Tag: Akranes
Major power outage in Akranes
A large part of the inhabitants of Akranes have been without electricity since yesterday evening. At 2:20 a.m. there was a breakdown of the high-voltage power line. Veitur employees are working to restore electricity to all residents of the city, but at 7:00 am it was announced on the company’s website that this work would […]
Puffs of smoke over Akranes
A fire started today at the Terra container yard in Akranes. Black smoke was rising around the area and was clearly visible from the capital region. Valgeir M. Pétursson, Managing Director of Terra, told the news agency that the fire broke out shortly after half past three and the fire brigade was called to the […]
The tragedy of children, the silence of adults
“Silent steps on the stairs” is Eva Björg Ægisdóttir’s debut. The novel is permeated with an atmosphere of fear and loneliness of an individual in a small community. Policewoman Elma returns to her home town of Akranes from Reykjavik. He wants to recover from a sudden ending relationship. From the very beginning, we accompany the […]
The man who swam in the ocean near the Guðlaug Basin is dead
A man who went missing yesterday after visiting the Guðlaug swimming pool by Langisandur in Akranes, was found late last night yesterday with no signs of life. The call for help was received at 9:20 pm last night. A Coast Guard helicopter was called to the scene and the search was carried out by 50 […]
The motorcyclists are on their way to Akranes again
This year, the fifth edition of the ŚWIŃSKIE RYJE at ŻABOLI meeting will take place. It will traditionally take place in the Gardalundur city park under the shelter in Akranes (8XF8 + 3HW, Akranes), this time on July 23, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. It is an integration event for Polish motorcyclists in Iceland, but we […]
