Sigurgeirsson in an interview with mbl.is. The initiative, aimed at strengthening the town's childcare services, was chosen as a more suitable option than expanding existing daycare facilities.

The 49th Donald Duck’s Games (Andrésar andar leikarnir) in skiing took place yesterday in Hlíðarfjall, near Akureyri, drawing a record number of participants despite a challenging winter.

The Minister of Justice will not comment on the case of 17-year-old Oscar Anders Florez Bocanegra, a Colombian teenager facing deportation from Iceland. According to her aide, the case remains under appeal and falls outside the minister’s direct involvement.

A large crowd filled Landakotskirkja Catholic Church in Reykjavík on Monday night to honor the memory of Pope Francis, who passed away that morning at the age of 88.

The push for profitability in urban planning is threatening the quality of architecture and diminishing the livability of new developments. So says Helga Guðrún Vilmundardóttir, the newly appointed chairwoman of the Icelandic Association of Architects, in an interview with Morgunblaðið.

Although seismic activity has eased in recent weeks, the ground near the Sundhnúkagígar crater row is still restless. According to Salóme Jórunn Bernharðsdóttir, a natural hazards specialist at the Icelandic Meteorological Office, the area continues to experience 80–150 small earthquakes daily.

The ideas are still flowing for Canadian rock icon Bryan Adams. Nearly 50 years into his music career, he’s showing no signs of slowing down — and this week, he's back in Iceland for two sold-out performances at Harpa’s Eldborg Hall, the first was last night and the second is tonight, April 22.

"Actually, it was a girl who worked here at the publishing house who asked me if I could write a book," says Jo Nesbø, the towering figure of Norwegian crime fiction for over two decades. Since the late 1990s, Nesbø has illuminated – or perhaps darkened – the literary world with his brutal and brilliant portrayals of Oslo as a city stalked by serial killers and haunted by addicts and lost souls. His novels have been translated into more than fifty languages and have reached millions of readers, cementing his place as a global crime fiction icon.

President of Iceland Halla Tómasdóttir paid tribute to Pope Francis today following news of his death, calling him “an important leader” whose legacy should live on in global leadership.

Energy company HS Orka has begun drilling a nearly two-kilometer-deep experimental borehole in Krýsuvík, with hopes of uncovering a geothermal resource that could supply hot water to Hafnarfjörður and the greater capital area, as well as generate electricity for the national grid.

The Icelandic Film School is set for a fresh start under new leadership, as Rafmennt—the educational center of the Electrical Industry—has officially taken over its operations following the school’s bankruptcy in March. However, students will have to bid farewell to the school's longtime premises on Suðurlandsbraut.

“We started this project four years ago. Originally, it was just going to be sold in stores, but we made a slight change in direction,” says Unnar Helgi Daníelsson, entrepreneur and founder of Thor’s Skyr. From the sunbaked city of Phoenix, Arizona, Unnar is leading a mission to introduce Americans to skyr—a staple of Icelandic diets for centuries. The brand has already opened its doors in Los Angeles, with new locations coming soon in Scottsdale and additional spots around Phoenix.

Tonight may offer one of the last chances to witness the aurora borealis this season, as a powerful geomagnetic storm currently surrounds the Earth.

A well-known landmark on the Reykjanes Peninsula may be due for a name change, according to geophysicist and professor emeritus Páll Einarsson. The "Bridge Between Continents," a popular tourist attraction, has recently made headlines—not only for geological reasons, but also for what Einarsson calls a fundamental misunderstanding of geography.

Good news for those planning to travel or spend time outdoors this Easter: the weather forecast for the holiday weekend looks promising across most of the country. Sunshine is expected to shine over much of Iceland, with temperatures hovering just above freezing in many areas.

Excitement is building in Ísafjörður as the beloved music festival Aldrei fór ég suður draws near. The event, now a staple of the town’s cultural life, will take place from April 18–19, and preparations are well underway.

Despite a challenging winter season with unusually low snowfall, ski resorts in North Iceland are preparing to welcome visitors with open slopes and festive activities over the Easter holiday.

During the recent official visit of the President of Iceland, Halla Tómasdóttir, to Norway, Icelandic culinary talent was proudly on display. Chefs Hafliði Halldórsson, Snædís Xyza Mae Ocampo — captain of the Icelandic national culinary team — and their assistant Marlis Jóna Karlsdóttir joined the presidential delegation, bringing the flavors of Iceland to the heart of Oslo.

Today, Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, former President of Iceland and the world’s first democratically elected female head of state, celebrates her 95th birthday. Marking nearly a century of life dedicated to culture, language, and public service, Finnbogadóttir shared a powerful message on this special day — a call to cherish and protect Iceland’s natural environment and linguistic heritage.

In a detailed obituary, The New York Times has paid tribute to Icelandic chess grandmaster Friðrik Ólafsson, highlighting his extraordinary impact on the international chess scene and his role in shaping Iceland’s chess legacy.

This summer, Bergur Vilhjálmsson, a Reykjavík firefighter and ambulance worker, will undertake a powerful journey to raise awareness for mental health. Starting at Goðafoss and traveling to Reykjavík, he’ll cross the vast wilderness of Sprengisandur, pulling a 100-kilogram sled behind him.

Severe weather conditions have rendered many of Iceland’s mountain roads impassable, disrupting travel plans and prompting caution across the country. The Icelandic Meteorological Office has issued a yellow weather alert for the North and Westfjords, citing poor visibility and difficult driving conditions.

At a cozy café on Vitastígur, nestled among Reykjavík’s ever-stylish crowd, Michael Hendrix is already deep in conversation with an Icelandic actor when I arrive. Draped in a traditional Icelandic wool sweater and sipping coffee, Hendrix—an American with deep roots in both design and music—seems entirely at ease in his adopted home.

Hvalur hf., Iceland's sole commercial whaling company, has announced it will not engage in whaling this summer. The decision comes amid plummeting product prices in Japan, the company’s main market, and ongoing global economic uncertainty, including the effects of a tariff war.

Crude oil prices have dropped to their lowest levels since 2021, during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to Halla Hrund Logadóttir, Member of Parliament for the Progressive Party and former Director of Energy Affairs at Orkustofnun, this drop could significantly impact Russia’s ability to finance its war in Ukraine, as the country remains heavily dependent on energy exports.

Icelandair expands its U.S. network with four weekly flights to Nashville and a stronger partnership with Southwest Airlines.

The Icelandic Film School's management company has entered bankruptcy proceedings, marking a serious setback for the institution, its staff, and students. In an email to staff, Rector Hlín Jóhannesdóttir expressed disappointment, noting that until yesterday, the school had hoped to avoid this outcome.

The visibility of drug use among children and teenagers in Reykjavík is on the rise — and the users are getting younger. Still, many seem more aware of their actions, even as their behavior becomes more visible, according to staff from Flotinn ("The Fleet"), a mobile community center aimed at prevention and outreach.

Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir, chair of the Independence Party, criticized the government's handling of changes to fishing fees during a spirited exchange in Alþingi yesterday, accusing it of poor administration and a lack of transparency.

Gylfi Zoëga, professor of economics at the University of Iceland, describes U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent trade policies as a bold and unprecedented economic experiment.

Haraldur Sigurðsson, volcanologist and professor emeritus at the University of Rhode Island, says a new phase of volcanic activity began on April 1 in the Sundhnúkur volcanic system. This chapter, he believes, is likely to be marked by renewed magma flow beneath the surface.

The ground beneath Svartsengi is rising rapidly again—and this time, it's happening faster than after the most recent eruption at Sundhnúkagígar.

The Ministry of Health convened an emergency meeting in response to the recent seizure of counterfeit OxyContin tablets that were found to contain nitazene, a highly potent and life-threatening synthetic opioid. The meeting included representatives from national health institutions, law enforcement, and harm reduction organizations.

Friðrik Ólafsson, Iceland’s first chess grandmaster and a longtime public servant, passed away on April 4 at the age of 90 in the palliative care unit of the National Hospital.