Reykjavik-based correspondent covering Icelandic politics, environment, and Nordic affairs
Arctic Fish, partly owned by Norway's Mowi, reports record salmon production in Iceland with a 39% annual increase. The company forecasts 17,500 tons of output in 2026, driven by strong growth in the Westfjords region.
A cyberattack on Icelandic care home servers exposed sensitive data of tens of thousands of people, including health records. Interpol and Europol are aiding local authorities in the investigation.
Iceland is rolling out new standardized tests in primary schools this March. The exams in math and reading will run over a four-week window and aim to give parents clearer insight into student progress.
Icelandic group Rósin exits the Social Democratic Alliance’s Reykjavík council after its chair was denied a candidate spot. Deputy chair Guðný Maja Riba calls it a protest against ignoring grassroots support for experienced candidates.
A Gallup poll shows 66.4% of Westman Islanders are satisfied with Mayor Íris Róbertsdóttir's work since 2018. However, the Independence Party leads in voting intentions with 43.9% support.
A man was hospitalized after a violent assault in Grafarvog, though his injuries aren't serious. Two suspects were arrested and are also suspected of drug possession.
The Icelandic Aviation Museum's director names the Cessna 180 TF-HIS as its most important artifact. This small aircraft played a key role in expanding air access across Iceland during a shift away from seaplanes.
Brikk Bakery has opened its fifth location—inside Zo-on, an outdoor gear store in Skeifan, Reykjavik. The move blends retail and café culture in a single stop.
An Icelandic court upheld a financial agreement containing a clause requiring post-breakup attempts at fertilization. A law professor says such intimate terms can't legally be pre-agreed under family law principles.
An Icelandic court ordered whaling company Hvalur hf. to pay two former workers over 2 million ISK each after the 2023 season was canceled. Three other claimants did not receive compensation because the court found no binding contracts existed in their cases.
A man fell ten meters near a waterfall by Selvallavatni lake on Iceland's Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Rescue teams and a Coast Guard helicopter with a doctor onboard are responding. His condition has not been disclosed.
Iceland has proposed a legal change to deport foreign prisoners earlier—after one-third of their sentence instead of half. The measure targets non-residents with minimal ties to Iceland and would end in 2027.
Hvalur hf. was cleared in three of five lawsuits over unpaid wages after a last-minute whaling ban halted operations in 2023. Two former workers were awarded around 2.1 million ISK each.
SinfóAust has secured fixed annual funding from the Icelandic government and two eastern municipalities through 2029. The new support cuts the amount the orchestra must raise on its own from ten million to three million krónur per year.
Isavia won't disclose contract details with the currency exchange operator at Keflavík Airport. A traveler lost significant money due to high fees and poor rates, sparking media inquiries that went unanswered for nine months.
A fire investigation in Gufunes has entered its fifth week with no cause identified. Police are waiting on technical analysis while prior warnings about faulty wiring have surfaced.
AÞ-Þrif, a major Icelandic cleaning company, has been nominated as Education Company of the Year 2026. The firm launched a custom training program with Bifröst University for its internal managers.
Iceland’s Ministry of Education and Children has granted 25 million ISK to Bara tala for a nationwide rollout of its AI-powered Icelandic language tool in all high schools this autumn.
Reykjavík faces elevated airborne dust levels with no dust suppressant available nationwide. Health officials advise sensitive individuals to stay indoors as pollution exceeds safety limits.
Vor til vinstri and Vinstri græn are forming a joint list for Reykjavik city council elections. The coalition is seeking diverse candidates who share their values of social and economic justice.
Kristinn Þór Jónasson is running for re-election to Fjarðabyggð's municipal council with the Independence Party. He is one of three candidates competing for the second spot on the party’s ballot list.
Reykjavík will pay for up to ten therapy sessions for people who lived at the Vöggustofa home between 1974 and 1979. A recent report found serious care deficiencies but couldn't legally confirm abuse.
Isavia cited strict confidentiality clauses when refusing to disclose terms of its currency exchange contract at Keflavík Airport. A traveler’s reported loss of 15,000 ISK and high service fees sparked public scrutiny, but answers took over nine months to arrive.
Firefighters battled a blaze at an abandoned house near Elliðaárvatn lake in Kópavogur this morning. The vacant structure was fully engulfed, raising concerns about wildfire risk in a sensitive ecological zone. Authorities worked to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby vegetation.