An earthquake measuring 2.2 in magnitude occurred in Mýrdalsjökull glacier just before 4:00 p.m. today. Five smaller earthquakes have been recorded afterward.

Online fraud continued to increase in 2025 and has become one of the main security challenges facing Icelandic consumers, according to a new report on the issue from Arion Bank.

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has failed its first test. This is written by former minister Björn Bjarnason on his website, where he states that the ministry deserves a failing grade for neglecting the authorities’ primary duty of providing ...

The cat Lúðvík, better known to those close to him as Lúlli, celebrated his 23rd birthday last Wednesday, and the occasion was marked with much celebration.

A national referendum on whether Iceland should continue accession negotiations with the European Union will be held on August 29.

The Icelandic statesman Davíd Oddsson passed away on 1 March 2026, at the age of 78. He was not only the most influential politician in our history by far: Mayor of Reykjavik, Prime Minister, Foreign Minister, Governor of the Central Bank of Icel...

An Icelandic woman who has lived in Bahrain for 14 years says sirens have not sounded for more than a day. That gives some hope of safety, though uncertainty remains.

Slush, icy conditions, and snow cover are present on many roads across the country, and snow-clearing operations are underway in several areas.

“This is something you’ve never experienced before and it’s an incredibly strange feeling, almost surreal, and very difficult to put properly into words,” said Qatar resident and entrepreneur Kristbjörg Jónasdóttir in an interview with ...

Inga Sæland, Minister of Education and Children, said in Parliament that she had “had enough” of listening to “one silk hat after another” criticize the Minister of Social Affairs and Housing’s bill on linking social security benefits t...

“Now that we are seeing the prices of oil, gas, and other energy sources surge on global markets, it is clear that this will have significant consequences for us in Iceland if these conflicts become prolonged,” says Vilhjálmur Birgisson, chai...

Guðrún Karls Helgudóttir, the Bishop of Iceland, was among the participants in the Tokyo Marathon this past weekend. In Japan, Guðrún was part of a group of four Icelandic women who all run regularly.

Dark snow showers are expected in many areas in southern and western Iceland today as a cold front moves across West Iceland. Winds have shifted to the southwest, bringing colder weather.

Barðastrandarvegur near Raknadalshlíð in the Westfjords has been closed due to an avalanche that fell across the road earlier today.

It is impossible to overstate the uncertainty surrounding oil prices amid the ongoing war.

The precautionary measures taken across parts of the Eastfjords yesterday, including the closure of mountain roads, meant that fewer people were out and about than usual, as residents were encouraged to stay at home.

Ministries and public institutions lowered the Icelandic flag to half-mast today following the death of Davíð Oddsson, editor of Morgunblaðið and former Prime minister.

Davíð Oddsson, editor of Morgunblaðið, passed away at his home yesterday at the age of 78. With his passing, Iceland loses one of its most influential politicians of the past decades.

“Háifoss waterfall is a place that has much untapped potential. The attention the area is receiving now will lead to more and more tourists visiting, and that will require improvements to access and facilities,” says Haraldur Þór Jónsson, ...

A number of Icelandic citizens located in affected areas of the Middle East have contacted the Ministry for Foreign Affairs’ consular service, which has provided information and assistance to the fullest extent possible.