Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       06 August 2026 4:01 PM
Where should I watch the total solar eclipse on 12 August?

A total solar eclipse will be visible from western Iceland on 12 August. A partial eclipse will be visible throughout the country, with the Moon partly obscuring the Sun. In the Westfjords, Snæfellsnes, West Iceland, capital area and the Reykjanes peninsula, the Moon will completely cover the Sun, creating a total eclipse.

The partial eclipse will begin at about 4.45 pm, when the Moon first begins to cross the Sun's disc. Eclipse glasses […] more

Iceland Review,   06 August 2026 3:30 PM
Your Sunglasses Are Not Eclipse Glasses

Regular sunglasses—even very dark pairs—will not protect your eyes during Iceland’s total solar eclipse on August 12. Viewers need certified eclipse glasses during the partial phases and must never use them with binoculars, telescopes or camera lenses. People planning to watch Iceland’s solar eclipse should use glasses made specifically for viewing the Sun. Safe glasses [...]… more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       06 August 2026 1:54 PM
Alleged sexual offence by Akranes preschool employee referred to District Prosecutor

A case involving an Akranes preschool employee suspected of committing a sexual offence against a child has been referred by West Iceland Police to the District Prosecutor, who will decide whether charges should be brought.

West Iceland Police arrested a man who worked at Garðasel preschool in Akranes on 17 March on suspicion of committing a sexual offence against a child at the preschool. He had begun working there a month earlier and […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       06 August 2026 1:50 PM
Bandero crew deemed to be in Iceland for unlawful purpose

The Directorate of Immigration has determined that the crew of the Bandero, an anti-whaling vessel operated by the Paul Watson Foundation, were in Iceland for an unlawful purpose, and therefore decided to deport them.

The vessel has been detained at Sundahöfn at the request of the Icelandic Transport Authority since Friday morning, after the Icelandic Coast Guard and the National Police Commissioner's Special Unit took control of it. This […] more

mbl.is,   06 August 2026 12:30 PM
Deportation delayed by crew's mixed nationalities

The deportation of the crew of the Bandero, a vessel owned by the Paul Watson Foundation, could take several weeks because the crew members hold different nationalities. more

mbl.is,   06 August 2026 10:19 AM
Anniversary expedition to Dyngjufjöll and Askja

“Dyngjufjöll holds a special place in our activities, so it was only fitting to organize a dedicated expedition there to mark this milestone,” says Gunnar Már Gunnarsson, chairman of the Akureyri Touring Association (Ferðafélag Akureyrar, FFA). more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       06 August 2026 8:55 AM
Low pressure brings wet weekend weather

A deepening low-pressure system west of Reykjanes will send a band of rain eastwards across the entire country today.

Northeastern Iceland will remain mostly dry until the afternoon. Winds will be light in most places, except in the northwest, where speeds of 8 to 13 m/s are forecast.

Strong gusts near mountains there could pose a risk to drivers of high-sided vehicles.

Temperatures […] more

Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RUV),       06 August 2026 8:41 AM
Swedish krona floats - is not pegged to Euro

A social media video from the Sjá movement, which is campaigning for Iceland to enter accession negotiations with the European Union, claims that the Swedish krona is linked to the euro.

The Swedish krona is not formally pegged to the euro and has a floating exchange rate. Margrét Rós Sigurjónsdóttir, a deputy city councillor for the Liberal Reform Party, later explained that in her video she had used “linked” in the broader sense […] more