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The Jafnvægisvogin project celebrated 163 companies, municipalities and institutions for progress in gender-balanced leadership, with notable increases over last year.
Weather warnings have been issued for multiple regions, with wind damage reported in some towns and disruptions to transport services, according to DV and other Icelandic news outlets.
Bound by mountains and etched with valleys, Eyjafjörður is home to Akureyri and Hrísey. A look at the geography, settlement and hidden hydrothermal wonders of this northern region.
In 2022, Akureyri became home to Niceair, an ambitious virtual airline aiming to link northern Iceland with European destinations. The venture faced legal complexities and ceased operations after one year.
Hrísey, the third-largest island off Iceland, has evolved from a thriving fishing base to a haven for birds and a small, close-knit community north of Akureyri.
At the head of Eyjafjörður, Akureyri developed from a Norse settlement and Danish trading post into the largest municipality outside Reykjavík, with a distinct climate and local character.
Goðafoss waterfall, a landmark in the north, intertwines Iceland's natural drama with stories of ancient faith and a 20th-century tragedy at sea.
