mbl.is,   01 June 2025 5:00 PM
Rare find: First issue of Morgunblaðið from 1913 discovered in excellent condition

While sorting through his late father’s belongings, Kjartan Friðrik Adólfsson, chief accountant at the Grindavík town office, made an extraordinary discovery: a copy of the very first issue of Morgunblaðið, dated November 2, 1913. Now 112 years old, the newspaper is surprisingly well preserved. more

Iceland Review,   01 June 2025 4:00 PM
June Snowstorm Triggers Northern Storm Warning in Iceland

Veðurstofan issued a new northern storm warning due to an approaching nor’easter and blizzard. The Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) upgraded orange alerts for Northeastern Iceland, East Iceland, and Southeast Iceland effective Tuesday before dawn. Updated Storm Warnings In an interview with RÚV Meteorologist Eiríkur Örn Jóhannesson noted, “For this time of year, this is quite […] more

mbl.is,   01 June 2025 3:48 PM
Photos: Fun for all ages at the Reykjavík air show

The Icelandic Aviation Association’s annual air show took place at Reykjavík Airport yesterday, drawing a large and enthusiastic crowd. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       01 June 2025 1:02 PM
Longer weekend opening hours for Reykjavík swimming pools

The new hours will apply throughout the summer season, until August 31. The extension is intended to align with summer outdoor activity guidelines, which are more flexible during the warmer months, especially for children and young people.

The decision to reinstate longer weekend hours was made by Reykjavík’s Culture and Sports Council. Although the estimated cost of this extension is about ISK 7 million, increased revenue from ticket […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       01 June 2025 12:38 PM
Orange and yellow weather alerts in effect for northern and eastern Iceland

The Icelandic Meteorological Office has issued weather warnings due to the incoming northerly storm and blizzard. Orange alerts will be in place starting Tuesday morning in Northeast Iceland, the entire Eastfjords region, and Southeast Iceland.

Yellow alerts will first be issued for northern Iceland on Monday before noon. A northerly blizzard is expected in the north and east, with sleet or snowfall in mountainous areas. Reduced visibility […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       30 May 2025 7:32 PM
Missing man believed to have been found near Örfirisey

The man, who was reported missing in the waters off Örfirisey yesterday, was discovered today around 3 p.m. He showed no signs of life. Police stated earlier that they believe they know the identity of the man.

A large-scale search was launched yesterday afternoon following reports of a person in the sea.

Authorities met this morning to assess the situation and decided to expand the search area later in the […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       30 May 2025 4:00 PM
Isavia ANS dismisses five air traffic controllers for falsifying work hours

Icelandic airspace covers about 5.5 million square kilometres, making it one of the largest air traffic control areas in the world. On average, around 540 aircraft pass through Icelandic airspace daily.

Isavia ANS, a subsidiary of Isavia, manages air traffic control over Iceland and the North Atlantic. It employs about 100 air traffic controllers (the entire Isavia group employs around 300).

Recently, five […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       30 May 2025 3:00 PM
Temporary closure of silicon plant in Húsavík – 80 jobs lost

The company, which operates a silicon smelter in Bakki near Húsavík, announced the decision to suspend operations temporarily from July 2025. In a company statement, it was confirmed that 80 workers would be laid off due to the shutdown.

According to PCC, the decision stems from challenges in the global silicon market, particularly the influx of cheap imports—mostly from China—and broader disruptions caused by trade wars. The statement […] more