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5 days ago · It’s Time To Shake The World: Inside the Free Palestine Movement in Iceland. “The whole world knows we have been under occupation for more than 70 years — after a few days will be 76 years under occupation,” says Naji Asar, a Palestinian refugee living in Reykjavík. He’s referring to the anniversary of al Nakba on May 15, a couple ...
1 day ago · Skarfabakki Harbour Cam. The live webcam above takes you to Skarfabakki harbour in Reykjavík, Iceland’s capital. In the foreground you have a glimpse of Skarfabakki harbour, with a view of Videy Island in Kollafjörður Bay, as well as mountain landscapes to the east of Reykjavík.
5 days ago · 7. The Imagine Peace Tower, located near Reykjavik in Iceland, consists of a vertical beam of light projected from a white stone pillar, on which the words "Imagine Peace" are written in 24 different languages. Given the name of the monument, can you tell which famous musician is being honored by it?
5 days ago · Add these five places to your summer bucket list and jump-start your itinerary. 1. Reykjavik, Iceland. What to expect: As the name implies, Iceland stays chilly throughout the year. In the southern part of the country, expect temperatures between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit during the summer. Plus, Iceland experiences the midnight sun, so if ...
1 day ago · We learned later that this is the site of Yoko Ono’s memorial to John Lennon, the Imagine Peace Tower, an art installation of light beams lit at special times throughout the year. The tour we chose for the day was Geothermal Fields, Vikings, and the Blue Lagoon, which cost $359 per adult. The six-hour tour started at the Blue Lagoon, where we ...
4 days ago · Yes, Iceland is a US ally. Iceland is a founding member of NATO and has a bilateral defense agreement with the United States. While US military forces are no longer permanently stationed in Iceland, the defense agreement remains in force.
5 days ago · Magma accumulation at Svartsengi is now 16 million cubic meters. New lava is widespread in the Reykjanes peninsula after the eruptions in recent years. mbl.is/Eggert Jóhannesson. The Icelandic Met Office has updated its hazard assessment because it is increasingly likely that a new magma run and another eruption will occur in the coming days.
