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The father and daughter were killed at the Edition Hotel.

Police investigating whether father and daughter were asleep during attack

The French woman currently in custody, suspected of killing her husband and daughter at the Reykjavík Edition hotel last weekend, has reportedly lived in Ireland with the deceased for the past ten years.

The father and daughter were killed at the Edition Hotel.

Police investigating whether father and daughter were asleep during attack
Benedikt Ófeigsson says that activity in the system is ongoing and that the earthquakes are, in fact, increasing in magnitude.

Increased monitoring around the Ljósufjöll volcanic system

The Icelandic Meteorological Office has been steadily increasing monitoring around the Ljósufjöll volcanic system in West Iceland, where seismic activity has been on the rise in recent months.

Benedikt Ófeigsson says that activity in the system is ongoing and that the earthquakes are, in fact, increasing in magnitude.

Increased monitoring around the Ljósufjöll volcanic system

Vilhjálmur Hans Vilhjálmsson, defense attorney for Steinþór Einarsson, expressed surprise at the prosecution's conduct and demands throughout the case, adding that the assessment of evidence by the district court was, in his view, simply incorrect.

“It all happened in seconds” – Supreme Court acquits Steinþór Einarsson

Steinþór Einarsson has been acquitted of all charges related to the death of Tómas Waagfjörð following a violent altercation in Ólafsfjörður in October 2022. The Supreme Court has upheld the Court of Appeal’s (Landsréttur) ruling to overturn an earlier eight-year prison sentence handed down by the District Court of Northeast Iceland.

Vilhjálmur Hans Vilhjálmsson, defense attorney for Steinþór Einarsson, expressed surprise at the prosecution's conduct and demands throughout the case, adding that the assessment of evidence by the district court was, in his view, simply incorrect.

“It all happened in seconds” – Supreme Court acquits Steinþór Einarsson

Picture of the last eruption that started on April 1, 2025 and only lasted a few hours.

Inflation continues beneath Svartsengi

The situation on the Reykjanes Peninsula remains largely unchanged, according to Benedikt Ófeigsson, deformation monitoring specialist at the Icelandic Meteorological Office. While inflation beneath the Svartsengi area is ongoing, the likelihood of a new event in the volcanic system is not expected until autumn at the earliest.

Picture of the last eruption that started on April 1, 2025 and only lasted a few hours.

Inflation continues beneath Svartsengi
Búi Aðalsteinsson is a cyclist and host of the podcast Hjólvarpið (The Bikecast).

Tourists hit cyclist and fled the scene

An American couple hit a cyclist with their SUV in Reykjavík just over a week ago and fled the scene after falsely claiming they were going to look for a parking space. The victim, Búi Aðalsteinsson, described the incident to mbl.is as something out of a movie.

Búi Aðalsteinsson is a cyclist and host of the podcast Hjólvarpið (The Bikecast).

Tourists hit cyclist and fled the scene
The President of Iceland, Halla Tómasdóttir, delivered the National Day address today at Austurvöllur.

“The world is certainly not perfect”

President of Iceland Halla Tómasdóttir delivered her first National Day address today on Austurvöllur square, June 17.

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

“The world is certainly not perfect”
The Seismic activity in the Mt Ljósafjöll volcanic system started in 2021.

One of the strongest quakes since seismic activity began

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

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

One of the strongest quakes since seismic activity began
Numerous international media outlets have reported on the case today.

French media report on Reykjavík hotel killings

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.

Numerous international media outlets have reported on the case today.

French media report on Reykjavík hotel killings
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

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.

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
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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

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

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

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.

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

One of capital area’s busiest bike paths closed for over a year
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Reykjavik Edition Hotel this morning.

Two foreign tourists found dead at Reykjavik Edition Hotel

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.

Reykjavik Edition Hotel this morning.

Two foreign tourists found dead at Reykjavik Edition Hotel
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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

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.

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

Temperatures may exceed 20°C this weekend

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.

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

Temperatures may exceed 20°C this weekend
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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

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.

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
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The man was 22 years old.

The name of the man found on Mt Esja

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.

The man was 22 years old.

The name of the man found on Mt Esja
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