Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       27 August 2025 4:30 PM
RÚV English Radio - BLÚS MILLI FJALLS OG FJÖRU, PATREKSFJÖRÐUR

Blús milli fjalls og fjöru returns again to Patreksfjörður in just a few days.

There's a feast of blues music in the town at the weekend.

Darren spoke to Guðni Freyr Ingvason, one of the festival organisers.

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

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Iceland Review,   27 August 2025 1:18 PM
Germany and Iceland Reinforce Cooperation on NATO Security

Carsten Breuer, Chief of Staff of the German Armed Forces, visited Iceland this week for meetings with Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir and Jónas G. Allansson, Director of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Defence Affairs Office. According to a press release from stjornarradid.is, the visit was aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and giving Breuer an […] more

mbl.is,   27 August 2025 10:08 AM
Repeated warnings about the danger ignored

The municipal council of Mýrdalshreppur has repeatedly pointed out the need for stronger sea defenses in the area where heavy surf has caused damage near Vík í Mýrdal. The Icelandic Road Administration (Vegagerðin) has, however, seen no reason to act. If nothing changes, coastal erosion will continue and eventually cut through Route 1. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       27 August 2025 9:05 AM
Snowy name gets green light

The Naming Committee has approved the male name Snjókaldur and entered it into the register of approved names.

Snjókaldur can be rendered in English as the adjective "snow-cold" [as cold as snow].

In its ruling, which examined whether the name conflicts with the Icelandic language system, the committee noted that names are generally derived from nouns.

There are only a […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       27 August 2025 8:47 AM
Victim’s blood found in cars and industrial premises

The main hearing in the so-called Þorlákshöfn case continued in the South Iceland District Court yesterday, with testimony taken from many who were either involved in the police investigation or connected to the victim or defendants.

Police officers from the investigative and forensic departments gave evidence. It was reported that biological samples and blood had been found in several locations, including cars and an industrial unit in […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       27 August 2025 8:42 AM
Tightened requirements for crematorium permit in Fossvogur

The Reykjavík Health Inspectorate has used its authority to review the operating licence for the crematorium of Kirkjugarðar Reykjavíkur (Cemeteries of Reykjavík) in Fossvogur.

The permit is valid for only one year and contains stricter conditions to reduce pollution and nuisance for residents. Neighbours have complained bitterly about odour and ash carried from the crematorium.

According to the new operating […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       27 August 2025 8:30 AM
Iceland still has "a long way to go" in recognising seriousness of sexual violence

Drífa Snædal, spokesperson for Stígamót, says the ruling of the European Court of Human Rights that the Icelandic state violated the right of an Icelandic woman to a fair trial is a milestone on the path towards survivors of sexual and gender-based violence being able to seek justice in society.

Stígamót is a grassroots organisation that fights sexual violence and provides support for people who have been subjected to it, also offering […] more

mbl.is,   26 August 2025 5:30 PM
Sheep barn washed out to sea

Significant damage has occurred near Vík í Mýrdal due to heavy surf during the night and morning. A sheep barn was washed out to sea, and a recently built seawall has broken apart. more