mbl.is,   04 February 2025 8:44 PM
Tightening the rules in a changing crime landscape

Certain rules need to be tightened to provide clearer legal authority for confiscating the proceeds of crime, including when it comes to seizing and freezing funds that have been shown to have been generated in connection with crime. This is according to Minister of Justice Þorbjörg Sigríður Gunnlaugsdóttir, who is announcing a new bill in this regard in March. more

mbl.is,   04 February 2025 4:34 PM
Parents urged to take their children to school due to inclement weather

The Civil Protection Department of the Capital Region is asking parents to take their children to school tomorrow and Thursday due to the bad weather forecast, as an orange weather warning has been issued for the Capital Region tomorrow and Thursday. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       04 February 2025 4:09 PM
RÚV English Radio - LEITIN AÐ ORÐUM / THE SEARCH FOR WORDS

Kristín Gudmundsdóttir's new book, Leitin að orðum, is out.

Kristín says the new book is designed for those of foreign origin who have a basic knowledge of Icelandic.

You can order the book directly (and cheaply) from Kristín - email her on bookskb20@gmail.com for details.

It is also available in some libraries in […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       04 February 2025 3:23 PM
Alþingi convenes

The programme for today's official opening began at 1.30pm, with a church service at Dómkirkjan, in the centre of the capital.

The Bishop of Iceland, Reverend Guðrún Karls Helgudóttir, officiated the service along with Reverend Elínborg Sturludóttir, the cathedral priest. Reverend Óskar Hafsteinn Óskarsson, pastor in Hruni and dean of the Southern Deanery, delivered the sermon.

Guðmundur […] more

Iceland Review,   04 February 2025 12:13 PM
Poll: Who in Iceland Uses ChatGPT?

The large language model ChatGPT has been enjoying significant popularity around the world since its launch in 2022, and Iceland has been no exception. A new poll from Gallup has sought to explore who in Iceland is using the app. Vast majority never use it These results were a part of Gallup’s yearly Consumer and […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       04 February 2025 11:50 AM
Orange warnings for entire country

The severity of weather warnings for Iceland tomorrow and Thursday has been raised.

From 7pm tonight, yellow warnings move in, starting across the western half of the country. Strong southerly and southwesterly winds, gale or gale force, will affect these areas, before a yellow warning becomes active everywhere.

By 4pm tomorrow (Wednesday) the alerts turn orange everywhere […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       04 February 2025 10:50 AM
Knows teachers’ trust in government has been damaged in recent years

The Prime Minister says it is understandable that the teaching profession’s trust in the government has been damaged in recent years - but that the new government is prepared to embark on the value assessment journey with teachers.

A strike began yesterday in 21 preschools and primary schools. Intensive meetings were held over the weekend with the state mediator in an attempt to avert the strikes, but no agreement was reached.

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Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       04 February 2025 10:42 AM
Cha Cha Cha Käärijä guests at Söngvakeppnin final

The Finnish singer Käärijä, who finished in 2nd place at Eurovision 2023 with the song Cha Cha Cha, is among those who will perform on the final night of Söngvakeppnin 2025. His song has enjoyed immense popularity in Iceland.

Joining him on stage will be the Swedish electronic duo Hooja, who are making waves across the Nordic countries these days. Käärijä and Hooja will perform a song together, and Käärijä will also perform […] more