Schools closed in Reykjavík today. That happens rarely enough that it still means something when it does. Veðurstofa Íslands had issued an orange warning, which officially means dangerous conditions ...

Due to the orange weather alert that was in place across most of the country yesterday, a number of flights were disrupted. RÚV reports that 11 Icelandair departures from Keflavík International ...

Earlier this week, mbl.is reported that Landspítali employees would not receive Easter eggs from the hospital this year. Landspítali, Iceland’s largest employer, with over 6,000 staff, traditionally ...

In an unusual cold spell, a singer songwriter enchanted the SXSW audience during the Icelandic Showcase. The songs felt comfortable and brought a nice warmth to the evening. As you glanced throughout ...

In last week’s Friday Event Picks, we spoke too soon. We’re sorry. It’s decidedly not so spring-y here; the only yellow isn’t coming from the sun, but from today’s yellow weather warning. However, ...

The Icelandic Met Office predictions seem to be coming true, with severe weather sweeping across much of the country. Orange alerts have been issued for blizzard conditions in the capital region, ...

Following RÚV’s reporting on fur farming in Iceland last week, which included photos by Finnish photographer and animal rights activist Kristo Muurima documenting conditions on Icelandic fur farms, ...

New legislation concerning short-term leasing allows residents to rent out their private dwelling, while simultaneously limiting the subletting of other properties in urban areas. The law was ...

A new report published and compiled by Registers Iceland shows the country’s most popular names of newborns in 2025. For girls, the most popular first name was Matthildur, with 34 children named.

The weather has calmed down after yesterday’s blizzard conditions and orange weather alert — so we, in good conscience, can recommend some activities for you this weekend. Today (March 27), five ...

The Mosfellsbær blues band Kaleo is set to play a concert in Þingvellir National Park next summer. The Þingvellir Committee and Kaleo’s representatives signed a contract allowing for a 20.000 guest ...

Miles and miles of soothing green extend all the way to the horizon, filling up your sight. It’s like endless green clouds resting on the ground, constantly shifting colours and shadows. The texture ...