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20 Mar 2025, 20:53
News
Ásthildur Lóa Þórsdóttir, Minister of Children’s Affairs in Kristrún Frostadóttir’s government, has resigned following revelations that she had a child with a 15-year-old boy when she was 22 years old, over 30 years ago.
20 Mar 2025, 12:49
According to Statistics Iceland, women's fertility rate has never been lower in Iceland since records began in 1853.
19 Mar 2025, 15:00
Despite global concerns over a potential tariff war and its possible impact on Iceland, Central Bank Governor Ásgeir Jónsson struck a positive tone at today’s Monetary Policy Committee briefing. He expressed confidence that inflation will continue to decline, which could pave the way for lower real interest rates.
19 Mar 2025, 11:44
Several earthquakes were detected in Bárðarbunga this morning, the strongest measuring 4.2 in magnitude at 8:21 a.m.. A 2.9-magnitude tremor occurred shortly before, along with several smaller quakes beneath the glacier.
18 Mar 2025, 18:11
The growing importance of North America as a key market for Icelandic seafood has led Eimskip to significantly expand its shipping capacity on the American route.
18 Mar 2025, 15:00
Scientists at the Icelandic Meteorological Office are closely monitoring for any warning signs of an impending eruption. While their instruments have yet to detect definitive signals, recent increases in seismic activity suggest growing pressure beneath the eruption sites.
18 Mar 2025, 12:46
Police are maintaining a high level of discretion in an ongoing homicide investigation, citing investigative interests. The case is considered highly unusual, not only due to the homicide itself but also because it involves deprivation of liberty and extortion—a rare combination in Icelandic legal history. Additionally, the number of individuals arrested and remanded in custody is remarkable.
17 Mar 2025, 18:00
Signs point to an imminent eighth eruption in the ongoing Sundhnúkagígar crater row, which began in December 2023. The magma accumulation beneath Svartsengi has now surpassed levels recorded before the last eruption, which ended on December 9.
17 Mar 2025, 14:30
Hanna Katrín Friðriksson, Iceland’s Minister of Industry and Trade, is attending the Seafood Expo North America 2025 in Boston, where she is meeting with key stakeholders to discuss trade relations and the potential impact of U.S. import tariffs on Icelandic seafood.
17 Mar 2025, 11:34
The situation at the Sundhnúkagígar crater row on the Reykjanes Peninsula remains stable, with no signs of ground deformation indicating an imminent eruption, according to Jóhanna Malen Skúladóttir, a natural hazard specialist at the Icelandic Meteorological Office.
16 Mar 2025, 18:00
For years, Einar Dagbjartsson, a retired Icelandair pilot, dreamed of making small-boat fishing his livelihood rather than just a hobby. Now, that dream is becoming a reality.
16 Mar 2025, 15:00
There is little optimism that ongoing peace efforts will lead to a lasting resolution in the Ukraine war, according to British-Russian historian Sergey Radchenko, a professor of international affairs at Johns Hopkins University. In an interview with Morgunblaðið during his visit to Iceland on Friday, Radchenko discussed the ongoing conflict and delivered a seminar on the situation at the University of Iceland.
16 Mar 2025, 12:43
While the Sundhnúkagígar crater row in Reykjanes remains calm for now, seismic activity continues beneath the surface. In the past 12 hours, six earthquakes have been recorded near the magma chamber, the largest measuring 1.3 in magnitude.
15 Mar 2025, 23:30
With each passing hour, investigators are gaining a better understanding of the events leading up to the death of a man found in Gufunes on Tuesday morning, according to Jón Gunnar Þórhallsson, Chief Inspector of the South Iceland Police.
15 Mar 2025, 22:25
Today marks International Long Covid Day, and the ME Society is joining a global initiative throughout the month to highlight the serious and long-term effects of Long Covid—especially among children.
15 Mar 2025, 15:44
"The situation is calm at the moment, but we expect to see developments soon," said Ingibjörg Andrea Bergþórsdóttir, a natural hazard expert at the Icelandic Meteorological Office, when contacted by mbl.is regarding the ongoing unrest on the Reykjanes Peninsula.
14 Mar 2025, 14:30
The earthquake swarm that began near Reykjanestá the previous day has significantly diminished. Over the past 12 hours, nearly 70 tremors have been recorded in the area—down from more than 200 the night before.
14 Mar 2025, 11:00
Jón Gunnar Þórhallsson, chief of police for South Iceland, says he cannot disclose further details about the sequence of events leading to the death of the man found in Gufunes on Tuesday morning. The case is being investigated as a possible homicide, extortion, and deprivation of liberty.
14 Mar 2025, 09:00
Dramatic video and photos capture the moment a missing tourist was rescued yesterday by the Ísólfur rescue team in Seyðisfjörður, after being out of contact since Saturday night.
13 Mar 2025, 18:00
A tourist who had not been heard from since Saturday evening was successfully rescued this morning after an extensive search operation led by the Seyðisfjörður rescue team Ísólfur. Additional rescue teams—Sveinungur from Borgarfjörður Eystri, Gerpir from Norðfjörður, and the crew of the rescue ship Hafbjörg—joined the effort as the search expanded.
13 Mar 2025, 16:00
The Ministry of the Environment, Energy, and Climate plans to invest up to ISK 1 billion in subsidies from 2025 to 2028 to support geothermal energy exploration and utilization in areas where electricity and oil are currently used for heating. If successful, the initiative is expected to reduce household heating costs and generate up to ISK 8 billion in financial benefits for the treasury.
13 Mar 2025, 13:49
Seismic activity at the Sundhnúkagígar crater row is intensifying rapidly, and experts believe an eruption is imminent.
12 Mar 2025, 16:45
A large earthquake swarm is currently occurring near Reykjanestá, in the southwest of the Reykjanes Peninsula.
12 Mar 2025, 15:00
Police in South Iceland are investigating the death of a man who succumbed to his injuries early yesterday morning. Authorities have confirmed that the nature of his injuries suggests foul play.
12 Mar 2025, 13:13
The seismic activity at the Sundhnúkagígar crater row has slowed down, but yesterday morning four earthquakes were measured in quick succession. A natural hazard expert says that the next eruption is getting closer.
11 Mar 2025, 15:53
Icelandic game designer Steingerður Lóa Gunnarsdóttir has canceled her planned trip to the United States following new visa regulations that bar trans individuals from entry.
11 Mar 2025, 14:00
Seismic activity has intensified at the magma tunnel beneath the Sundhnúkagígar crater row, with a series of small earthquakes recorded overnight and into the early morning.
11 Mar 2025, 12:16
Threats of a tariff war are disrupting global production chains and driving up costs, raising concerns that inflation abroad may be on the rise once again. Central Bank Governor Ásgeir Jónsson warned that similar inflationary pressures emerged after the pandemic when supply chains were thrown into disarray. If inflation continues to climb internationally, Iceland could feel the effects through rising prices on imported goods.
10 Mar 2025, 15:30
More than a hundred volunteers gathered at Nesvöllur Golf Course in Seltjarnarnes on Saturday to help clear debris left by the previous weekend’s sea floods. The flooding had washed large amounts of rocks onto five of the course’s fairways, leaving significant damage.
10 Mar 2025, 13:13
The University of Iceland is facing a critical shortage of lecture halls and practical teaching facilities, which has negatively impacted the Faculty of Medicine, according to a new article published in Læknablaðið.
10 Mar 2025, 09:00
Around 800 Icelandic airline passengers are unable to depart from Germany today as strikes by government employees disrupt operations at several major airports. The walkouts have forced the cancellation of flights to and from Berlin, Frankfurt, and Munich, affecting Icelanders with scheduled travel plans.
09 Mar 2025, 22:02
If an eruption occurs on the Reykjanes Peninsula, it is most likely to happen around March 20, according to volcanologist Þorvaldur Þórðarson. However, he emphasizes that predicting an eruption remains uncertain, and it is still possible that magma is accumulating west of Kleifarvatn Lake.
