Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       08 August 2025 4:16 PM
RÚV English Radio - WHERE THE NIGHT LOOMS

Where The Night Looms are Haraldur R. Sverrisson, an Icelandic multimedia composer, singer, and multi-instrumentalist, and Irene Kalisvaart, a classical guitarist, singer and songwriter from the Netherlands.

Their album There you are was released in […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       08 August 2025 3:55 PM
Farmers disappointed with product prices and believe sheep numbers will fall

The price for lamb in the upcoming slaughter season has disappointed farmers. The chair of the Sheep Farmers’ Association says he expects a continued decline in sheep numbers in the country.

Sheep farmers demand that their operations yield a reasonable return so that farming can continue, decent wages can be paid, and future investment can be made.

These are among the points made in a statement from the sheep […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       08 August 2025 3:55 PM
Reykjavík Pride Parade in capital on Saturday

The Reykjavík Pride Parade through the capital marks one of the highlights of the five-day-long festival.

The 2025 Pride Parade will depart from Hallgrímskirkja at 2pm on Saturday.

From there, it proceeds down Skólavörðustígur, Bankastræti, Lækjargata, and Fríkirkjuvegur.

The parade ends at the intersection of Fríkirkjuvegur and […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       08 August 2025 3:55 PM
Man dies after fall into Vestari-Jökulsá river

The tourist who fell into the Vestari-Jökulsá river this afternoon was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to a statement from the Northwest Iceland Police, the emergency call came through the 112 emergency line shortly before 1pm.

Police, a doctor, paramedics, and search and rescue teams attended the scene, and assistance from the Coast Guard helicopter was requested.

Police […] more

Iceland Review,   08 August 2025 3:08 PM
Icelanders See Country as Safe and Welcoming for LGBTQ+ People, Poll Finds

A new Gallup National Poll reveals that the vast majority of Icelanders believe their communities are welcoming places for LGBTQ+ people. Over 89% of those who expressed an opinion said they felt their area is a good place for gay people to live. A decade ago, that number was slightly lower at 86%. However, more […] more

mbl.is,   08 August 2025 2:31 PM
Kristrún Frostadóttir says EU decision is not a light one

Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir says the European Union’s (EU) decision to take action over the proposed tariffs on EFTA countries, concerning silicon metals and ferroalloys, is not a light decision for the Union. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       08 August 2025 12:43 PM
Danish football supporters in violent outbursts

The Danes committed acts of vandalism in the ground and attacked Víkingur supporters before security managed to intervene. After the match, the Danes clashed with police who were attempting to escort them out of the stadium. Violence then broke out between Víkingur and Brøndby supporters at the Ölver restaurant in Glæsibær.

Police had not put extra security measures in place for the match. No one was seriously injured, but there were minor injuries from last night’s clashes. One […] more

mbl.is,   08 August 2025 11:29 AM
Park ranger service at Reynisfjara Black Beach not on the table

Ideas about introducing a park ranger service at Reynisfjara have not been brought to the attention of the Environment Agency of Iceland. more