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Dart-bar once again denied longer opening hours
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-14-dart-bar-once-again-denied-longer-opening-hours-443742/
Published: May 14, 2025 18:00
The dart bar Skor, by Geirsgata in Reykjavík, cannot stay open as long as bars and restaurants in the city center, until 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 1 a.m. on weekends.An application to that effect was rejected by the Reykjavík Health…
RÚV English Radio - HRAÐASTAÐIR
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-14-ruv-english-radio-hradastadir-443589/
Published: May 14, 2025 16:40
Hraðastaðir, just a short drive north of Mosfellsbær, is many things: a horse farm, a summer camp for children, and a petting zoo.On Darren's visit, he saw a new lamb being born, on a very happy day on the farm, in the company of Nina Baastad.RÚV English…
Hera Björk will be Iceland's Eurovision presenter
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-14-hera-bjork-will-be-icelands-eurovision-presenter-443741/
Published: May 14, 2025 15:30
Singer Hera Björk will announce the Icelandic jury's results on Saturday's Eurovision final. Hera Björk is no stranger to Eurovision, having represented Iceland in Oslo in 2010 with the song Je ne sais quoi and last year in Malmö with the song Scared of…
Two vehicles stopped in a police patrol on Suðurlandsvegur
Published: May 14, 2025 13:49
A significant number of police officers are taking part in extensive operations on the road Suðurlandsvegur, just outside the capital. Three police departments, the Icelandic Road Administration and the Tax Administration are monitoring buses and trucks…
Voting glitches don't change the results
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-14-voting-glitches-dont-change-the-results-443726/
Published: May 14, 2025 10:51
Several Norwegians who voted for Croatia in the previous Eurovision qualifier say they have been notified that their vote has gone to the Israeli contestant. "Thank you for voting for Israel! You can vote 20 times, so if you liked the donation you can vote…
Warm days ahead
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-14-warm-days-ahead-443720/
Published: May 14, 2025 09:34
A fairly high altitude in the Faroe Islands and a low-pressure area south of Hvarf are working together to direct warm and relatively dry air from the south towards us.Southeast 5-13 m/s and partly cloudy, windiest at the southwest coast, but clearing in…
A body was found between Engey and Viðey last night
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-14-a-body-was-found-between-engey-and-videy-last-night-443718/
Published: May 14, 2025 09:29
A body was found in the sea between Engey and Viðey last night. This was confirmed by Ásgeir Þór Ásgeirsson, Deputy Commissioner of Police at the Capital Region Police.People who found the body contacted the police at around 9 pm last night. Work is now…
Earthquake of magnitude five east of Grímsey
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-14-earthquake-of-magnitude-five-east-of-grimsey-443717/
Published: May 14, 2025 09:19
An earthquake that initial measurements indicate is of magnitude five struck about 25 kilometers east of Grímsey at 5:20 a.m. This is in a similar area to a magnitude 4.7 earthquake that occurred at 4:00 a.m. last night.Aftershocks are expected to follow,…
VÆB is through to the Eurovision final
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-13-vaeb-is-through-to-the-eurovision-final-443694/
Published: May 13, 2025 21:29
VÆB has made it to the final of the Eurovision Song Contest. The group was first to perform tonight and gave an energetic and memorable performance on the main stage in Basel, Switzerland. Iceland did not advance to the final lat year or the year…
RÚV English Radio - THERMAL BEETS
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-13-ruv-english-radio-thermal-beets-443587/
Published: May 13, 2025 16:30
Thermal Beets Records aims to bring a brand new record pressing plant to Iceland - making records from environmentally friendly sugar beets, rather than standard PVC (polychloride vinyl).Larry Jaffee, professor and author of Record Store Day: The Most…
Over 20 degrees and risk of wildfires
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-13-over-20-degrees-and-risk-of-wildfires-443643/
Published: May 13, 2025 14:51
The highest temperature recorded in the country today is 21.7 degrees at Egilsstaðir Airport. Temperatures have also reached over twenty degrees at Hallormsstaður, Akureyri and Fnjóskadalur, to name a few.The Civil Protection Committee in East Iceland…
VÆB first on stage tonight - Moderate Eurovision expectations
Published: May 13, 2025 12:53
The VÆB brothers take the stage on the first semi-final night tonight with their song Róa. The brothers Matthías and Hálfdán form the duet VÆB and they won the Söngvakeppni here in Iceland in February15 songs compete tonight in the first semi-final but…
"Icelandic banks are among the safest investments available"
Published: May 13, 2025 10:16
An auction for the state's 20 percent stake in Íslandsbanki began at 8:30 am this morning. The public has priority over larger investors in the purchase. Daði Már Kristófersson, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, encourages the public to familiarize…
Grímsey resident woke up to the biggest earthquake
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-13-grimsey-resident-woke-up-to-the-biggest-earthquake-443588/
Published: May 13, 2025 09:06
A resident of Grímsey woke up to the largest earthquake in the earthquake swarm currently occurring east of the island. About 240 earthquakes have been recorded in tis series of quakes, the largest measuring 4.7, struck at 4 a.m. this morning.Halla…
Minister of justice requests documents on spy company's data theft
Published: May 12, 2025 17:20
Þorbjörg Sigríður Gunnlaugsdóttir, minister of justice, has requested documents relating to the data theft carried out by a surveillance company, as reported by RÚV in recent weeks.During a parliamentary session today, she said the matter should be…
RÚV English Radio - NÉFUR: GLACIER DROPS
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-12-ruv-english-radio-nefur-glacier-drops-443535/
Published: May 12, 2025 16:43
Musician Néfur's new album is composed and produced, with the unique combination of Icelandic glacier field recordings, and her voice.She is also looking for 28 "Glacier Drops" - supporters of a project that mixes an environmental legacy with crowdfunding…
Year-round sledding track the newest attraction in Hlíðarfjall
Published: May 12, 2025 16:12
A kilometre-long sledding track, open throughout the year, will be installed on a new plot below the existing ski area in Hlíðarfjall. The site manager says it is very important to make better use of the area during summer, as most ski resorts around the…
Path to final for VÆB
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-12-path-to-final-for-vaeb-443529/
Published: May 12, 2025 15:58
As there is just over a day to go before VÆB takes the stage and delights Europe with a strong live rendition of the song Róa in Eurovision, all signs point to a three-nation contest for the final “available slot” in the grand final on 17 May.Today is the…
Small earthquake swarm near Grjótárvatn this morning
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-12-small-earthquake-swarm-near-grjotarvatn-this-morning-443506/
Published: May 12, 2025 12:01
Around ten earthquakes were recorded in a short period near Grjótárvatn in Mýrar this morning. Most of them originated at a depth of approximately 15 to 20 kilometres.According to the Icelandic Met Office considerable seismic activity began near…
Drivers of small cars could pay more
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-12-drivers-of-small-cars-could-pay-more-443490/
Published: May 12, 2025 09:55
Owners of more fuel-efficient cars will pay higher charges than before if a proposed bill introducing a per-kilometre charge is passed. The aim is to pass the bill during the spring parliamentary session.According to the bill, the kilometre charge will be…
Lack of snacks hits hospital staff hard
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-12-lack-of-snacks-hits-hospital-staff-hard-443488/
Published: May 12, 2025 09:49
Staff at Landspítali are unhappy about the sudden lack of biscuits in their break rooms. A nurse in the emergency department and a midwife in the women’s ward have drawn attention to staff dissatisfaction on social media.Atli Dagur Sigurðsson, a nurse in…
Guided tour in easy Icelandic at Árbær Open Air Museum
Published: May 10, 2025 06:00
Reykjavík City Museum offers a guided tour at Árbær Open Air Museum for people learning Icelandic.The tour will take place on Saturday, 10 May, from 3pm to 4pm.Katleen Abbeel will provide the tour in easy-to-understand Icelandic.Árbær Open Air Museum is a…
RÚV English Radio - DAVÍÐSHÚS, AKUREYRI
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-09-ruv-english-radio-davidshus-akureyri-443354/
Published: May 9, 2025 16:30
The home of writer Davíð Stefánsson is unique - his home preserved as he left it in 1964.However, it is also a museum, with many artworks of the Icelandic masters.Darren is again guided by museum director Haraldur Þór Egilsson around the house.RÚV English…
Björg pulled a vessel many times its weight into harbour
Published: May 9, 2025 14:45
The rescue boat Björg proved its worth to its crew today when the rescue team Lífsbjörg was called out around midday due to an engine failure aboard a ship north of Snæfellsnes.Björg towed the vessel safely to harbour, despite being significantly smaller…
Disagreement with councillor over Gufunes development
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-09-disagreement-with-councillor-over-gufunes-development-443352/
Published: May 9, 2025 14:42
Residents in the new neighbourhood of Gufunes have voiced dissatisfaction with how densely it is being built. Only ten metres separate apartment blocks, and one resident has said that almost all sunlight has been taken from them.“It is understandable that…
District Prosecutor sees no need to consider position
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-09-district-prosecutor-sees-no-need-to-consider-position-443346/
Published: May 9, 2025 14:19
The District Prosecutor does not believe he needs to consider his position, in view of the recent revelation of a massive data leak from the Special Prosecutor’s systems.Sigurður G. Guðjónsson, a defence lawyer in one of the cases investigated by the…
The "energy stones" of Snæfellsnes
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-09-the-energy-stones-of-snaefellsnes-443325/
Published: May 9, 2025 14:11
Many have likely heard of so-called energy stones, or "orkusteinar".They are usually smooth to the touch, rounded, and comfortable to hold in the palm.Snæfellsnes is often mentioned in connection with powerful nature, and many believe the glacier holds…
Road repair just in time for ovine C-section
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-09-road-repair-just-in-time-for-ovine-c-section-443335/
Published: May 9, 2025 13:34
There was significant flooding in the northern part of the country this week.Farmers in Skagafjörður were trapped at home after the Héraðsvötn and Húseyjarhvísl rivers overflowed their banks. There was also a sharp increase in water levels at Goðafoss and…
Icelandic pavilion drawing significant attention at Venice Biennale
Published: May 9, 2025 12:05
Lavaforming is Iceland’s contribution to the 2025 Venice Biennale of Architecture.Arnhildur Pálmadóttir, the curator and creative director of Lavaforming, says the aim is to showcase architecture as a force for rethinking and shaping a new future, and that…
Individuals get lslandsbanki state share sale priority
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-09-individuals-get-lslandsbanki-state-share-sale-priority-443323/
Published: May 9, 2025 10:52
Daði Már Kristófersson, Minister of Finance, says that when the remaining share of the state in Íslandsbanki is sold, individuals’ offers will take priority.The sale will be divided into three parts, and in the first, the public will be able to participate…
Snow in west after warm northeast midweek
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-09-snow-in-west-after-warm-northeast-midweek-443319/
Published: May 9, 2025 10:20
Much of the west of Iceland is experiencing snowfall this morning, after a week which saw very warm temperatures across the northeast of the country.The Met Office have expanded their earlier yellow weather warnings in Faxafloi, Breidafjordur, and the…
Reykjavíkurborg increases funding to independently operated schools
Published: May 9, 2025 08:59
A new agreement between Reykjavíkurborg (Reykjavík city) and independently operated primary schools in Reykjavík has been approved by the city council, and all the schools have signed it. The agreement applies retroactively from 1 January 2025. The new…
"It's so important to hold on to hope"
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-09-its-so-important-to-hold-on-to-hope-443231/
Published: May 9, 2025 01:00
"What is it that makes us human?" asks visual artist Jóna Hlíf Halldórsdóttir. Humanity and the transience of the moment are the themes of her exhibition. She notes that while something is always dying, something else is also coming to life, and thus it's…
RÚV English Radio - AUÐSKILIÐ - HOT POTS, in simple Icelandic
Published: May 8, 2025 23:01
Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic.We look at the never ending rise of the hot pot!As ever, you can practice your Icelandic by following along with the text here.RÚV English Radio is heard freely around the world and in…
Minister promises action on pollution from Fossvogur crematorium
Published: May 8, 2025 15:17
The Minister of Justice has announced that the problem of the cremation furnace in Fossvogur will be resolved as soon as possible. She also admitted that decisions on this matter have previously been made reluctantly.“We need to deal with the problem…
Ten metres between apartment buildings in Gufunes
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-08-ten-metres-between-apartment-buildings-in-gufunes-443249/
Published: May 8, 2025 14:30
Residents of the new neighbourhood in Gufunes say that nearly all sunlight has been taken from them due to the density of the development. A new building is rising about ten metres from the next house. A city councillor says that elected representatives…
Students at Icelandic Film School call on minister to visit
Published: May 8, 2025 13:30
Students at Kvikmyndaskóli Íslands (Icelandic Film School) are calling on the Minister of Education and Children to ensure continued financial support for the school’s operations. They express gratitude to the new owners for the stability and excellent…
Stakkavíkurvöllur in Grindavík deemed safe
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-08-stakkavikurvollur-in-grindavik-deemed-safe-443247/
Published: May 8, 2025 12:41
The football pitch in Grindavík, Stakkavíkurvöllur, has been declared safe for training and competition. This was announced at a consultation and information meeting in Grindavík earlier this week. No sporting activity has taken place in the town since it…
'Not reasonable' that Iceland can be exported at no cost
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-08-not-reasonable-that-iceland-can-be-exported-at-no-cost-443228/
Published: May 8, 2025 11:00
There has long been thought to be an abundance of sand in South Iceland – so much so that in recent years there has been interest in exporting large quantities of it.Earth materials are a natural resource, and the way they are utilised today differs from…
Yellow weather alerts across west
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-08-yellow-weather-alerts-across-west-443217/
Published: May 8, 2025 10:19
The Icelandic Met Office has issued yellow weather warnings for snow storms and wintry showers across western parts of Iceland.The warnings, across Faxafloi, Breidafjordur, and the Westfjords, are of southwest winds, 8-15 m/s and showers of sleet or snow,…
Biggest flooding in Skjálfandafljót for two decades
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-08-biggest-flooding-in-skjalfandafljot-for-two-decades-443215/
Published: May 8, 2025 10:06
There was significant flooding in the Skjálfandafljót river in north Iceland yesterday.The measured flow at Aldeyjarfoss peaked at 820 cubic metres per second - the highest since the gauge was installed there in 2006. The river’s average flow is about 50…
One of the largest quakes recorded at Grjótárvatn
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-08-one-of-the-largest-quakes-recorded-at-grjotarvatn-443213/
Published: May 8, 2025 10:01
An earthquake was recorded near Grjótárvatn in Borgarbyggð this morning. It is among the largest to be measured in the area since seismic activity began there in 2021.According to a statement from the Icelandic Meteorological Office, the earthquake struck…
First preview of VÆB on main Eurovision stage
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-07-first-preview-of-vaeb-on-main-eurovision-stage-443143/
Published: May 7, 2025 23:00
The first glimpse of how Iceland’s Eurovision performance will appear on the big stage in Basel, Switzerland, has now been revealed.The group rehearsed for the second time on the main stage in Basel this morning, and everything reportedly went smoothly. As…
RÚV English Radio - WACKEN METAL BATTLE
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-07-ruv-english-radio-wacken-metal-battle-443131/
Published: May 7, 2025 16:19
On Saturday, seven metal bands will compete in the battle for a special prize - representing Iceland this summer at the Wacken Metal Battle finals at the Wacken Open Air in Germany, the world's biggest heavy metal festival, along with 31 other…
Horticultural farmers can get up to 15 million ISK for energy savings
Published: May 7, 2025 14:13
Horticultural farmers can receive grants of up to 15 million ISK from the Climate and Energy Fund for investments in energy-saving technology, LED lighting, computer and control systems, and curtain systems, with an emphasis on projects that improve the…
Says he committed attack in rage induced psychotic episode
Published: May 7, 2025 14:11
The main hearing began this morning at Héraðsdómur Austurlands (East Iceland District Court), in a serious assault case in Vopnafjörður. The accused is charged with attempting and intending to kill his former partner and mother of his child.The victim,…
Farmers asked to report bógkreppa - joint contraction - in lambs
Published: May 7, 2025 14:02
The Rannsóknarmiðstöð landbúnaðarins (Agricultural Research Centre) has called on farmers to report all possible genetic defects in their lambs. Reports of bógkreppa (joint contraction) are especially sought as a genetic test is currently in development.…
Four dismissed from National Museum; three of them archaeologists
Published: May 7, 2025 13:49
Four employees of the National Museum of Iceland were dismissed yesterday, including three trained archaeologists. The employees were informed of the dismissals yesterday, and a staff meeting has been called for tomorrow to review the matter.In addition to…
Improved access planned for Staðarbjargarvík in Hofsós
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-07-improved-access-planned-for-stadarbjargarvik-in-hofsos-443100/
Published: May 7, 2025 12:42
Staðarbjörg lies along the shoreline of the village of Hofsós, and Staðarbjargarvík has long been a popular destination. Sigfús Ingi Sigfússon, mayor of Skagafjörður, says that visitor numbers have increased significantly in recent years. He adds that the…
'Trapped in web of debt' after broken government promises
Published: May 7, 2025 10:57
A restaurateur in Grindavík who recently reopened his restaurant says he is now stuck in a web of debt. He foresees losses in the tens of millions of krónur and claims the government has let down business owners in the town.Kári Guðmundsson, owner of the…
Northeast could hit 20 degrees today
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-07-northeast-could-hit-20-degrees-today-443085/
Published: May 7, 2025 10:36
There are strong winds in many places across the country this morning, with rain and drizzle, though it remains dry in the northeast. As the day progresses, the wind gradually subsides and the precipitation becomes more scattered and showery in the west.In…
Whaling licences may count as property under constitution
Published: May 7, 2025 10:27
It remains uncertain whether the Icelandic state would be liable to pay compensation if whaling were permanently banned, but how such a ban is implemented would be a decisive factor. Whaling licences may be considered property according to the…
Icelandic Transport Authority reiterates the importance of permits when purchasing flight services
Published: May 7, 2025 10:22
It is prohibited in Iceland to sell flights without holding a so-called air operator’s certificate. There are currently 13 such licences in effect in the country.The Transport Authority has sent a letter to ministries, institutions, companies, and…
Icelandic Eurovision participants support expulsion of Israel from the contest
Published: May 7, 2025 10:17
Thirty former Icelandic Eurovision participants are amongst those to have signed a petition to the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) calling for Israel to be banned from this year’s Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel's conduct in Gaza.Icelandic…
Björk's concert film Cornucopia at Bíó Paradís
https://nyr.ruv.is/english/2025-05-07-bjorks-concert-film-cornucopia-at-bio-paradis-442978/
Published: May 7, 2025 05:59
Björk’s concert film Cornucopia premiered in London at the beginning of May and will be shown in cinemas worldwide starting 7 May.The film was first screened in Icelandic cinemas in February of this year and will now be shown again five times from 7 to 11…