mbl.is,   31 January 2025 8:00 AM
It is a concern if eruption starts in bad weather

"I think we have to start preparing for another eruption," says Benedikt Ófeigsson, head of deformation measurements at the Icelandic Meteorological Office. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       30 January 2025 6:08 PM
Increased likelihood of eruption

Ríkislögreglustjóri (the National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police), in consultation with Lögreglustjórinn á Suðurnesjum (Suðurnes Police Commissioner), has declared a danger phase under Almannavarnir (Civil Defence) due to the increased likelihood of a new eruption on the Sundhnúkur crater row on the Reykjanes Peninsula.

According to a new statement from Civil Defence, the amount of magma accumulating beneath Svartsengi is now […] more

mbl.is,   30 January 2025 4:00 PM
The main hearing has started

The main hearing in the case of parents of preschool children against the Icelandic Teachers' Union regarding the implementation of strike action began at 3 pm yesterday in the Reykjavík District Court. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       30 January 2025 3:53 PM
Widespread flight cancellations expected

The strong winds sweeping across the country in the coming days are significantly affecting air travel.

In a statement from Icelandair, it is noted that flight disruptions are expected after noon tomorrow. Most flights from North America and to Europe on Saturday will be cancelled.

In total, 30 of the airline’s incoming flights to Iceland will be cancelled, as well as the same number of outbound flights.

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Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       30 January 2025 3:00 PM
Eskifjörður sports hall in two year mould shutdown

The sports hall in Eskifjörður has been unusable for two years due to mould, and residents criticise the fact that children do not have access to a sports hall in the town.

Fjarðabyggð is considering the possibility of private entities constructing a new sports hall, with the municipality leasing the facilities.

The sports hall in Eskifjörður has suffered significant water damage and mould growth. Just over […] more

Iceland Review,   30 January 2025 2:30 PM
Iceland Must Contribute More to National Defense, Minister Warns

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, has cited a need for Icelanders to take matters of national defense more seriously, as reported by Iceland’s National Broadcaster, RÚV. Þorgerður spoke on security and defense matters as a guest on The Window to the World: Foreign Affairs in a Transient World, hosted by the reporter, Bogi […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       30 January 2025 1:33 PM
Winds hit 52 m/s near Hvalfjörður

It is extremely windy on roads near Hvalfjörður and under Hafnarfjall. Wind speed at Kjalarnes, north of Grundarhverfi, is averaging 21 m/s, while under Hafnarfjall, the wind speed is measured at 22 m/s.

Just after noon, wind gusts at Tíðaskarð near Hvalfjörður topped 50 m/s.

There is widespread ice or icy patches. On Mosfellsheiði, in Melasveit, and north of Borgarnes, there is drifting snow.

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Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       30 January 2025 1:27 PM
Wholesalers accused of "sneaking" price hikes

Inflation is decreasing month by month and now stands at 4.6 per cent. It has not been lower in over three years. Finnbjörn A. Hermannsson, president of Alþýðusamband Íslands, expects Seðlabanki Íslands to lower interest rates next week.

Inflation has been gradually decreasing since it measured 10.2 per cent in February two years ago. Annual inflation was 4.8 per cent in December and 4.6 per cent in January, according to measurements […] more