yesterday, 17:30 GMTTourists visiting Hallgrímskirkja in Reykjavík are now being met with warnings about pickpockets, following a recent increase in thefts inside the church. Churchwarden Grétar Einarsson confirmed that signs have been placed at the entrance after at least three incidents were reported to police in recent days.
yesterday, 15:27 GMTA traffic warden with the Reykjavík Metropolitan Police has been relieved of duty after evidence emerged suggesting he engaged in espionage for payment while on the job. The state prosecutor is investigating the case, which dates back to 2012.
two days agoIcelandic bicycle manufacturer Lauf Cycles has closed a financing round worth nearly 500 million Icelandic krónur, marking a major milestone for the fast-growing company.
29 AprA major NATO submarine search exercise, Dynamic Mongoose, began off the coast of Iceland today and will continue for the next two weeks. Iceland serves as the host nation, and the Icelandic Coast Guard emphasizes the importance of participating in such operations.
28 AprIcelandic national team players Iðunn Helgadóttir and Guðrún Fanney Briem were crowned Nordic chess champions yesterday, following standout performances at the Nordic Girls Championship held over the weekend in Fredericia, Denmark. Their impressive ambition and preparation drew considerable attention throughout the tournament.
27 AprA magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck Bárðarbunga shortly after noon today, according to the Icelandic Meteorological Office. Earthquakes of this size are considered common in the area.
26 AprOne of the oldest known photographs from Iceland—a rare 19th-century image of Reykjavík harbor—has been lost while in the care of the Stockholms Auktionsverk auction house, shortly after being sold to the highest bidder.
25 AprMore than 11 million krónur has been raised in just two days to support essential upgrades to the Reykjadalur swimming pool, a cherished facility where the Paralympic and Disabled Support Association has hosted summer camps for children and youth with disabilities for over six decades.
25 AprA sharp rise in the barnacle goose population in Southeast Iceland is posing a growing threat to local farmers, as the birds increasingly compete for vital grazing land and consume large portions of cultivated fields.
24 AprSigurgeirsson in an interview with mbl.is. The initiative, aimed at strengthening the town's childcare services, was chosen as a more suitable option than expanding existing daycare facilities.
24 AprThe 49th Donald Duck’s Games (Andrésar andar leikarnir) in skiing took place yesterday in Hlíðarfjall, near Akureyri, drawing a record number of participants despite a challenging winter.
23 AprA large crowd filled Landakotskirkja Catholic Church in Reykjavík on Monday night to honor the memory of Pope Francis, who passed away that morning at the age of 88.
23 AprThe Minister of Justice will not comment on the case of 17-year-old Oscar Anders Florez Bocanegra, a Colombian teenager facing deportation from Iceland. According to her aide, the case remains under appeal and falls outside the minister’s direct involvement.
