Grindavík and Svartsengi.

Feb 10 • 17:07 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
Sports

Women's Cup Final: Grindavík leads by two points at halftime

Grindavík is leading by two points at halftime in the Women's Cup Final.

Feb 7 • 14:16 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
Sports

Grindvíkingar showed their strength in the end and are in the finals

Grindavik's team demonstrated their strength and secured a place in the finals.

Feb 4 • 21:40 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The end of Grindavik's many-piece puzzle

The article discusses the complexities and challenges faced by the town of Grindavik, particularly relating to its community and infrastructure.

Feb 4 • 10:26 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Blót in Grindavík Again

The Þorrablót celebration in Grindavík will take place in the town's sports hall for the first time since the town was evacuated in November 2023 due to significant earthquakes, and local excitement is high with around a thousand attendees expected.

Jan 31 • 15:26 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Announce Pre-registration for School in Grindavik

The town of Grindavik is conducting pre-registration for its primary and preschool for the 2026 autumn term to assess demand for student enrollment.

Jan 29 • 19:47 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

About 900 people now have legal residency in Grindavík

Grindavík's mayor reported that around 900 people have legal residency in the town, with optimism about future developments and new businesses opening despite only around 400 having permanent residency.

Jan 23 • 20:06 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Mixed feelings at the start of demolitions in Grindavík

Demolitions of damaged properties in Grindavík will begin this year due to destruction caused by earthquakes and volcanic activity, stirring mixed emotions among locals.

Jan 10 • 14:31 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Hopes for Stability to Finally Be Achieved in the Ministry and Demolition in Grindavík

The head of the Teachers' Association of Iceland urges the new Minister of Education not to seek quick fixes for school issues, hoping for stability in the ministry after a tumultuous year.

Jan 10 • 11:44 UTC

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