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Card use cooled in April; interest rate rise expected
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-19-card-use-cooled-in-april-interest-rate-rise-expected-475903/
Published: May 19, 2026 11:57
Icelanders’ consumer enthusiasm has fallen sharply in recent months, according to Seðlabankinn's (Central Bank of Iceland) data on card use domestically and abroad.The bank’s latest figures were published today, and cover card use last month. Card use has…
Temperatures rocket as pool stays shut
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-19-temperatures-rocket-as-pool-stays-shut-475874/
Published: May 19, 2026 07:07
Although summer has long since arrived on the calendar, summer weather has not much been in evidence. This week though, it seems temperatures could reach 16 in the south-west corner - and 18 in the north of the country.“Yes, it seems that in many parts of…
Landeyjahöfn work schedule unclear
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-19-landeyjahofn-work-schedule-unclear-475871/
Published: May 19, 2026 06:52
Landeyjahöfn, the harbour on mainland Iceland's south coast which permits a shorter crossing to Vestmannaeyjar, has been more or less closed so far this year - and a fault in the Herjólfur ferry is making the alternative Þorlákshöfn sailing take even…
Development plans for Fjölbrautaskóli Norðurlands vestra
Published: May 19, 2026 06:52
Extensions to four vocational schools to expand their trades education departments have been delayed. In spring 2023, Ásmundur Einar Daðason, then minister of education and children, announced plans to build 12.000 to 16.000 square metres for vocational…
Ptarmigan benefits from gyrfalcon decline
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-19-ptarmigan-benefits-from-gyrfalcon-decline-475869/
Published: May 19, 2026 06:52
A decline in gyrfalcons could lead to an increase in the ptarmigan population. The annual ptarmigan count took place recently and there appear to be considerable numbers of birds in the east, suggests Halldór Walter Stefánsson, ornithologist at…
Framsóknarflokkurinn to replace Miðflokkurinn in Akureyri majority
Published: May 19, 2026 06:51
Many thought that the most complicated majority negotiations in the country would take place in Akureyri in light of the results of the municipal elections. No party received more than 19.4% of votes, or won more than two seats, and all but one of the…
New capital council expected to take office on June 3
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-19-new-capital-council-expected-to-take-office-on-june-3-475868/
Published: May 19, 2026 06:51
Hildur Björnsdóttir, lead candidate of Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn in Reykjavík, has met with the lead candidates of all parties elected in the city in the municipal elections.She says there are great opportunities in how much renewal there has been in the new…
RÚV English Radio - VET CYCLES RING ROAD FOR WHALES
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-18-ruv-english-radio-vet-cycles-ring-road-for-whales-475774/
Published: May 18, 2026 16:31
Arnaud Boucard is a vet - and triathlon enthusiast.Barely 48 hours after crossing the finish line of an Ironman challenge, he will set off cycling around Iceland.Arnaud is raising money for SEA LIFE Trust.You can follow his progress here.Before arriving in…
New Eimskip strike announced
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-18-new-eimskip-strike-announced-475766/
Published: May 18, 2026 07:15
Sjómannafélag Íslands (Icelandic Seamen’s Association) has announced an indefinite strike by boatswains and deckhands on Eimskip ships from midday on Monday 25 May. The chair of the seafarers’ negotiating committee says there is no progress in the wage…
Underage drinking checks in Akureyri
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-18-underage-drinking-checks-in-akureyri-475765/
Published: May 18, 2026 07:04
Lögreglan á Akureyri (Akureyri police) visited nightspots and restaurants in the town over the weekend, to check whether their operations were fully in accordance with the law.Most had their affairs in order, but at one place alcohol was being sold to…
Three taken to A&E after collision on Breiðholtsbraut
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-18-three-taken-to-ae-after-collision-on-breidholtsbraut-475763/
Published: May 18, 2026 06:59
Slökkvilið höfuðborgarsvæðisins (capital area fire brigade) sent two ambulances and a fire engine late last night to where two cars had ended up off the road by Breiðholtsbraut.Pálmi Hlöðversson, watch manager at the fire brigade, tells RÚV that three…
No 'racism or prejudice against minorities' tolerated in Hildur majority
Published: May 18, 2026 06:46
The lead candidates of the parties that had city councillors elected met on RÚV's Silfrið yesterday.Hildur Björnsdóttir, lead candidate for Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn in the city, will meet today with the lead candidates of the parties that won election to the…
Majority formation talks outside capital
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-18-majority-formation-talks-outside-capital-475759/
Published: May 18, 2026 06:39
Framsóknarflokkurinn with a clear mandate in GrindavíkThe lead candidate for Framsóknarflokkurinn (Progressive Party) in Grindavík says the good turnout in the town, just over 75%, shows that Grindavík residents are serious about rebuilding the town.…
Results 'warning sign' for PM
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-18-results-warning-sign-for-pm-475758/
Published: May 18, 2026 06:28
Eiríkur Bergmann, professor of political science, says it is clear that Samfylkingin (Social Democratic Alliance) needs to look inward and reassess its purpose in local government. The results of the municipal elections are a definite warning sign for…
Hildur likes both options for city co-operation
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-18-hildur-likes-both-options-for-city-co-operation-475756/
Published: May 18, 2026 06:12
The lead candidate for Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn in the capital says both possible majority options in Reykjavík City Council are good: either a three-party majority with Viðreisn and Framsóknarflokkurinn, or a two-party majority with…
“There was a headwind almost from day one”
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-18-there-was-a-headwind-almost-from-day-one-475755/
Published: May 18, 2026 06:06
Pétur Marteinsson, lead candidate for Samfylkingin in Reykjavík, is disappointed with the election results but says there was a headwind in the election campaign from the beginning. The message to the party is that it needs to do better and listen more.…
Results complete across Iceland
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-17-results-complete-across-iceland-475705/
Published: May 17, 2026 12:58
Find your municipality's final results here.The final figures in the municipal elections show that Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn (Independence Party) is the largest party at municipal level. Miðflokkurinn (Centre Party) gained considerable ground. Samfylkingin…
RÚV's election night broadcast - LIVE
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-16-ruvs-election-night-broadcast-live-475382/
Published: May 16, 2026 21:54
RÚV's election night broadcast is on the air.
Municipal elections LIVE: Iceland votes
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-16-municipal-elections-live-iceland-votes-475366/
Published: May 16, 2026 21:16
Neither fire nor smoke after fire brigade callout
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-15-neither-fire-nor-smoke-after-fire-brigade-callout-475265/
Published: May 15, 2026 23:15
The fire brigade received a report after 9pm Friday of a fire in a rubbish storage room in Breiðholt - but when firefighters arrived at the scene, there was neither smoke nor fire.The fire brigade sent vehicles from four stations, but everything was…
Reykjavík list leaders debate - LIVE BLOG in English
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-15-reykjavik-list-leaders-debate-live-blog-in-english-475200/
Published: May 15, 2026 19:42
RÚV English Radio - IT’S NO LONGER POSSIBLE TO MAP ANY DISTANCE: SKAFTFELL, SEYÐISDFJÖRÐUR
Published: May 15, 2026 16:30
"It’s no longer possible to map any distance" is a short story written by Shahan Neman that describes a walk that blinds the eyes that try to look ahead.It also lends its name of an exhibition at Skaftfell which gathers works from twelve Icelandic…
Reykjavík candidates debate tonight: live blog in English
Published: May 15, 2026 14:48
As well as being the country's capital, Reykjavík is - perhaps unsurprisingly - by far the largest municipality in Iceland.Tonight, those seeking your vote in tomorrow's municipal elections will debate, live on RÚV.We will live blog the debate, in English,…
Electronic electoral register test for Flóahreppur
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-15-electronic-electoral-register-test-for-floahreppur-475137/
Published: May 15, 2026 11:53
Þjóðskrá (Registers Iceland) is working on the development of a system that manages an electronic electoral register. Under such a system, checking off voters at a polling station happens not on paper, but electronically.Voters in Flóahreppur will take…
Flights between mainland and Vestmannaeyjar will continue to end of May
Published: May 15, 2026 07:53
Innviðaráðuneytið (Ministry of Infrastructure) has accepted Vestmannaeyjar municipality's request for continued support for scheduled flights between the mainland and Vestmannaeyjar, until the end of this month.This is reported by the news website Tígull,…
Skateboarders' freedom a 'public health issue'
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-15-skateboarders-freedom-a-public-health-issue-475114/
Published: May 15, 2026 07:37
Reykjavíkurborg plans to turn Ingólfstorg into a market square this summer have gone down badly with skateboarders. Reykjavíkurborg posted a video on its social media yesterday advertising for people interested in having a stall at a summer market on…
New Bíldudalur school inaugurated
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-15-new-bildudalur-school-inaugurated-475112/
Published: May 15, 2026 07:29
The new Bíldudalsskóli building was inaugurated at a formal ceremony yesterday. There was an open house at the school, where guests were offered a guided tour of the new building, and speeches and musical performances were given to mark the occasion.Both…
Icelandair cargo flight cancelled due to staff shortage
Published: May 15, 2026 07:21
An Icelandair cargo flight from Keflavík to Belgium was cancelled last night because it was not possible to staff the aircraft’s crew, according to Guðni Sigurðsson, press officer, speaking to mbl.is.The company has therefore had to cancel trips three…
Police call time on studded tyre use
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-15-police-call-time-on-studded-tyre-use-475110/
Published: May 15, 2026 07:16
Lögreglan á höfuðborgarsvæðinu (capital area police) charged seven people overnight for driving in central Reykjavík on studded tyres.A statement from the police this morning indicates that any 'grace' period concerning their use for this season has…
Views from Hafnarfjörður ahead of elections
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-15-views-from-hafnarfjordur-ahead-of-elections-475108/
Published: May 15, 2026 07:09
Just over 32 thousand people live in Hafnarfjörður, making it Iceland's third-biggest municipality. It is part of the wider capital area.During the past electoral term, Framsóknarflokkurinn (Progressive Party) and Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn (Independence Party)…
Early voting doubles in capital area
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-15-early-voting-doubles-in-capital-area-475107/
Published: May 15, 2026 06:43
By the middle of this week, more than 16.550 people had submitted their votes in the municipal elections, to Sýslumaðurinn á höfuðborgarsvæðinu (district commissioner for the capital area). Considerably more people have voted early than at the same point…
Independence Party holds capital lead, suggests poll
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-15-independence-party-holds-capital-lead-suggests-poll-475106/
Published: May 15, 2026 06:29
Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn (Independence Party) is still polling as the largest party in Reykjavík, with 28% support, suggests a Maskína poll published by Sýn on Wednesday night.The party increases its measured support over Samfylkingin (Social Democratic…
RÚV English Radio - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - LAMBS, in simple Icelandic
Published: May 15, 2026 05:53
Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assist with the learning of Icelandic.In weekly shows, called Auðskilið - which means "easily understood" - you can follow along with a recent news story, written and read in a…
New educational support for learning Icelandic to be presented
Published: May 14, 2026 15:01
Lesum saman, an educational project that supports Icelandic through shared reading and conversation in schools and partner institutions. It was founded by a Spanish family in Iceland from their personal experience, and is now developing in collaboration…
Ísafjörður cinema hits rewind
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-14-isafjordur-cinema-hits-rewind-474938/
Published: May 14, 2026 09:12
Ísafjörður's cinema, Ísafjarðar Bíó, is showing a series of classic movies from the 80s and 90s.The films will show on one Tuesday evening each month, from May to December this year.In keeping with the theme, admission is free to those born in 2000 or…
RÚV English Radio - MARIO INFANTES
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-13-ruv-english-radio-mario-infantes-474947/
Published: May 13, 2026 16:32
Cinematic and dramatic are just two of the words that describe Mario's eclectic musical output.The former singer of metal band Cult Of Lilith has been working solo here in Iceland for some years, and is looking forward to another new album - and becoming a…
The issues on which (almost) everyone agrees
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-13-the-issues-on-which-almost-everyone-agrees-474940/
Published: May 13, 2026 12:40
RÚV's election quiz reveals deep disagreement between the eleven candidacies standing in Reykjavík. This applies not least to planning and preschool issues.But there are several issues on which there is almost no disagreement and which should, if the…
Sculptures return home from Texas to Reykjavík
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-13-sculptures-return-home-from-texas-to-reykjavik-474907/
Published: May 13, 2026 07:08
Giant sculptures have come home: works by the artist Jóhann Eyfells, weighing 16 tonnes, recently crossed the ocean and arrived back in Reykjavík. The sculptures returned all the way from Texas to ultimately adorn the halls of Listasafn Íslands (National…
Parties strongly disagree on future of Borgarlínan
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-13-parties-strongly-disagree-on-future-of-borgarlinan-474904/
Published: May 13, 2026 07:02
Transport issues and Borgarlínan are one of the main points of contention ahead of the municipal elections taking place next Saturday. This is shown in the answers from parties standing in the capital area to RÚV’s election matching quiz.When asked whether…
Planning issues among Mosfellsbær voter concerns
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-13-planning-issues-among-mosfellsbaer-voter-concerns-474903/
Published: May 13, 2026 06:22
Mosfellsbær is the country’s seventh largest municipality. At the turn of the year, just under 14.000 people lived in Mosfellsbær, just to the north of Reykjavík and part of the wider capital area.During the past electoral term, Framsóknarflokkurinn…
Worse phone signal after 2G and 3G switchoff?
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-13-worse-phone-signal-after-2g-and-3g-switchoff-474902/
Published: May 13, 2026 05:58
A resident of Borgarbyggð drew attention on her Facebook page to worsening phone signal after 2G and 3G transmitters were switched off in Iceland. The response was swift, and 52 comments have already been received about worse signal.Hrafnkell V. Gíslason,…
Magnitude 3,6 earthquake on Mosfellsheiði; aftershocks follow
Published: May 13, 2026 05:48
An earthquake measuring 3,6 occurred on Mosfellsheiði at around 12:30, and several aftershocks followed, according to Jóhanna Malen Skúladóttir, natural hazards specialist at Veðurstofa Íslands (Icelandic Meteorological Office).This is the largest…
Guide dog users to have overseas travel costs reimbursed
Published: May 13, 2026 05:44
Additional costs arising from travel by people who need to take a guide dog abroad with them will be reimbursed, under the provisions of a new regulation which Ragnar Þór Ingólfsson, Minister of Social Affairs and Housing, has signed.It applies to guide…
RÚV English Radio - SLÁTURHÚSIÐ, EGILSSTAÐIR
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-12-ruv-english-radio-slaturhusid-egilsstadir-474862/
Published: May 12, 2026 16:13
Sláturhúsið Art Centre is located in Egilsstadir, in east Iceland. Although performing arts are the main focus, the centre also hosts art exhibitions.There's a lot happening there, now and in future months.Darren met Ragnhildur Ásvaldsdóttir, director of…
Helgi Bjartur appeals to Landsréttur
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-12-helgi-bjartur-appeals-to-landsrettur-474838/
Published: May 12, 2026 12:48
Helgi Bjartur Þorvarðarson, who received a 12 month sentence last month for a sexual offence against a 10 year old boy, has appealed the judgment to Landsréttur (Court of Appeal), as first reported by Vísir.Sigríður Friðjónsdóttir, ríkissaksóknari…
Banks predict unchanged or falling inflation
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-12-banks-predict-unchanged-or-falling-inflation-474834/
Published: May 12, 2026 12:18
The analysis departments of Íslandsbanki and Landsbankinn published their forecasts today for how high inflation will be in May. There is some difference between the forecasts, although the results land in a similar range.Íslandsbanki forecasts that the…
Elections on Saturday: here's what you need to know
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-12-elections-on-saturday-heres-what-you-need-to-know-474833/
Published: May 12, 2026 12:11
Iceland goes to the polls on Saturday to elect new representatives and councils in local elections, in municipalities across the country.Can I vote?If you are on this list, you can vote in Saturday's elections:Icelandic citizens who have legal domicile in…
Council of Europe election monitors arrive this week
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-12-council-of-europe-election-monitors-arrive-this-week-474827/
Published: May 12, 2026 11:38
A fifteen-person delegation from the Council of Europe will come to Iceland tomorrow to monitor the municipal elections on Saturday.The delegation will be divided into seven groups on Saturday, which will travel widely around the country and observe what…
Probe into Kelduhverfi salmon escape
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-12-probe-into-kelduhverfi-salmon-escape-474802/
Published: May 12, 2026 07:50
Juvenile salmon escaped from an on-land salmon farming facility in Kelduhverfi in Norðurþing last week. It is not clear how many escaped from the tank, but the operating licence holder at the site, Kaldakvísl ehf., managed to catch 50 juveniles that had…
Wrong weight-management drug dose can cause serious injury
Published: May 12, 2026 07:18
Incorrect doses of weight-management drugs can have serious consequences and put strain on various organs, an endocrinologist says. She says it is risky to take such drugs without a doctor’s guidance.Prescription drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy are being…
293 polling stations get ready for voters
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-12-293-polling-stations-get-ready-for-voters-474797/
Published: May 12, 2026 07:01
Electoral commissions across the country are hard at work preparing for the municipal elections this weekend, with many things to consider.The checklists for the country’s senior electoral commissions are lengthy. Staff in Akureyri were yesterday making…
Iceland withdraws from Energy Charter Treaty
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-12-iceland-withdraws-from-energy-charter-treaty-474796/
Published: May 12, 2026 06:24
Iceland has announced its withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty, the ECT. The Minister of the Environment, Energy and Climate, Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson, says it goes against the government’s policy on energy sovereignty and the right of Icelandic…
Focus on Garðabær ahead of elections
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-12-focus-on-gardabaer-ahead-of-elections-474795/
Published: May 12, 2026 06:14
Garðabær is Iceland’s fifth most populous municipality. At the turn of the year, just under 21.000 people lived in the town, which is part of the capital area.Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn (Independence Party) has had an outright majority there for 60 years, or…
RÚV English Radio - BRJÁN AT TONSPÍL, NESKAUPSTAÐUR
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-11-ruv-english-radio-brjan-at-tonspil-neskaupstadur-474765/
Published: May 11, 2026 16:30
In the heart of Neskaupstaður you'll find Tonspíl, a music venue which hosts the regular BRJÁN club blues, rock and jazz nights.Guðmundur "Gummi" Höskuldsson runs the nights, and he told Darren more, in Tonspíl.RÚV English Radio is heard around the world &…
Capital votes counted in Breiðholt as Herra Hnetusmjör plays Laugardalshöll
Published: May 11, 2026 15:23
Reykjavík residents’ votes in the city council election next weekend will be counted in the ÍR sports hall by Skógarsel, and not in Laugardalshöll as in recent elections.The reason is that the musician Herra Hnetusmjör had already booked the hall for the…