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The body was found between Engey and Viðey. The photo is from our photo archives.

Body found between Viðey and Engey

yesterday, 12:00 GMT 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.

Volcanologist Þorvaldur Þórðarson says it is not possible to rule out magma movements at some depth in the Tjörnes fault zone.

Magma movements cannot be ruled out near Grímsey

yesterday, 10:59 GMT 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.

Djúpivogur in Múlaþing. Most of the roads are under the care of the Icelandic Road Administration.

Traffic accidents cost the Múlaþing community over ISK 15 Billion

two days ago 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 burden—approximately ISK 11.2 billion—is linked to roads managed by the Icelandic Road Administration.

Smyril Line sails to and from Seyðisfjörður and is of course used for criminal activities by organized crime groups that transport stolen goods between countries.

Icelandic police join major Europol operation against organized crime

two days ago 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 Iceland and Norway, and involved interventions with over 20,000 people and searches of 15,000 vehicles.

It is believed that the committee will likely call Minister of Justice Þorbjörg Sigríður Gunnlaugsdóttir, District Prosecutor Ólafur Þór Hauksson, and State Prosecutor Sigríður J. Friðjónsdóttir to its meeting.

Parliament to discuss data leak and special prosecutor's conduct

12 May 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).

A meteorologist says the temperature could reach up to 18 degrees in the capital area on Tuesday.

Very good weather ahead – Temperatures may exceed 20°C

12 May 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 peak.

According to the Global Peace Index, violent crimes are rare in Iceland.

Iceland named safest country for solo travelers

11 May 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 exceptional peace and safety.

The Icelandic Meteorological Office's temperature forecast for 5 PM on Tuesday.

Warmer weather approaching Iceland

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

District Court Judge Ólafur Þór Hauksson in the role of special prosecutor in 2014.

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

10 May 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 wiretapping, were legally authorized and backed by court orders.

The mountain Herðubreið in winter clothing.

Magnitude 3.1 earthquake near Herðubreið

10 May 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.

Rakel SH at Grundarfjörður this week. The couple, Ómar Marísson and Ingibjörg Steinþórsdóttir with the fishing gear and lots of fine cod.

Couple fishing in harmony off the coast of Ólafsvík

10 May “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 years and knows the rhythm of the sea — and each other — well.

Kristrún Frostadóttir attended the summit in Oslo.

Frostadóttir on Trump: "Pleased to hear from us"

9 May 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.

Most of the transmitters in the Westfjords need to be installed to complete the development.

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

9 May 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 after accidents or breakdowns in remote areas where they were unable to call for help.

There is still a considerable amount of water in the Héraðsvötn River.

Flooding locks in residents in Skagafjörður: Worst in 60 years

8 May 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

8 May 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 data.