mbl.is,   26 May 2026 7:03 PM
Sæbraut tunnel plans presented to the public

The City of Reykjavík, the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration, and Better Transport (Betri samgöngur) will hold a public presentation meeting on the proposed Sæbraut tunnel project on Monday, June 1, at 5:00 p.m. at Vogaskóli school. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       26 May 2026 6:59 PM
New mayor in Hafnarfjörður

The majority of the new Hafnarfjörður town council, formend by the Independence Party, The Liberal Reform Party (Viðreisn) and The Social Democratic party has decided to appoint Þórður Þórarinsson as mayor, according to a press release.

He is the former CEO of the Independence Party. Before that he was CEO of the West Nordic Council.

Þórður does not live in Hafnarfjörður. He and his wife, Marta María […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       26 May 2026 4:31 PM
RÚV English Radio - CONNECTED BY FOOD & WORLD FOOD CAFÉ

We last spoke to Daria Andronachi about a "meet the candidates" pre-election event.

Today though, she tells Darren about how food has helped bring immigrants and others together in the east, through the Connected By Food and […] more

Iceland Review,   26 May 2026 2:09 PM
The New Icelanders | Stories of Migration, Identity, and Home

Over the last few months, we have been conducting a number of interviews with newcomers who have made Iceland their home. We have spoken to individuals from around the world about why they came here, what they found, and how they navigate life in a country that can feel both welcoming and unfamiliar. Together, their… more

mbl.is,   26 May 2026 12:13 PM
No end in sight: “The gap between the sides is still very wide”

There appears to be no immediate end to the labor dispute between the Icelandic Airline Pilots Association (FÍA) and Icelandair, following another meeting held yesterday at the offices of the State Mediator. more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       25 May 2026 4:31 PM
RÚV English Radio - KORDA SAMFÓNÍA, HARPA

Korda Samfónía presents its annual grand concert in Silfurberg, where new compositions by the ensemble will be premiered alongside earlier works.

It consists of professionally trained musicians, students, and individuals recovering from life-altering experiences, who have either completed or are engaged in rehabilitation.

Darren spoke to assistant conductor […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       22 May 2026 4:30 PM
RÚV English Radio - LESUM SAMAN

Founded by a Spanish family in Iceland from personal experience, Lesum Saman connects those with a strong grasp of Icelandic with those whose skills are still developing.

The project will present new support materials for schools, families and children at Grófin next Thursday.

Founder and […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       22 May 2026 1:21 PM
Jóhann Páll: 'Do we not want to hold our heads high?'

The minister of environment, energy and climate says the opposition is giving up in the face of the European Union. An MP for Miðflokkurinn says the government is throwing stones from a glass house.

The second debate on a referendum on the continuation of talks on Iceland’s accession to the European Union continued in Alþingi this morning.

At the start of the sitting there were impromptu questions, several of […] more