mbl.is,   29 March 2025 6:00 PM
Theft of creative works is unforgivable, says Ragnar Jónasson

“Technology evolves so rapidly that we cannot predict its consequences. The landscape could be entirely different in a year or two. This is a very serious issue,” warns Ragnar Jónasson, author and vice-chairman of the Icelandic Writers’ Association. more

mbl.is,   29 March 2025 3:32 PM
Kúnstpása: Empowering through art

“Finding themselves as artists in the community has been incredibly empowering for our participants. Instead of focusing on their illness, they have been creating, discovering their artistic identity, and simply enjoying the process. Moving the project out of the hospital and into a public space was key in bridging connections between people. Our partners feel the same—it is truly rewarding to see how much participants enjoy being among peers. We witness a significant transformation in them after taking part in Kúnstpása.” more

Iceland Review,   29 March 2025 11:14 AM
2024 Sees Highest Emigration Rate From Iceland On Record

Iceland experienced its highest-ever level of emigration in 2024, according to Statistics Iceland. As reported by The Reykjavík Grapevine, immigration remained at near record levels. Recently, we published a related story: Iceland Ranked the Best Country for Immigrants in 2025. Regarding numbers on Statistics Iceland, a total of 15,745 people left Iceland last year, surpassing […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       29 March 2025 12:01 AM
Látrabjarg rescue remembered at museum

Björgunarafrekið við Látrabjarg (The rescue feat at Látrabjarg) is the title of a programme around the showing at Sjóminjasafnið í Reykjavík (the Reykjavík Maritime Museum) of the documentary by Óskar Gíslason.

It is about one of the most heroic rescue missions in Icelandic history — when twelve crew members of the trawler Dhoon were rescued on 12 December 1947.

The programme begins at 13:00 […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       28 March 2025 4:30 PM
RÚV English Radio - VÆB

The brothers VÆB are Iceland's Eurovision hopefuls this year.

Darren spoke to them on Monday, and put your questions to Hálfdán & Matthías.

Since they talked, it was confirmed that VÆB will open […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       28 March 2025 3:07 PM
Government urged to approve emergency funding for roads in West Iceland

The Samtök sveitarfélaga á Vesturlandi (Federation of Municipalities in West Iceland) is calling on the government to approve an emergency allocation of funds for the maintenance and improvement of roads in West Iceland.

The organisation considers the current state of roads in the region unacceptable and says immediate action is needed to ensure public safety.

A resolution to this effect was passed at the […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       28 March 2025 3:02 PM
Refugee and asylum matters increasingly shifting to Ministry of Justice

Gísli Rafn Ólafsson, director of the Rauði krossinn, has expressed concern that services for refugees and asylum seekers may be interrupted when three of the organisation's agreements with Vinnumálastofnun (Directorate of Labour) and the félagsmálaráðuneytið come to an end.

As a result, the Red Cross has already had to terminate the employment of thirteen staff members over the past two months.

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Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       28 March 2025 2:33 PM
Nothing recovered from ISK 184 million in claims against Niceair

Bankruptcy proceedings have concluded for Niceair, which operated flights between Akureyri and Denmark, the United Kingdom, and Spain. The airline began flights in June 2022 but ceased operations in April of the following year and was declared bankrupt shortly afterwards.

The total claims amounted to ISK 184 million, but none of it was recovered.

Problems emerged early on when it became apparent that flights to […] more