News from Iceland


Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       28 January 2026 4:49 PM
Iceland reach handball semi-final

Iceland have reached the semi-finals of the Men’s European Handball Championship. The team defeated Slovenia in their final match of the main round at the Men’s European Handball Championship, 31-39.

Speaking after the match, Snorri Steinn, national team coach, was understandably delighted.

I just feel very good. It is hard to describe this. I am proud, but this has been difficult. This has been an […] more


Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       28 January 2026 4:13 PM
RÚV English Radio - MORNING READING AT THE NORDIC HOUSE

Reykjavík's Nordic House invites you to come and read in peace and quiet, every Thursday morning from 7.30 until 10, starting tomorrow.

There are many books available in the Nordic languages - or, of course, you can bring your own book, or magazines, or Kindle, and read in any language!

Darren spoke to Silje Beite Løken at the Nordic House, to hear more.

RÚV English Radio is […] more


mbl.is,   28 January 2026 2:00 PM
Damage estimated at 100 million ISK
From the scene of the fire this morning. The damage caused by this morning’s fire at Garðvík’s industrial building in Húsavík is estimated at close to one hundred million krónur. more


mbl.is,   28 January 2026 12:26 PM
Around 200 earthquakes recorded near Lambafell
A map shows the location of the earthquakes. An earthquake swarm began near Lambafell, 2–3 km west of Þrengsli, at around 16:30 yesterday and is still ongoing. more


Iceland Review,   28 January 2026 11:27 AM
New Documentary Focuses on Iceland’s Disappearing Glaciers
A new documentary drawing on the work of Icelandic writer Andri Snær Magnason explores the links between climate change, time and family memory. As discussed on Screen Rant, Time and Water, directed by Fire of Love filmmaker Sara Dosa, takes its name and thematic foundation from Magnason’s book, which examines the human dimensions of environmental […] more


Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       28 January 2026 7:24 AM
Large fire in Húsavík

A fire broke out in industrial premises in Húsavík this morning.

Slökkvilið Norðurþings (Norðurþing Fire Brigade) was called out and has begun extinguishing the fire.

According to the fire brigade, the fire is considerable. There is no information indicating that anyone was inside the building.

There are currently no further details.

Do you know […] more


Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       28 January 2026 7:19 AM
Iceland's semi-final handball fate decided today

Today it will be decided which teams advance to the semi-finals of the European Men’s Handball Championship, as the final round of both main groups is played today.

The Icelandic team face Slovenia and need a win to guarantee progress.

Hungary did Iceland something of a huge favour last night when they drew with Sweden. The result of that match means that more


Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       28 January 2026 6:40 AM
Fire likely started in living room

The cause of the fire that broke out in an apartment on Vatnsholt in Reykjanesbær on Sunday is still unclear.

However, Bjarney S. Annelsdóttir, senior police superintendent in Suðurnes (Southern Peninsula), says that the technical division considers it likely that the fire started in the living room, although it is not possible to confirm that, due to the extensive damage to the apartment.

Húsnæðis- og […] more