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Tourists get information about the eruption on Reddit

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Published: July 23, 2025 13:00

A steady stream of foreign tourists made their way to the eruption at the Sundhnúkagígar crater row yesterday, while Icelanders were a rare sight in the area.

Iceland–Palestine association condemns the attack

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Published: July 23, 2025 11:21

The Iceland–Palestine Association says in a statement issued yesterday that it regrets “the incident that occurred at the association’s protest yesterday, when one demonstrator splashed red paint on a journalist from mbl.is.”

Photographer for mbl.is attacked at protest

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/22/photographer_for_mbl_is_attacked_at_protest/

Published: July 22, 2025 18:26

A protester affiliated with the organization Iceland-Palestine splashed red paint on a photographer for Morgunblaðið and mbl.is at the scene.

Russian trawlers fishing near Iceland’s economic zone

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Published: July 22, 2025 14:09

Seven Russian trawlers are fishing just outside Iceland’s exclusive economic zone. At the peak in mid-June, there were fifteen vessels.

Advised against traveling to eruption sites

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Published: July 22, 2025 10:44

The Icelandic Tourist Board is warning tourism operators that conditions due to air pollution near Fagradalsfjall and the Sundhnúkar crater area are currently very dangerous. All emergency responders in the area are now required to wear masks.

Landsvirkjun seeks temporary Power Plant permit

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/21/landsvirkjun_seeks_temporary_power_plant_permit/

Published: July 21, 2025 16:18

Landsvirkjun has formally requested that the Environment and Energy Agency of Iceland issue a temporary permit for the Hvammur Hydropower Plant (Hvammsvirkjun), in accordance with Article 4a of the Electricity Act.

Highest sulfur pollution in Reykjavík since start of volcanic unrest

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Published: July 21, 2025 11:46

Monitoring stations in the capital area have this morning recorded the highest levels of sulfur dioxide (SO₂) since volcanic activity began on the Reykjanes Peninsula. According to the City of Reykjavík’s website, 10-minute peak values have reached…

Photos: The Heart keeps growing

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Published: July 20, 2025 21:59

In Hafnarfjörður, the heart beats strong this summer. The town festival Hjarta Hafnarfjarðar (“The Heart of Hafnarfjörður”) has grown and flourished impressively — and it’s not just locals dancing to its rhythm.

Earthquake felt in the Capital area

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Published: July 20, 2025 15:30

An earthquake measuring 3.5 struck west of Kleifarvatn just before 3 a.m. last night and was felt in the capital area.

Man arrested after stabbing at Austurvöllur

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/19/man_arrested_after_stabbing_at_austurvollur/

Published: July 19, 2025 17:24

A man was arrested today following a stabbing incident at Austurvöllur. The police received a report about the attack around 2 p.m. The suspect fled the scene on a city bus but was later apprehended at the Kringlan shopping center.

Eruption activity stable, volcanic haze expected through the weekend

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Published: July 19, 2025 14:41

The volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula has remained stable since this morning, with continued activity from craters near the center of the fissure.

Small and medium businesses in Grindavík plan to sue the state

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/18/small_and_medium_businesses_in_grindavik_plan_to_su/

Published: July 18, 2025 20:00

Small and medium-sized businesses in Grindavík intend to file a damages lawsuit against the Icelandic state due to repeated closures of the town in recent years.

Elevation of defensive barriers awaiting ministerial approval

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Published: July 18, 2025 18:59

Plans to raise the defensive barriers around Grindavík are part of the emergency response strategy following the volcanic eruption that broke out on the town’s outskirts in April this year.

Public now allowed to enter Grindavík

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Published: July 18, 2025 14:00

Access to Grindavík has now been opened to the general public, according to a statement from the Suðurnes Police Commissioner.

Fewer active craters as eruption continues

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/18/fewer_active_craters_as_eruption_continues/

Published: July 18, 2025 10:39

The eruption on the Sundhnúkur crater row is still ongoing, now having lasted for more than two days.

New map shows position of the eruption

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/17/new_map_shows_position_of_the_eruption/

Published: July 17, 2025 15:00

A new map by Morgunblaðið and mbl.is illustrates the location of the volcanic eruption on the Sundhnúkur crater row — the twelfth eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula since March 2021, and the ninth in or near Sundhnúkur since December 2023.

Photos: Von der Leyen arrives and heads to view the eruption

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Published: July 17, 2025 10:29

Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir has just welcomed Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, at Reykjavík Airport.

What happened last night?

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/16/what_happened_last_night/

Published: July 16, 2025 15:08

A volcanic eruption began on the Sundhnúkur crater row during the night — the twelfth eruption in the series since December 2023.

Video: Aerial View of the Eruption

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Published: July 16, 2025 12:00

This new drone footage shows the eruption from above. The video was captured early this morning by photographer Hörður Kristleifsson and reveals the fissure, which is estimated to be about one kilometer long.

Twelfth eruption has begun

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/16/twelfth_eruption_has_begun/

Published: July 16, 2025 11:47

A volcanic eruption has begun near the Sundhnúkar crater row — the twelfth eruption since the first one at Mt. Fagradalsfjall in 2021.

Saved in the nick of time: Father rescued after kayak capsizes

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/15/saved_in_the_nick_of_time_father_rescued_after_kaya/

Published: July 15, 2025 19:00

Ísak Leon Júlíusson saved the life of his father, Júlíus M. Jónsson, last night with the help of kind people living near Elliðavatn lake. The father and son were kayaking on the lake when Júlíus fell into the water. Ísak was some distance away but heard…

Father and son's dream becomes reality

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/15/father_and_son_s_dream_becomes_reality/

Published: July 15, 2025 13:10

Scottish author and poet Ian Stephen made a long-held dream come true this summer when he sailed to Iceland on the sailing yacht Silver Moon, accompanied by his son Sean and two others. They set off from Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland about two…

Fiscal plan approved: “Good God almighty”

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Published: July 15, 2025 10:00

The government's fiscal plan for the years 2026–2030 has been approved by Alþingi with the support of the ruling coalition. A government MP described the plan as a "navigation chart" for the parliamentary term, while an opposition MP warned that the…