11+ hour, 29+ min ago  (285+ words) The rapid spread of misinformation through social media and artificial intelligence poses increasing challenges for democratic societies, according to speakers at a conference held in Reykjav'k on June 18. As reported by R'V, participants at the conference Democracy in the Age…...

11+ hour, 39+ min ago  (261+ words) A complaint has been lodged with police after environmental activist H'lmsteinn Har'arson was allegedly registered as a passenger aboard the whaling vessel Hvalur 9 without his consent during a protest earlier this week. As reported by R'V, lawyer Katr'n Oddsd'ttir argues…...

13+ hour, 59+ min ago  (248+ words) The Teachers" Association has called for flexibility in proposed rules on smartphone use in primary schools, arguing that schools should be allowed to develop policies suited to their own circumstances rather than follow strict nationwide restrictions. As reported by V'sir,…...

13+ hour, 28+ min ago  (227+ words) Traffic restrictions will be in place around "ingvellir National Park on Saturday, June 20, due to the Bergm'l music festival, with several roads closed to general traffic from 15: 00 until midnight. As reported by mbl. is, the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration…...

14+ hour, 3+ min ago  (143+ words) The Icelandic parliament has approved stricter rules for foreign students seeking to stay in the country. As reported by R'V, the changes include mandatory progress reports and reduced work permit duration after graduation. The legislation aims to reduce misuse of…...

14+ hour, 29+ min ago  (211+ words) A couple was arrested near Sey'isfj'r'ur yesterday after customs and police discovered approximately 100 wild bird eggs and five live young birds hidden in their vehicle during a routine search. As reported by V'sir, the arrest followed a search aboard the…...

15+ hour, 59+ min ago  (269+ words) Reykjanesb'r's municipal government has requested all local institutions to fly the Icelandic flag continuously throughout the summer, under new legislation permitting 24/7 flag display from 1 May to 15 August. As reported by V'sir, the change follows amendments to flag laws allowing the…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (228+ words) Iceland's parliament, Al'ingi, has approved a fiscal plan covering the period from 2027 to 2031, setting out the government's economic priorities for the coming years. According to a press release from the Government of Iceland, the plan aims to eliminate the Treasury…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago  (197+ words) The newest rescue vessel in the fleet of the Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue, Landsbj'rg, has officially arrived at its home port in Vopnafj'r'ur following a multi-day voyage around the country. As reported by R'V, the vessel, Sveinbj'rn Sveinsson,…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago  (155+ words) It might be a little rainy today, but residents and visitors in Reykjav'k were treated to unusually bright and settled weather over the weekend, with sunshine drawing crowds outdoors across the capital region. As forecasted by the Icelandic Meteorological Office,…...