mbl.is,   05 June 2025 6:15 PM
Frostadóttir: “Big Words Were Spoken”

A heated exchange took place in Alþingi yesterday when Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir, chairwoman of the Independence Party, accused Víðir Reynisson, chair of the General and Education Committee, of unlawfully interfering in the asylum case of Colombian boy Oscar Boconegra. more

Iceland Review,   05 June 2025 3:16 PM
Early Setbacks Ease as Duty Free Replenishes Stock

Travellers arriving at Keflavík Airport have recently encountered empty shelves and limited product selection at the duty-free store. Speaking to Mbl.is, the managing director of the store has acknowledged a rocky transition but has said that supply issues have now mostly been resolved. Supply issues being addressed Recent travellers to the duty-free store at Keflavík […] more

mbl.is,   05 June 2025 2:30 PM
Taxpayer funds spent on empty houses for asylum seekers

A significant number of properties rented by the Directorate of Labour for individuals applying for international protection are currently unoccupied, raising concerns about the misuse of public funds. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       05 June 2025 1:13 PM
Þorgerður appointed director of ÁTVR

Þorgerður Kristín Þráinsdóttir has been appointed director of ÁTVR, who operate state alcohol outlet Vínbúðin.

The position was advertised in April following the departure of Ívar J. Arndal, who had served as director for twenty years.

In a statement from the Ministry of Finance […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       05 June 2025 10:02 AM
National Electoral Commission calls for constitutional review

The lands­kjör­stjórn’s report on the preparation and implementation of last year’s parliamentary elections was made public yesterday. In a chapter on opportunities for improvement, the commission states that it is urgent to revise electoral laws in light of experience gained and to promote further development in the conduct of elections.

Among the proposals made by the lands­kjör­stjórn is that the Constitution of […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       05 June 2025 8:45 AM
“You don’t go around saying you’re just from Vesturbær, you just act like a star”

“It was like Disneyland for film-makers, a massive crowd of everything,” says actress Saga Garðarsdóttir, who attended Cannes. She plays one of the lead roles in Ástin sem eftir er, which premiered in Cannes in May to glowing reviews.

In recent years, Saga has been a regular on the theatre stage as well as a freelance comedian and comic actress. She’s currently rehearsing the play ÍBÚÐ 10B (Flat 10B) by […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       05 June 2025 7:50 AM
Yellow alerts for floods and landslides in north

Northwest and Northeast Iceland both see yellow weather alerts in place this morning.

The warnings are of continuing rain., and an increasing risk of floods and landslides. Higher water levels are anticipated in rivers.

The alerts are in force until the early hours of Friday morning.

The conditions follow two days of rather unseasonal […] more

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.

Let us […] more