Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       03 October 2025 4:49 PM
RÚV English Radio - TEDxREYKJAVÍK WOMEN

TEDxReykjavík will this Sunday celebrate the power and potential of women, as a group of speakers, ideas, and a vibrant community, come together in Sykursalur, Gróska.

The event is already sold out, but as you'll hear in Darren's conversation with curator and organiser Gaia Alba, all of the content will be available online in due course.

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Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       03 October 2025 3:28 PM
Start stopping, say Vestmannaeyjar police

In October, drivers in Vestmannaeyjar will notice increased police presence at stop signs around the town.

The reason is that Lögreglan í Vestmannaeyjum (Vestmannaeyjar police) intends to carry out special monitoring of stop signs.

The police say that a stop sign means that you must bring your vehicle to a complete stop before proceeding, but that many drivers simply slow down and continue if they believe it is […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       03 October 2025 3:11 PM
“Not the job of Icelandic Transport Authority to interfere in private companies”

Supervision [of airlines] by Samgöngustofa is about ensuring aviation safety, not interfering in the operations of private companies, says its communications director.

Much discussion has taken place about financial supervision by Samgöngustofa in connection with the collapse of Play this week, with criticism that no action was taken when warning signs appeared.

“The role of Samgöngustofa is to ensure […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       03 October 2025 3:05 PM
Parents at Brákarborg not informed of alleged sexual offence by staff member

Police are investigating sexual assaults at two kindergartens in Reykjavík.

The preschool employee who was arrested last week on suspicion of a sexual offence against a child worked at the preschool Brákarborg.

Parents were not informed about the police investigation until they received an email that Reykjavíkurborg (City of Reykjavík) sent at around 12:15 pm today, after RÚV reported on the case.

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Iceland Review,   03 October 2025 2:34 PM
Mass Walkout at ÍR Women’s Team Sparks National Concern

A major dispute has shaken Icelandic football after 25 players from ÍR (Íþróttafélag Reykjavíkur) women’s team quit the club, citing neglect and gender inequality. The players say they have endured years of poor treatment and were pushed to breaking point when their coaching staff were dismissed without warning. “We’ve had enough of being treated like […] more

mbl.is,   03 October 2025 1:30 PM
“The welfare of children and parents can never be separated”

Halla Gunnarsdóttir, chair of the VR union, believes that municipalities have effectively given up on preschool issues. She says society assumes two wage earners, and preschools are one of the cornerstones of that system. more

mbl.is,   03 October 2025 11:39 AM
Low-pressure system Amy nears Iceland

Today’s forecast calls for light northerly or variable winds. The weather will be mostly clear, though isolated showers are expected in the south and west early in the day. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       03 October 2025 11:01 AM
State-owned infrastructure company 'could resolve' many road projects

A working group under the auspices of the Minister of Infrastructure is to deliver results in the coming weeks on further details of a state-run infrastructure company that is planned to be created by law in the spring session.

“With the bill, it will be proposed that a special infrastructure company or state entity be established to handle the financing of larger transport projects, such as tunnels and comparable fast-track projects. It […] more