The President of Iceland, Halla Tómasdóttir,  delivered the National Day address today at Austurvöllur.

“The world is certainly not perfect”

yesterday, 16:20 GMT President of Iceland Halla Tómasdóttir delivered her first National Day address today on Austurvöllur square, June 17.

The Seismic activity in the Mt Ljósafjöll volcanic system started in 2021.

One of the strongest quakes since seismic activity began

two days ago An earthquake measuring 3.7 on the Richter scale was recorded near Grjótárvatn in Mýrar at 6:05 p.m. today.

Numerous international media outlets have reported on the case today.

French media report on Reykjavík hotel killings

two days ago Several 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.

Kristín Eva Ólafsdóttir is the managing director of Gagarín, which was part of the winning team behind the design and concept development of the Nordic Pavilion at the World Expo in Osaka, Japan.

Icelandic design studio Gagarín brings Nordic presence to World Expo in Osaka

15 Jun Kristín 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.

The tourists who were found dead were French citizens. Both the deceased and the suspect had been traveling together.

Victims were French tourists traveling together — Case investigated as homicide

15 Jun The 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.

The bike path will be closed until the autumn of 2026.

One of capital area’s busiest bike paths closed for over a year

14 Jun One 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.

Reykjavik Edition Hotel this morning.

Two foreign tourists found dead at Reykjavik Edition Hotel

14 Jun A 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.

Halla Tómasdóttir, the President of Iceland, will deliver the National Day address on June 17th, instead of the Prime Minister as is traditional.

Frostadóttir: Iceland’s National Day doesn’t need a political tone

13 Jun Prime 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.

There will be mild weather today and throughout the weekend across much of the country.

Temperatures may exceed 20°C this weekend

13 Jun Temperatures 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.

A photographer from mbl.is arrived on the scene as Vodafone’s signage was being removed from Sýn’s office building.

Farewell to Stöð 2 and Vodafone: Rebranded as Sýn

12 Jun The 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.

The man was 22 years old.

The name of the man found on Mt Esja

12 Jun The 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.

Fjölnir Sæmundsson, chairman of the National Union of Police Officers.

“There must be consequences” — Police union chair sounds alarm on officer safety

11 Jun Fjölnir 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.

Þórisson appeared in court this morning in police custody. He has been held in pre-trial detention since December.

Trial begins in Krýsuvík murder case

11 Jun The 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.

Einar Örn Ólafsson CEO of PLAY.

Investors face heavy losses as PLAY founders launch buyout bid

11 Jun Two 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.

The man was found around 5 p.m. today.

Missing hiker found on Esja

10 Jun The 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.

Weather

Light drizzle

Today

8 °C

Light rain

Later today

8 °C

Overcast

Tomorrow

9 °C