Kristín Auður Kelddal Elíasdóttir says it is important to preserve Iceland's centuries-old stonewalling techniques because they safeguard both the country's cultural heritage and history.

A large emergency response was launched shortly before 8 p.m. this evening after a concrete mixer truck drove off a bridge over the Þjórsá River near the Sultartangi hydroelectric power station and plunged into the river.

"Inspection reports are public documents, and anyone may request access to them under Iceland's Information Act. That means we are not permitted to withhold them. Requests for these documents were made, and we released them on that legal basis."

Two endurance athletes ran and hiked a total of 100 kilometers (62 miles) on Mount Esja yesterday, completing 15 ascents and descents of the mountain.

The Goslok Festival, one of two annual town festivals held in Vestmannaeyjar each summer, reaches its peak today.

Nestled among the majestic mountains surrounding Ísafjörður, American-born Catherine Chambers has found her place in the world. She lives there with her husband, Dan Govoni, and their two daughters, Friðrika and Lóa, both of whom were given Icelandic names, having been born and raised in Iceland.

Warm and sunny weather is forecast across much of Iceland this weekend, with Reykjavík expected to enjoy temperatures of up to 18°C (64°F) and clear skies, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office.

The chief physician at Vogur Addiction Treatment Center says large drug seizures have not historically had a noticeable impact on the supply of illegal drugs in Iceland.

A Ferris wheel has been erected at Miðbakki by Reykjavík Harbor for the third consecutive summer.

Ómar Örn Bjarnþórsson, defense counsel for Ming Ting Mancel, has asked the court to acquit her of all charges brought by the prosecution. He also requested that all legal costs be paid by the state.

The Capital Area Police received specific intelligence that led investigators to uncover plans to smuggle what became the largest single cocaine shipment ever seized in Iceland, 106 kilograms.

Environment, Energy and Climate Minister Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson formally approved the expansion of the Grótta Nature Reserve earlier today in the presence of representatives from the Municipality of Seltjarnarnes and the Icelandic Institute of Natural History, which collaborated on the project.

There is growing frustration among Grindavík residents over the continued ban on permanent residency in properties owned by the state-owned real estate company Þórkatla, which is set to remain in effect after September 1.

Two French tourists who were caught driving off-road on the Emstruleið route and near Katla just over a week ago now appear to have reached the Ísafjörður area, judging by photos and discussions posted in the Facebook group Bakland ferðaþjónustunnar, a site relating to tourism in Iceland.

The Bandero, the vessel operated by anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, plans to target the fuel company that supplies Icelandic whaling company Hvalur hf.

The Súlur rescue team, currently on highland patrol in Landmannalaugar, was called out on Saturday after a hiker fell on the trail between Landmannalaugar and Hrafntinnusker.

The Icelandic Coast Guard patrol vessel Þór caught up with the Bandero, the vessel operated by anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, west of Iceland yesterday evening. The Coast Guard vessel is now in the vicinity of the ship and is shadowing it.

"They were wonderful guests, and they climbed the cliffs of Drangey Island as if it were nothing," says Viggó Jónsson, known as the "Lord of Drangey," in Skagafjörður.

The fissure that runs through Grindavík, known as Stamphólsgjá, at one point split the town in two. The fissure has now been partially filled.

Bruna Ludmila, the girlfriend of Kaleo frontman Jökull Júlíusson, has shared an emotional tribute following the band's concert at Þingvellir on Saturday.

“I first saw this just two days ago on the Bakland ferðaþjónusta Facebook page. A tour guide had posted that he had noticed some rocks he didn't recognize,” says Þórir Níels Kjartansson, former managing director of the well-known Víkurprjón knitwear company in Vík í Mýrdal. Now retired, he enjoys observing changes in the local landscape, including at Reynisfjara Black Beach, which is the subject of this story.

Ivanka Trump, daughter of U.S. President Donald Trump, is visiting Iceland with her husband, Jared Kushner.

The Hvammstangi International Puppetry Festival (HIP Fest) starts today for this weekend in Hvammstangi, Northwest Iceland, bringing together puppeteers, theatre makers and performing artists from Iceland, Spain, Italy, Canada and Ukraine.

Rescue teams were called out and dispatched to Baldvinsskáli mountain hut on Fimmvörðuháls this afternoon.

At the end of 2023, the Grindavík Golf Club had 249 registered members. Today, membership has grown to 1,389.

Nothing in the Court of Appeal’s ruling in the so-called terrorism case calls for a review of the terrorism provisions in Iceland’s General Penal Code.

Repairs began today on a sidewalk at Langarimi 4 in Grafarvogur. The sidewalk has attracted considerable media attention after Soffía Jóhannesdóttir, a 93-year-old resident of the Eir nursing home, was injured there in an accident.

A magnitude 3.3 earthquake was recorded just northwest of Þórisjökull shortly after midnight last night. According to a natural hazards specialist at the Icelandic Meteorological Office, there are no signs of volcanic unrest.

Grímur Grímsson, a Member of Parliament for the Liberal Reform Party, believes there is reason to review the terrorism provisions of Iceland’s General Penal Code.

Real estate company Heimar has decided to introduce paid parking at the Smáralind shopping center in Kópavogur in the near future.

It is up to the legal experts within each police district to determine the amount of a fine for off-road driving. The fine can range from ISK 10,000 to ISK 1 million, depending on factors such as the seriousness of the offense, its extent, and its impact on nature.

The purchasing power of wages has grown much faster in Iceland than in most European Union countries over the past decade. Average annual growth in purchasing power in Iceland has been 3.8%, compared with 0.4% on average across the EU.

“Overall, I honestly don't think I've ever experienced an atmosphere quite like this at any event, nor the same level of positivity and gratitude, in my long career of organizing events and music festivals. For that, we are extremely grateful.”

A fatal traffic accident occurred just east of Vík í Mýrdal yesterday.