Europe has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Ukraine, making it clear that trade sanctions against Russia will remain firmly in place. This was the key message from a high-level summit in Paris, where leaders from 27 European nations gathered to discuss ongoing aid for Ukraine, ceasefire negotiations, and long-term security measures.

Volcanologist Þorvaldur Þórðarson cautions that it is impossible to predict if or when another eruption will occur on the Reykjanes Peninsula, as the assumptions previously used to forecast eruptions are no longer reliable.

A new survey by Maskína for Vísir shows the Independence Party leading with 24.3% support, making it the largest political party in the country. The Social Democratic Alliance has gained ground, while the Liberal Reform Party remains stable and the People's Party sees a decline.

The notorious Venezuelan criminal organization El Tren Aragua has established “connections to Iceland,” according to a recent report by the news commentary program Þetta helst, on RÚV, the National Broadcasting Corporation.

In a groundbreaking initiative, 16,000 people in Iceland have been invited to take part in a major study on quality of life after cancer.

Hanna Katrín Friðriksson, Minister of Industry and Trade, and Daði Már Kristófersson, Minister of Finance, introduced a proposal today to amend the law on fishing fees, which includes adjustments to the registered catch values for both demersal and pelagic fish.

The ongoing inflation and frequent earthquakes on the Reykjanes Peninsula suggest that a new eruption may be imminent, according to Páll Einarsson, professor emeritus of geophysics at the University of Iceland. "The inflation continues, and earthquakes are occurring correspondingly. Everything points to a magma run before too long," Einarsson stated when discussing the current situation.

“There was something that happened in 2023. That was the biggest increase in violent crimes and criminal offenses we’ve seen. All the numbers went up,” says Páley Borgþórsdóttir, police chief for the Northeastern Police. She explains that while authorities had hoped for a reversal, the situation has not improved.

The Icelandic Fisheries Industry Association (SFS) has strongly criticized the government’s plan to double fishing fees, a proposal set to be presented today. According to the association, the move will lead to job losses, reduce state revenue, and ultimately harm the country's fisheries sector.

Just after midnight, the Emergency Line received a distress call from Langjökull glacier, near the mountain Klakka. Upon investigation, it was found that two men traveling on snowmobiles had encountered significant trouble.

Historian and journalist Guðmundur Magnússon is working on a biography of his great-uncle, the poet Jóhann Jónsson (1896–1932), whose works are widely considered to mark the beginning of modern poetry in Iceland. Jónsson, who died young from tuberculosis, left behind poems that still resonate with Icelanders, including the well-known piece Söknuður ("Longing"), which begins with the haunting lines, "Where did the days of your life lose their color?"

Guðmundur Ingi Kristinsson has been appointed the new Minister of Education and Children’s Affairs, taking over from Ásthildur Lóa Þórsdóttir. The change, confirmed in a statement by the People’s Party, took effect today.

Reports of wild bird deaths in Iceland have sharply decreased, according to a statement from the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (IFVA), suggesting that the spread of bird flu may be slowing. Despite this, the occasional case of severe bird flu continues to be diagnosed, underscoring that the epidemic is far from over.

Eggert Jóhannesson, a photographer for Morgunblaðið and mbl.is, has been awarded the News Photo of the Year 2024 by the Icelandic Press Photographers Association. The prestigious award was presented for his striking photograph taken in January 2024 during the search efforts in Grindavík for Lúðvík Pétursson, who went missing while working to fill cracks for the Icelandic Natural Disaster Insurance Agency.

A recent meeting of the Niceair bankruptcy estate has confirmed that creditors will not receive any funds, as the estate was declared assetless.

The Prime Minister's Office has denied allegations that it breached confidentiality in a case involving Ásthildur Lóa Þórsdóttir, the outgoing Minister of Children and Education.

The Norwegian midfielder and former Liverpool player, John Arne Riise, will be attending Jói Útherji in Ármúli next Saturday and will be there to meet guests and passersby and sign autographs.

Ásthildur Lóa Þórsdóttir, the outgoing Minister of Education and Children's Affairs, has issued a statement following coverage that she had sex with a 15-year-old boy when she was 22. She had her first child with him.

Ásthildur Lóa Þórsdóttir, Minister of Children’s Affairs in Kristrún Frostadóttir’s government, has resigned following revelations that she had a child with a 15-year-old boy when she was 22 years old, over 30 years ago.

According to Statistics Iceland, women's fertility rate has never been lower in Iceland since records began in 1853.

Despite global concerns over a potential tariff war and its possible impact on Iceland, Central Bank Governor Ásgeir Jónsson struck a positive tone at today’s Monetary Policy Committee briefing. He expressed confidence that inflation will continue to decline, which could pave the way for lower real interest rates.

Several earthquakes were detected in Bárðarbunga this morning, the strongest measuring 4.2 in magnitude at 8:21 a.m.. A 2.9-magnitude tremor occurred shortly before, along with several smaller quakes beneath the glacier.

The growing importance of North America as a key market for Icelandic seafood has led Eimskip to significantly expand its shipping capacity on the American route.

Scientists at the Icelandic Meteorological Office are closely monitoring for any warning signs of an impending eruption. While their instruments have yet to detect definitive signals, recent increases in seismic activity suggest growing pressure beneath the eruption sites.

Police are maintaining a high level of discretion in an ongoing homicide investigation, citing investigative interests. The case is considered highly unusual, not only due to the homicide itself but also because it involves deprivation of liberty and extortion—a rare combination in Icelandic legal history. Additionally, the number of individuals arrested and remanded in custody is remarkable.

Signs point to an imminent eighth eruption in the ongoing Sundhnúkagígar crater row, which began in December 2023. The magma accumulation beneath Svartsengi has now surpassed levels recorded before the last eruption, which ended on December 9.

Hanna Katrín Friðriksson, Iceland’s Minister of Industry and Trade, is attending the Seafood Expo North America 2025 in Boston, where she is meeting with key stakeholders to discuss trade relations and the potential impact of U.S. import tariffs on Icelandic seafood.

The situation at the Sundhnúkagígar crater row on the Reykjanes Peninsula remains stable, with no signs of ground deformation indicating an imminent eruption, according to Jóhanna Malen Skúladóttir, a natural hazard specialist at the Icelandic Meteorological Office.

There is little optimism that ongoing peace efforts will lead to a lasting resolution in the Ukraine war, according to British-Russian historian Sergey Radchenko, a professor of international affairs at Johns Hopkins University. In an interview with Morgunblaðið during his visit to Iceland on Friday, Radchenko discussed the ongoing conflict and delivered a seminar on the situation at the University of Iceland.

For years, Einar Dagbjartsson, a retired Icelandair pilot, dreamed of making small-boat fishing his livelihood rather than just a hobby. Now, that dream is becoming a reality.

While the Sundhnúkagígar crater row in Reykjanes remains calm for now, seismic activity continues beneath the surface. In the past 12 hours, six earthquakes have been recorded near the magma chamber, the largest measuring 1.3 in magnitude.

With each passing hour, investigators are gaining a better understanding of the events leading up to the death of a man found in Gufunes on Tuesday morning, according to Jón Gunnar Þórhallsson, Chief Inspector of the South Iceland Police.

Today marks International Long Covid Day, and the ME Society is joining a global initiative throughout the month to highlight the serious and long-term effects of Long Covid—especially among children.

"The situation is calm at the moment, but we expect to see developments soon," said Ingibjörg Andrea Bergþórsdóttir, a natural hazard expert at the Icelandic Meteorological Office, when contacted by mbl.is regarding the ongoing unrest on the Reykjanes Peninsula.

The earthquake swarm that began near Reykjanestá the previous day has significantly diminished. Over the past 12 hours, nearly 70 tremors have been recorded in the area—down from more than 200 the night before.