Iceland Review,   08 April 2026 10:30 AM
Monday’s Lightning Storm Causes Widespread Outages in South Iceland

A lightning storm that struck southern Iceland on Monday caused widespread power outages and infrastructure disruption. Approximately 3,000 lightning strikes were recorded during the storm, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office. What’s the Story? Around 3,000 lightning strikes recorded during storm on Monday, per Icelandic Meteorological Office Power outages caused by lightning strike on Landsnet’s… more

mbl.is,   08 April 2026 10:10 AM
Grindavík documentary gains support from Sharon Stone

The documentary Ó góða gamla Grindavík was broadcast on Icelandic National Television over Easter. The film was directed by Margrét Hrafnsdóttir and focuses on the natural disasters on the Reykjanes Peninsula and the hardships the residents of Grindavík have endured. It drew attention that the well-known actress Sharon Stone is one of the film’s producers, credited as an “Executive Producer.” more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       08 April 2026 9:46 AM
More oppose EU membership than joining, suggests poll

A new Gallup poll conducted for Viðskiptablaðið suggests that 47% of the public are opposed to Iceland joining the European Union, while 40% support membership. Thirteen percent are undecided.

When only those expressing a view are considered, 54% are opposed to Iceland joining the European Union, compared with 46% in favour, suggests the poll.

Recent surveys show opposition to membership increasing at […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       08 April 2026 7:06 AM
Wednesday is wet and windy

Strong winds and rain will likely be the phrase that comes to mind for many today. The winds won't reach gale force, but will still be strong, and in place for much of the country. Rain (or, indeed, more rain) is expected today in the south. However, those in the north should largely avoid getting wet.

Next low pressure system due on Friday

The wind will pick up again […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       08 April 2026 6:54 AM
No to Nice Air flights until autumn

Residents of Akureyri and others in North Iceland had hoped that Nice Air would begin operations as soon as possible, but in a response to RÚV the company says this will not happen until at least the end of October. The situation in the Middle East has dashed hopes of flights this summer.

The inaugural flight of Nice Air 2.0, as CEO Martin Michael described it, had originally been scheduled for 19 February. That flight was cancelled due to […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       08 April 2026 6:48 AM
Severe wind damage in Þórshöfn

Strong winds hit Þórshöfn on Monday night and into yesterday morning, causing the roof to be torn off the Beitingahöllin, an old building largely owned by the municipality. The roof came off sheet by sheet and caused damage to a nearby building owned by Ísfélagið.

“The building was badly damaged overnight. The entire roof came off, not in one piece but almost sheet by sheet, and caused damage across the street to a building owned by […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       08 April 2026 6:44 AM
Fundraising gig for new instruments at Hvolsvöllur school

On Wednesday 8 April, a fundraising concert will be held at Midgard in Hvolsvöllur, with the aim of raising money for new instruments for the music classroom at Hvolsskóli.

Musical activity within and outside the school is both extensive and varied, but many of the instruments currently in use are showing signs of wear.

An upgrade of equipment is […] more

mbl.is,   07 April 2026 1:30 PM
Few stranded passengers at Keflavík Airport

Not many people had to spend the night at Keflavík Airport due to canceled flights. This is largely because measures were taken before the worst weather hit yesterday, preventing passengers from becoming stranded at the airport. more