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The National Meteorological Service has declared an orange warning for heavy snowfall in the Reykjavik area starting at 2:00pm.

Due to the anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks in Israel and out of an abundance of caution, U.S. citizens are advised to remain vigilant, maintain heightened situational awareness, and practice good persona...

The U.S. Embassy in Iceland reminds U.S. citizens to exercise general caution when attending large events or frequenting public venues.

The National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police, in consultation with local Chiefs of Police, declared a state of emergency due to weather forecast.

Event: A demonstration is planned on May 15, 2024, beginning at 17:00 outside of the U.S. Embassy at Engjateigur 7 in Reykjavik.  The Iceland-Palestine Organization intends to protest U.S. support of Israel following the...

The Icelandic Meteorological (Met) Office reported a new volcanic eruption started on March 16 at 8:23 p.m. between Stóra-Skógfell and Hagafell, north of Grindavik, which is 26 miles (42 km) due southwest of Reykjavik, o...

Event:  The Icelandic Meteorological (Met) Office and news media reported a new volcanic eruption started at 7:57a.m., north of Grindavik, which is 26 miles (42 km) due southwest of Reykjavik, on the Reykjanes Peninsula,...

Event:  The Icelandic Meteorological (Met) Office and news media reported a volcanic eruption started at 10:17 p.m., north of Sundhnúkur on Sundhnúkagýgaröðin about 2 miles (4 km) north of Grindavik, which is 26 miles (4...

Event:  A demonstration is planned on December 12, 2023, beginning at 17:00 outside of the U.S. Embassy at Engjateigur 7 in Reykjavik.  The Iceland-Palestine Organization is protesting U.S. support of Israel following th...

Event:  A limited labor strike is affecting some hotels and fuel deliveries in the Reykjavik area. The labor union leading the action approved a second round of strikes starting on February 15 that affect local fuel tran...

A volcanic eruption is underway in the area around Fagradalsfjall on the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland  

Exercise normal precautions in Iceland.

A severe weather alert has been issued for all of Iceland from midnight tonight through the evening Monday, February 7, 2022. 

Do not travel to Iceland due to COVID-19 related restrictions.

Reconsider travel to Iceland due to COVID-19 related restrictions. The State Department has decreased the travel advisory level from 4 to 3.

Do not travel to Iceland due to COVID-19 related restrictions. The State Department has increased the Travel Advisory level from 3 to 4.

Reconsider travel to Iceland due to COVID-19 related restrictions. Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.

Reconsider travel to Iceland due to COVID-19 related restrictions. Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.

Reconsider travel to Iceland due to COVID-19 related restrictions. Last Update: Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.

The Icelandic Met Office has confirmed that volcanic eruption has started in Fagradalsfjall. The Icelandic Civil Protection authorities ask that people remain calm and do not, under any circumstances, go close to the eru...