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The plane, that was searched for yesterday, made an emergency landing on Suðurlandsvegur last night.

Same plane that prompted search made the emergency landing

According to the Icelandic Coast Guard, the small aircraft that made an emergency landing on Suðurlandsvegur last night is the same plane that authorities were searching for yesterday, following the declaration of an uncertainty phase. This was confirmed by Ásgeir Erlendsson, spokesperson for the Coast Guard, in an interview with mbl.is.

The plane, that was searched for yesterday, made an emergency landing on Suðurlandsvegur last night.

Same plane that prompted search made the emergency landing
PCC Bakki Silicon near Húsavík.

Operations to halt mid-July: 80 employees to be laid off

PCC Bakki Silicon hf. has announced a temporary shutdown of its operations beginning in mid-July, according to a statement issued by the company last night.

PCC Bakki Silicon near Húsavík.

Operations to halt mid-July: 80 employees to be laid off
From the scene.

Plane makes emergency landing east of Hólmsheiði

A small single-engine plane was forced to make an emergency landing just east of Hólmsheiði shortly before midnight, resulting in the partial closure of Suðurlandsvegur.

From the scene.

Plane makes emergency landing east of Hólmsheiði
Ásthildur Lóa Þórsdóttir.

Þórsdóttir returns to parliament

Ásthildur Lóa Þórsdóttir, MP for the People's Party and former Minister of Education and Children, will return to parliament today. Her deputy, Elín Íris Fanndal, will resign from parliament.

Ásthildur Lóa Þórsdóttir.

Þórsdóttir returns to parliament
Opera singer Hreinn Líndal dressed President Vigdís Finnbogadóttir at the beginning of her presidency.

Photos: “It Was Not Difficult to Dress Mrs. Finnbogadóttir”

Opera singer Hreinn Líndal was responsible for dressing former President Vigdís Finnbogadóttir during her early years in office. Their professional relationship blossomed into a lasting friendship, and Líndal enlisted top fashion houses like Cerruti 1881, Valentino, and Hermès to design her wardrobe.

Opera singer Hreinn Líndal dressed President Vigdís Finnbogadóttir at the beginning of her presidency.

Photos: “It Was Not Difficult to Dress Mrs. Finnbogadóttir”
Friends Ngan, Dana and Díana graduated from FÁ yesterday.

Dux and Semi-Dux learned Icelandic from scratch through determination

Ngan Kieu Tran, Dana Zaher El Deen, and Diana Al Barouki were all recognized for their outstanding academic achievements at the graduation ceremony of the Comprehensive College at Ármúli (FÁ) yesterday. Though now fluent in Icelandic, none of them spoke more than a few words of the language just three years ago. Ngan graduated as the school’s dux (valedictorian), while Diana earned the title of semi-dux (runner-up).

Friends Ngan, Dana and Díana graduated from FÁ yesterday.

Dux and Semi-Dux learned Icelandic from scratch through determination
Sindri Freyr Ásgeirsson is the vice president of the Association of Icelandic Students Abroad (SÍNE).

Uncertainty surrounds Icelandic students at Harvard after U.S. policy shift

"There is a lot of uncertainty, and people don't quite understand what lies ahead," says Sindri Freyr Ásgeirsson, vice president of the Association of Icelandic Students Abroad (SÍNE), following the U.S. administration’s decision to revoke Harvard University’s authorization to accept foreign students.

Sindri Freyr Ásgeirsson is the vice president of the Association of Icelandic Students Abroad (SÍNE).

Uncertainty surrounds Icelandic students at Harvard after U.S. policy shift
Spring has been warm this year and various insects have been swarming earlier.

Insects appear unusually early due to warm weather

Numerous insect species have made an earlier-than-usual appearance this summer in Iceland, with the warm and favorable weather likely driving the early emergence.

Spring has been warm this year and various insects have been swarming earlier.

Insects appear unusually early due to warm weather
The man has been fined several times for parking in a private parking lot near his home in Vesturbær.

Fined for parking in his own driveway

A resident in the old Vesturbær neighborhood of Reykjavík says he’s had enough after being repeatedly fined for parking in his own private driveway. Despite the space being clearly on his property, the Parking Fund has declined to cancel the tickets.

The man has been fined several times for parking in a private parking lot near his home in Vesturbær.

Fined for parking in his own driveway
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From the operations at Hjarðarhagi.

Explosion in Hjarðarhagi: Three hospitalized after apartment fire

An explosion in an apartment building on Hjarðarhagi in Vesturbær triggered a major emergency response this afternoon. Heavy smoke and fire poured from the ground floor of the building following the blast. The cause of the explosion is still unknown, according to the capital area Fire Department.

From the operations at Hjarðarhagi.

Explosion in Hjarðarhagi: Three hospitalized after apartment fire
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In Húsavík, potato fields have been plowed by the municipality.

Potato planting begins three weeks early in North Iceland

Favorable spring weather has led to potato gardens being plowed up to three weeks earlier than usual in parts of North Iceland. In areas like Skagafjörður and Húsavík, planting has already begun, marking a significant shift from the typical agricultural calendar.

In Húsavík, potato fields have been plowed by the municipality.

Potato planting begins three weeks early in North Iceland
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Ásgeir Jónsson, Governor of the Central Bank.

Central Bank cuts key interest rate to 7.5% amid inflation concerns

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Iceland has lowered the bank’s key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, setting the seven-day term deposit rate at 7.50%. This marks the fourth consecutive rate cut, with unanimous support from all committee members.

Ásgeir Jónsson, Governor of the Central Bank.

Central Bank cuts key interest rate to 7.5% amid inflation concerns
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Today is Jóhannesson's first day working at Þingvellir, but in a conversation with mbl.is he says he has fallen in love with being in that beautiful place, being outside and being around people.

Former President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson begins Summer job as guide at Þingvellir

“I was fascinated by being in this beautiful place, being outside and meeting people. That’s why I’m here,” says Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, former President of Iceland, who began his new role as a summer guide at Þingvellir National Park today.

Today is Jóhannesson's first day working at Þingvellir, but in a conversation with mbl.is he says he has fallen in love with being in that beautiful place, being outside and being around people.

Former President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson begins Summer job as guide at Þingvellir
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Two Coast Guard helicopters were called out.

Passenger boat loses engine in Ísafjarðardjúp — 47 rescued

A passenger boat carrying 47 people lost engine power and drifted onto a sandy beach near Ögur in Ísafjarðardjúp around noon today. A mass casualty response plan was activated following the incident, though there have been no reports of injuries or leaks.

Two Coast Guard helicopters were called out.

Passenger boat loses engine in Ísafjarðardjúp — 47 rescued
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Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir.

Prime Minister announces tough measures for deficit-free budget by 2027

Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir stated yesterday that achieving the government's goal of a balanced budget by 2027 will require "difficult measures on both the expenditure and revenue sides" of the treasury.

Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir.

Prime Minister announces tough measures for deficit-free budget by 2027
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This photograph was taken aboard Vörður II.

Four rescue ships respond simultaneously in unusually busy night for Landsbjörg

The Landsbjörg rescue teams have responded to five separate calls since midnight—an unusually high number in such a short period. Remarkably, four rescue vessels were operating at sea simultaneously, each assisting vessels in distress.

This photograph was taken aboard Vörður II.

Four rescue ships respond simultaneously in unusually busy night for Landsbjörg
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