Grímsey.

Earthquake activity near Grímsey declining

16:56 GMT Seismic activity near Grímsey has decreased significantly, though small earthquakes continue to be recorded. In the past 24 hours alone, approximately 130 tremors were measured in the area, according to Steinunn Helgadóttir, a natural hazard specialist at the Icelandic Meteorological Office.

SagaGarðarsdóttir, Hlynur Pálmason, Sverrir Guðnason and Pálmason's three children at the front.

Hlynur, Saga, and Sverrir walk the red carpet at Cannes

13:39 GMT Director Hlynur Pálmason premiered his latest film Ástin sem eftir er (The Love That Remains) at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival on Sunday, May 18.

Children in Reykjavík's western part of town took advantage of the good weather.

Photos: Capital’s summer temperature record already surpassed

17 May Although May is only halfway through, Reykjavík has already seen temperatures surpass last summer’s highest reading. Last year was notably cooler, with the capital’s peak temperature reaching just 17.4°C. Yesterday, however, the mercury climbed to 19°C, setting a new early-season high.

Íslandsbanki.

Over 31,000 individuals purchase shares in Íslandsbanki auction

16 May The public showed strong interest in the recent sale of Íslandsbanki shares, with over 31,000 individuals participating in the government’s auction, which concluded yesterday. According to a statement from the Ministry of Finance, nearly all the shares offered by the state were subscribed to by the public.

It didn't get any better than when the contractor company Sólgarður's mini excavator fell to the side while working on the islet in Tjörnin lake today, but everything went well, says Sölvi Steinar Jónsson, who is responsible for refreshing the islet.

Excavator overturns on Tjörnin lake islet

16 May An excavator overturned on the islet in Tjörnin lake in Reykjavík during restoration work, but no injuries or damage were reported.

Weather forecast map at 2 PM on Sunday.

Excellent weather forecast for the weekend

16 May The weather forecast for the weekend is looking very promising, with mild and pleasant conditions expected across the country through Tuesday.

Ross Edgley, a British swimmer who plans to swim around Iceland.

British adventurer to swim around Iceland

15 May Ross Edgley, a 39-year-old endurance athlete and swimmer from the UK, is set to embark on an extraordinary journey this Friday—a 1,600-kilometer swim around Iceland. The challenge, which could take between three to five months, is one of the most ambitious of his career and has been more than a year in the making.

Úlfar Lúðvíksson.

Police Chief Úlfar Lúðvíksson resigns after surprise meeting with Justice Minister

15 May 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.

Another earthquake struck Grímsey shortly before midnight.

Grímsey still shaking: Third major quake hits island

15 May 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 felt by residents both on Grímsey and in nearby settlements across Northeast Iceland.

Icelandic brothers that called themselves VÆB representing Iceland with the song "Róa" performs during the first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, at the St. Jakobshalle arena in Basel on May 13, 2025.

Iceland advances to Eurovision final: VÆB defies the odds

14 May “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.

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

Body found between Viðey and Engey

14 May 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

14 May 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

13 May 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

13 May 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).

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