Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       04 June 2025 5:52 PM
RÚV English Radio - THE MUSIC OF PRANAV RANJIT

Pranav Ranjit is an American-born composer of contemporary music based in Reykjavík and a Master's student at Iceland University of the Arts.

Previously he studied in Estonia, Finland and the US.

Darren met Pranav to hear more about his work.

RÚV English Radio is heard freely around the world and in Iceland, and covers everything Icelandic, in English.

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mbl.is,   04 June 2025 5:25 PM
Activists charged for protest aboard Hvalur whaling ships

Environmental activists Sahar Babaei and Elissa May Phillips have been formally charged for their protest aboard the whaling ships Hvalur 8 and Hvalur 9 in September 2023. The two women, protesting the operations of Hvalur hf., boarded the vessels without permission and refused to comply with police orders to vacate the premises. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       04 June 2025 2:24 PM
17 sheep still missing in Skíðadalur

Seventeen of the hundred ewes that were being searched for in Skíðadalur yesterday are still missing. Jón Þórarinsson, a farmer at Hnjúkur and owner of the sheep, says none have yet been found dead. However, he fears that may change as the day goes on. The search is continuing today.

This has been, and still is, very difficult, but we are extremely grateful for all the help we’ve received.

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Iceland Review,   04 June 2025 2:20 PM
Warmest May on Record in Iceland

May 2024 was the warmest on record in Iceland, with a nationwide heatwave breaking temperature records at nearly all weather stations. The heat peaked at 26.6°C in Egilsstaðir, contributing to the warmest spring ever recorded in the country. Historic heatwave sweeps the country May 2024 was the warmest on record in Iceland, according to the […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       04 June 2025 2:11 PM
Emphasis on importance of domestic offline payment system

The Central Bank’s Financial Stability Committee reiterates the need to develop a domestic offline payment system. The Bank has previously noted that Iceland is unusual in this regard.

The CEO of Reiknistofa bankanna has stated that an alternative system via satellite is necessary in the event of a disruption to the undersea cables. The Central Bank’s Director of Payments echoes that view. This point was re-emphasised in a statement from […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       04 June 2025 2:04 PM
Residents hit bullseye in darts bar battle

Skor, the darts venue on Geirsgata in Reykjavík, is set to leave its current premises and relocate elsewhere in the city centre. The move comes after years of disputes with local residents and repeated refusals to extend its opening hours, most recently by the Environment and Natural Resources Complaints Board in May.

Although Skor has been popular with groups of friends and workplace gatherings, residents living in the luxury apartments […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       04 June 2025 2:02 PM
Þorlákshöfn indictment: suspects left man severely injured and helpless

The suspects in the Þorlákshöfn case lured Hjörleifur Haukur Guðmundsson, a 65-year-old man, from his home in Þorlákshöfn and subjected him to brutal violence for five hours, which ultimately led to his death. He was then left half-naked and helpless on a footpath in Gufunes.

These claims are detailed in the indictment issued against five individuals – four men and one woman. It also states that they attempted to extort money from […] more

mbl.is,   04 June 2025 11:28 AM
Landslide in Neskaupstaður and rockfall in Siglufjörður cause no damage

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