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icelandmonitor. mbl. is > news > politics_and_society > 05/16/2026 > 101_year_old_arrives_at_the_polling_station_on_four

101-year-old arrives at the polling station on "four wheels

1+ hour, 53+ min ago  (584+ words) Krist'n "orleifsd'ttir, who turned 101 in February and was recently featured in Morgunbla'i', cast her vote today at L'kjarsk'li polling station in Hafnarfj'r'ur. In the post, Hauksson encouraged both young and old to exercise their right to vote, just as his…...

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icelandmonitor. mbl. is > news > news > 05/14/2026 > the_independence_party_remains_the_largest_in_the_c

The Independence Party remains the largest in the city

2+ day, 7+ hour ago  (794+ words) The Independence Party continues to measure as the largest party in Reykjav'k and has widened its lead over the Social Democratic Alliance. Support for the Centre Party has increased, while support for The Left, The Liberal Reform Party, and the…...

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icelandmonitor. mbl. is > news > news > 05/04/2026 > president_meets_the_pope_in_the_vatican

President meets the Pope in the Vatican

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (632+ words) Halla T'masd'ttir, President of Iceland, is on a working visit to Italy, and today she will hold a private meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican. This is stated in an announcement from the Presidential Office. Following the meeting…...

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icelandmonitor. mbl. is > news > nature_and_travel > 03/25/2026 > icelandair_cancels_and_delays_international_flights

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1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (9+ words) Icelandair cancels and delays international flights tomorrow morning'Iceland Monitor...

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icelandmonitor. mbl. is > news > news > 03/17/2026 > new_bill_could_drive_up_taxes_on_energy_projects

New bill could drive up taxes on energy projects

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (725+ words) The Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise is warning that a proposed bill on spatial property units and the removal of energy infrastructure exemptions from property valuation could lead to significantly higher taxes on energy facilities, potentially harming competitiveness and reducing investment…...

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icelandmonitor. mbl. is > news > news > 03/13/2026 > people_rescued_from_hofsjokull_glacier

People rescued from Hofsj'kull glacier

2+ mon, 3+ day ago  (593+ words) Rescue teams have reached the cross-country skiers who were on Hofsj'kull glacier and requested assistance this morning. They sent out a distress call earlier today, saying they had become wet and cold but were staying put. Rescue teams set out…...

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icelandmonitor. mbl. is > news > news > 03/07/2026 > referendum_scheduled_for_august_29

Referendum scheduled for August 29

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (622+ words) Leaders of the governing coalition parties arrive for the meeting yesterday. mbl. is/Ey'r A national referendum on whether Iceland should continue accession negotiations with the European Union will be held on August 29. "There was unanimous agreement in the government…...

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icelandmonitor. mbl. is > news > news > 03/06/2026 > snowfall_and_poor_visibility_on_mountain_roads

Snowfall and poor visibility on mountain roads

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (796+ words) Slush, icy conditions, and snow cover are present on many roads across the country, and snow-clearing operations are underway in several areas. In a note from a meteorologist at the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration, it is stated that snowfall…...

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icelandmonitor. mbl. is > news > news > 02/25/2026 > video_travelers_brought_to_safety

Video: Travelers brought to safety

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (329+ words) Due to a poor weather forecast, police in East Iceland requested that the rescue teams Vopni in Vopnafj'r'ur, Stef'n in the M'vatn district, and J'kull from J'kuldalur travel to the M'vatn and M'rudalur highlands to escort travelers from the area…...

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icelandmonitor. mbl. is > opeds > opinion > 02/25/2026 > shaping_a_human_centric_future_for_ai_ai_impact_sum

Shaping a Human-Centric Future for AI " AI Impact Summit 2026

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (194+ words) Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India. At a defining moment in human history, the world gathered at the AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi. For us in India, it was a moment of immense pride and joy to welcome Heads…...