06 March 2025   23:18:50
Iceland



Defense Should Be a Priority for Iceland, Expert Argues

In a rapidly changing global landscape, defense must become a priority for the Icelandic government, according to defense expert Arnór Sigurjónsson. He contends that Icelanders must significantly increase their spending on national security.
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Defense Should Be a Priority for Iceland, Expert Argues

In a rapidly changing global landscape, defense must become a priority for the Icelandic government, according to defense expert Arnór Sigurjónsson. He contends that Icelanders must significantly increase their spending on national security.

An unknown ship seen sailing near the country

In recent years, the Icelandic Coast Guard has intensified its efforts to monitor submarine cables off the coast of Iceland, according to Georg Kr. Lárusson, Director of the Coast Guard. In an interview with Morgunblaðið, Lárusson revealed that authoritie
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An unknown ship seen sailing near the country

In recent years, the Icelandic Coast Guard has intensified its efforts to monitor submarine cables off the coast of Iceland, according to Georg Kr. Lárusson, Director of the Coast Guard. In an interview with Morgunblaðið, Lárusson revealed that authorities have detected the movement of unidentified vessels in the waters surrounding the country.

The ER will be expanded

The Reykjavík City Planning Officer has positively responded to Landspítali's request to install a mobile unit at the emergency department in Fossvogur.
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The ER will be expanded

The Reykjavík City Planning Officer has positively responded to Landspítali's request to install a mobile unit at the emergency department in Fossvogur.

Dangerous offender deported

Last Friday, the High Court confirmed a detention order issued by the Reykjanes District Court two days earlier, that an Algerian man be detained until March 12.
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Dangerous offender deported

Last Friday, the High Court confirmed a detention order issued by the Reykjanes District Court two days earlier, that an Algerian man be detained until March 12.

Ragnhildardóttir nominated for the prestigious Journalist Award

The jury for the 2024 Journalist Award has announced this year's nominees, recognizing outstanding achievements in Icelandic journalism. Among the distinguished nominees is Hólmfríður María Ragnhildardóttir, a journalist at Morgunblaðið and mbl.is
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Ragnhildardóttir nominated for the prestigious Journalist Award

The jury for the 2024 Journalist Award has announced this year's nominees, recognizing outstanding achievements in Icelandic journalism. Among the distinguished nominees is Hólmfríður María Ragnhildardóttir, a journalist at Morgunblaðið and mbl.is, who has been shortlisted for the prestigious Journalist of the Year Award for her in-depth reporting on the challenges facing the nation's school system.

Expect to save over ISK 70 billion

Sixty efficiency proposals presented at yesterday's government press conference are expected to save the treasury ISK 71 billion between 2026 and 2030.
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Expect to save over ISK 70 billion

Sixty efficiency proposals presented at yesterday's government press conference are expected to save the treasury ISK 71 billion between 2026 and 2030.

Stopping flights to Ísafjörður

Icelandair plans to stop flying to Ísafjörður next year. Bogi Nils Bogason, Icelandair's CEO, says that the issue was discussed with some stakeholders earlier today. He assumes that the flight will cease after the summer season in 2026.
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Stopping flights to Ísafjörður

Icelandair plans to stop flying to Ísafjörður next year. Bogi Nils Bogason, Icelandair's CEO, says that the issue was discussed with some stakeholders earlier today. He assumes that the flight will cease after the summer season in 2026.

Slippery roads in Hellisheiði and Kambar and bad conditions in other areas

The Icelandic Road Administration warns of icy conditions in Hellisheiði and Kambar and dangerous conditions have developed.
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Slippery roads in Hellisheiði and Kambar and bad conditions in other areas

The Icelandic Road Administration warns of icy conditions in Hellisheiði and Kambar and dangerous conditions have developed.

Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir is the new chairwoman of the Independence Party

Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir is the new chairwoman of the Independence Party, and the results of the chairmanship election at the party's national conference in Laugardalshöll were just announced.
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Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir is the new chairwoman of the Independence Party

Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir is the new chairwoman of the Independence Party, and the results of the chairmanship election at the party's national conference in Laugardalshöll were just announced.

Do you want to go to Iceland and die?

In the Innovation House at Eiðistorg, Kenyan Grace Achieng has a small office where her fashion company Gracelandic is based. Grace welcomes a journalist who admires the rows of dresses, shirts and jumpsuits hanging there, all made of the finest raw silk or
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Do you want to go to Iceland and die?

In the Innovation House at Eiðistorg, Kenyan Grace Achieng has a small office where her fashion company Gracelandic is based. Grace welcomes a journalist who admires the rows of dresses, shirts and jumpsuits hanging there, all made of the finest raw silk or linen. The clothes are all designed by Grace, made in Turkey and Romania.

Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir: Iceland stands with Ukraine

Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has issued a brief statement following the heated meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office in the White House yesterday, where the
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Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir: Iceland stands with Ukraine

Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has issued a brief statement following the heated meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office in the White House yesterday, where the latter harshly criticized Zelensky and his Vice President, J.D. Vance. They called Zelensky ungrateful and also accused him of disrespecting the United States during the meeting. Trump then threw him out of the room after the meeting. Gunnarsdóttir says Iceland stands with Ukraine, in the statement published on X.

Major damage reported due to sea flooding

Þór Sigurgeirsson, mayor of Seltjarnarnes, says major damage was caused when sea water flooded over the dikes this morning and into houses on the southern coast of Seltjarnarnes and elsewhere. He warns that similar conditions can be expected tonight and urg
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Major damage reported due to sea flooding

Þór Sigurgeirsson, mayor of Seltjarnarnes, says major damage was caused when sea water flooded over the dikes this morning and into houses on the southern coast of Seltjarnarnes and elsewhere. He warns that similar conditions can be expected tonight and urges people to take precautions.

Icelander arrested on suspicion of purchasing child abuse material

A man was arrested in Iceland in connection with extensive Europol operations, on suspicion of purchasing access to and distributing child abuse material created with the help of artificial intelligence.
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Icelander arrested on suspicion of purchasing child abuse material

A man was arrested in Iceland in connection with extensive Europol operations, on suspicion of purchasing access to and distributing child abuse material created with the help of artificial intelligence.

The Independence Party’s National conference begins today

The 45th Independence Party National Conference begins today. The actual meeting will begin with meetings of the issue committees at 10:00 in both Laugardalshöll, where registration of delegates to the National Conference will take place, and in Valhöll.
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The Independence Party’s National conference begins today

The 45th Independence Party National Conference begins today. The actual meeting will begin with meetings of the issue committees at 10:00 in both Laugardalshöll, where registration of delegates to the National Conference will take place, and in Valhöll.

Photos: See the new wing at Keflavík Airport

A hall, a more spacious departure hall, six new departure gates, four of which have gangways all the way to the plane, are among the features of the new, nearly 30 billion krónur east wing of Keflavík Airport.
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Photos: See the new wing at Keflavík Airport

A hall, a more spacious departure hall, six new departure gates, four of which have gangways all the way to the plane, are among the features of the new, nearly 30 billion krónur east wing of Keflavík Airport.

Photos: Stunning Lightning Damage to Home and Farm

A lightning strike on a residential building has caused damage amounting to millions. One bolt hit the roof, while another struck the ground nearby, lighting up the sky with a massive flash and shaking the earth beneath.
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Photos: Stunning Lightning Damage to Home and Farm

A lightning strike on a residential building has caused damage amounting to millions. One bolt hit the roof, while another struck the ground nearby, lighting up the sky with a massive flash and shaking the earth beneath.

“Then it is pointless to talk about a living wage increase”

Sigríður Margrét Oddsdóttir, CEO of the Confederation of Icelandic Employers (SA), is concerned about whether there is enough money for the wage increases that the new collective agreement for teachers includes. She also wonders who will pay for them.
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“Then it is pointless to talk about a living wage increase”

Sigríður Margrét Oddsdóttir, CEO of the Confederation of Icelandic Employers (SA), is concerned about whether there is enough money for the wage increases that the new collective agreement for teachers includes. She also wonders who will pay for them.

Large meeting about Reykjavik airport

After about 500 trees were removed in Öskjuhlíð over the weekend, which have obstructed flights to and from the east/west runway at Reykjavík Airport, a remote meeting was held yesterday between the City of Reykjavík, the Icelandic Transport Authority, I
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Large meeting about Reykjavik airport

After about 500 trees were removed in Öskjuhlíð over the weekend, which have obstructed flights to and from the east/west runway at Reykjavík Airport, a remote meeting was held yesterday between the City of Reykjavík, the Icelandic Transport Authority, Isavia, and ten municipalities.

“It’s incredible to be here at this time”

Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir says it was a very emotional moment as candles were laid at a memorial to fallen soldiers on Independence Square in Kiev, Ukraine, this morning. Today there are three year since Russia invaded Ukraine.
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“It’s incredible to be here at this time”

Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir says it was a very emotional moment as candles were laid at a memorial to fallen soldiers on Independence Square in Kiev, Ukraine, this morning. Today there are three year since Russia invaded Ukraine.

The relationship began with abduction

“It was an easy decision to put this book together. When the company was approaching its eightieth anniversary, in March 2024, Haukur Alfreðsson from the Loftleiðir Historical Society approached me and suggested that I make a grand photo book about the co
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The relationship began with abduction

“It was an easy decision to put this book together. When the company was approaching its eightieth anniversary, in March 2024, Haukur Alfreðsson from the Loftleiðir Historical Society approached me and suggested that I make a grand photo book about the company’s history, a book that would make sense of this great Loftleiðir Airlines adventure. I thought so and got to work,” says Sigurgeir Orri Sigurgeirsson, recalling what made him decide to document the history of Loftleiðir and publish the book Loftleiðir, which was published last year.

Nothing has changed in over 40 years

“I think I can say that nothing has changed since this room was opened; I certainly haven’t changed anything since I took over,” says Geirlaug Þorvaldsdóttir, owner of Hotel Holt, about the hotel’s venerable Library.
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Nothing has changed in over 40 years

“I think I can say that nothing has changed since this room was opened; I certainly haven’t changed anything since I took over,” says Geirlaug Þorvaldsdóttir, owner of Hotel Holt, about the hotel’s venerable Library.

Demanding immediate action

A group of architects, engineers and artists is demanding immediate action to stop the decline of Icelandic architecture. At the same time, more attention should be paid to the beauty of buildings and other key aspects in the public interest.
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Demanding immediate action

A group of architects, engineers and artists is demanding immediate action to stop the decline of Icelandic architecture. At the same time, more attention should be paid to the beauty of buildings and other key aspects in the public interest.

Hilmisdóttir will be the new mayor

Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir will be the new mayor of Reykjavík. This was announced at a press conference by the leaders of the Social Democratic Party, the Pirate Party, the Socialist Party, the People's Party and the Left Green Party at Reykjavík City
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Hilmisdóttir will be the new mayor

Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir will be the new mayor of Reykjavík. This was announced at a press conference by the leaders of the Social Democratic Party, the Pirate Party, the Socialist Party, the People's Party and the Left Green Party at Reykjavík City Hall today.Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir will be the new mayor of Reykjavík. This was announced at a press conference by the leaders of the Social Democratic Party, the Pirate Party, the Socialist Party, the People's Party and the Left Green Party at Reykjavík City Hall today.

Increased risk of volcanic eruption

Updated modeling calculations show that the amount of magma that has accumulated under Svartsengi is now as large as it was before the eruption that began on November 20 last year.
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Increased risk of volcanic eruption

Updated modeling calculations show that the amount of magma that has accumulated under Svartsengi is now as large as it was before the eruption that began on November 20 last year.

SÍS at a meeting: “The devil is in the details”

Negotiation committees and local government leaders are now meeting at the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities in connection with the internal proposal of Ástráður Haraldsson, the state mediator in the teachers’ dispute. Teachers have already appr
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SÍS at a meeting: “The devil is in the details”

Negotiation committees and local government leaders are now meeting at the Association of Icelandic Local Authorities in connection with the internal proposal of Ástráður Haraldsson, the state mediator in the teachers’ dispute. Teachers have already approved the proposal, but SÍS asked for a delay and it was granted until noon today.

SíS rejects state mediator's proposal and teachers walk out

The Icelandic Association of Local Authorities (SÍS) rejected an internal proposal submitted by the state mediator in the teachers' dispute.
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SíS rejects state mediator's proposal and teachers walk out

The Icelandic Association of Local Authorities (SÍS) rejected an internal proposal submitted by the state mediator in the teachers' dispute.

The majority of waste recycled

Significant progress has been made in reducing landfilling of waste since 2019, especially when it comes to mixed household waste, according to Statistics Iceland data.
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The majority of waste recycled

Significant progress has been made in reducing landfilling of waste since 2019, especially when it comes to mixed household waste, according to Statistics Iceland data.

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