Iceland Monitor
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 18:00:00 +0000Brain tumor discovered after alleged inaction by healthcare clinic
Björn Árni Ágústsson says seeking help from the health technology company Intuens saved his life after the company discovered a large tumor in his brain.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000Reykjavík is becoming known as a prostitution hub
The aim of the Minister of Justice's new bill on prostitution is not to send buyers of sexual services to prison, as the minister envisages that such offenses would generally result in suspended prison sentences. Rather, the goal is to strengt...
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:27:00 +0000Driver dies following accident on Snæfellsnesvegur
The driver of a vehicle that veered off Snæfellsnesvegur near Kleifá yesterday morning and was airlifted to Landspítali University Hospital has died.
Mon, 09 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000Construction of Borgarlína infrastructure underway
The second phase of construction work on transport infrastructure near Nauthólsvegur and Reykjavík University (HR) is now beginning.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 23:56:00 +0000Young foreign tourists: Both hospitalized
The two people injured today when a vehicle ended up in the Kleifá river are foreign tourists.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000Lee Child heading to Iceland
The biggest name on the guest list for this year's Iceland Noir literary festival is thriller writer Lee Child. The festival takes place next week, from Wednesday to Saturday, and features a packed program.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 14:00:00 +0000Obituary: Sæmi Rokk
Actor, former police officer, dancer and bodyguard Sæmi Rokk Pálsson, born Sæmundur Pálsson, passed away yesterday morning at the age of 90.
Sun, 08 Nov 2026 12:25:00 +0000Serious car accident near Kleifá
An Icelandic Coast Guard helicopter was dispatched with the highest priority following a car accident near Kleifá on the Snæfellsnes peninsula between 10 and 11 a.m. today. The accident was believed to be serious.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 18:00:00 +0000Installation of new radar stations underway
The Icelandic Coast Guard is working on installing four radar stations that it says will strengthen surveillance of coastal waters and improve maritime safety.
Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:53:00 +0000Photos: Lively opening night at Iceland Airwaves
The Iceland Airwaves festival got off to an energetic start yesterday, with concerts taking place at venues across downtown Reykjavík. Daði Freyr performed with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra at Harpa, while a variety of international and Icelan...
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 19:00:00 +0000Kourani suspected of being behind bomb threats
Suspicion has fallen on Mohamad Thor Jóhannesson, formerly known as Mohamad Kourani, in connection with bomb threats recently received by Icelandic institutions and businesses.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000NATO commander visits Iceland
General Nick Perry, the new commander of NATO's Joint Force Command Norfolk, made his first official visit to Iceland today.
Fri, 06 Nov 2026 10:00:00 +0000Schools sent guidelines following bomb threats
School administrators and other managers within Reykjavík City have been sent guidelines from the National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police on how to respond to bomb threats. An email sent to them states that some of the city's institutio...
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:30:00 +0000Facebook blocks ads for Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson's book
Meta is refusing to allow advertisements on Facebook for a new book by former Icelandic President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson. The book, titled Vegferð um veröldina (A Journey Around the World), covers a period in Ólafur Ragnar's life, includi...
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:00:00 +0000Relocating road would be a major undertaking
The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration will repair the hole that formed in the rockfall barrier at Holtsnúpur beneath Eyjafjöll following a rockslide shortly before noon yesterday.
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:58:00 +0000Proposed tourist fee may breach EEA rules
"If the government intends to introduce a nature and infrastructure fee, it is clear that for such a fee to be lawful, it must be non-discriminatory. Consequently, everyone would have to pay it, including Icelanders," says Haraldur Þór J...
Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:00:00 +0000Spent nearly 24 hours at Keflavík Airport, denied compensation
Spent nearly 24 hours at Keflavík Airport but denied right to compensation
Reykjavík District Court has dismissed a claim against the Icelandic state by an Albanian national seeking recognition of his right to compensation following a decision t...
Wed, 04 Nov 2026 22:00:00 +0000Icelandic government purchases equestrian facilities
The Icelandic government has finalized the purchase of the Brúnastaðir stables and indoor riding arena at Hólar in Hjaltadalur.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:00:00 +0000Reykjavík forecasts ISK 2.8 billion surplus next year
Reykjavík City's budget for next year projects a surplus of ISK 2.8 billion in the city's core operations (Part A). Meanwhile, the city's updated forecast for this year anticipates an operating deficit of ISK 6.6 billion.
Tue, 03 Nov 2026 12:08:00 +0000Trial begins in alleged stalking case
The trial of Íris Helga Jónatansdóttir began at Reykjanes District Court yesterday.