mbl.is,   09 May 2025 6:54 PM
Frostadóttir on Trump: "Pleased to hear from us"

Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir says U.S. President Donald Trump responded positively during a joint call with leaders of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), emphasizing unity on security and defense issues amid ongoing tensions with Russia. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       09 May 2025 4:30 PM
RÚV English Radio - DAVÍÐSHÚS, AKUREYRI

The home of writer Davíð Stefánsson is unique - his home preserved as he left it in 1964.

However, it is also a museum, with many artworks of the Icelandic masters.

Darren is again guided by museum director Haraldur Þór Egilsson around the house.

RÚV English Radio is heard freely around the world and in Iceland, and covers […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       09 May 2025 2:45 PM
Björg pulled a vessel many times its weight into harbour

The rescue boat Björg proved its worth to its crew today when the rescue team Lífsbjörg was called out around midday due to an engine failure aboard a ship north of Snæfellsnes.

Björg towed the vessel safely to harbour, despite being significantly smaller and lighter.

Hildur SH 777 lost engine power approximately three nautical miles north of Rif, according to Höskuldur Árnason, […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       09 May 2025 2:42 PM
Disagreement with councillor over Gufunes development

Residents in the new neighbourhood of Gufunes have voiced dissatisfaction with how densely it is being built. Only ten metres separate apartment blocks, and one resident has said that almost all sunlight has been taken from them.

“It is understandable that residents become unhappy when new construction emerges on their doorstep. But it is worth pointing out that this development plan has been in place for several years — since 2019, when […] more

Iceland Review,   09 May 2025 2:26 PM
Iceland’s Central Bank Confident on Managing US Tariffs

Asgeir Jónsson, Governor of the Central Bank of Iceland, has outlined the potential effects of US tariffs on the Icelandic economy, reassuring the public that the nation can handle it. Speaking in an interview with Bloomberg’s Francine Lacqua, he emphasised the country’s strong position in seafood exports, as well as took a measured view on […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       09 May 2025 2:19 PM
District Prosecutor sees no need to consider position

The District Prosecutor does not believe he needs to consider his position, in view of the recent revelation of a massive data leak from the Special Prosecutor’s systems.

Sigurður G. Guðjónsson, a defence lawyer in one of the cases investigated by the office, has called in Morgunblaðið today for both Ólafur and Sigríður Friðjónsdóttir, the Director of Public Prosecutions, to resign.

Ólafur […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       09 May 2025 2:11 PM
The "energy stones" of Snæfellsnes

Many have likely heard of so-called energy stones, or "orkusteinar".

They are usually smooth to the touch, rounded, and comfortable to hold in the palm.

Snæfellsnes is often mentioned in connection with powerful nature, and many believe the glacier holds mysteries.

Some even claim that the energy in nature is also reflected in the beautiful shoreline stones that can be found […] more

mbl.is,   09 May 2025 11:33 AM
Lack of mobile coverage in the Westfjords poses risk to tourists and residents

Sections of road in the Westfjords remain without mobile or internet connection, raising serious safety concerns—particularly for foreign tourists unfamiliar with the region. In some cases, travelers have had to rely on nearby residents for assistance after accidents or breakdowns in remote areas where they were unable to call for help. more