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Residents invited to security meeting following burglary wave
Published: July 24, 2026 14:43
Residents of Reykjavík, along with representatives from the retail and service sectors, have been invited to a public meeting to discuss safety and security in the city.
Meteorologist: Haze likely caused by Canadian wildfire smoke
Published: July 24, 2026 10:00
The haze that settled over the Reykjavík capital area on Friday evening was most likely smoke from the ongoing wildfires in Canada, according to meteorologist Einar Sveinbjörnsson of Blika.
Tours cancelled as Sólheimajökull conditions become more dangerous
Published: July 23, 2026 19:25
Significant changes at the terminus of Sólheimajökull glacier in recent weeks have made access more difficult and hazardous. Unstable glacier ice around the glacier lagoons and the risk of rockfalls from nearby slopes now pose a danger to visitors.
Direct flights between Iceland and China to launch in October
Published: July 23, 2026 13:32
Direct flights between Iceland and China will begin on October 26.
Tourists got lost in dense fog
https://www.mbl.is/english/nature_and_travel/2026/07/23/tourists_got_lost_in_dense_fog/
Published: July 23, 2026 10:00
Police and volunteer rescue teams in South Iceland assisted two tourists who became lost in dense fog on Kristínartindar peaks in Vatnajökull National Park.
Paul Watson’s ship Bandero returns to Icelandic waters
Published: July 22, 2026 22:00
Bandero, the vessel operated by whale conservation activist Paul Watson, has re-entered Iceland’s exclusive economic zone.
Baldur Ferry to resume Breiðafjörður route on Friday
https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2026/07/22/baldur_ferry_to_resume_breidafjordur_route_on_frida/
Published: July 22, 2026 20:00
The Baldur Ferry is expected to return to its regular route across Breiðafjörður on Friday, according to the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration's schedule.
Young couple pulls over after learning they Won $96.5 million ISK lottery jackpot
Published: July 22, 2026 18:11
A young Icelandic couple had to pull over to the side of the road after receiving a phone call that changed their lives.
Scottish birdwatcher flies to Iceland to see rare Sparrow
https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2026/07/22/scottish_birdwatcher_flies_to_iceland_to_see_rare_s/
Published: July 22, 2026 10:00
A Scottish birdwatcher traveled to Iceland specifically to see the American Tree Sparrow in Kjós today.
Lawyer: “I’ve never seen anything like this”
https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2026/07/21/lawyer_i_ve_never_seen_anything_like_this/
Published: July 21, 2026 15:45
The lawyer representing an Icelandic man in his eighties who was extorted out of approximately ISK 108 million by Icelandic extortionists says he has never encountered a case of this magnitude in Iceland.
France's position remains unclear
https://www.mbl.is/english/politics_and_society/2026/07/21/france_s_position_remains_unclear/
Published: July 21, 2026 12:25
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot was noncommittal when asked whether France's position on Iceland's possible accession negotiations with the European Union has changed since 2010 or remains the same. He noted that many years have passed and that…
French Foreign Minister visits Iceland
https://www.mbl.is/english/politics_and_society/2026/07/20/french_foreign_minister_visits_iceland/
Published: July 20, 2026 16:00
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot is expected to arrive in Iceland today. During his visit, he will hold a bilateral meeting with Icelandic Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir. While not listed on the official agenda, Iceland's potential…
Finnish sauna opens at Ísafjörður Harbor
https://www.mbl.is/english/culture_and_living/2026/07/20/finnish_sauna_opens_at_isafjordur_harbor/
Published: July 20, 2026 14:12
A new Finnish-style sauna was officially opened in Ísafjörður over the weekend, marking the completion of a two-year construction project.
Grills fired up at the Street Food Festival
Published: July 19, 2026 13:00
Hljómskálagarðurinn park is once again hosting the Street Food Festival this weekend, featuring more than 40 food trucks and vendors serving a wide variety of street food from around the world.
Tourist found safe after massive search operation
Published: July 19, 2026 11:07
Rescue teams from across southwest and southeast Iceland, from the Capital Region to Höfn in Hornafjörður, were called out yesterday after a tourist failed to return from a hike.
"There's simply no better place to be than the Westman Islands"
Published: July 18, 2026 11:31
Hjörleifur Davíðsson, one of the owners of Kölski, is a proud native of the Westman Islands. He recalls skipping school in the 10th grade to work the fishing season at Vinnslustöðin and Ísfélagið. Today, he and his business partners are developing bespoke…
Cyclist dies following rescue operation near Akureyri
https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2026/07/17/cyclist_dies_following_rescue_operation_near_akurey/
Published: July 17, 2026 13:55
A cyclist who was injured in Glerárdalur near Akureyri yesterday was pronounced dead after arriving at Akureyri Hospital at 8:20 p.m.