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Justice Minister tightens student visa rules
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-11-04-justice-minister-tightens-student-visa-rules-458020/
Published: November 4, 2025 12:29
The Justice Minister has announced stricter regulations for student visas in response to a sharp rise in applications from non-EEA countries. The changes will also shorten post-graduation stays and impose limits on family reunification.The new rules come…
Humpback whale still missing
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-11-04-humpback-whale-still-missing-458018/
Published: November 4, 2025 12:01
The humpback that might have been stuck on Friday has yet to be found. Arctic Sea Tours’ crew, accompanied by a diver, went to the area on Saturday afternoon in an attempt to rescue the whale, but adverse weather prevented any intervention.Uncertain fate…
Ghost over Vesturbær
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-11-04-ghost-over-vesturbaer-458011/
Published: November 4, 2025 11:14
On Saturday evening, residents of Vesturbær in Reykjavík saw a “ghost” floating in the air. It turned out to be a Halloween prank by Sigurður Helgason, a drone operator and owner of the DJI store. He attached three meters of fabric shaped like a ghost to…
Companies sue each other over same project invoices
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-11-04-companies-sue-each-other-over-same-project-invoices-457999/
Published: November 4, 2025 08:28
Dalsnes must pay Húsasmiðjan ISK 182.000.000, according to a newly delivered ruling by Reykjavík District Court.The companies were in dispute over payments connected to the construction of a 15.500-square-metre warehouse and office building at Korngarðar…
Parents of chronically ill children out of work and on disability benefits
Published: November 4, 2025 08:25
A psychologist who has studied the exhaustion of parents of chronically ill children says they often end up out of work and even on disability benefits.Having been in this position herself, she says it is crucial that this group receive better…
Semi-final talent wins for Breiðholtsskóli and Hagaskóli
Published: November 4, 2025 08:18
Breiðholtsskóli and Hagaskóli advanced yesterday evening in the first semi-final of Skrekk, the talent competition for primary school pupils in Reykjavík.Breiðholtsskóli’s performance, titled Lygaríkið (The Land of Lies), tells the story of a group of…
Government measures could drive up rent
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-11-03-government-measures-could-drive-up-rent-457972/
Published: November 3, 2025 17:12
Jónas Atli Gunnarsson, economist at Húsnæðis- og mannvirkjastofnun, says that increased obligations for landlords are likely to translate into higher rents.Among the measures in the government’s housing package announced last week were a reduction in the…
Care needed to stop building defects worsening
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-11-03-care-needed-to-stop-building-defects-worsening-457971/
Published: November 3, 2025 17:03
The chair of Húseigendafélagið says it is important to proceed carefully when simplifying housing regulations so that such changes do not lead to even more construction defects.The government presented new housing measures last week. Among them is a major…
Millions of ISK defrauded after system flaw at Icelandic Banks’ Data Centre
Published: November 3, 2025 16:59
Capital area police are investigating a large-scale fraud case that was uncovered on Friday.According to RÚV sources, police sought custody orders for five individuals connected to the case, but the district court denied the request. However, the men were…
RÚV English Radio - GRINDAVÍK'S GÍSLI GUNNARSSON: ÚR ÖSKUNNI
Published: November 3, 2025 16:30
Gísli Gunnarsson’s new record, Úr Öskunni, inspired by his love of Grindavík and concern for its future, is out on November 7.A day later there's a concert for the people of Grindavík with Iceland Airwaves, at the town church.The concert is open for…
Scouts' honour at Bessastaðir
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-11-03-scouts-honour-at-bessastadir-457926/
Published: November 3, 2025 05:26
Yesterday, 26 Rover Scouts aged sixteen to eighteen were awarded the forsetamerkið (Presidential Badge) at a formal ceremony at Bessastaðir.This is the largest group to receive the badge since 2016.It is the highest recognition that a scout in Iceland can…
RÚV English Radio - VESPERS, HARPA
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-10-31-ruv-english-radio-vespers-harpa-457806/
Published: October 31, 2025 16:16
Vocal ensembles Kyrja and Yrkja together present Vespers: the All-Night Vigil of Sergei Rachmaninoff in Norðurljós, Harpa, this Sunday, with only twenty singers - and no conductor.It's quite a feat.Darren spoke to artistic co-director of both choirs and…
Buy Bifröst? Yours for ISK 3.2 billion
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-10-31-buy-bifrost-yours-for-isk-32-billion-457811/
Published: October 31, 2025 15:41
All the buildings of Bifröst University are being advertised for sale as a single property. The asking price is ISK 3.2 billion.All the university buildings, along with its teacher and student residences, are included in the sale. The total floor area is…
Concern over government inaction after closure of Bakki silicon plant
Published: October 31, 2025 14:36
The Icelandic Federation of Trade Unions (Samiðn) is calling for realistic government action to improve the operating environment of PCC so that production can resume at the silicon plant in Bakki. The plant’s closure is described as a major blow to…
Ordered to clean up property within two weeks
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-10-31-ordered-to-clean-up-property-within-two-weeks-457783/
Published: October 31, 2025 11:57
The East Iceland Health Committee has agreed to drop daily fines on the condition that property owners in Eskifjörður clean their plots by 15 November.If this is not done, the Health Inspectorate will carry out the cleanup at the owner’s expense.The…
Icy roads and gale force winds for many
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-10-31-icy-roads-and-gale-force-winds-for-many-457782/
Published: October 31, 2025 11:54
A yellow weather warning is in effect across most of Iceland due to storm conditions and snow thaw. Travel may be disrupted today, and pedestrians are urged to take extra care. Roads could become extremely slippery, and the strong winds will only make…
Construction mistaken for quakes
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-10-31-construction-mistaken-for-quakes-457753/
Published: October 31, 2025 07:12
Unusual micro-seismic activity was recorded in Svartsengi yesterday - but it has since been revealed that the tremors were not natural earthquakes, but explosions caused by construction work near the Blue Lagoon.This is stated on the website of the…
Cautious industry welcome for housing plans
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-10-31-cautious-industry-welcome-for-housing-plans-457751/
Published: October 31, 2025 07:06
Contractors and estate agents welcome the government’s housing package - particularly the plans to continue allowing the use of private pension savings for mortgage payments and to strengthen shared ownership loans.The outcome, however, depends on how the…
Wrong tyres can affect accident insurance claims
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-10-31-wrong-tyres-can-affect-accident-insurance-claims-457750/
Published: October 31, 2025 06:56
Around 400 reports of vehicle damage have been received by insurance companies since Tuesday. Many drivers have faced difficulties over the past few days due to poor road conditions across the country.In the capital area, there were significant traffic…
Driver had 40cm of snow on windscreen
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-10-31-driver-had-40cm-of-snow-on-windscreen-457749/
Published: October 31, 2025 06:50
Capital area police stopped a driver overnight who had 40 cm of snow on his windscreen.According to a police report, the driver also turned out to have incorrect registration plates on the vehicle and was additionally suspected of driving under the…
RÚV English Radio - AUÐSKILIÐ - CARS v BUSES, in simple Icelandic
Published: October 31, 2025 06:46
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…
Bogi Ágústsson honoured at Icelandic Television Awards
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-10-31-bogi-agustsson-honoured-at-icelandic-television-awards-457747/
Published: October 31, 2025 06:42
The Icelandic Television Awards were presented for the first time at a formal ceremony last night. There, news and media journalist Bogi Ágústsson was honoured for his contribution to journalism in Iceland.Bogi Ágústsson received the honorary award of the…
Trio of Halloween treats on RÚV
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-10-31-trio-of-halloween-treats-on-ruv-457746/
Published: October 31, 2025 06:31
It's hrekkjavaka - Halloween - the 31st of October.Head to the RÚV player to enjoy three spooky shows, all in English with full Icelandic subtitles, so you can pick up some new words in the language with every scare.Shaun of the Dead (Afturgöngufaraldur)…
Housing co-op considers suing city over "green monster"
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-10-31-housing-co-op-considers-suing-city-over-green-monster-457744/
Published: October 31, 2025 06:05
The housing cooperative Búseti is considering suing Reykjavíkurborg because of the warehouse at Álfabakki - built close to the cooperative’s apartment buildings.Búseti’s lawyer says the city’s public statements differ from what it has said in its dealings…
New yellow weather warnings for most of Iceland
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-10-30-new-yellow-weather-warnings-for-most-of-iceland-457682/
Published: October 30, 2025 11:58
Friday will see yellow weather alerts take effect in most areas of Iceland.Extreme thawing will cause problems in South East Iceland and the Eastfjords, with rain and rapidly rising temperatures.A gale warning also affects South East Iceland, as well as…
Inflation rises to 4.3%
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-10-30-inflation-rises-to-43-457676/
Published: October 30, 2025 10:55
Inflation increased month-on-month and now stands at 4.3%. It was 4.1% last month.Inflation has hovered around the 4% mark since February, remaining between 3.8% and 4.2%, until the latest measurement published by Hagstofan (Statistics Iceland) this…
Left-Greens in Reykjavík oppose majority’s preschool fee proposals
Published: October 30, 2025 07:41
The Reykjavík branch of the Left-Green Movement opposes the proposed changes to the city’s preschool fee structure. The changes involve a substantial increase in fees, and the discount arrangement is such that parents without flexible working hours could…
Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 in Bárðarbunga
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-10-30-earthquake-of-magnitude-53-in-bardarbunga-457655/
Published: October 30, 2025 07:26
An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 occurred in Bárðarbunga at 4:46 pm yesterday.According to a statement from the Icelandic Met Office (Veðurstofan), several aftershocks followed.The Met Office has not received any reports that the quake was felt in inhabited…
Hunters urged to report all sick or dead wild animals
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-10-30-hunters-urged-to-report-all-sick-or-dead-wild-animals-457654/
Published: October 30, 2025 07:24
Hunters and others are being urged to keep a close eye out for sick or dead wild animals and to report all such cases to the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (Matvælastofnun). A mammal ecologist says it is important to monitor the situation because…
Storms and gales ahead for Halloween
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-10-30-storms-and-gales-ahead-for-halloween-457653/
Published: October 30, 2025 07:15
Another cold day lies ahead, with temperatures below freezing. Winds will be strongest in the northeast, though they will ease there later in the day.However, a storm and even gale-force winds are expected across large parts of the country tomorrow.Light…
New government package on housing; PM discusses on RÚV
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-10-30-new-government-package-on-housing-pm-discusses-on-ruv-457652/
Published: October 30, 2025 06:59
The government has announced measures aimed at bringing balance to the housing market. The goal, it says, is to increase the number of homes, lower prices, and make housing support more targeted.The government’s action package is in part a response to the…
764 group not the only one of its kind
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-10-30-764-group-not-the-only-one-of-its-kind-457651/
Published: October 30, 2025 06:49
The executive director of Barnaheill says violent groups are increasingly targeting children, forcing them into various acts of violence and self-harm. Parents must be aware of these threats, she says, because such groups have easy access to children…
RÚV English Radio - SANDRA D'ANGELO
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-10-29-ruv-english-radio-sandra-dangelo-457574/
Published: October 29, 2025 16:24
Sandra D'Angelo is a life and career coach, and image consultantOriginally from Croatia, she moved to Iceland six years ago, having lived in Germany and Switzerland.What's it like to life coach people all over the world, from Iceland? And with Icelandic…
Blizzard conditions expected in north tonight
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-10-29-blizzard-conditions-expected-in-north-tonight-457588/
Published: October 29, 2025 16:04
A new area of low pressure is expected to make itself felt in North Iceland late this evening and overnight.It is arriving from Jan Mayen, a little further north, and will bring blizzard conditions. This applies in particular to Öxnadalsheiði, Þverárfjall,…
'Unlikely' that dealings by National Commissioner of Police are isolated cases
Published: October 29, 2025 15:57
The chair of the Constitutional and Supervisory Committee of Alþingi says he is worried that public funds are being misused in government procurement across state institutions.He made the comment in connection with the National Commissioner of Police’s…
Hopes that latest Vesturbæjarlaug repair lasts to summer
Published: October 29, 2025 10:08
It is hoped that the children’s pool and main pool at Vesturbæjarlaug will reopen to guests later after yet another temporary closure for repairs.After extensive maintenance work last summer, the pool has had to close three times, among other reasons due…
Nearly 60% went abroad this summer, suggests survey
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-10-29-nearly-60-went-abroad-this-summer-suggests-survey-457532/
Published: October 29, 2025 09:51
Foreign travel has increased since last year, and nearly three out of every five Icelanders went abroad this summer. The growth that was recorded before the pandemic, however, has not quite returned.According to a new Gallup National Pulse survey, 58% of…
Man dies at Blue Lagoon
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-10-29-man-dies-at-blue-lagoon-457531/
Published: October 29, 2025 09:43
A foreign man died at the Blue Lagoon yesterday.This is stated in a notice from the facility, which says that emergency services were called to the site around midday because a guest had lost consciousness.Resuscitation efforts began immediately at the…
RÚV English Radio - SIRKUSMOLAR
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-10-29-ruv-english-radio-sirkusmolar-457530/
Published: October 29, 2025 09:34
Sirkusmolar is a new contemporary circus show from Hringleikur.The show is an act based performance where Iceland's most experienced circus artists blend aerials, acrobatics, dance, comedy, and drama.Their next show is tomorrow - this Thursday, October 30,…
No immediate thaw and conditions remain tricky
https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-10-29-no-immediate-thaw-and-conditions-remain-tricky-457524/
Published: October 29, 2025 09:19
Although the snowfall ended yesterday, all is not yet well in the capital area. There is still heavy snow and ice disrupting transport. People are therefore advised to set off early and take conditions into account when travelling.It is expected that…
Snowfall "easing" across capital and Reykjanes - orange alerts lifted for now
Published: October 28, 2025 17:02
Today has seen the deepest October snowfall in Reykjavík, ever. The weather hit worse, and faster, than forecasts had suggested. Many drivers have been caught out and found themselves stranded or abandoning their vehicles, many of which were not properly…
Winter hits and orange warnings - live blog
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-10-28-winter-hits-and-orange-warnings-live-blog-457337/
Published: October 28, 2025 10:42
Capital wakes to snow as yellow warnings approach early
Published: October 28, 2025 07:13
The southwest corner of Iceland has woken to a blanket of snow, just days after the First Day of Winter.Conditions are set to deteriorate later, as yellow weather warnings of significant snowfall across the capital area, South Iceland, and Faxaflói, will…
Alþingi could dismiss National Audit Office director if he does not enjoy confidence
Published: October 28, 2025 06:58
Alþingi can dismiss the National Audit Office director if he no longer enjoys its confidence. The approval of two-thirds of MPs would be required. Staff at the National Audit Office have accused the director of bullying but cannot turn to a superior, as…
Health authorities close restaurant for second time
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-10-28-health-authorities-close-restaurant-for-second-time-457297/
Published: October 28, 2025 06:50
The Reykjavík Health Inspectorate has closed the restaurant Shanghai on Pósthússtræti in central Reykjavík. Police accompanied the health authorities during the inspection and closed the premises.The inspectorate had previously closed the restaurant, but…
Alexandra Briem in Pirate Party chair bid
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-10-28-alexandra-briem-in-pirate-party-chair-bid-457293/
Published: October 28, 2025 06:39
Alexandra Briem, city councillor and former chair of Reykjavík City Council, has announced that she will run to be chair of the Pirate Party.She made the announcement in a post on her Facebook page.It was decided at the party’s annual general meeting in…
Westfjords power back to normal after short cut
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-10-28-westfjords-power-back-to-normal-after-short-cut-457292/
Published: October 28, 2025 06:31
Last night, there was a power outage across all of Ísafjarðarbær for 42 seconds at around 9.30 pm, when the Breiðadalslína 1 transmission line went down.Backup generators in Bolungarvík were put into use, to supply Ísafjarðarbær with electricity, and work…