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Police Chief Úlfar Lúðvíksson resigns after surprise meeting with Justice Minister

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Published: May 15, 2025 12:00

Úlfar Lúðvíksson, former chief of police in Suðurnes, has resigned from his position following a meeting with the Minister of Justice, Þorbjörg Sigríður Gunnlaugsdóttir, and the Secretary General of the Ministry of Justice on Tuesday.

Grímsey still shaking: Third major quake hits island

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Published: May 15, 2025 10:00

An earthquake measuring between 4.3 and 4.4 struck near Grímsey shortly before midnight, according to a natural hazard expert at the Icelandic Meteorological Office. While the quake had not yet been formally reviewed at the time of reporting, it was likely…

Iceland advances to Eurovision final: VÆB defies the odds

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Published: May 14, 2025 13:00

“We are thrilled,” said brothers Hálfdán Helgi and Matthías Davíð, Iceland’s representatives in the Eurovision Song Contest, speaking to reporters outside their hotel in Basel last night.

Body found between Viðey and Engey

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Published: May 14, 2025 12:00

A body was found in the sea between Engey and Viðey last night. Ásgeir Þór Ásgeirsson, Deputy Commissioner of Police for the Capital Region Police, confirmed this in an interview with mbl.is.

Magma movements cannot be ruled out near Grímsey

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Published: May 14, 2025 10:59

The recent earthquake activity near Grímsey has reignited discussion about possible magma movements beneath the Tjörnes fracture zone, according to Þorvaldur Þórðarson, volcanologist and professor at the University of Iceland.

Traffic accidents cost the Múlaþing community over ISK 15 Billion

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Published: May 13, 2025 17:19

The social cost of traffic accidents in the Múlaþing municipality between 2019 and 2023 is estimated at ISK 15.5 billion, averaging nearly ISK 3.1 billion annually, according to a new report by Efla Consulting Engineers. The majority of this…

Icelandic police join major Europol operation against organized crime

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Published: May 13, 2025 10:00

Nearly 60 individuals have been taken into custody across the Baltic Sea region following a major international police operation targeting organized crime. The operation—coordinated by Swedish police and Europol—spanned ten European countries, including…

Parliament to discuss data leak and special prosecutor's conduct

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Published: May 12, 2025 14:00

Today, Alþingi will address the controversial data leak involving the former Office of the Special Prosecutor. The matter will be taken up both in the afternoon parliamentary session and in a meeting of the Constitutional and Oversight Committee (SEN).

Very good weather ahead – Temperatures may exceed 20°C

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Published: May 12, 2025 12:50

According to meteorologist Teitur Arason from the Icelandic Meteorological Office, this week’s weather outlook is excellent. Warmer air will reach the country tomorrow, and temperatures could rise above 20°C in northeastern and eastern Iceland at their…

Iceland named safest country for solo travelers

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Published: May 11, 2025 13:00

Iceland has been highlighted as the safest destination for solo travelers in a recent Daily Motivation News article. Known for its stunning natural beauty—waterfalls, hot springs, and vast, rugged landscapes—the country also boasts a reputation for…

Warmer weather approaching Iceland

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Published: May 11, 2025 10:54

A low-pressure system east of Iceland left colder air in its wake overnight in the northeast and east, but conditions are changing.

No reason to resign, says former special prosecutor amid data theft probe

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Published: May 10, 2025 16:00

District Prosecutor Ólafur Þór Hauksson says he sees no reason to resign following revelations of extensive data theft from the now-defunct Office of the Special Prosecutor, which he once led. He maintains that all investigative methods, including…

Magnitude 3.1 earthquake near Herðubreið

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Published: May 10, 2025 14:16

A magnitude 3.1 earthquake was recorded at 9:36 AM this morning, approximately 3.2 kilometers north-northeast of Herðubreið, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office.

Couple fishing in harmony off the coast of Ólafsvík

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Published: May 10, 2025 11:00

“My wife and I are in sync — and we fish well,” says Ómar Marísson, a fisherman from Ólafsvík. Marísson operates the coastal fishing boat Rakel SH 700, and on board with him is his wife, Ingibjörg Steinþórsdóttir. The couple has been fishing together for…

Frostadóttir on Trump: "Pleased to hear from us"

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Published: May 9, 2025 18:54

Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir says U.S. President Donald Trump responded positively during a joint call with leaders of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), emphasizing unity on security and defense issues amid ongoing tensions with Russia.

Lack of mobile coverage in the Westfjords poses risk to tourists and residents

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Published: May 9, 2025 11:33

Sections of road in the Westfjords remain without mobile or internet connection, raising serious safety concerns—particularly for foreign tourists unfamiliar with the region. In some cases, travelers have had to rely on nearby residents for assistance…

Flooding locks in residents in Skagafjörður: Worst in 60 years

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Published: May 8, 2025 16:33

Residents of the farms Syðri- and Ytri-Húsabakki remain stranded after flooding from Héraðsvötn and Húseyjarkvísl rivers rendered the road to the farms impassable last night.

“This is a betrayal of the entire public,” says Justice Minister amid data leak scandal

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Published: May 8, 2025 13:00

Minister of Justice Þorbjörg Sigríður Gunnlaugsdóttir condemned what she called a “betrayal of the system” during an emergency question session in Alþingi, following shocking revelations of a major breach involving the theft and sale of sensitive police…

Warning: Ice and slush expected on mountain roads tonight

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Published: May 8, 2025 11:54

Drivers are advised to exercise caution as weather conditions are set to deteriorate significantly late tonight, bringing snow, sleet, and icy patches to mountain roads across the country.

“Iceland has always wanted to be a friend to everyone,” says President Tómasdóttir

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/05/07/iceland_has_always_wanted_to_be_a_friend_to_everyon/

Published: May 7, 2025 15:00

“Iceland was once seen as a remote island in the North Atlantic. But today, both geographically and politically, it sits at a crossroads — between the United States, Russia, and China,” said Icelandic President Halla Tómasdóttir at a joint press conference…

Icelandair sees 24% passenger increase in April

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Published: May 7, 2025 12:00

Icelandair carried 381,000 passengers in April, a 24% increase compared to the same month last year, according to a statement from the airline. Of these, 47% were connecting passengers, while 19% were traveling to Iceland and another 19% departing from the…

Inflation at Svartsengi continues, eruption risk rises toward autumn

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Published: May 7, 2025 10:00

The Icelandic Meteorological Office reports that land inflation at Svartsengi is ongoing, though the pace has slowed in recent weeks.

Three hospitalized after two-car collision near Smáralind

https://www.mbl.is/english/news/2025/05/06/three_hospitalized_after_two_car_collision_near_sma/

Published: May 6, 2025 19:09

Three people were transported to the hospital this afternoon following a two-car collision on Reykjanesbraut near Smáralind. All were conscious at the time of transport, according to Guðmundur Hreinsson, Chief of the Fire Department in the capital area.

Kári Stefánsson on sudden dismissal: “I am a happy old man now”

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Published: May 6, 2025 14:59

Kári Stefánsson, one of the world’s most prominent geneticists and founder of deCode Genetics, says he was not surprised by his sudden dismissal from the company he led for nearly three decades. Speaking to mbl.is, Stefánsson described the abrupt end to…

Heated debate over proposed fishing fee hike went late into the night

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Published: May 6, 2025 10:05

Minister of Industry Hanna Katrín Friðriksson presented a revised bill yesterday proposing a significant increase in fishing fees, a move that could double the current charges for the fisheries sector. The bill introduces a new method for calculating the…