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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

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.

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.

Hlauptungufoss is one of three waterfalls in the Brúará River.

Not a designated tourist site, says local official after fatal accident

9 Jun "It’s deeply sad and upsetting that this keeps happening. Those responsible for safety measures need to take a serious look at this,” says Ásta Stefánsdóttir, municipal manager of Bláskógabyggð, in an interview with mbl.is following a tragic accident at Hlauptungufoss on the Brúará river yesterday. A foreign tourist, a woman in her forties, fell into the river and lost her life.

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

20 May “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.

Volcanologist Þorvaldur Þórðarson says it is not possible to rule out magma movements at some depth in the Tjörnes fault zone.

Magma movements cannot be ruled out near Grímsey

14 May The recent earthquake activity near Grímsey has reignited discussion about possible magma movements beneath the Tjörnes fracture zone, according to Þorvaldur Þórðarson, volcanologist and professor at the University of Iceland.

Most of the transmitters in the Westfjords need to be installed to complete the development.

Lack of mobile coverage in the Westfjords poses risk to tourists and residents

9 May Sections of road in the Westfjords remain without mobile or internet connection, raising serious safety concerns—particularly for foreign tourists unfamiliar with the region. In some cases, travelers have had to rely on nearby residents for assistance after accidents or breakdowns in remote areas where they were unable to call for help.

Hildur Björnsdóttir says it is important to have some comparison to be able to take action if necessary.

Alarming test results spark concern over broader issues in Reykjavík schools

5 May The results of Icelandic and mathematics tests administered to 7th-grade students at Breiðholtsskóli have raised serious concerns about educational standards and student well-being in Reykjavík’s primary schools.

Kári Stefánsson steps down as CEO of DeCode Genetics

2 May Kári Stefánsson, founder and long-time CEO of DeCode Genetics, has officially stepped down from his leadership role at the company he established nearly three decades ago. The announcement marks the end of an era for one of Iceland’s most influential scientific figures.

Entrepreneur Unnari Helgi Daníelsson was not satisfied with bringing Joe and his juice to Icelanders in 2013, but is now traveling to the United States, where the intention is to introduce Icelandic skyr to the residents of Arizona and California, and undoubtedly more states in the country in the future.

Bringing Icelandic skyr to the Arizona sun

18 Apr “We started this project four years ago. Originally, it was just going to be sold in stores, but we made a slight change in direction,” says Unnar Helgi Daníelsson, entrepreneur and founder of Thor’s Skyr. From the sunbaked city of Phoenix, Arizona, Unnar is leading a mission to introduce Americans to skyr—a staple of Icelandic diets for centuries. The brand has already opened its doors in Los Angeles, with new locations coming soon in Scottsdale and additional spots around Phoenix.

Calm weather is forecast across the country for Easter.

Easter weather is looking bright across Iceland

17 Apr Good news for those planning to travel or spend time outdoors this Easter: the weather forecast for the holiday weekend looks promising across most of the country. Sunshine is expected to shine over much of Iceland, with temperatures hovering just above freezing in many areas.

Haraldur Sigurðsson, professor emeritus of volcanology.

A new chapter in volcanic activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula

9 Apr Haraldur Sigurðsson, volcanologist and professor emeritus at the University of Rhode Island, says a new phase of volcanic activity began on April 1 in the Sundhnúkur volcanic system. This chapter, he believes, is likely to be marked by renewed magma flow beneath the surface.

Police academy students receive training in the use of force, learn about arrests and how to shoot guns.

Use of force, arrests, and firearms Training: A glimpse into police studies

30 Mar Kristófer Daði Davíðsson, Maren Eir Halldórsdóttir, and Eva María Jónsdóttir are first-year police science students with a shared background in Western Iceland. Davíðsson is from Borgarfjörður, Halldórsdóttir from Hvanneyri, and Jónsdóttir from Akranes. Aged 21, 22, and 24, respectively, they are on the path to realizing their long-held dreams of becoming police officers.