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26 Jun 2025, 09:20

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A low-pressure system south of Iceland is bringing rain, drizzle, and easterly winds across the country today, with temperatures between 7 and 16°C. Light southerly winds and continued showers are expected tomorrow, with drier conditions in the east and more rain by evening. Heavy downpours expected in some areas A low-pressure system just south of […] The post Low Pressure Brings Showers Over Iceland Today appeared first on Iceland Review.

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26 Jun 2025, 09:07

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Authorities conducted inspections at Gullfoss, Þingvellir, and Geysir this week to check if foreign tourism companies are operating with proper permits and complying with labour and safety regulations. Several violations were reported, and regular checks are planned across Iceland throughout the summer. Primarily focused on driving licences and operating permits Foreign tourism companies are reportedly […] The post Authorities Crack Down on Unlicensed Tour Operators appeared first on Iceland Review.

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25 Jun 2025, 12:41

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Five representatives from Iceland’s LGBTQ+ organisation Samtökin '78 will travel to Hungary to join the Budapest Pride march, which was banned earlier this year by Hungarian authorities. Despite the risk of fines, the group says international solidarity is vital as the march proceeds in defiance of the ban this weekend. Cross-border solidarity crucial Representatives of […] The post Icelandic Delegation to Join Banned Budapest Pride March appeared first on Iceland Review.

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25 Jun 2025, 11:56

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Iceland’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.1% in May 2025, down 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, according to Statistics Iceland. Slight, month-over-month decrease Iceland’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stood at 3.1% in May 2025, according to new figures from Statistics Iceland’s Labour Force Survey. This marks a slight month-over-month decrease of 0.2 […] The post Modest Drop in Jobless Rate Reported in May appeared first on Iceland Review.

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25 Jun 2025, 09:38

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The 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship kicks off on Wednesday, July 2 in Switzerland, with Iceland facing Finland in the opening match in Thun. This marks Iceland’s fifth straight Euros appearance, and the team aims to advance beyond the group stage for the first time since 2013. First match on Wednesday, July 2 The 2025 […] The post Iceland Eyes Knockout Stage at Fifth Straight Euros appeared first on Iceland Review.

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25 Jun 2025, 09:17

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A French woman in her 60s remains in custody, suspected of killing her husband and daughter, who were found dead in a hotel room on June 14. The investigation remains active, with police awaiting further evidence and international cooperation from France and Ireland. Suspect never in life-threatening condition The Metropolitan Police’s Central Investigations Unit is […] The post Investigation Ongoing After Tragedy at Reykjavík Hotel appeared first on Iceland Review.

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25 Jun 2025, 08:37

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Iceland’s ruling coalition leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to NATO in a joint op-ed published this morning. The government aims to raise defence-related spending to 1.5% of GDP by 2035, amid a NATO summit in The Hague. Remain committed to NATO In a joint opinion piece published on Vísir this morning, the leaders of Iceland’s […] The post Iceland Reaffirms NATO Commitment Amid Global Tensions appeared first on Iceland Review.

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24 Jun 2025, 16:13

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Large vehicles, including mobile homes, are increasingly being left for extended periods on residential streets in Reykjavík. It's a trend that has raised concern among city officials. Local media reports that Helgi Áss Grétarsson, first deputy councilor for the Independence Party, introduced a proposal at today’s city council meeting to establish a working group to address […] The post Reykjavík Considers New Rules for Large Vehicle Parking appeared first on Iceland Review.

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24 Jun 2025, 15:18

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Sigurður Fannar Þórsson has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for the murder of his ten-year-old daughter on the Reykjanes Peninsula last year. The court heard that he struck her repeatedly with a hammer at a remote site near Hraunhól, close to Vatnsskarðsnám. Sigurður later called emergency services to report the crime himself and […] The post Father Sentenced to 16 Years for Killing Daughter appeared first on Iceland Review.

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24 Jun 2025, 14:36

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Irish detectives are in Iceland this week to work with local police in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Jón Þrastar Jónsson, who vanished in Dublin in February 2019. Chief Detective Inspector Alan Brady of the Irish police force confirmed with local media that five officers have travelled to Iceland to follow up on […] The post Iceland May Hold Answers in Dublin Missing Person Case appeared first on Iceland Review.

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24 Jun 2025, 11:11

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Kópavogur residents continue to benefit from some of the lowest property taxes in the capital region, thanks to a long-standing policy of keeping rates below inflation. Mayor Ásdís Kristjánsdóttir says the decision to reduce local taxes is a deliberate political choice. “It is a political decision to reduce property taxes and other property fees,” she […] The post Kópavogur Retains Capital Region’s Lowest Property Taxes appeared first on Iceland Review.

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24 Jun 2025, 10:13

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Much of Iceland will see cloudy skies and intermittent rain today, according to forecasts from the Icelandic Meteorological Office. Rain is expected to fall in patches throughout the day, though conditions will be mild. Temperatures will range between 7°C and 15°C, with the warmest conditions forecast in the west. Light easterly winds are expected in […] The post Cloudy and Damp Midweek Forecast for Iceland appeared first on Iceland Review.

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24 Jun 2025, 09:51

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The proportion of foreign nationals in Icelandic prisons has doubled over the past five years, according to recent figures published by the Ministry of Justice. In response to a parliamentary question this week from Centre Party MP Bergþór Ólason, Justice Minister Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir confirmed that foreign nationals made up 42% of the country’s prison population […] The post Foreign Nationals Make Up 42% of Iceland’s Prison Population appeared first on Iceland Review.

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23 Jun 2025, 16:26

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A tourist fell into Svöðufoss waterfall on the Snæfellsnes peninsula around midday today. She has been airlifted to hospital in Reykjavík. Fell approximately five metres A woman fell into the Svöðufoss waterfall on the Snæfellsnes peninsula around midday today, prompting the Icelandic Coast Guard to dispatch a helicopter just before 1 PM, RÚV reports. According […] The post Woman Rescued After Fall at Svöðufoss Waterfall appeared first on Iceland Review.

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23 Jun 2025, 14:31

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Five Irish police officers arrived in Iceland yesterday to assist in the questioning of 45 Icelandic citizens regarding the 2019 disappearance of Jón Þröstur Jónsson in Dublin. The joint effort follows renewed cooperation between Icelandic and Irish authorities, coordinated with Europol. Five Irish police officers arrived in Iceland yesterday Fifteen Irish and Icelandic police officers […] The post Irish Police Arrive in Iceland for Jón Þröstur Case appeared first on Iceland Review.

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23 Jun 2025, 09:50

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Iceland’s Foreign Minister says it is crucial to maintain pressure on Iran’s clerical regime to halt its uranium enrichment for nuclear weapons. She warns that a nuclear-armed Iran would threaten the Nordic region and Western Europe, but emphasises that the war in Ukraine must not be forgotten in the current crisis. Hopes for a return […] The post Foreign Minister Stresses Diplomacy Over Force on Iran appeared first on Iceland Review.

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23 Jun 2025, 08:22

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Icelandic hemp seeds will be launched into space today aboard SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket as part of a scientific mission to study how plant materials respond to space conditions. The seeds, sent from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, are expected to return to Iceland this autumn for analysis. Marking a significant milestone Icelandic hemp […] The post SpaceX Sends Icelandic Hemp on Orbital Mission appeared first on Iceland Review.

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23 Jun 2025, 08:06

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The Reykjavík-based cat shelter Kattholt is operating at overcapacity and appealing to the public for donations of food, litter, and supplies. Shelter staff attribute the seasonal surge in homeless cats to summer travel, when pet abandonment tends to rise. Overrun with homeless cats The Reykjavík-based cat shelter Kattholt is currently overrun with homeless cats and […] The post Reykjavík Cat Shelter Overwhelmed by Summer Abandonments appeared first on Iceland Review.

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22 Jun 2025, 13:08

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A long-held dream came true for 13-year-old Ægir Þór Sævarsson on Thursday when he met his football idol, Lionel Messi. “Ever since I was five years old, I've been very interested in football and I've always been a fan of Messi,” Ægir told local media. Ægir, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, is a devoted football […] The post Dream Comes True for Ægir as He Meets Football Idol appeared first on Iceland Review.

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22 Jun 2025, 12:47

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The annual summer solstice walk took place yesterday evening on Viðey Island, marking 25 years since the tradition first began. Guðbrandur Benediktsson, director of the Reykjavik City History Museum, once again led the event. This year’s special guest was Ingibjörg Sólrún Gísladóttir, former chair of the Social Democratic Party. Last year’s guest was then-President Guðni […] The post Rain Doesn’t Deter Crowds at Viðey Summer Solstice Event appeared first on Iceland Review.

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22 Jun 2025, 10:54

Horticulturists Oppose Beer Festival in Akureyri Botanical Garden

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A planned beer festival in Akureyri’s botanical garden has drawn criticism from members of Iceland’s horticultural community. A number of people from the Icelandic Horticultural Association have expressed similar fears that hosting a drinking event among delicate and irreplaceable plants poses a clear risk. The LYST summer and beer festival, scheduled for 18–20 July, will […] The post Horticulturists Oppose Beer Festival in Akureyri Botanical Garden appeared first on Iceland Review.

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22 Jun 2025, 10:40

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An extraordinary rescue operation took place last night in the northern town of Ólafsfjörður, where more than 70 pilot whales became stranded near the harbour. Local media reports that thanks to a coordinated response, all of the whales were successfully refloated and returned to the water. Initial reports estimated around 40 whales had come ashore, […] The post Over 70 Pilot Whales Saved After Mass Stranding in North Iceland appeared first on Iceland Review.

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22 Jun 2025, 10:23

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The Icelandic Combat Theatre (ICT) was founded earlier this year, marking the nation's first mixed martial arts club. Viktor Sigursveinsson, one of ICT’s founders, spoke to local media about how attitudes towards mixed martial arts in Iceland are changing. “Mixed martial arts is growing in popularity in Iceland and is no longer something to be […] The post WWE-Style Wrestling Comes to Iceland appeared first on Iceland Review.

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22 Jun 2025, 09:59

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A 56-year-old woman who had been missing since last weekend was located safe and well in Reykjavík yesterday. Last week, we reported on the missing case of Sigríður Jóhannsdóttir, whose search involved over fifty emergency personnel. Sigríður, a resident of Kópavogur, was found shortly after midday yesterday in Elliðaárdalur. She was taken to hospital for […] The post Missing Kópavogur Woman Found Safe appeared first on Iceland Review.

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21 Jun 2025, 18:15

Driving with Elfis | The (Very Funny) Safety Series Set in Iceland

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This article is in partnership with the Icelandic Transport Authority. Iceland’s roads are beautiful, but they can also be treacherous, especially for first-time visitors. The truth of the matter is, driving here requires a bit of a different mindset then what you might have at home. Thankfully, there are many ways to prepare before your […] The post Driving with Elfis | The (Very Funny) Safety Series Set in Iceland appeared first on Iceland Review.

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21 Jun 2025, 17:04

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South and Southeast Iceland are under yellow weather warnings due to powerful southerly winds. The alerts, issued by the Icelandic Meteorological Office, remain in effect until midnight. Wind speeds of 15 to 20 m/s have been reported near Eyjafjöll, Öræfajökull, and Mýrdalur. Motorists are urged to take caution, particularly those driving rear-wheel drive vehicles or […] The post Yellow Weather Alert as Strong Winds Hit South Iceland appeared first on Iceland Review.

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21 Jun 2025, 13:30

Local Whale Expert Warns Against Swimming with Orcas

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A marine biologist has warned against swimming with whales, after a video of a surfer in West Iceland paddling alongside a pod of killer whales went viral this week. The footage, captured on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, features Hungarian chef Jákob Csongor Losonc, who works in Hellnar. In his spare time, he enjoys surfing and has […] The post Local Whale Expert Warns Against Swimming with Orcas appeared first on Iceland Review.

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21 Jun 2025, 11:11

No Rockfall Protection Planned at Site of Fatal Landslide

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There are no current plans to install rockfall protection at Holtshnúp, where a tourist died in March following a landslide. Minister of Infrastructure Eyjólfur Ármannsson confirmed that funding has been directed toward other road safety projects instead. No solution established Ingveldur Anna Sigurðardóttir, deputy MP for the Independence Party and resident of Varmahlíð, have deemed […] The post No Rockfall Protection Planned at Site of Fatal Landslide appeared first on Iceland Review.

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21 Jun 2025, 10:49

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The value of homes and commercial buildings in Reykjavík has gone up, which may potentially lead to higher property taxes for residents and businesses unless action is taken. This is according to members of the Progressive Party who want to lower tax rates. This measure is to make sure people don’t pay more just because […] The post Progressive Party Calls for Reykjavík Property Tax Cuts appeared first on Iceland Review.

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21 Jun 2025, 10:36

Reykjavík Mayor Casts First Line as Elliðaá Salmon Season Opens

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The salmon season at Elliðaá River in Reykjavík began this morning with a ceremonial cast by newcomer to the sport, Mayor Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir. She continues a local tradition of making the first cast that has now spanned 65 years. Despite never having fly-fished before, the mayor enthusiastically took part in the opening event; a […] The post Reykjavík Mayor Casts First Line as Elliðaá Salmon Season Opens appeared first on Iceland Review.

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21 Jun 2025, 09:41

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Crowds are expected at Akureyri Airport today as the Icelandic Aviation Museum hosts its annual Aviation Day celebration. On display will be a range of aircraft, including a Czech Air Force Gripen fighter jet and a US Navy P-8 submarine-hunting plane. The exhibition area opens from 1pm to 4pm, with formal events starting at 1:20pm, […] The post Visit the Icelandic Aviation Festival in Akureyri Today appeared first on Iceland Review.

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20 Jun 2025, 11:26

Stable Housing Market in Iceland Shifts in Favour of Buyers

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Iceland’s housing market has remained stable so far this year, according to the June report from the Housing and Construction Authority. (HMS). Sales activity and price levels have stayed close to the ten-year average, though newly built flats are proving harder to sell than older properties. Estate agents quoted in local media described the market […] The post Stable Housing Market in Iceland Shifts in Favour of Buyers appeared first on Iceland Review.