Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       16 May 2025 8:56 PM
Full divestment of state shares in Íslandsbanki: huge demand, success of the public offering

The Icelandic government has sold its entire 45.2% stake in Íslandsbanki through a public offering that concluded this week.

The decision to divest all remaining shares came after demand in the offering far exceeded initial expectations. Initially, the plan was to sell only 20%, but due to “unprecedented interest from domestic investors,” Finance Minister Daði Már Kristófersson decided to expand the offer.

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Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       16 May 2025 8:37 PM
New pedestrian and cycling bridge over Sæbraut to be installed next week

The Road and Coastal Administration plans to lift the pre-assembled bridge into place early next week, weather permitting. It will be positioned on staircase structures that have already been built at Snekkjuvogur and Dugguvogur streets.

At the same time, ramps will be installed on both sides of the bridge. During installation, Sæbraut will be closed, and the administration has announced the possibility of further closures, with more […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       16 May 2025 4:30 PM
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mbl.is,   16 May 2025 3:00 PM
Over 31,000 individuals purchase shares in Íslandsbanki auction

The public showed strong interest in the recent sale of Íslandsbanki shares, with over 31,000 individuals participating in the government’s auction, which concluded yesterday. According to a statement from the Ministry of Finance, nearly all the shares offered by the state were subscribed to by the public. more

Iceland Review,   16 May 2025 2:38 PM
Art and Absence

Tom & JerryIt was a Friday morning in Hannesarholt, the former residence of Hannes Hafstein, the first Minister for Iceland under Danish rule (those ligeglad bastards.)Constructed in 1915, the house underwent a Bowie-like reinvention, transforming itself—with the aid of a nonprofit organisation, the best kind of organisation—into a cultural centre and café, now home to […] more

mbl.is,   16 May 2025 1:00 PM
Excavator overturns on Tjörnin lake islet

An excavator overturned on the islet in Tjörnin lake in Reykjavík during restoration work, but no injuries or damage were reported. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       16 May 2025 12:16 PM
Summer weather expected all weekend

Most of the country will see sunny skies, though coastal fog is possible along the southern and eastern shores. Winds will be light and variable, blowing at 3 to 8 meters per second. Temperatures will remain between 12 and 23 degrees, with the highest readings in the northeast, as in recent days.

Yesterday afternoon, a May temperature record was set at Egilsstaðir airport, reaching 26.6 degrees. Temperatures also exceeded 25 degrees in […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       16 May 2025 10:55 AM
Whales to be hunted again in the Westfjords

A council member from the municipality of Ísafjarðarbær has announced that around five minke whales are expected to be caught near the Westfjords this summer. The municipality has requested that the Ministry of Industry and Innovation ban whaling in designated conservation areas.

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