mbl.is,   24 January 2025 6:00 PM
Among the larger ones that have been recorded

Over the past 24 hours, more than ten earthquakes have been recorded just east of Mt Western Hvalhnúkur, the largest measuring 3.0, which was measured 5.5 kilometers south-southwest of Bláfjallaskáli just after 6 am this morning. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       24 January 2025 4:10 PM
Critical infrastructure prioritised in any internet emergency

The core operations of Iceland’s most critical infrastructure must have priority access to limited internet connectivity in the event of submarine cable disruptions. This is according to an expert in the Icelandic government’s cyber security unit. Public access to entertainment requiring internet connectivity would be suspended during such a scenario.

Next week, the exercise “Ísland ótengt” (Iceland Unconnected) will take […] more

Iceland Review,   24 January 2025 3:18 PM
Björk Dazzles in Swarovski Crystals for Cornucopia Debut

Björk has recorded her first on-camera interview in a decade with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe. Her striking outfit, adorned with 97,000 Swarovski crystals, has sparked comparisons to the Dune universe. “The ultimate Bene Gesserit reverend mother” Icelandic musician and icon Björk recently sat down with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe in her first on-camera interview in […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       24 January 2025 2:50 PM
Icy in most places throughout Friday

Icy conditions prevail on main routes across most regions. Snowplough operators have been clearing roads since this morning, leaving most roads free of snow except in areas with limited maintenance. This is according to Sveinbjörn Hjálmarsson, from Vegagerðin.

“The road conditions are fine overall. Thankfully, the wind is calm across the country, which helps immensely,” says Sveinbjörn.

The main concern […] more

mbl.is,   24 January 2025 1:49 PM
Airlines ready for flights

Icelanders are eagerly awaiting tonight's match at the World Handball Championship, when they will face the home team in Croatia, led by Dagur Sigurðsson. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       24 January 2025 1:36 PM
Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir expected to announce Independence Party leadership candidacy

Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir is widely expected to announce her candidacy for the leadership of Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn (The Independence Party) in the next few days.

Meanwhile, it is believed that Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir will respond to encouragement from her constituency and also announce her candidacy.

Many were surprised by Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir’s announcement yesterday that she […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       24 January 2025 12:16 PM
RÚV English Radio - DARK MUSIC DAYS 2025

The Dark Music Days festival begins later today, Friday, with students from the Vesturbær and Miðbær School Orchestra premiering a new collaborative work at Harpa, at 4.30pm.

That kicks off three days of wonderful new music in the capital.

See the whole line up here.

Gunnhildur Einarsdóttir, […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       24 January 2025 12:14 PM
JL building lease thought to have met requirements

The Director of Vinnumálastofnun (Directorate of Labour) says the matter is now in Reykjavíkurborg’s (City of Reykjavík) hands, following a ruling by the Úrskurðarnefnd umhverfis- og auðlindamála (Environmental and Natural Resources Appeals Board) that the JL building cannot be used as housing for asylum seekers.

Some residents of Grandavegur 42, located near JL, argued that the change constituted a significant alteration to the […] more