Police markings. RÚV / Birgir Þór Harðarsson. The man the police in the capital region were looking for earlier this evening has been found safe and sound. This is stated in a police announcement...

The charges filed against Skúli Tómas Gunnlaugsson have been dismissed. This decision was reported by both Morgunblaðið and RÚV.

Queens of the Stone Age - Easy Street Rokkararnir í Queens of the Stone Age eru kannski ekki þekktastir fyrir sækadelíu köntrí ballöður eins og Easy Street sem kom út fyrir nokkrum dögum.

The Regional Public Health Authority (RÚVZ) in Slovakia has issued a recommendation against swimming at Stará Myjava, citing ongoing parasitological research related to the issue.

Six episodes of a new series of 'Þjóðsögukistan' (The Folktale Chest) have been released on RÚV's Spilari, continuing one of the most popular children's programs in recent years.

Two fin whales have been landed in Iceland, with a third expected. Police received a call threatening to bomb a whaling ship if whaling continued, but assessed the threat as incredible.

The financial performance of the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV) in the first quarter of this year was significantly worse than projected, resulting in a loss of 120 million ISK after depreciation and financial items. This outcome was 36 million ISK poorer than planned, leading to close monitoring of its finances.

Iceland's natural environment is vulnerable to invasive alien species because of weak regulations and insufficient oversight, according to RÚV. Experts warn that stronger measures are needed to protect the country's wildlife.

The Federation of Icelandic Fishing Vessel Owners (SFS) has sent a letter to the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV), urging them to ensure fairness regarding a particular film.

Four lists are running in Fjarðabyggð for the upcoming local elections, with their lead candidates participating in debates organized in collaboration between RÚV and Austurfréttar.

The Icelandic Association of Eurovision Fans (FÁSES) will not host its usual organized program during Eurovision week, with a majority of its members supporting the decision made by the national broadcaster RÚV.

Thora and the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV) have been acquitted in a legal case concerning the alleged drugging of Páll. The court found them not guilty of the accusations.

Erla Björg has been appointed as the new culture editor for RÚV, Iceland's national broadcasting service, selected from a pool of 48 applicants.

Icelandic company Sýn hf. has filed a complaint with the Media Committee, alleging that the national broadcaster RÚV violated advertising laws in connection with a television program.

Jón Gnarr received payment for an EU-related segment on the Icelandic public broadcaster RÚV, during which he satirized opponents of the European Union.

RÚV, the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service, has reported a turnaround in its operations. Despite this improvement, the organization acknowledges that further austerity measures may still be required.

RÚV's debates for the upcoming local elections are set to begin tonight, featuring candidates from six parties in Hafnarfjörður. The discussions will be broadcast on television, radio, and online.

"We decided to try to take RÚV's Idea Days to the people instead of having people come to us in Efstaleiti," says Sigrún Hermannsdóttir, project manager for Idea Days, about her presence in...

The Aldrei fór ég suður music festival has commenced in Ísafjörður, Iceland, with performances starting at 7:30 PM and a live broadcast available on RÚV 2.

Iceland's public broadcaster RÚV reported a profit of over 14 million Icelandic króna last year, according to a newly published board meeting minute.

Icelandic public broadcaster RÚV is providing live sign language interpretation for its evening news broadcast, specifically due to a live broadcast of the Músíktilraunir music competition on RÚV 2.

The head of the Icelandic Medical Association, Steinunn Þórðardóttir, questioned why staff at the National University Hospital of Iceland (LSH) would receive fewer Easter eggs than others, implying that austerity measures should be applied equally across all sectors.

A significant increase in rental vans on Icelandic roads has coincided with a notable rise in traffic incidents, according to new figures and investigative findings reported by RÚV.

Bein útsending hefst frá fyrri keppnishlutanum klukkan 9 á RÚV 2. Sá síðari er svo klukkan 17:20, sömuleiðis á RÚV 2. Christina Alba keppir í undanrásum í 60 metra hlaupi og er riðill hennar á…

Óperan heitir fullu nafni „Zampa eða marmarabrúðurin“ og var frumsýnd í París árið 1831. Óperutextinn er eftir Mélesville. Höfundur tónlistarinnar, Ferdinand Hérold, fæddist árið 1791.

The fire broke out in an apartment in Friggjarbrunn. RÚV / Jón Þór Víglundsson. Fire broke out in an apartment in Friggjarbrunn in Úlfarsárdalur this evening. The Capital Area Fire Department was called out at 9:12 PM.

Vinsælasta tónlistin – val fólksins er flokkur á Íslensku tónlistarverðlaununum í samstarfi við RÚV og Rás 2.

Foreign doctors seeking work in Iceland’s healthcare system often struggle to secure positions due to insufficient Icelandic language skills, according to a senior physician at Landspítali. Speaking to RÚV about recruitment challenges, pulmonologist and chief physician of specialist basic training Inga Sif Ólafsdóttir said that language proficiency is the primary obstacle preventing qualified overseas doctors… The post Icelandic Language Barrier Limits Job Opportunities for Foreign Doctors ap...

The CEO of Landspítali has summoned a doctor from Ukraine, who was featured in RÚV news last week, for a meeting.

Four people were transferred to the hospital after a traffic accident on the Vesturlandsveg road at the junction of Laxárbakki and Vogatunga in Leirársveit, as reported by RÚV.

The Icelandic Association of Journalists has announced the nominations for the 2025 Journalist Awards. Awards are given in four categories, with a total of twelve nominations.

A British national has been barred from entering Iceland for two years after authorities found he had been providing tourism services without the necessary permits. As reported by RÚV, the man is a British citizen of Chinese origin in his late forties, and was recently stopped by police in Selfoss while transporting five passengers in… The post Immigration Authorities Uphold Ban on Unlicensed Tour Guide appeared first on Iceland Review.

Þórey Mjallhvít Heiðardóttir Ómarsdóttir is an animation director and author. She created the animated series Ormhildarsaga, which is available on RÚV's player and tells the story of a girl who works at Kukl- and...

Alekszandr Baunov A rezsim vége című könyve ugyan a spanyol, portugál és görög diktatúrák átalakulásáról szól, de a Kremllel szembeni ellenállás szimbóluma lett. Az Oroszországból külföldre kényszerül

Three Icelandair flights from New York and Boston, scheduled to land in Keflavík around six o'clock tomorrow morning, have been cancelled, it is reported. (Image: Icelandair Boeing 737 MAX jet in flight. Credit: RÚV / Ragnar Visage)

The upcoming project of the Ölfusár Bridge is driving significant business growth in the eastern part of Selfoss. As reported by RÚV, businesses are increasingly flocking to the east side of the town.

The Reykjavik International Film Festival, in collaboration with RÚV and Smekkleysa, will host a special event dedicated to Icelandic music videos on August 28th, highlighting the music video as an independent art form.

Lilja Dögg Alfreðsdóttir, leader of the Progressive Party, criticized the foreign minister for claiming the Dutch Prime Minister's public stance contradicted their private conversations, stating it undermines the minister's credibility.

Valgeir Örn Ragnarsson has been appointed as the new head of communications for Landsnet, the Icelandic national power grid company. He is set to begin his new role next month, bringing nearly two decades of media experience, including his recent position as deputy news editor at RÚV.

The Ethics Committee of the Icelandic Journalists' Association has ruled that the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV) did not violate journalistic ethical rules in its coverage of Páll Steingrímsson, a former captain for Samherji.

RÚV's cinematographer visited a rehearsal for the musical 'Með allt á hreinu,' currently being staged at Háskólabíó by the Afturámóti performing arts company.

The Icelandic Ministry of Health has issued a statement refuting RÚV's news coverage regarding the closures of nursing wards at Fossheim and Ljósheimar at the South Iceland Health Institute in Selfoss.

Ellefu manns var stungið bak við lás og slá í gærkvöld og nótt.Þ / RÚV Tveir voru handteknir fyrir líkamsárás í miðborg Reykjavíkur í gærkvöld eða nótt að því er segir í morgunskeyti lögreglunnar á…

Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide stated in an interview that the EEA agreement, while crucial for Norway's economy, is becoming more challenging to implement than before.

A group formed after Doddi litli started a podcast called 'Forgotten Gems of the 80s,' leading to plans for RÚV to launch 'the coolest nightclub of the 80s' on Channel 2 in 2026, aiming to revive old memories and forgotten hits.

International observers from the Council of Europe praised Iceland's recent local elections as efficient and fair. Their assessment followed monitoring visits across the country, as reported by RÚV.

Transport issues and the city line are central points of contention ahead of the municipal elections next Saturday in Reykjavik, according to responses from parties in RÚV's election test.

Iceland's public broadcaster RÚV is facing criticism for reducing access for the deaf community, as its sign-language interpreted election night coverage will be partially moved to an event channel to prioritize Eurovision on RÚV2.

The board of the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV) has approved an independent review of its journalistic procedures and quality management in program production and news reporting. The chairman of the board has already begun this work.

The Sindratorfæran off-road competition is taking place today in Hella, Iceland, broadcast live on RÚV 2. The event, which is the first off-road race of the summer, has been held almost continuously since 1973.

Comedian Jón Gnarr has issued a statement denying reports from mbl.is that he received payment for his appearance on the RÚV show 'Vikan með Gísla Marteini' on March 20th, reiterating his claim of non-payment.

RÚV, Iceland's public broadcaster, is offering an election quiz for this year's local elections, allowing the public to compare their views with those of candidates and lists.

The Icelandic Ministry of Justice was not obligated to grant RÚV's request for access to all documents related to the termination of former Deputy Prosecutor Helgi Magnús Gunnarsson. The ministry rejected the information request, citing that information would not be provided.

Iceland's public broadcaster RÚV and the Aldrei fór ég suður music festival have signed a five-year cooperation agreement. RÚV has covered the festival, which began in 2004, since its inception.

Iceland's public broadcaster RÚV has launched a new pop culture program called 'Miðstöðin,' aiming to answer viewers' questions about what to watch, listen to, and attend.

The Icelandic crime novel 'Líf' by Reynir Finndal Grétarsson begins with a man found dead in his garage, initially appearing as a suicide, but an autopsy reveals it's the start of a much larger mystery.

The National Election Committee (NVB) has ruled that János Pócs did not violate regulations by alarming schoolchildren with war on the occasion of '48, also discussing whether a mayor can influence voter sentiment or compare candidates on a leaflet.

Viewers are expressing frustration over the poor sound quality on Icelandic broadcaster RÚV, with one individual specifically highlighting issues with microphones used in the program "Silfrið."

An exciting team gymnastics cup competition is taking place today in Egilshöll, with RÚV providing live coverage of the men's and women's master classes.

Mikið var um dýrðir í Silfurbergi í Hörpu í kvöld þegar Íslensku tónlistarverðlaunin voru afhent í beinni útsendingu á RÚV.

Forsvarsmenn kvikmyndahátíðarinnar RIFF gagnrýna umfjöllun um hátíðina í fréttaskýringarþættinum Þetta helst á Rás 1 í byrjun mánaðar.

A legal dispute over gravel mining on church-owned land in south Iceland will now be heard on its merits after an appeals ruling required the Reykjavík District Court to accept a lawsuit filed by members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. As reported by RÚV, the case was brought by 21 parishioners who are challenging an… The post Supreme Court Reopens Case on Church Mining Deal appeared first on Iceland Review.

Nýr skemmtiþáttur, Góðir Íslendingar, hefst á RÚV laugardagskvöldið 28. mars. Hann er unninn af RÚV í samstarfi við Atlavík og er sex þátta fjölskylduskemmtun í beinni útsendingu úr Stúdíói A fyrir…

Íslensku tónlistarverðlaunin verða veitt við hátíðlega athöfn í Silfurbergi í Hörpu og send út í beinni á RÚV.

Az Irán támogatását élvező szélsőséges fegyveres csoport szerint amennyiben Izrael a konfrontációt keresi, akkor legyen nyílt háború.

Following high-level political conversations yesterday, Iceland has not begun negotiations on joining the European Union, RÚV reports. The government is not prepared to accept membership “on any terms”, Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir has said. Her comments came following a press conference with Donald Tusk, Prime Minister of Poland and former President of the European Council. […] The post PM Says Iceland Not Ready for EU Membership appeared first on Iceland Review.

Heimildarþættirnir Stjörnubíó á RÚV hafa fengið frábærar viðtökur hjá áhorfendum. Ein sígild íslensk kvikmynd er tekin fyrir í hverjum þætti, Stella í Orlofi reið á vaðið, svo kom Nýtt líf og næsta la

Landspítali hospital continues to face delays in discharging patients, as more than 100 people await placement in nursing homes. As reported by RÚV, Hildur Helgadóttir, a nurse on the discharge team at Landspítali, said the current situation is ongoing.  “The problem is that it always adds up so quickly that it’s such a long run. A 100-person […] The post Nursing Space Shortage Strains Iceland’s Healthcare System appeared first on Iceland Review.

Authorities in Košice have prohibited swimming in the popular Lake Nad jazerom due to an overgrowth of cyanobacteria, warning of potential skin reactions and digestive issues.

Queens of the Stone Age, not typically known for psychedelic country ballads, have released their new song 'Easy Street,' which has been frequently performed live recently.

Adolf Ingi Erlingsson, a former sports journalist, has formally questioned the director of Iceland's public broadcaster RÚV regarding the appropriateness of airing advertisements from Smáríkið.

Guðrún Sóley and Bjarni Pétur found love on the Icelandic public broadcasting service RÚV, with the headline stating 'Life is wonderful'.

Iceland's Media Committee has found no reason to take further action regarding alleged violations by the national broadcaster RÚV in its coverage of Páll Steingrímsson, stating that minimum requirements for responses were met.

The Sagna awards ceremony, celebrating children's culture and creative works, was broadcast live on RÚV from the City Theatre, recognizing children for their short stories, films, plays, and music.

Scientists and RÚV reports confirm steady magma accumulation beneath Iceland's Svartsengi volcanic system, with estimates indicating 26.6 million cubic meters gathered since last July's eruption.

RÚV, the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service, has approved a new three-year rural policy aimed at strengthening cooperation with local media and improving their access to RÚV content.

An election test by RÚV highlights significant disagreements among the eleven parties running in Reykjavík, particularly concerning urban planning and preschool matters, though some issues show broad consensus.

The nominations for the ninth annual "Sögur – verðlaunahátíð barnanna" (Children's Awards Festival) have been announced, with the event scheduled for live broadcast on RÚV from the City Theater on May 30th.

Páll Vilhjálmsson, a columnist and former journalist, claims a recent court verdict in a drugging and phone case confirms that media outlets, including RÚV, had access to data from Captain Páll Steingrímsson's phone, despite denials.

Icelandic public broadcaster RÚV has launched an election quiz to help voters decide which candidates and parties to support in the upcoming May 16th elections. The quiz, which opened this morning, aims to assist citizens struggling with their choice.

Jón Gnarr, a member of parliament for Viðreisn, was entitled to payment from the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV) for his appearance on 'Vikan með Gísla Marteini' in March but never sent an invoice for the payment.

A political debate in Skagafjörður, broadcast on RÚV, covered the municipality's financial situation, disputes over a 1.5 billion ISK cultural center in Sauðárkrókur, and residents' concerns about the future of Hólar in Hjaltadalur.

Three gold bracelets believed to be from the Viking Age have been discovered in Himmerland, North Jutland, Denmark. Danish national broadcaster RÚV reported on the find, quoting cultural heritage expert Torben Sarauw.

Despite challenging economic data, Russia has seen a temporary boost from the Middle East conflict, with rising oil prices and a partial suspension of US sanctions on Russian oil exports increasing its budget revenues.

Icelandic musician Daði Freyr Pétursson made a surprise appearance on the RÚV show "Góðir Íslendingar," where he participated in a Eurovision quiz and performed his hit song "Think About Things."

Public transport services across Iceland will operate on reduced timetables over the Easter period. As reported by RÚV, the changes will affect both the capital area and regional routes.

After four decades in media, Haukur Holm is retiring from his successful career as a news reporter, having worked for both Stöð 2 and Rúv, and looks forward to pursuing music and writing.

"It's unbelievable how she treated us, the children in her care," says Guðrún Glódís Gunnarsdóttir, actress and singer, to RÚV about her experience in a foster home in Mosfellssveit where she stayed...

The municipality of Pécs, Hungary, has decided to ban government billboards that are described as "scaring with war," with the mayor stating that the community deserves not to see such "oppressive, fear-mongering" advertisements.

US CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper has provided figures on the Iranian intervention, stating eight thousand deployments and eight thousand targets, suggesting the US could make history with the Iran war.

Magnús Hlynur Hreiðarson hefur verið ráðinn sem fréttamaður á fréttastofu Ríkisútvarpsins.

A proposal to postpone Iceland’s planned referendum on continuing European Union accession talks has been put forward by the leader of the Independence Party. Speaking in the Alþingi, RÚV reports that Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir said she would seek to move the vote from 29 August to 17 October. What’s the Story? Proposal by Independence Party leader… The post Independence Party Proposes Delay to EU Referendum appeared first on Iceland Review.

Sólveig Anna Jónsdóttir, the leader of the Efling union, has finally received a long-awaited invitation to appear on the Rás 1 program "Vikulokin," ensuring her radio fee to RÚV was not in vain.

Számos cikk foglalkozik az Irán elleni izraeli-amerikai háborúval, ám érdemes megvizsgálni azokat a részleteket is, amelyek nem feltétlenül kerülnek fel a híroldalak felső harmadába.

Guðmundur Ari Sigurjónsson, parliamentary group leader of the Social Democratic Alliance, stated on RÚV that Iceland's fishing experience in its waters puts the country in a strong position for negotiations on fish allocation.

Bubbi Morthens fagnar sjötugsafmæli 6. júní með síðustu stórtónleikum ferilsins. RÚV gerir sjónvarpsþætti í tilefni afmælisins um bestu lög Bubba. Að þáttunum standa Gunnlaugur Jónsson og Þór…

A crowd attended a meeting of Kompaní, the business club of Morgunblaðið and mbl.is, held in Hádegismóar yesterday.

The Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV) has decided to terminate its agreement with Sýn for the distribution of its television and radio content via antenna.

Sixty-six Icelandic vessels must undergo renewed safety inspections after regulators determined that previous checks on onboard rubber lifeboats did not meet required standards. As reported by RÚV, th

An analysis of the initial days of the Hungarian election campaign suggests that Péter Magyar's Tisza Party and Fidesz are performing strongly, while smaller parties are struggling.

Severe weather in the United States has led to the cancellation of several Icelandair flights to the country, leaving around 1,700 passengers with disrupted travel plans. As reported by RÚV, the airli