Reykjavik-based correspondent covering Icelandic politics, environment, and Nordic affairs
Illugi Gunnarsson, 18-year-old son of former PM Katrín Jakobsdóttir, elected chair of Iceland's Young Left-Green Movement. The appointment extends a prominent political dynasty while raising questions about insularity in Iceland's small political class as municipal elections approach.
Rósin political association chooses to stay within Iceland's Social Democratic Alliance rather than join left coalition for Reykjavík municipal elections, despite internal disputes over candidate selection and party direction.
Sudden storms diverted 15 Icelandair flights from Keflavík to Akureyri, stranding 600 passengers when crews hit EU duty time limits. The incident exposes Iceland's aviation vulnerability and the cascading costs of weather disruptions in a tightly regulated industry.
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Two sisters survived a car crash in Iceland's Westfjords but couldn't call for help due to mobile dead zones, exposing dangerous gaps in rural emergency communication infrastructure that threaten Nordic safety coordination standards.
Seventh-grade students in Húsavík successfully challenged swimming pool curfew rules by researching Iceland's Child Protection Act, exposing municipal misinterpretation of age-based regulations and highlighting Iceland's culture of youth civic engagement.
Iceland's Social Democratic Alliance excluded Guðmundur Ingi Þóroddsson from their Reykjavik municipal election list after he threatened to join rival parties following his primary election defeat. The decision highlights how Iceland's small political landscape amplifies personal conflicts into party-defining moments.
A grass fire broke out near Framheimilið in Úlfarsárdal, Reykjavik, prompting a swift response from local firefighters. The blaze, located just below Framvöllur, was reportedly contained within an hour.
A grass fire broke out below Framvöllur in Úlfarsárdal on Sunday evening. Firefighters quickly responded and appeared to extinguish the blaze, though emergency crews remained on site.
Íslandsbanki's CEO avoids forecasting the success of its proposed merger with Skagabyggð, citing uncertain shareholder support. The bank’s equity stands near 50 billion krónur amid major share buybacks and a reduced stake by its top foreign investor.
Iceland’s Health Minister Alma D. Möller admits the country is decades behind in expanding nursing home capacity. Despite deep knowledge of the issue, little progress has been made since 2019, with only 69 new beds added against a target of 540.
Trausti Hjálmarsson, chairman of the Icelandic Farmers' Association, says forestry offers major benefits for rural Iceland. He supports shelterbelts, agroforestry, and productive tree planting to improve farmland and protect homes and livestock.
Helga Sigrún Sigurjónsdóttir was injured in Reykjavik after hitting an unlit e-scooter on a bike path. She avoided fractures but remains bedridden, highlighting safety issues with shared micromobility devices in public spaces.
The 2011 Grímsvötn eruption sent a massive ash cloud across Iceland, affecting South Iceland and the capital region. Residents and journalists on-site described intense ashfall and emergency measures like sealing hotel rooms and distributing masks.
Thirty years after Iceland’s Biskupsmálið scandal, media figure Elín Hirst shares her childhood memory of witnessing misconduct by Bishop Ólafur Skúlason. The case triggered national outrage, church resignations, and eventual compensation for survivors.
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.