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.

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.

Icelandair carried 545,000 passengers in June, a 1% decrease compared with the same month last year. Despite the slight decline, the number of passengers traveling to and from Iceland increased, according to a statement from the airline.

"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 b...

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.

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.

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 I...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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 ferðaþjó...

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 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.

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.

"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.