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Iceland Monitor
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:41:00 +0000Jón Gnarr quits parliamentary group but backs the government
Jón Gnarr has left the parliamentary group of the Reform Party
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000Storm threatened a boat in Skagaströnd harbour
A boat came close to breaking loose from its moorings in the harbour at Skagaströnd shortly before midnight last night. A rescue team was called for assistance, and members of the Strandir rescue team responded, helping to secure the boat more fi...
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000German couple make a splash with Bónus pig designs
German couple Ursula and Markus Jäger have attracted attention in Iceland for their knitted clothing and bags featuring the iconic Bónus pig.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000Section of South Iceland Road to close on Thursday
Colas plans to carry out asphalt repairs on the South Iceland Road (Suðurlandsvegur) between Selfoss and Hveragerði tomorrow, Thursday, weather permitting.
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000Forecast worsens: More regions placed under orange weather warnings
The Icelandic Meteorological Office has updated its weather warnings for today, adding South Iceland and Breiðafjörður to the regions under orange weather warnings.
Iceland Review
Iceland Reykjavik Grapvine
Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:52:19 +0000When All You’ve Got Is A Hammer, Everything Looks Like A Nail
There’s more than a hint of smug industry insiderism to Jane Schoenbrun’s all-too self-aware slasher flick, but not so much that it gets in the way of Schoenbrun’s keen-eyed look at a far more complex and relevant topic: the cultural and commer...
Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:24:59 +0000No Warrant, No Problem
A wrongful raid on a Reykjavík flat shows how the system shields police from scrutiny, just as the minister of justice proposes letting them tap phones before a judge has said yes.
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:20:37 +0000Iceland Roundup: More Parking, Rubio & Ice Spice, And Rent Brakes
Pave paradise, and put up a parking lot From Trieste to Tromsø, municipalities around Europe are doing everything they can to make their cities more pedestrian friendly and choosing to prioritise people over cars. But not Reykjavík! Earlier this mo...
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:12:21 +0000From The Archives: The Meeting That Almost Changed Everything
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the meeting between Reagan and Gorbachev at the Höfði house in Reykjavík. In our current issue, we discussed the movie The Brink Of War, filmed on location. We are also opening the archives to republish Valu...
Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:37:18 +0000Severe Weather Warning With Heavy Winds In South, Snow And Sleet In North Iceland
The Icelandic Meteorological Service has posted warnings for extremely hazardous conditions in the North of Iceland starting October 14, 2026. The warning extends from 6 AM October 14, 2026, to 6 AM October 15, 2026. As noted in the highly recommen...