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Iceland Monitor
Wed, 27 May 2026 16:46:00 +0000Icelandair: Passengers do not need to worry
Despite ongoing discussion about flight cancellations linked to alleged unofficial pilot actions, the vast majority of Icelandair’s scheduled flights are still operating and getting passengers to their destinations.
Wed, 27 May 2026 13:30:00 +0000Nearly 42,000 sign petition against kilometer tax
Nearly 42,000 people in Iceland signed a petition opposing the new kilometer tax, which was formally handed over to Finance Minister Daði Már Kristófersson at his ministry today.
Wed, 27 May 2026 11:37:00 +0000Three parties to sign coalition agreement in Viðey
Representatives of the Independence Party, the Liberal Reform Party, and the Progressive Party are expected to sign a coalition agreement to form a new governing majority in Reykjavík today, according to sources cited by mbl.is.
Tue, 26 May 2026 19:03:00 +0000Sæbraut tunnel plans presented to the public
The City of Reykjavík, the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration, and Better Transport (Betri samgöngur) will hold a public presentation meeting on the proposed Sæbraut tunnel project on Monday, June 1, at 5:00 p.m. at Vogaskóli school.
Tue, 26 May 2026 12:13:00 +0000No end in sight: The gap between the sides is still very wide
There appears to be no immediate end to the labor dispute between the Icelandic Airline Pilots Association (FÍA) and Icelandair, following another meeting held yesterday at the offices of the State Mediator.
Iceland Review
Iceland Reykjavik Grapvine
Wed, 27 May 2026 11:49:54 +0000Ferris Wheel To Return To Miðbakki
It appears that the ferris wheel will return to Miðbakki at Reykjavík Harbour for a third summer in a row. Reykjavík City Council has approved a proposal to enter talks with Taylor’s Tivoli Iceland ehf. about extending the company’s agreem...
Wed, 27 May 2026 11:44:42 +0000Independence Party, Reform Party And Progressive Party Form Majority Coalition
The Independence Party (Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn), Liberal Reform Party (Viðreisn), and Progressive Party (Framsóknarflokkurinn) have reached an agreement to form a new majority coalition in Reykjavík, reports RÚV. The new majority was officially...
Tue, 26 May 2026 18:36:52 +0000Computers, Iphones, And Optimism
At 23:00 on May 16, I was standing outside Tónlabíó, preparing to cover five more election parties. Jón Trausti was there with me. For the night, he was my cameraman (an iPhone), editor (same iPhone), and producer (insane optimism). Fuelled by It...
Tue, 26 May 2026 17:36:03 +0000Name That Sheep
There are 20 words for sheep in Icelandic, the majestic livestock having that great a role in the building of this nation. Behold the majesty of the nation’s great livestock: the noble sheep. Now, tell us the name of this specific sheep. Email us a...
Tue, 26 May 2026 17:28:37 +0000CATSWEAT Shows The Performance Of Workout With Fashion
When I arrive five minutes early to the World Class gym, I’m one of only two guests. Most of the models have already started working out, scattered around the room. They stretch, lift weights, cycle and pose, with emotionless expressions. “Welcom...