mbl.is,   31 August 2025 5:00 PM
“Tectonic movements causing the quakes”

A fairly strong earthquake swarm has been occurring off Reykjanestá since around 5 a.m. this morning, with the largest quake, magnitude 3.3, measured at 4:48. more

mbl.is,   31 August 2025 3:00 PM
Urgent action needed to prevent Gulf Stream collapse, experts warn

Immediate action is needed to prevent the collapse of the Gulf Stream. If the world waits too long, it could be too late. Iceland would feel the effects acutely, as the country would experience significant cooling. more

Iceland Review,   31 August 2025 11:18 AM
Reykjavík Officials Propose Flying ‘Peace Flag’ at City Hall

The City of Reykjavík will undertake a formal review of its flag policy at City Hall, following a council discussion on Friday in which flags dominated the agenda. As reported by Vísir, the City Hall Events Committee will draft updated rules—covering when, how long, and on what grounds flags may be flown at municipal buildings—so […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       30 August 2025 2:28 PM
Capital invites grant applications

From Monday, Reykjavík city will call for applications for grants from the capital's budget, for the year 2026.

The purpose of the grants is to support a variety of projects by individuals and non-governmental organisations that contribute to the successful development of the urban community, quality of life and a diverse society.

Grants are awarded for projects in the following areas:

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Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       29 August 2025 4:30 PM
RÚV English Radio - SÆUNNARSUND 2025

Sæunnarsund sees over thirty brave souls swim across Önundarfjörður from Flateyri. It's a two-and-a-half kilometre crossing, it's cold, and it can be choppy.

But why does this swim happen? The answer - the reason for the birth of this event - is remarkable and wonderful.

Organiser Bryndís Sigurðardóttir met Darren, to tell him the story.

RÚV English Radio is heard around […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       29 August 2025 2:40 PM
High hopes of hot water return tonight

The hot water outage in Grafarvogur, Reykjavík today has been traced to corrosion in the main pipeline that supplied the entire district with hot water.

Repairs began around 10 am, after the hot water was successfully drained from the tunnels under Vesturlandsvegur where the pipe burst.

It is hoped that hot water will be restored by this evening.

First, the pipe must be repaired and […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       29 August 2025 2:36 PM
Demands that Matthías be acquitted of all charges

The lawyer of Matthías Björn Erlingsson, who is charged with manslaughter, deprivation of liberty, extortion and robbery in the so-called Þorlákshöfn case, is demanding that he be acquitted of all charges brought by the prosecution.

Instead, his lawyer, Sævar Þór Jónsson, called for the lightest possible sentence. He also requested that the civil claims be dismissed by the court or substantially reduced, and that all legal costs be […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       29 August 2025 1:12 PM
Lukas' lawyer demands acquittal

The lawyer of Lúkas Geir Ingvarsson is demanding acquittal on the charge of manslaughter [manndráp] in the Þorlákshöfn case, in which Hjörleifur Haukur Guðmundsson died after being abducted from his home on 10 March.

He had been assaulted and left poorly clothed in Gufunes, where he was found badly injured the following day and died shortly afterwards.

The lawyer, Stefán Karl Kristjánsson, is also […] more