Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       01 May 2026 4:30 PM
RÚV English Radio - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - MAY DAY, 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, an extra episode, for May […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       01 May 2026 3:50 PM
A dream to compete for Iceland in Bocuse d’Or

Snædís Xyza Mae Jónsdóttir has for many years been one of Iceland’s leading chefs.

She has received numerous awards for her work and has coached the Icelandic national culinary team, among other achievements.

In January, Snædís will compete in the Bocuse d’Or final in Lyon in France after […] more

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