Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       31 October 2025 2:36 PM
Concern over government inaction after closure of Bakki silicon plant

The Icelandic Federation of Trade Unions (Samiðn) is calling for realistic government action to improve the operating environment of PCC so that production can resume at the silicon plant in Bakki. The plant’s closure is described as a major blow to employment in North Iceland.

Samiðn expresses concern about what it calls the government’s complacency regarding the closure of PCC’s silicon metal factory in Bakki. The federation urges […] more

mbl.is,   31 October 2025 1:44 PM
Ice buildup after snowplows couldn’t get through

Thick ice ridges formed on main roads in Reykjavík during this week’s snowstorm, while nearby municipalities were less affected. The problem arose because snowplows from the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (Vegagerðin) were unable to reach the roads in time to clear the snow when it was freshly fallen. more

Iceland Review,   31 October 2025 12:31 PM
Isavia defends airport access policy amid criticism from sociologist

The head of Isavia has defended the company’s policies on access to Keflavík Airport, saying it is not responsible for ensuring equal transport options across Iceland. Sveinbjörn Indriðason, Isavia’s CEO, said the company “works diligently” with partners to improve access to airports. He, nevertheless, added that it cannot be Isavia’s role to equalise the status […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       31 October 2025 11:57 AM
Ordered to clean up property within two weeks

The East Iceland Health Committee has agreed to drop daily fines on the condition that property owners in Eskifjörður clean their plots by 15 November.

If this is not done, the Health Inspectorate will carry out the cleanup at the owner’s expense.

The committee decided to cancel the fines imposed on the owner of the property at Strandgata 61 in Eskifjörður after a work plan for cleaning up an oil spill on […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       31 October 2025 11:54 AM
Icy roads and gale force winds for many

A yellow weather warning is in effect across most of Iceland due to storm conditions and snow thaw. Travel may be disrupted today, and pedestrians are urged to take extra care. Roads could become extremely slippery, and the strong winds will only make conditions worse.

Accompanying today’s weather is heavy rainfall, and in Eskifjörður there has been significant precipitation since last night.

Sævar […] more

mbl.is,   31 October 2025 10:21 AM
Ring road closed in two locations

The Ring Road is currently closed at Fagurhólsmýri due to severe weather, as well as on the stretch under Eyjafjöll and over Reynisfjall toward Vík, according to the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       31 October 2025 7:12 AM
Construction mistaken for quakes

Unusual micro-seismic activity was recorded in Svartsengi yesterday - but it has since been revealed that the tremors were not natural earthquakes, but explosions caused by construction work near the Blue Lagoon.

This is stated on the website of the Icelandic Met Office.

The Met Office says it is normally informed about explosions from construction in this area, as it can be difficult to distinguish them from […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       31 October 2025 7:06 AM
Cautious industry welcome for housing plans

Contractors and estate agents welcome the government’s housing package - particularly the plans to continue allowing the use of private pension savings for mortgage payments and to strengthen shared ownership loans.

The outcome, however, depends on how the measures are implemented and followed through.

Vignir Steinþór Halldórsson, managing director of the construction company Öx, says the package is […] more