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Records shed new light on German sailors who escaped to Iceland
Published: April 29, 2026 11:00
German sailors aboard a merchant ship off the coast of Iceland, when the Second World War broke out fled, made their way ashore in ReykjavĂk, and sought to avoid returning to Germany. The case was covered in the media at the time, but newly uncoveredâŠ
Clothing support for Womenâs Shelter through new Lindex partnership
Published: April 29, 2026 09:12
Lindex in Iceland has entered into a partnership agreement with KvennaathvarfiĂ°, the Womenâs Shelter to provide clothing for women and children seeking refuge at shelters in ReykjavĂk and Akureyri.
Star chefs host exclusive pop-up dining experience at Geysir
Published: April 28, 2026 12:30
A special pop-up dining event will be held at HĂłtel Geysir on Thursday, April 30 at 6:00 PM, where five professionals will join forces for a single evening.
PM raises bar for EU agreement ahead of possible referendum
Published: April 28, 2026 10:34
Prime Minister KristrĂșn FrostadĂłttir has indicated she would reserve a kind of veto over a potential EU accession agreement, stating she would not put such a deal to a national referendum unless it meets her own standards.
Larger and more frequent quakes have occurred
Published: April 27, 2026 11:23
Seismic activity that began in BĂĄrĂ°arbunga on Saturday has now subsided.
Björn SkĂșlason and Miss Iceland join nationwide cleanup
https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2026/04/26/bjorn_skulason_and_miss_iceland_join_nationwide_cle/
Published: April 26, 2026 20:29
The annual âBig Plogging Dayâ took place across Iceland today, with hundreds of people heading out to clean up their local environments, both through organized events and on their own initiative.
Icelander dies in parachuting accident
https://www.mbl.is/english/culture_and_living/2026/04/26/icelander_dies_in_parachuting_accident/
Published: April 26, 2026 17:26
A 24-year-old Icelandic man has reportedly died in a parachuting accident in Odense, Denmark. He was taking part in a jump with a skydiving club when his parachute failed to open properly, resulting in his death.
Magnitude 3 earthquake in BĂĄrĂ°arbunga
https://www.mbl.is/english/nature_and_travel/2026/04/26/magnitude_3_earthquake_in_bardarbunga/
Published: April 26, 2026 14:54
An earthquake measuring 3.2 struck BĂĄrĂ°arbunga around 2:30 PM yesterday. It was followed by several aftershocks.
Star power in New York as Baltasarâs Apex debuts on Netflix
https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2026/04/25/star_power_in_new_york_as_baltasar_s_apex_debuts_on/
Published: April 25, 2026 12:36
The blockbuster Apex, the latest film by Baltasar KormĂĄkur, premiered in New York on Wednesday evening, and the movie is released on Netflix today, April 24.
Findings shed new light on Multiple Sclerosis
Published: April 24, 2026 12:30
Inflammation in the brain, previously thought to be harmful, may in fact be part of the brainâs natural healing process. This is the main conclusion of a new study published yesterday in the prestigious scientific journal Nature, led by Ragnhildur ĂĂłraâŠ
New factory in SĂșĂ°avĂk could create up to 50 jobs
Published: April 24, 2026 08:17
The first groundbreaking has recently taken place for a calcified seaweed processing plant by the Icelandic Calcified Seaweed Company at Langeyri near SĂșĂ°avĂk in ĂlftafjörĂ°ur. The factory will cover approximately 5,500 square meters. It is intended toâŠ
Icelandair cuts flights by 2% amid rising fuel costs
https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2026/04/23/icelandair_cuts_flights_by_2_prosent_amid_rising_fu/
Published: April 23, 2026 15:00
Like other airlines, Icelandair has had to respond to a sharp increase in jet fuel prices due to the Iran war.
Open house at the Horticultural College in Reykir
Published: April 23, 2026 13:00
âThe coffee beans are enough for ten cups, and hopefully a bit more. Weâve had coffee plants for a long time and grown them in a greenhouse here, where we also have banana plants. Coffee beans are a harvest many people find surprising to grow in Iceland.âŠ
Wants to explore mitigation measures in cooperation with the state
https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2026/04/23/wants_to_explore_mitigation_measures_in_cooperation/
Published: April 23, 2026 11:00
The mayor of HafnarfjörĂ°ur says the municipality will use the Icelandic Met Officeâs long-term hazard assessment for planning and to ensure the safety of residents and infrastructure.
This is what the First Day of Summer weather will be like
Published: April 23, 2026 09:00
Temperatures across the country will range between 5 and 13°C today, the First Day of Summer, according to the Icelandic Met Office forecast.
Nearly 20 degrees Celsius
https://www.mbl.is/english/nature_and_travel/2026/04/22/nearly_20_degrees_celsius/
Published: April 22, 2026 16:36
The weather has been pleasant for many people across the country today, even though it may not have been as noticeable in the southwest.
Historic FischerâSpassky score sheets sell for ISK 20 million
Published: April 22, 2026 09:00
âYes, this is quite remarkable,â says Gunnar Björnsson, executive director of the Icelandic Chess Federation, in an interview with mbl.is, referring to the fact that scoresheets from the so-called âMatch of the Centuryâ in chess, played by Bobby FischerâŠ
Two towns fall in the top tier of lava risk in new assessment
Published: April 21, 2026 16:21
Two towns, HveragerĂ°i and GrindavĂk, are located in areas classified at the highest hazard level in a new long-term risk assessment by the Icelandic Meteorological Office, which examines the risk posed by volcanic eruptions and lava flows.
Bittersweet farewell to Parliament
https://www.mbl.is/english/politics_and_society/2026/04/21/bittersweet_farewell_to_parliament/
Published: April 21, 2026 09:00
ĂĂłrdĂs KolbrĂșn ReykfjörĂ° GylfadĂłttir, MP for the Independence Party and Icelandâs incoming ambassador, says it is bittersweet to leave AlĂŸingi after ten years in parliament.
Vignir Vatnar Stefansson secures a spot at Chess World Cup
Published: April 20, 2026 15:00
Grandmaster and Icelandic chess champion Vignir Vatnar StefĂĄnsson secured a place at the Chess World Cup yesterday with a dramatic victory over Israelâs Maxim Rodhstein.
âYou have drunk deeply of Icelandâs bloodâ
https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2026/04/20/you_have_drunk_deeply_of_iceland_s_blood/
Published: April 20, 2026 13:00
Although sea ice and icebergs are now less common around Iceland than in the pastâpartly due to warming in the Northern Hemisphere, as across the globe, it can still be dangerous. Today, it is mainly fishermen and other seafarers who encounter sea ice.
Drilling begins for proposed tunnel to the Westman Islands
Published: April 20, 2026 11:00
âWeâll start drilling today or tomorrow and expect to drill here in the Westman Islands for about a month, taking core samples and analyzing them. After that, weâll move the drill to Landeyjasandur and take samples there,â says Haraldur PĂĄlsson, CEO ofâŠ
Sunshine and mild weather on the First Day of Summer
Published: April 20, 2026 09:00
Warm temperatures and a sunny day are expected on the First Day of Summer next Thursday. In the days that follow, however, the weather gods may bring colder spells.
Two arrested with over 30 Kilos of amphetamine
Published: April 19, 2026 15:47
Police in SuĂ°urnes are investigating a major drug case after a significant quantity of amphetamine was seized upon passengersâ arrival in the country.
Ten million ISK for music venues
https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2026/04/19/ten_million_isk_for_music_venues/
Published: April 19, 2026 13:29
The City of ReykjavĂk plans to allocate ten million ISK to support and strengthen live music venues in the downtown area. To achieve this, the Music Venue Improvement Fund will be revived after previously operating from 2020 to 2022.