Author: Ragnar Tómas

Nearly 200 cybercrime cases have been reported to the Metropolitan Police in Iceland so far this year, Vísir reports. Police warn that such crimes often rise during the summer, citing scams involving fake text messages, cryptocurrency fraud, and misuse of electronic IDs. Averaging approximately 33 cases per month Nearly 200 cases related to cybercrime have been reported to the Metropolitan Police so far this year—an average of approximately 33 per month. Few such cases, which may increase during the summer months, are reported to the police, however. This is stated in a press release from the Capital Area Police, as……

Iceland’s national broadcaster first reported on the arrival of the biting midge on July 1, 2015, after a weekend of widespread bites near the capital area. Ten years on, the insect has spread across the country, prompting health officials to advise on prevention and treatment. A ten-year anniversary As noted by RÚV, the biting midge (lúsmý in Icelandic) was first introduced to the Icelandic public during the National Broadcaster’s midday news broadcast on July 1, 2015. The broadcast began with the following words: “A new aggressive bloodsucker in Iceland, the biting midge, bit and drew blood from numerous people enjoying……

Support for the Independence Party has dropped to 17.3% in the latest Maskína poll, while the Social Democratic Alliance leads with 28.1%. The Centre Party shows the biggest gain, rising to 13%, as most other parties see minor changes. Centre Party gains big As reported by Vísir today, Support for the Independence Party measures at 17.3% in the latest poll conducted by Maskína, marking a 1.6% drop. The Social Democratic Alliance has gained ground since Maskína’s last poll and now stands at 28.1%. According to the results, support for the Reform Party (Viðreisn) has decreased by 1.5%, from 16.8% to……

A low-pressure system south of Iceland is bringing rain, drizzle, and easterly winds across the country today, with temperatures between 7 and 16°C. Light southerly winds and continued showers are expected tomorrow, with drier conditions in the east and more rain by evening. Heavy downpours expected in some areas A low-pressure system just south of Iceland continues to dictate the weather today, as it did yesterday, RÚV reports. The system is expected to move over the country during the day, bringing light to moderate easterly winds across most regions. Rain or drizzle is forecast for the southeast, while scattered showers……

Authorities conducted inspections at Gullfoss, Þingvellir, and Geysir this week to check if foreign tourism companies are operating with proper permits and complying with labour and safety regulations. Several violations were reported, and regular checks are planned across Iceland throughout the summer. Primarily focused on driving licences and operating permits Foreign tourism companies are reportedly operating in Iceland without the required permits, according to RÚV. Yesterday, the South Iceland Police, along with the Administration of Occupational Safety and Health (AOSH), the Icelandic Confederation of Labour (ASÍ), and the Directorate of Internal Revenue, conducted inspections at Gullfoss Waterfall in South Iceland.……

Five representatives from Iceland’s LGBTQ+ organisation Samtökin ’78 will travel to Hungary to join the Budapest Pride march, which was banned earlier this year by Hungarian authorities. Despite the risk of fines, the group says international solidarity is vital as the march proceeds in defiance of the ban this weekend. Cross-border solidarity crucial Representatives of Samtökin ’78, Iceland’s national queer organisation, will travel to Hungary to take part in the annual Budapest Pride march—an event that was banned by Hungarian authorities earlier this year, Vísir reports. The organisers of the march have called for international participation, despite participants facing fines.……

Iceland’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.1% in May 2025, down 0.2 percentage points from the previous month, according to Statistics Iceland. Slight, month-over-month decrease Iceland’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate* stood at 3.1% in May 2025, according to new figures from Statistics Iceland’s Labour Force Survey. This marks a slight month-over-month decrease of 0.2 percentage points. The employment rate (the proportion of the working-age population currently employed) was 78.6%, while labour force participation (the share of people either working or actively seeking work) measured 81.1%. In raw, unadjusted terms, approximately 10,700 individuals aged 16 to 74 were unemployed in……

The 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship kicks off on Wednesday, July 2 in Switzerland, with Iceland facing Finland in the opening match in Thun. This marks Iceland’s fifth straight Euros appearance, and the team aims to advance beyond the group stage for the first time since 2013. First match on Wednesday, July 2 The 2025 UEFA Women’s European Championship will begin on Wednesday, July 2, in Switzerland, with Iceland facing Finland in the tournament’s opening match at 4 PM local time in Thun. This year’s Euros will feature 16 national teams, divided into four groups of four. Iceland competes in……

A French woman in her 60s remains in custody, suspected of killing her husband and daughter, who were found dead in a hotel room on June 14. The investigation remains active, with police awaiting further evidence and international cooperation from France and Ireland. Suspect never in life-threatening condition The Metropolitan Police’s Central Investigations Unit is continuing to investigate the deaths of a French father and daughter, in their 60s and 40s respectively, who were found deceased in a fourth-floor room at the Edition Hotel near Reykjavík Harbour earlier this month, RÚV reports. A woman in her 60s, believed to be……