Iceland Monitor · mbl.is

11/12/2025

Sentiment in the Icelandic economy has taken a marked turn for the worse, according to the results of a regular survey conducted by Gallup for the Central Bank of Iceland and the Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise (SA). More than half — 54% of respondents — say economic conditions are poor.

11/12/2025

Two earthquakes exceeding magnitude three occurred east of Hamar in Vatnajökull shortly after ten o’clock this morning.

11/12/2025

Opera singer Plácido Domingo will give a concert in Eldborg, Harpa, on 9 March next year, with ticket sales beginning on 16 December.

10/12/2025

Ævar Pálmi Pálmason, deputy superintendent in the investigative division of the Capital Area Police, says it is thought-provoking how strong the demand for drugs such as co***ne has become in Icelandic society.

10/12/2025

A total of 347 thousand passengers flew with Icelandair in November, a 15% increase year-on-year. The strongest growth was among passengers departing Iceland and those transiting through the country on transatlantic journeys. Seat occupancy reached 83.5%, and the airline’s on-time performance was 88.8%.

A total of 347 thousand passengers flew with Icelandair in November, a 15% increase year-on-year. The strongest growth was among passengers departing Iceland and those transiting through the country on transatlantic journeys. Seat occupancy reached 83.5%, and the airline’s on-time performance was ...

10/12/2025

The Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (RÚV) has decided not to take part in the Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna, Austria, next year.

10/12/2025

Several transmission towers collapsed on Fjarðarheiði during the night. Conditions on the heath are poor, and repairs will take some time.

09/12/2025

Five Russian ships caught the attention of the Icelandic Coast Guard yesterday morning as they were fishing just outside Iceland’s exclusive economic zone.

09/12/2025

A total of 347 thousand passengers flew with Icelandair in November, a 15% increase year-on-year. The strongest growth was among passengers departing Iceland and those transiting through the country on transatlantic journeys. Seat occupancy reached 83.5%, and the airline’s on-time performance was 88.8%.

09/12/2025

Fljótagöng is now at the top of the government’s new transportation plan for tunnel projects. The Fjarðarheiði Tunnel does not appear on the priority list but remains under consideration, along with several other areas such as Reynisfjall, Hellisheiði, and Öxnadalsheiði, to name a few.