Dispute centers on airline work arrangements
A negotiation meeting in the labor dispute between Icelandair and its pilots has been scheduled for tonight at 7 p.m. State Mediator Ástráður Haraldsson confirmed this in an interview with Morgunblaðið.
Iceland to deport foreign prisoners under new early-release measure
Preparations have begun at the Icelandic Prison and Probation Administration and the National Commissioner of Police’s Repatriation and Escort Division for the removal of foreign offenders from Iceland. Under amendments to the Execution of Sentences Act approved by Parliament on Monday, foreign inmates may now be granted parole after serving one-third of their sentence.
Ministers decline to comment on labor dispute
The Prime Minister has declined to comment on the ongoing labor dispute between Icelandair and its pilots while the matter remains unresolved.
Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir to leave Parliament
Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir announced to Parliament moments ago that she has decided to step down as a Member of Parliament.
Icelander missing in Thailand
Sindri Freyr Jensson has been reported missing in Pattaya, Thailand.
Icelands Michelin Guide status unchanged for 2026
There were no changes to the status of Iceland’s Michelin-starred restaurants when the 2026 Michelin Guide for the Nordic countries was unveiled at a ceremony in Tivoli Concert Hall in Copenhagen yesterday.
Strong earthquake strikes Mosfellsheiði
A strong earthquake struck southwest Iceland at 1:45 p.m. today.
First salmon of the season is a male fish in the opening run
The 2026 Atlantic salmon fishing season has officially begun.
Icelandair flight canceled due to staffing shortage
An Icelandair flight to Zurich was canceled this morning. According to the Isavia website, the aircraft had been scheduled to depart at 7:20 a.m.
400 earthquakes recorded in Hellisheiði seismic swarm
Around 400 earthquakes have been recorded in the seismic swarm that began early yesterday morning, approximately 3 kilometers west of Húsmúli in the Hellisheiði area.