Tag: daily news from Iceland

Denmark: Icelandic artist Haukur Halldorsson unveiled his latest sculpture “Skydbladir” at his gallery in...

NordenBladet — Icelandic artist Haukur Lárus Halldórsson (85) has unveiled his latest sculpture design, “Skydbladir,” at his gallery in Tønder, Denmark. The piece is...

Iceland: Volcanic activity spotted at Reykjanes Peninsula

NordenBladet — A series of earthquakes starting from Friday 10th February has prompted the discussion about possible volcanic activity at the Reykjanes Peninsula in...

Iceland: Icelandic footballer Dagur Dan Thórhallsson signed by Orlando City SC

NordenBladet — Icelandic footballer Dagur Dan Thórhallsson has recently been signed on a two-year contract by the MLS team Orlando City SC, the current...

Iceland: December 2022 registered as coldest for 50 years

NordenBladet — Last month saw the coldest December in Iceland since 1973, with the average temperature across the country of around -4.0 degrees Celsius...

Iceland sees biggest earthquake at Grímsvötn volcano since August

NordenBladet — During the early hours of Tuesday December 27th, a 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit the volcano in Iceland Grímsvötn. This was the biggest...

Iceland: HBO set to start preparations for filming season four of True Detective in...

NordenBladet — Preparations are already underway for the filming of True Detective: Night Country, the show’s fourth season, which will be filmed in Iceland. Season...

Iceland: “The Settlement Exhibition” showcasing Reykjavík’s history and settlement

NordenBladet — On 7th May, Reykjavík City Museum will be opening a new exhibition as part of a continuation of The Settlement Exhibition, which...

Sixty-five percent of Iceland’s Íslandsbanki to be sold

NordenBladet — According to Iceland’s state holding company, ISFI, the country is set to sell its sixty-five percent stake in Íslandsbanki over the next...

Bitcoin miners lose power in Iceland

NordenBladet — Bitcoin miners in Iceland have recently had their power cut by Landsvirkjun, the National Iceland electrical company Land, due to a variety...

Iceland: Outstanding Artistic Achievement goes to Iceland

NordenBladet — The CARTA Outstanding Artistic Achievement and the Judge’s Choice for Best Oracle Deck went to father-daughter artist team Haukur Halldorsson, who worked...