Iceland Review,   15 June 2025 11:10 AM
Icelandair Holds Steady This Summer Amid Global Uncertainty

Despite ongoing global economic uncertainty, Icelandair has reported strong bookings for this summer. However, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows for the airline; the outlook for late autumn and winter bookings appears weaker compared to the same period last year. The US market plays a crucial role for Icelandair, with many travellers visiting or stopping […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       14 June 2025 7:24 PM
Double homicide at the Edition Hotel – the tragedy of a French family

A man and a teenage girl from France were found dead this morning at the Edition Hotel, located by the Reykjavík harbour. A third individual, a woman also from France, was seriously injured and taken to the hospital.

According to a police statement, the woman had stab wounds, as did both victims. She has been taken into custody, and in the afternoon, authorities filed for her pre-trial detention on suspicion of murdering her husband and […] more

mbl.is,   14 June 2025 4:00 PM
One of capital area’s busiest bike paths closed for over a year

One of the most heavily used cycling routes in the capital area is set to be closed for over a year due to major infrastructure work. The closure began this week and is not expected to end until August next year. Pedestrians and cyclists will be diverted to a longer detour route, which is necessary due to land conservation measures. more

mbl.is,   14 June 2025 1:03 PM
Two foreign tourists found dead at Reykjavik Edition Hotel

A serious incident occurred at the Reykjavik Edition Hotel in downtown Reykjavík early this morning, resulting in the deaths of two foreign tourists and injuries to a third. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       13 June 2025 4:23 PM
Life saving naloxone now available in Icelandic prisons

Naloxone, which can reverse the effects of an overdose if administered in time, has been introduced across all correctional facilities in cooperation.

A statement emphasised that access to naloxone is an important part of ensuring safety.

In recent years, Iceland has recorded a high number of opioid-related deaths – significantly more than many other European countries.

The goal is […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       13 June 2025 3:42 PM
“Attack on one police officer is an attack on all law enforcement"

Þorbjörg Sigríður Gunnlaugsdóttir, Minister of Justice, says violence against police officers is often part of and a consequence of organised criminal activity, which has taken root in Iceland.

She says those engaging in such crimes are now going further than before.

A new reality for police officers

A police officer was threatened at his home by a group of men last […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       13 June 2025 2:28 PM
Geoscientists assess conditions at Dettifoss

Rangers discovered a landslide during heavy rainfall exactly one week ago. It had occurred near the edge of the canyon, outside the waterfall itself.

Upon closer inspection, they also identified cracks in the rock that were not previously visible and have since widened.

The aim of yesterday's visit by landslide experts was to examine these signs more closely.

“It was truly […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       13 June 2025 1:59 PM
Nominations invited for beautification awards

Nominations are now open for buildings and plots that deserve a beautification award this year.

A selection will be made by a working group composed of representatives from the City’s Environment and Planning Division and Borgarsögusafn (Reykjavík City Museum).

On the anniversary of Reykjavík City, 18 August 1968, the awards process (Fegrunarnefnd) selected the most beautiful street in […] more