Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       13 April 2026 4:17 PM
RÚV English Radio - ICELANDAIR NEED A REALLY BAD PHOTOGRAPHER

Iceland's national airline, Icelandair, want to prove that even the worst photographer can take great photos of Iceland. And if that's you - wherever you are in the world - they want to hear from you.

Darren spoke to Icelandair communications manager Gísli S. Brynjólfsson about the wonderful opportunity that awaits a terrible photographer.

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Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       13 April 2026 4:16 PM
Alþingi reconvenes after Easter break

The first sitting of Alþingi since Easter got underway this afternoon.

Three items are on the agenda for the meeting; firstly, unprepared questions.

The first reading takes place on two government bills. One concerns a temporary reduction in value added tax on fuel to counter inflation, which the government announced on Friday. The bill will be taken to its first reading today.

The […] more

Iceland Review,   13 April 2026 1:30 PM
Prison Capacity Strain Raises Safety Concerns in Iceland

Iceland’s prison system is operating at full capacity, raising concerns about safety and conditions, according to the Icelandic Prison Guards Association, RÚV reports. In a statement, the association’s board said prisons across the country have been close to 100% occupancy in recent months. This has led to waiting lists for sentences to be served and,… more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       13 April 2026 10:57 AM
FÍB welcome fuel VAT cut

The managing director of FÍB expects that a reduction in fuel prices will help to curb inflation. A fall in global crude oil prices in recent days is expected to be reflected in prices for consumers in Iceland.

Drivers have been hit by huge price increases at the pumps since the start of the conflict in the Middle East. The cost of petrol has soared by 24 ISK per litre - or thirteen percent - this year alone.

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mbl.is,   13 April 2026 10:07 AM
Injured crew member airlifted off Látrabjarg

A crew member suffered a leg injury aboard an Icelandic fishing vessel off Látrabjarg yesterday, prompting a response from the Icelandic Coast Guard’s helicopter unit. However, reaching the vessel was not straightforward. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       13 April 2026 7:25 AM
Light winds, but wet for many

Easterly or variable winds of 3 - 10 m/s are expected across most of the country, increasing to northeasterly 10 - 18 m/s in the Westfjords through much of the day before easing later in the afternoon. There will be periods of rain or showers, with occasional sleet or snow showers in western areas.

Conditions will turn mostly dry in the north and east after midday, while showers develop in the southeast during the evening.

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Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       13 April 2026 7:05 AM
Passengers informed about low Vestmannaeyjar flypast - airline was not

Passengers on board the Icelandair aircraft that flew low over Vestmannaeyjar on Saturday were informed in advance about the flypast. It was not however carried out with the airline’s knowledge, and a senior flight operations manager says permission would likely not have been granted.

The case is now with the police and Samgöngustofa (Icelandic Transport Authority). One passenger says it was nonetheless an extraordinary experience.

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mbl.is,   12 April 2026 10:03 AM
Final flight takes an unexpected turn with a low flyover of hometown

An Icelandair Boeing 757 flew at low altitude just above the town of Vestmannaeyjar yesterday. more