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RÚV English Radio - AUÐSKILIÐ X VÆB
Normally on our learning-Icelandic strand Auðskilið, we bring you the news in a simple form of Icelandic - but today, we'll study a different text: the lyrics of Róa by VÆB, Iceland's 2025 Eurovision entry!
With special thanks to the brothers.
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Eruption officially over, even if wider seismic event is not
The volcanic eruption that began southeast of Þorbjörn on 1 April has officially come to an end, though seismic activity continues to be recorded.
According to a statement from the Icelandic Meteorological Office, however, the event is not considered fully over, as a number of small earthquakes are still being measured in the northern part of the magma intrusion.
As time goes on though, the likelihood of a new […] more
Fears that Hamarsvirkjun and access road would spoil beautiful valley
According to those who regularly walk in the valley, a road through Hamarsdal for the proposed Hamarsvirkjun hydropower plant in East Iceland would be intrusive, visually disruptive, and would spoil the appearance of the area.
Opinions are deeply divided on the proposed 60-megawatt Hamarsvirkjun, with disagreement over whether the project would benefit or harm tourism.
Local authorities in East Iceland have […] more
Charged with attempting to kill after Verslunarmannahelgi stab attack
A man has been charged with attempting to kill another man in a stabbing incident that occurred over Verslunarmannahelgi (Merchant’s Weekend) in Akureyri. He stabbed the victim four times with a knife.
The attack took place during Merchant’s Weekend 2024, near Ráðhústorg square in central Akureyri.
According to the indictment, the accused assaulted the man with a bladed weapon, stabbing him at least […] more
20,000 OxyContin tablets seized at Keflavík Airport
Sources say the tablets intercepted were high-strength OxyContin 80 – the highest dosage available of the powerful opioid painkiller. In 2023, the street price of a single tablet was around 5,750 ISK, putting the total value of the shipment at approximately 115 million ISK.
Úlfar Lúðvíksson, Chief of Police in Suðurnes, stated that the case is in its early stages, and he could not disclose specific details.
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Earthquake activity remains high on the Reykjanes Peninsula
Seismic activity in connection with the April 1st magma flow remains persistent, with 80-120 earthquakes occurring every hour, according to the latest statement from the Icelandic Meteorological Office.
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Grindavík resident denies gun threat allegations: “The worst day of my life”
The 70-year-old man arrested in Grindavík yesterday on charges of threatening rescue workers with a firearm denies any wrongdoing and is now considering legal action.
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