Iceland Monitor

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:31:00 +0000
Rescue teams respond to three separate incidents
Rescue teams were called out and dispatched to Baldvinsskáli mountain hut on Fimmvörðuháls this afternoon.

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:10:00 +0000
Membership surge after annual fee reduction
At the end of 2023, the Grindavík Golf Club had 249 registered members. Today, membership has grown to 1,389.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:30:00 +0000
Says Grímsson is trying to distract from the real issue
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.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:30:00 +0000
Paid parking to be introduced at Smáralind
Real estate company Heimar has decided to introduce paid parking at the Smáralind shopping center in Kópavogur in the near future.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Wants terrorism provisions reviewed
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.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0000
Magnitude 3.3 earthquake recorded, no signs of volcanic unrest
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.

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:02:00 +0000
City fast-tracks sidewalk fix following senior’s accident
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.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Fine can be as high as ISK 1 million
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...

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:45:00 +0000
Purchasing power has increased
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.

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:19:00 +0000
“I've never experienced an atmosphere like this at any event”
“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 gra...

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000
“This is the worst thing I’ve ever seen”
Two foreign tourists, each driving a Land Rover, drove long distances off-road along the Emstruleið route, from Einhyrningur to Álftavatn, according to mountain support driver Klemenz Geir Klemenzson.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Fatal accident east of Vík yesterday
A fatal traffic accident occurred just east of Vík í Mýrdal yesterday.

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 10:53:00 +0000
Magnitude 3.1 earthquake recorded
A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was recorded on the Reykjanes Ridge, approximately 20 kilometers southwest of Eldey, shortly before 2 a.m. last night.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0000
Large rescue operation launched after hiker injured at Háifoss
Around 80 people took part in a rescue operation at Háifoss in Þjórsárdalur yesterday after a hiker suffered a broken leg.

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:01:00 +0000
Acquitted of terrorism charges for a second time
The Icelandic Court of Appeal has, for a second time, upheld the district court’s acquittal on the terrorism-related charges in the so-called terrorism case, while leaving unchanged the sentences imposed for firearms offenses.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:30:00 +0000
Historic but difficult U.S. Open debut for Gunnlaugur Árni Sveinsson
Gunnlaugur Árni Sveinsson of GKG wrote a new chapter in Icelandic sporting history when he competed in the U.S. Open Golf Championship in New York yesterday. He struggled during the opening round, carding an 84.

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:27:00 +0000
Driver dies following traffic accident near Reykholt
The driver of a vehicle involved in a serious traffic accident on Hálsasveitarvegur, just north of Reykholt, on June 16, has died at the emergency department of Landspítali National Hospital.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:10:00 +0000
Video: Reckless overtaking maneuver nearly causes crash
A serious collision was narrowly avoided in Víðigerði today when a driver attempted to overtake a line of vehicles.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000
Parliament expected to adjourn tomorrow
Parliament is now entering the final stages of its current session, and lawmakers are still aiming to conclude parliamentary business tomorrow.

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:41:00 +0000
Photos: National Day celebrated across Iceland
Celebrations were held across Iceland yesterday to mark the country's National Day.

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