mbl.is,   21 April 2026 4:21 PM
Two towns fall in the top tier of lava risk in new assessment

Two towns, Hveragerði and Grindavík, are located in areas classified at the highest hazard level in a new long-term risk assessment by the Icelandic Meteorological Office, which examines the risk posed by volcanic eruptions and lava flows. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       21 April 2026 4:19 PM
RÚV English Radio - MY VOTE - MY VOICE: WORKSHOP AND OPEN MEETING

Saturday's My Vote - My Voice Workshop at Veröld - hús Vigdísar is for immigrant residents to learn about municipal government, their own democratic rights, & more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       21 April 2026 3:54 PM
Grindavík and Hveragerði in highest hazard zone

Grindavík and Hveragerði are classified in the highest hazard category in a newly published assessment by Veðurstofa Íslands (Icelandic Meteorological Office) of lava hazard on Reykjanes and in the capital area. The hazard assessment is intended to map where risks may arise in light of the eruption history of the area.

The highest hazard level covers around 10% of areas where the combined risk from eruption onset and lava flow is […] more

Iceland Review,   21 April 2026 11:45 AM
Stigma Against Former Prisoners Remains Widespread, Study Finds

Negative perceptions of former prisoners remain prevalent in Icelandic society, according to new research. As reported by RÚV, the study highlights how individuals who have served prison sentences face ongoing stigma, which can affect their ability to reintegrate. What’s the Story? Survey findings presented on prejudice towards people who have served prison sentences in Iceland… more

mbl.is,   21 April 2026 9:00 AM
Bittersweet farewell to Parliament

Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir, MP for the Independence Party and Iceland’s incoming ambassador, says it is bittersweet to leave Alþingi after ten years in parliament. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       21 April 2026 7:16 AM
Staff housing unfit due to mould

Staff at Kristnesspítali hospital in Eyjafjörður are being told to move out of staff housing due to mould. Residents have experienced symptoms and say they are distressed by the situation.

This adds to the difficulties facing Kristnesspítali. Part of the hospital had to be closed due to mould in March, and now staff housing has been assessed as unfit for habitation.

The state owns around 20 apartments in the […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       21 April 2026 6:58 AM
Independence Party and Social Democratic Alliance gain support, suggests survey

Samfylkingin (Social Democratic Alliance) and Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn (Independence Party) have both gained support month on month, suggests a new Maskína poll covering political parties nationwide.

The results were reported on the website of news outlet Vísir yesterday evening.

Samfylkingin sees the […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       21 April 2026 6:30 AM
Divided views on Iceland’s fishing industry

Eyrún Magnúsdóttir, editor of news outlet Gímaldið, Halldór Halldórsson, chief executive of marine algae company Kalkþörungafélagið, Gréta María Grétarsdóttir, former managing director of discount supermarket Prís, and Svandís Svavarsdóttir, former chair of Vinstri græn (the Left-Greens), were guests on RÚV's Silfrið yesterday evening, where they discussed the state of Iceland’s fishing industry. This followed coverage by the Danish outlet […] more