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Half a century on TV: Bogi ĂgĂșstsson presents his final news broadcast tonight
Published: April 28, 2025 09:31
Almost everyone in Iceland knows Bogi ĂgĂșstsson, having seen him on their television screens for nearly half a century.This evening, he will read his final news bulletin and bid farewell to the news team of RĂV (The Icelandic National BroadcastingâŠ
Valdimar LeĂł stands for president of ĂSĂ
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-04-28-valdimar-leo-stands-for-president-of-isi-442243/
Published: April 28, 2025 01:23
Valdimar is a member of the executive board of ĂSĂ, the managing director of Taekwondosamband Ăslands (the Icelandic Taekwondo Federation) and BorĂ°tennissamband Ăslands (the Icelandic Table Tennis Federation), and also serves as managing director of theâŠ
The Big Cleanup Day takes place across Iceland today
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-04-27-the-big-cleanup-day-takes-place-across-iceland-today-442349/
Published: April 27, 2025 10:07
StĂłri plokkdagurinn is being held across the country today, and many residents are planning to join cleanup efforts to mark the occasion. The event is organised by RĂłtarĂœhreyfingin ĂĄ Ăslandi (the Rotary Movement in Iceland), which has coordinated the dayâŠ
Last days of intergenerational exhibition at KorpĂșlfsstaĂ°ir
Published: April 26, 2025 16:00
The FĂM (FĂ©lag Ăslenskra myndlistarmanna) exhibition Hinn mildi vefur kynslóða (The gentle weave of generations) closes this Sunday, 27 April at KorpĂșlfsstaĂ°ir.The exhibition highlights the role FĂM has played â and can continue to play â in fosteringâŠ
RĂV English Radio - AKUREYRI INDUSTRY MUSEUM
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-04-25-ruv-english-radio-akureyri-industry-museum-441736/
Published: April 25, 2025 16:26
The industrial and manufacturing history of Akureyri is a big part of the city's story, and of the wider north part of Iceland.Darren is again guided by museum director Haraldur ĂĂłr Egilsson, around the Industry Museum.RĂV English Radio is heard freelyâŠ
11 million raised in two days for Reykjadalur swimming pool
Published: April 25, 2025 14:44
StyrktarfĂ©lag lamaĂ°ra og fatlaĂ°ra (Support Association for the Disabled) has been running summer camps for disabled children and young people in Reykjadalur for 62 years.Andrea RĂłi Sigurbjörns, manager of Reykjadalur, says that over time the swimming poolâŠ
As many as 20,000 different sexes in nature
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-04-25-as-many-as-20000-different-sexes-in-nature-442242/
Published: April 25, 2025 14:17
While some species in nature reproduce asexually, there are others that possess over twenty thousand sexes. This is among the information presented in the response by Arnar PĂĄlsson, professor of bioinformatics, to a question on VĂsindavefurinn (UniversityâŠ
Upgrading wastewater treatment near LagarfljĂłt could cost up to ISK 1.5 billion
Published: April 25, 2025 13:01
The tendering process has begun for a new sewage treatment facility at Melshorn near LagarfljĂłt, but construction has been delayed due to uncertainty over required purification standards. If local authorities are forced to implement a two-stage treatmentâŠ
New Alzheimerâs drug offers hope for improved quality of life
Published: April 25, 2025 12:01
The arrival of Leqembi on the Icelandic market is a significant milestone for those with early-stage Alzheimerâs disease, according to JĂłn SnĂŠdal, geriatrician and professor emeritus at the University of Oslo.âThis is the first drug that appears to act onâŠ
LĂła HlĂn, RĂĄn, Mars and ElĂas RĂșni win ReykjavĂk City Childrenâs Book Awards
Published: April 25, 2025 10:59
LĂła HlĂn HjĂĄlmtĂœsdĂłttir, RĂĄn Flygenring, ElĂas RĂșni, and Mars ProppĂ© have been awarded the 2025 ReykjavĂk City Childrenâs Book Awards for their books Mamma sandkaka, Tjörnin, and Kynsegin.HeiĂ°a Björg HilmisdĂłttir, Mayor of ReykjavĂk, presented the awardsâŠ
âItâs clear people have little faith in justice through the legal systemâ
Published: April 25, 2025 09:42
DrĂfa SnĂŠdal, spokesperson for StĂgamĂłt (an Icelandic support centre for survivors of sexual violence), says the police must provide clearer answers as to why men accused of gang rape are not being detained.This is a matter of safety. Itâs about peopleâsâŠ
Residents near Akureyri social housing report feeling unsafe
Published: April 25, 2025 08:58
Residents living near supported housing in Akureyri for people with complex mental health and substance use issues say they feel unsafe in their own homes â some even want the municipality to buy their flats.HalldĂłra KristĂn HauksdĂłttir, head of socialâŠ
Warships flock to ReykjavĂk for NATO exercise
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-04-25-warships-flock-to-reykjavik-for-nato-exercise-442215/
Published: April 25, 2025 08:02
Warships from NATO member countries began arriving at ReykjavĂk Harbour yesterday morning to take part in the Dynamic Mongoose exercise.Iceland is the host nation this year for the annual NATO-led anti-submarine warfare exercise, which officially starts onâŠ
Break from the brightness
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-04-25-break-from-the-brightness-442222/
Published: April 25, 2025 07:56
A broad area of low pressure southwest of Iceland is currently dictating the countryâs weather, bringing southeasterly winds across the nation.The Icelandic Meteorological Office forecasts winds of 5â13 m/s with intermittent precipitation, and continuousâŠ
Icelander in Kyiv spent night on bathroom floor during Russian attacks
Published: April 25, 2025 07:48
Ăskar HallgrĂmsson, an Icelander living in Kyiv, spent a night sheltering on the bathroom floor of his apartment as Russian forces launched one of the deadliest attacks on the city in nearly a year.Ăskar HallgrĂmsson, a photographer and journalist, hadâŠ
UK Eurovision entry unveils HĂșsavĂk video
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-04-25-uk-eurovision-entry-unveils-husavik-video-442219/
Published: April 25, 2025 07:14
As part of their European tour promoting Eurovision 2025 entry âWhat The Hell Just Happened?â, rising UK girl group Remember Monday made a stop in Northern Iceland to record a tribute to the town, and the song that put it firmly on the Eurovision map ââŠ
State must boost revenue to avoid cuts, says BSRB
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-04-25-state-must-boost-revenue-to-avoid-cuts-says-bsrb-442214/
Published: April 25, 2025 06:06
Sonja Ăr ĂorbergsdĂłttir, chair of BSRB (the Federation of State and Municipal Employees), says the union opposes the governmentâs current financial strategy and demands more commitment to public sector development.âThe core point we highlight in ourâŠ
State beats baron in Westfjords water fight
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-04-25-state-beats-baron-in-westfjords-water-fight-442213/
Published: April 25, 2025 06:00
Felix Von-Longo Liebenstein, an Italian baron, had claimed ownership of water rights at Engjanes, a deserted farm in the Strandir region, after purchasing the property in 2006.However, the District Court has now rejected this, siding with the state.InâŠ
RĂV English Radio - AUĂSKILIĂ - MORE LOTTO NUMBERS, in simple Icelandic
Published: April 24, 2025 16:30
Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic.We look at changes to the Icelandic lottery.As ever, you can practice your Icelandic by following along with the text here.RĂV English Radio is heard freely around the world and in Iceland,âŠ
The First Day of Summer â a unique celebration in the Icelandic calendar
Published: April 24, 2025 08:00
Although the holiday often falls during chilly April weather, for Icelanders it symbolises the beginning of the warmer half of the year â a time of growth, light, and outdoor activity.When is the First Day of Summer celebrated?According to tradition, theâŠ
Starbucks to open its first cafĂ©s in ReykjavĂk in May
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-04-23-starbucks-to-open-its-first-cafes-in-reykjavik-in-may-442150/
Published: April 23, 2025 18:23
The first cafĂ© will be located on Laugavegur, while the second one will also be situated in the city centre. These will be the first Starbucks locations in Iceland. The company currently operates in about 80 countries and runs over 40,000 outletsâŠ
Too many reindeer in SuĂ°ursveit â environmental damage and weakened lambs
Published: April 23, 2025 17:20
All indications suggest that the reindeer population in the SuĂ°ursveit region of Southeast Iceland is too large. The animals are destroying natural birch forests and grazing the mountain vegetation so intensively that farmers have noticed a decline in lambâŠ
RĂV English Radio - MUSICAL STYLES IN SALURINN
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-04-23-ruv-english-radio-musical-styles-in-salurinn-441732/
Published: April 23, 2025 16:30
On Friday at Salurinn in KĂłpavogur, Sigga EyrĂșn and Bjarni SnĂŠbjörnsson will once again lead you through "the high notes of amazing music" from famous musicals.There are just two shows of their successful winter run left.Get your tickets here!RĂV EnglishâŠ
Better to invest in housing than in stocks â âAn unnatural situationâ
Published: April 23, 2025 13:41
The latest monthly report from HMS indicates that real estate is currently a better investment option than domestic securities, which the agency describes as reflecting an âunnatural situationâ in the countryâs housing market.Over the past ten years,âŠ
Hlemmtorg to get a new look â work to finish next year
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-04-23-hlemmtorg-to-get-a-new-look-work-to-finish-next-year-442124/
Published: April 23, 2025 13:29
The new Hlemmtorg square is set to be ready next year. As emphasised by the chair of ReykjavĂk's Environment and Planning Council, itâs difficult to speed up the work because many old utility lines under the streets need to be replaced. The total cost ofâŠ
Legal changes needed to introduce electronic ankle bracelets
Published: April 23, 2025 08:01
Electronic bracelets, intended for individuals who breach restraining orders, are still not in use in Iceland. Although the Attorney General issued a recommendation on this matter back in February of last year, the devices have yet to be implemented.TheirâŠ
Tonight, âwinter and summer will freeze togetherâ
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-04-23-tonight-winter-and-summer-will-freeze-together-442099/
Published: April 23, 2025 07:49
According to Icelandic folklore, if âwinter and summer freeze together,â it foretells a good summer. This seems to come true tonight, as temperatures are expected to drop below zero on the night before the first day of summer.Also, todayâs weather acrossâŠ
RĂV English Radio - SVARTAR BĂKUR
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-04-22-ruv-english-radio-svartar-baekur-441731/
Published: April 22, 2025 16:30
The city's much-loved book store recently moved to a new location, as Svartar BĂŠkur.Darren met owners Ren and Stu to hear their story, of their love of books, and of moving to Iceland.RĂV English Radio is heard freely around the world and in Iceland, andâŠ
Repeated magma flows and volcanic eruptions are still expected
Published: April 22, 2025 14:50
The eruption of Svartsengi continues, but its rate has slowed considerably. It is now similar to that before the eruption that began on April 1st. This is stated in a statement from the Icelandic Meteorological Office.It states that while magmaâŠ
Foreign Minister wants Israel expelled from Eurovision
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-04-22-foreign-minister-wants-israel-expelled-from-eurovision-442054/
Published: April 22, 2025 12:55
Foreign Minister ĂorgerĂ°ur KatrĂn GunnarsdĂłttir says she is not in favor of Israel's participation in Eurovision. War crimes are being committed in Gaza, and it is not unusual for people to wonder whether it would be a good idea for the country toâŠ
The president explains why she used the Engish version of the PopeÂŽs name
Published: April 22, 2025 12:08
Halla TĂłmasdĂłttir, the President of Iceland, sent her condolences on the death of Pope Francis yesterday. She did so in a post on Facebook, where she refered to the pope as Pope Francis in English.It is traditional for the names of popes, just like thoseâŠ
Demand that a 17 years old Colombian boy will not be deported
Published: April 22, 2025 10:22
Oscar Florez's family and the organization No Borders protested outside the Ministry of Justice today. They demanded that Oscar be granted a residence permit in Iceland, as he is about to be deported. The couple Svavar JĂłhannsson and Sonja MagnĂșsdĂłttirâŠ
Easter joy for 200 children thanks to Icelandic Church Aid
Published: April 21, 2025 17:00
Around 200 children received Easter eggs this year thanks to a campaign by Icelandic Church Aid. The initiative was launched in the lead-up to Easter to support families who might not otherwise be able to afford holiday treats for their children.VilborgâŠ
RĂV English Radio - COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES IN ICELAND
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-04-21-ruv-english-radio-commonwealth-war-graves-in-iceland-441730/
Published: April 21, 2025 16:30
Since 2020, members of the public have had the opportunity to volunteer and help the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in the monitoring and cleaning of war graves.Darren spoke to Eyes On Hands On Coordinator Anne Barclay and Regional Manager IainâŠ
GrindavĂk gets green light to play football on home turf
Published: April 21, 2025 15:00
In November 2023, a series of powerful tremors nearly tore the town of GrindavĂk apart. A deep crack split the indoor football hall and ran through the gable of the newly built sports center. Since then, sports activities in the town have come to aâŠ
Aroma of freshly roasted coffee leaves Akureyri for the first time in nearly a century
Published: April 21, 2025 13:00
The last batch of coffee beans has been roasted at NĂœja kaffibrennslan in Akureyri, marking the end of nearly a century of coffee roasting in the town.The aroma of fresh coffee still lingers in the building.The house is filled with the scent of coffeeâŠ
Pope Francis has died â shared prayer and mourning in Iceland
Published: April 21, 2025 12:15
Pope Francis passed away today, on Easter Monday, at 88. He had been battling a serious illness for some time.At Landakotskirkja, the main Catholic church in Iceland, Catholic bishop David Bartimej Tencer commemorated the pope during todayâs mass. AnâŠ