Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       27 March 2025 6:56 PM
East–west runway ban at capital airport lifted

The Icelandic Transport Authority has withdrawn the directive that closed the east–west runway at Reykjavík Airport.

The closure was enacted at short notice on 8 February, banning both general aviation and air ambulance flights on the runway—although air ambulance use was later allowed again.

The Authority stated that the height of trees in Öskjuhlíð had begun to pose a threat to flight safety. In […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       27 March 2025 4:35 PM
Security and defence conference took place today

At the event, the National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police presented, among other things, an assessment of the current situation regarding security challenges in Iceland.

Sigríður Björk Guðjónsdóttir, National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police, previously wrote in an article on Vísir that Iceland’s security environment has changed drastically in a short time: following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the conflicts in […] more

Iceland Review,   27 March 2025 4:28 PM
Tree Felling Clears Way for Runway Reopening

The Icelandic Transport Authority has reopened the east-west runway at Reykjavík Airport after revoking its February 8 closure directive. The decision followed the removal of around 1,600 trees in Öskjuhlíð, which had posed a risk to flight safety. Closure prompted by safety concerns The Icelandic Transport Authority has reopened the east-west runway at Reykjavík Domestic […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       27 March 2025 4:21 PM
RÚV English Radio - AUÐSKILIÐ - TABLE TENNIS, in simple Icelandic

Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic.

We look at the rise of table tennis in Iceland.

As ever, you can practice your Icelandic by following along with the text here.

RÚV English Radio is heard freely around the world and in Iceland, and covers everything Icelandic - news, culture, music, […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       27 March 2025 3:03 PM
Still waiting for answers on crop failure compensation

Many carrot farmers experienced poor yields this year. Icelandic carrots have now sold out at Sölufélag garðyrkjubænda (the Horticulture Farmers’ Sales Cooperative) and there is little left of other types of produce.

Farmers growing crops outdoors are growing increasingly frustrated as they await answers from the Ministry of Employment and Innovation on whether they will receive compensation for damage caused by severe weather.

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mbl.is,   27 March 2025 2:00 PM
Volcanologist: Previous eruption assumptions no longer hold

Volcanologist Þorvaldur Þórðarson cautions that it is impossible to predict if or when another eruption will occur on the Reykjanes Peninsula, as the assumptions previously used to forecast eruptions are no longer reliable. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       27 March 2025 12:43 PM
Taylor tribute in style on Saturday

Singer Xenna is set to visit Iceland, where she’ll perform all the biggest hits of superstar Taylor Swift in the Eldborg concert hall at Harpa on Saturday.

I’ve never been to Iceland, so I’m really, really excited.

Xenna grew up in the UK and now lives in Manchester, where she’s taken part in numerous tribute productions to various stars — though she’s best known for impersonating […] more

mbl.is,   27 March 2025 12:07 PM
The Independence Party is now the largest in a new poll

A new survey by Maskína for Vísir shows the Independence Party leading with 24.3% support, making it the largest political party in the country. The Social Democratic Alliance has gained ground, while the Liberal Reform Party remains stable and the People's Party sees a decline. more