mbl.is,   01 May 2026 2:50 PM
Pop-up streetwear sale draws a large queue in Reykjavík

A long line of young people formed outside the Coppermine store at 44 Laugavegur this morning, where sales of highly sought-after clothing began at noon. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       01 May 2026 2:08 PM
Happy children at Harpa on International Dance Day

International Dance Day was celebrated earlier this week at Harpa.

Children of all ages and their parents turned out in large numbers for a lively dance celebration, where participants were taught the Dance of the Year, created for the occasion.

Félag íslenskra listdansara (Association of Icelandic Dance Artists), Dansverkstæðið (The Dance Workshop), Íslenski dansflokkurinn (Iceland Dance Company) and List […] more

mbl.is,   01 May 2026 11:42 AM
Fine weather expected today on Labour Day

Weather conditions will be fairly good across much of Iceland on Labour Day, although wind and snow showers will affect some areas. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       01 May 2026 8:02 AM
Is demolition the best option?

Magnea Guðmundsdóttir is a practising architect and runs Teiknistofan Stika. She has taught architecture at university level in both Iceland and the United Kingdom and served as vice chair of Reykjavík’s environment and planning council from 2014 to 2018. On Rás 1's Víðsjá, she recently reflected on the mindset that a building should be demolished once its use has ended.

Dvergshöfði 4, Breiðhöfði 3, Laugavegur 176, […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       30 April 2026 4:21 PM
RÚV English Radio - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - GRINDAVÍK & HVERAGERÐI, in simple Icelandic

Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assist with the learning of Icelandic.

In weekly shows, called Auðskilið - which means "easily understood" - you can follow along with a recent news story, written and read in a simple form of Icelandic.

Today, new work done on eruption risks in southwest Iceland. more

Iceland Review,   30 April 2026 3:33 PM
Iceland Rises in Press Freedom Ranking Despite Global Decline

Iceland has climbed five places in the latest global press freedom index, even as conditions for journalists worsen worldwide. As reported by RÚV, the annual report by Reporters Without Borders evaluates media freedom across 180 countries and indicates a broad decline in standards. What’s the Story? Iceland ranked 12th in 2026 press freedom index by… more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       30 April 2026 1:06 PM
Press freedom in Iceland improves, suggests Reporters Without Borders

Iceland has moved up five places on the World Press Freedom Index, a list compiled by the organisation Reporters Without Borders, ranking the countries of the world with the greatest press freedom.

The global situation has, however, worsened, and the average score of countries has never been lower since the organisation began assessing […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       30 April 2026 12:47 PM
Flag may fly all summer long

Members of Alþingi unanimously approved a proposal yesterday to broaden the permissions for flying the Icelandic national flag. They also approved an amendment to the flag laws which clearly sets out when the flag may be flown and when it may not.

The general rule will be that the national flag may not be raised before 7 am and should generally not remain up beyond sunset, and never later than midnight.

However, […] more