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Proud knitting men wiser for the experience

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/13/proud_knitting_men_wiser_for_the_experience/

Published: July 13, 2025 12:00

Six men in Hrísey began a knitting course with retired textile teacher Svanhildur Daníelsdóttir on February 1st—and a seventh joined later. The project: to knit a traditional Icelandic lopapeysa sweater for themselves. They completed the task this week.…

Heatwave expected tomorrow

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/13/heatwave_expected_tomorrow/

Published: July 13, 2025 10:42

A heatwave is expected across much of the country tomorrow, according to Haraldur Eiríksson, meteorologist at the Icelandic Meteorological Office, who says temperatures could exceed 20°C in all regions.

Shots fired inside hotel room in Reykjavík

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/12/shots_fired_inside_hotel_room_in_reykjavik/

Published: July 12, 2025 21:30

A firearm was discharged inside a hotel room in Reykjavík last night.

Parliament adjournment confirmed

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/12/parliament_adjournment_confirmed/

Published: July 12, 2025 20:41

An agreement has been reached on the official adjournment of Parliament, according to Þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir, Speaker of Alþingi. The final parliamentary session before the summer recess will take place on Monday, July 14.

Andrea wins for the fifth time – Þorsteinn defends his title

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/12/andrea_wins_for_the_fifth_time_thorsteinn_defends_h/

Published: July 12, 2025 18:46

Þorsteinn Roy Halldórsson successfully defended his title, winning the Laugavegur Ultra Marathon for the second year in a row. Andrea Kolbeinsdóttir claimed victory in the women’s category for the fifth consecutive year.

Grave concerns over request for Parliamentary memo

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/12/grave_concerns_over_request_for_parliamentary_memo/

Published: July 12, 2025 17:14

Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir, chair of the Independence Party, says she views it as extremely serious that the People's Party requested a memo from the parliamentary office concerning the origin and use of Article 71 of the parliamentary rules more than two…

Extensive police operation: 36 human trafficking victims identified

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/11/extensive_police_operation_36_human_trafficking_vic/

Published: July 11, 2025 14:26

The Icelandic police conducted searches at over twenty homes and locations, checking on approximately 250 individuals, as part of international operations targeting human trafficking earlier last month. A total of 36 people were identified as potential…

Parliament speaker invokes "Nuclear option"

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/11/parliament_speaker_invokes_nuclear_option/

Published: July 11, 2025 11:11

Þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir, Speaker of Parliament, has just invoked Article 71 of the Parliamentary Procedures Act, calling for an immediate vote to end debate on a bill and move directly to a vote on the matter.

Icelander graduates top of class at Columbia

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/10/icelander_graduates_top_of_class_at_columbia/

Published: July 10, 2025 14:30

Lawyer Guðrún Gígja Sigurðardóttir recently graduated with a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from Columbia Law School in New York. Morgunblaðið received a tip that Guðrún had not only completed the program but had graduated at the top of her class. Columbia…

Glacial outburst flood from Mýrdalsjökull in Leirá Syðri and Skálm

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/10/glacial_outburst_flood_from_myrdalsjokull_in_leira_/

Published: July 10, 2025 12:00

Electrical conductivity and water levels have risen in Leirá Syðri in recent days, according to measurements from a recently installed monitoring station near Sandfellsjökull. Increased conductivity and water levels have also been detected in readings at…

“We will defend the Republic of Iceland”

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/10/we_will_defend_the_republic_of_iceland/

Published: July 10, 2025 10:22

Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir delivered a special statement just moments ago at the opening of today’s parliamentary session.

Party leaders meet as parliament negotiations continue

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/09/party_leaders_meet_as_parliament_negotiations_conti/

Published: July 9, 2025 17:00

The leaders of all parliamentary parties met last night, followed by extended discussions among the parliamentary group chairpersons. According to mbl.is sources, the group chairs are scheduled to meet again later today.

Nuclear submarine docks in Iceland

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/09/nuclear_submarine_docks_in_iceland/

Published: July 9, 2025 12:00

A U.S. nuclear-powered submarine of the Los Angeles-class is docking today at Grundartangi in Hvalfjörður. This marks a historic event, as it is the first time a nuclear-powered submarine has entered an Icelandic harbor.

New Travel Hub to be built in Keflavík

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/09/new_travel_hub_to_be_built_in_keflavik/

Published: July 9, 2025 10:00

Steinþór Jónsson, hotel manager at Hotel Keflavík, is preparing for a major expansion project at the hotel. The plan involves adding around 100 rooms, bringing the total to 177 rooms between the hotel and a nearby guesthouse.

Cause of outbreak at Laugarvatn still unknown

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/08/cause_of_outbreak_at_laugarvatn_still_unknown/

Published: July 8, 2025 13:13

Twelve people have reported illness to the Chief Epidemiologist following a triathlon held at Laugarvatn over the weekend. The symptoms are very similar among those affected, consisting of vomiting, diarrhea, fever, and body aches. It is clear that a group…

Bought a camper and plans to travel around Iceland this summer

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/07/bought_a_camper_and_plans_to_travel_around_iceland_/

Published: July 7, 2025 15:00

Sigur­dís Egils­dóttir moved to Vestmannaeyjar four years ago and is now living her dream life with her partner and their two children. She grew up in the Westfjords and has lived in various places across Iceland over the years—never afraid to embrace…

Dancers from Reykjanesbær crowned World Champions

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/07/dancers_from_reykjanesbaer_crowned_world_champions/

Published: July 7, 2025 12:00

The dance group Danskompaní from Reykjanesbær recently secured a world championship title in dance. The group competed in the “showstopper” dance category and has been sweeping up awards at the event, winning silver in the commercial dance category…

“404 – Page Not Found”

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/07/404_page_not_found/

Published: July 7, 2025 10:00

Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir, chair of the Independence Party, sharply criticized the government's four-year financial plan in a recent parliamentary speech. She claimed the plan lacked credibility and was based on unrealistic assumptions.

"Belonging to a community where everyone knows everyone is wonderful"

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/07/06/belonging_to_a_community_where_everyone_knows_every/

Published: July 6, 2025 11:31

Esther Ösp Valdimarsdóttir didn’t know what to expect when she moved with her husband, ethnologist Eiríkur Valdimarsson, and their children to the Westfjords—specifically to Hólmavík—over a decade ago.