Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       03 June 2026 4:30 PM
RÚV English Radio - MARGOT GAMM: GAMLABÚÐ, HÖFN

Margot Gamm (1931–2007) enriched the cultural life of Hornafjörður with her artistic talent, and her teaching.

The first retrospective exhibition of Margot's works runs at Gamlabúð in Höfn throughout the summer. The art pieces in the exhibition are all owned by her descendants, her children and grandchildren.

Darren met her son Karl Skírnisson, […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       03 June 2026 4:06 PM
Áslaug quits Alþingi: “Let’s see what happens”

Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir, outgoing MP for Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn (Independence Party), says she has not made a decision on what comes next after resigning as an MP today.

Áslaug announced at a parliamentary sitting today that she intended to resign as an MP. The announcement was fairly unexpected because Áslaug has been on study leave for the past year and returned to her seat in Alþingi (Parliament) today.

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mbl.is,   03 June 2026 3:00 PM
Ministers decline to comment on labor dispute

The Prime Minister has declined to comment on the ongoing labor dispute between Icelandair and its pilots while the matter remains unresolved. more

mbl.is,   03 June 2026 1:31 PM
Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir to leave Parliament

Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir announced to Parliament moments ago that she has decided to step down as a Member of Parliament. more

Iceland Review,   03 June 2026 1:18 PM
Driving Licence Rules Eased for Older Motorists in Iceland

Drivers in Iceland will no longer be required to provide a medical certificate automatically when renewing their driving licence from the age of 65, following regulatory changes introduced by Infrastructure Minister Eyjólfur Ármannsson. As reported by RÚV, the amended rules, which came into force on 29 May, raise the age threshold for mandatory medical certification… more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       03 June 2026 7:26 AM
Major Hafnarfjörður road closes tonight

Fjarðarhraun will be completely closed between Hafnarfjarðarvegur and Reykjanesbraut tonight (Wednesday), from 7pm, until 3am tomorrow.

Information signs will be put up and diversions will be marked. The diversion is via Reykjavíkurvegur and Fjarðargata.

The aim is to work on the surface of a section of the road, together with a roundabout, on Fjarðarhraun in Hafnarfjörður on the evening of 3 June and in […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       03 June 2026 7:05 AM
RÚV English Radio - ARTIST RESEARCH RESIDENCY: ÞÓRSMÖRK, NESKAUPSTAÐUR

The Fjarðabyggð Cultural Centre offers free research stays in Þórsmörk in Neskaupstaður, where artists can stay and work on their artistic creations during certain periods each year.

Darren met artist Marc Alexander to hear more.

RÚV English Radio is heard around the world & in Iceland, celebrating Icelandic culture, art, […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       03 June 2026 7:00 AM
Driver caught on studded tyres

The capital area police dealt with a number of drivers for traffic offences yesterday evening and overnight.

One driver was charged with driving on studded tyres. Studded tyres are legal from 1 November to 14 April. It is therefore just over a month and a half since this driver should have changed tyres.

Other drivers were variously caught driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and at least four drivers […] more