mbl.is,   08 April 2025 5:37 PM
Magma flow beneath Svartsengi now faster than after last eruption

The ground beneath Svartsengi is rising rapidly again—and this time, it's happening faster than after the most recent eruption at Sundhnúkagígar. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       08 April 2025 5:09 PM
Government working on shortening unemployment benefit period

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing announced on the government’s website today that it is working on shortening the maximum length of time during which individuals can receive unemployment benefits.

Currently, the maximum entitlement is 30 months. The statement did not specify what the new maximum duration will be.

The recently published financial plan, introduced last week, outlines a reduction in […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       08 April 2025 4:23 PM
RÚV English Radio - THE TREE: A SYMPOSIUM ON CHILDREN'S LITERATURE & LANGUAGE

Tomorrow, the Nordic House will fill with experts who will share insights about children’s literature and language, with contributors from exhibition “The Tree” (on to 1 May).

A stream of the day with English subtitles will also be available some […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       08 April 2025 4:04 PM
Punctual puffins arrive in Grímsey

The puffin is not only famous for its colourful beak and comical sounds but also for being exceptionally punctual, returning to land at the same time each year.

According to the website of the Municipality of Akureyri, the first puffins have now settled in Grímsey. This hardy little seabird spends most of its life at sea but comes ashore for breeding season.

Puffins are often seen swimming near land a few days […] more

Iceland Review,   08 April 2025 2:54 PM
Cooler Weather Across Iceland Expected Later This Week

Warm spring weather across Iceland is expected to taper off by next weekend, according to recent forecasts. From the Icelandic Meteorological Office, Einar Sveinbjörnsson told mbl.is that Friday will likely mark the final warm day before a gradual cooldown begins. “This has been a two-to-three week warm spell, but there will be a transition this […] more

mbl.is,   08 April 2025 11:57 AM
Emergency measures taken after seizure of dangerous opioids

The Ministry of Health convened an emergency meeting in response to the recent seizure of counterfeit OxyContin tablets that were found to contain nitazene, a highly potent and life-threatening synthetic opioid. The meeting included representatives from national health institutions, law enforcement, and harm reduction organizations. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       08 April 2025 11:04 AM
Tuberculosis cases detected in Iceland each year, but far fewer than in many other countries

Guðrún Aspelund, Chief Epidemiologist, addressed the issue on Rás 2 today.

She was asked, among other things, whether people in Iceland are vaccinated against TB.

“No, we aren’t vaccinated against tuberculosis in Iceland — and in fact, we never have been. TB transmission was brought under control here through other measures, so there was never considered to be a need for vaccination.

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Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       08 April 2025 10:55 AM
Survey suggests more favour than oppose EU membership

The survey, conducted 7–16 March, saw over 44% of respondents say they were completely, very, or somewhat in favour of Iceland joining the EU. 36% said they were completely, very, or somewhat opposed. These results are similar to those seen three years ago, when support for membership had also been on the rise. (In this survey, 20% of respondents said they neither favoured nor opposed membership.)

In previous surveys

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