two days agoSeveral foreign news outlets—particularly French ones—have reported on the double homicide at the Edition Hotel in Reykjavík, where a French woman is suspected of killing her husband and adult daughter.
15 JunKristín Eva Ólafsdóttir, CEO of the Icelandic design studio Gagarín, describes their participation in the Nordic Pavilion at the World Expo in Osaka as both a mark of quality and an invaluable experience. Gagarín, a Reykjavík-based company known for its interactive exhibitions, has been at the forefront of experience design in Iceland and abroad for nearly 30 years.
15 JunThe two individuals found dead at the Reykjavik Edition Hotel yesterday were French tourists, and the third person, who was seriously injured and transported to hospital, is also French. She has now been designated a suspect, and the case is being investigated as a homicide. Her injuries are not considered life-threatening at this time.
14 JunOne of the most heavily used cycling routes in the capital area is set to be closed for over a year due to major infrastructure work. The closure began this week and is not expected to end until August next year. Pedestrians and cyclists will be diverted to a longer detour route, which is necessary due to land conservation measures.
14 JunA serious incident occurred at the Reykjavik Edition Hotel in downtown Reykjavík early this morning, resulting in the deaths of two foreign tourists and injuries to a third.
13 JunPrime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir says that June 17th, Iceland’s National Day, is an important symbol of national unity and doesn’t necessarily need to take on a political tone.
13 JunTemperatures are expected to reach up to 18°C in southwest Iceland today, while the northeast coast will remain cooler, at around 7°C. Light northeast or variable winds are forecast, with mostly clear skies and wind speeds ranging from 3 to 10 meters per second. However, cloudy periods are expected in parts of North and East Iceland until around midday.
12 JunThe well-known Icelandic media brands Stöð 2 and Vodafone have now officially merged under a new name: Sýn. The rebranding took effect today, according to mbl.is sources. Despite the change, evening news broadcasts will continue as before.
12 JunThe man who was found deceased on the slopes of Kistufell, part of Mount Esja, yesterday afternoon has been identified as Viktor Arman Kambizson, aged 22.
11 JunFjölnir Sæmundsson, chairman of the National Union of Police Officers, says he is deeply concerned about the working conditions and safety of police officers in Iceland. He also suspects that the young men who recently threatened an officer at his home may have been manipulated by others.
11 JunThe main proceedings have begun in the case of Sigurður Fannar Þórisson, who stands accused of killing his daughter, Kolfinna Eldey, near Krýsuvíkurvegur Road in September.
11 JunTwo of the largest shareholders in Icelandic airline PLAY, CEO Einar Örn Ólafsson and Deputy Chairman Elías Skúli Skúlason, have announced plans to launch a takeover bid for all outstanding shares of the company at a price of 1 ISK per share, with the intention of delisting the airline from the stock market.
10 JunThe hiker who had been missing on Mount Esja has been located, according to Heimir Ríkharðsson, station manager with the Capital Area Police, in a statement to mbl.is. He did not have information on the man’s condition at the time of discovery.
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