Iceland Review,   21 June 2026 6:37 PM
What to Do This Week | Bike Tour, Rock Climbing and More

In Iceland, summer is in full swing, so are the summer activities: outdoor concerts, bike tours, folk dance and music sessions, rock climbing workshops, picnics and many more. No need to say more, just scroll down our events calendar and let your week be exciting. Monday, 22 June An evening with the Reykjavík Folk Dance… more

mbl.is,   20 June 2026 5:00 PM
Large rescue operation launched after hiker injured at Háifoss

Around 80 people took part in a rescue operation at Háifoss in Þjórsárdalur yesterday after a hiker suffered a broken leg. more

mbl.is,   20 June 2026 2:01 PM
Acquitted of terrorism charges for a second time

The Icelandic Court of Appeal has, for a second time, upheld the district court’s acquittal on the terrorism-related charges in the so-called terrorism case, while leaving unchanged the sentences imposed for firearms offenses. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       19 June 2026 4:54 PM
Laufey makes an appearance on The Simpsons

The Icelandic singer Laufey makes an appearance as a version of herself in the newest episode of The Simpsons. The episode "The Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition" aired on the 17th of June, Iceland's National Day.

Many celebrities have made guest appearances on the show throughout the years, some lending fictional characters their voices, but more commonly as Simpsons-versions of themselves. Actor Jon Hamm also makes a guest appearance on the […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       19 June 2026 4:30 PM
RÚV English Radio - FJALLSBUR

Fjallsbur is the solo project of Sigurboði, an Icelandic multi-instrumentalist, blending black metal, dungeon synth, Icelandic poetry and English narratives. Sigurboði is also a prominent member of the dark-folk band Vévaki.

Sigurboði told Darren about his music.

RÚV English Radio is heard around the world & in Iceland, celebrating Icelandic culture, art, language, & […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       19 June 2026 2:32 PM
Drones now first responders in Capital Region policing system

The Metropolitan Police currently operates five drones that serve as the first reconnaissance tool at the scene of incidents. The devices are stationed in docking units on the roofs of four police stations and at the Mosfellsbær municipal office. The system has been gradually deployed since December.

So far this year, the drones have been launched around 480 times as the first unit dispatched to incidents. After an emergency call is […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       19 June 2026 2:24 PM
Blue Lagoon and Arctic Adventures to merge under new agreement

Blue Lagoon and Arctic Adventures have signed an agreement to merge the two companies. At the same time, Blue Lagoon has begun formal preparations for a listing on the Icelandic stock exchange. If completed, the deal would create one of the largest companies in Iceland’s tourism sector.

A tourism giant in the making

The planned merger was announced in a company statement. The agreement is subject to due […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       19 June 2026 2:16 PM
Couple attempted to export over 100 bird eggs and five live chicks from Iceland

Police in the Austurland region detained a European couple at Seyðisfjörður last week after they attempted to leave Iceland on the ferry Norröna. More than 100 wild bird eggs and five live snipe chicks were found in their vehicle.

The eggs were stored in specially designed temperature-controlled bags. They were discovered during a joint inspection carried out by customs authorities and police.

Among the […] more