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    Stricter anti-COVID-19 measures taking effect as from 31 October 2020

    30.10.2020
    The Minister of Health has approved proposals from the Chief Epidemiologist regarding tighter measures to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, which take effect on Saturday, 31 October 2020. The same rules will apply throughout Iceland. The main change introduced now is that the maximum size of gatherings is reduced from 20 to 10 persons. All sporting activities and stage performances are suspended. It is envisaged that these stricter rules will remain in force until 17 November (including that date); they will be reviewed in the light of developments with a view to whether it will be possible to relax them earlier or necessary to extend the period for a longer period.
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    Filmmaking in Iceland tripled in size since 2010

    21.10.2020
    The Icelandic Ministry of Education, Science and Culture has published the first comprehensive policy on film industry and film culture. The Ministry and leading members of the film industry joined forces in developing the policy, working in close collaboration.
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    10 thousand departures of foreign passengers in September

    14.10.2020
    Departures of foreign passengers from Iceland via Keflavik airport were about 10 thousand in September, according to figures from the Icelandic Tourist Board, or less than 94.5 percent compared to the numbers in September 2019, when departures were 184 thousand.
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    Double screening until December

    08.10.2020
    The current procedure of double screening for covid-19 at the border for all passengers arriving in Iceland is planned to remain in place until 1 December, unless circumstances warrant earlier easing. These precautions are considered appropriate in light of an increased number of domestic cases diagnosed in Iceland in the past two weeks.
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    Tourism in Iceland in Figures - September 2020

    23.09.2020
    "Tourism in Iceland in Figures - September 2020" was published to day. The brochure is a monthly edition from The Icelandic Tourist Board and in it are summarized and presented in graphic form various statistical facts about Icelandic tourism. The brochure contains information regarding number of tourist arrivals, overnight stays, travel behavior and more.
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    63.700 departures of foreign passengers in August

    14.09.2020
    Departures of foreign passengers from Iceland via Keflavik airport were about 64 thousand in August, according to figures from the Icelandic Tourist Board, or less than 74.7 percent compared to the numbers in August 2019, when departures were 252 thousand.
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