mbl.is,   06 November 2025 9:00 PM
“He was on his way to my house to kill me”

“This is a small community where everyone knows everyone, and the origin of this case was that the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority ruled that a dog owned by this man had to be removed from his home. The agency requested that one of its staff be accompanied by police — and there were good reasons for that.” more

mbl.is,   06 November 2025 5:00 PM
Arrested and suspected of further theft

Three men have been arrested in connection with pickpocketing, and two of them are suspected of involvement in another similar case in Kópavogur. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       06 November 2025 4:09 PM
RÚV English Radio - MEET THE NEIGHBOURS 2025, REYKJAVÍK

Meet the Neighbours is a showcase event in Reykjavik this Saturday, with a lineup of Icelandic bands, and Scottish bands and story tellers.

The gigs promote the cultural, social and geopolitical links between Scotland and Iceland.

It's an Iceland Airwaves "off venue" event, more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       06 November 2025 4:02 PM
Continued cooling and fewer first-time buyers

There are indications that the number of first-time home buyers has fallen somewhat in recent weeks, according to the first survey conducted by the Húsnæðis- og mannvirkjastofnun (Housing and Construction Authority) among estate agents since the ruling in the so-called interest rate case.

According to the findings, there is low activity on the housing market for the time of year.

Estate agents say that the […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       06 November 2025 3:57 PM
More than 90 varieties of jól beer available this year

For many Icelanders, the arrival of jól beer itself marks the beginning of the festive season. It hits Vínbúðin shelves today, and many are no doubt excited to sample new varieties and pick up their favourites.

There will be 92 varieties of jól beer available at Vínbúðin this year. According to Sigrún Ósk Sigurðardóttir, deputy director of ÁTVR (State Alcohol and Tobacco Company of Iceland), there will be over 100 product […] more

Iceland Review,   06 November 2025 2:22 PM
Icelandair Launches Flights to Miami as Passenger Numbers Climb 14%

Icelandair has added Miami to its network, bringing the warmth of South Florida within easy reach for Icelanders seeking sunshine this winter. According to a press release from the airline, the route marks part of Icelandair’s effort to expand beyond the summer peak and strengthen connections between Iceland, Europe, and the United States. “Miami is […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       06 November 2025 1:28 PM
Iceland Airwaves 2025 kicks off tonight

"You’re always most excited about having seen something live and thought: This will work at Airwaves, and then finding out whether it actually does," says Sindri Ástmarsson, programme director of Iceland Airwaves, which kicks off in earnest this evening.

Sindri spoke to Rás 2's Afternoon Show.

Reykjavík fills with life and music every November, in every […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       06 November 2025 1:19 PM
Anti-Bullying Day launches with new song

Anti-Bullying Day is held every year on 8 November and is dedicated to the fight against bullying in schools, leisure activities, and society as a whole.

Reykjavíkurborg (City of Reykjavík) points to its participation in raising awareness and promoting action against bullying, with an emphasis on

creating a kind community where all […] more