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RÚV English Radio - SÆVAR JÓHANNSSON - RÚV.is Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of Sævar Jóhannsson.

Fresh from his three nominations last night at the #Icelandic #Music Awards, #composer and #pianist Sævar Jóhannsson is ready to perform in entirety, his third album Quiet Presence at #Tjarnarbíó, this Sunday, at 8pm.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-03-06-ruv-english-radio-saevar-johannsson-469024

Thunder and lightning among yellow weather warnings - RÚV.is RÚV.is

Update: the capital area is now included in the ongoing yellow weather alert for thunderstorms and lightning.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-03-06-thunder-and-lightning-among-yellow-weather-warnings-469006

Thunder and lightning among yellow weather warnings - RÚV.is RÚV.is

There are #warnings of #thunderstorms with frequent #lightning across South Iceland today, until 6pm. Other weather warnings activate in much of #Iceland tomorrow.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-03-06-thunder-and-lightning-among-yellow-weather-warnings-469006

Referendum on continuing EU accession talks slated for August 29 - RÚV.is The government approved the Foreign Minister’s parliamentary resolution on holding a referendum.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-03-06-referendum-on-continuing-eu-accession-talks-slated-for-august-29-468993

World-class fish and chips by Mývatn - RÚV.is The key to world-class fish and chips is high-quality Icelandic cod, according to the owners of a restaurant by Mývatn which recently won an international award for the best fish and chips.

The key to world-class fish and chips is high-quality #Icelandic #cod, according to the owners of a restaurant by #Mývatn which recently won an international #award for the best fish and chips.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-03-06-world-class-fish-and-chips-by-myvatn-468925

Judo athlete and horticulturist among defendants in Reykholt case - RÚV.is A judo athlete, a horticulturist, and a man recently convicted of attempted manslaughter, are among six defendants accused of holding a man captive in his home in Reykholt in Bláskógabyggð in 2024.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-03-06-judo-athlete-and-horticulturist-among-defendants-in-reykholt-case-468917

Changes to electricity planning regulation announced - RÚV.is The Minister for the Environment, Energy and Climate has announced changes to electricity legislation. He says it is unacceptable and intolerable that projects of national economic importance are dela...

Changes to electricity planning regulation announced

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-03-06-changes-to-electricity-planning-regulation-announced-468916

RÚV English Radio - AUÐSKILIÐ - CAPELIN QUOTAS, in simple Icelandic - RÚV.is Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið.

Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized #Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of #Auðskilið.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-03-06-ruv-english-radio-audskilid-capelin-quotas-in-simple-icelandic-468915

Authorities criticised for lack of progress on hate crime database - RÚV.is The European Commission against Racism & Intolerance says it is important that a comprehensive database on hate crime in Iceland is created and made accessible, but that Iceland has done well to raise...

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-03-06-authorities-criticised-for-lack-of-progress-on-hate-crime-database-468913

Kristrún asked to clarify contacts with EU - RÚV.is Framsóknarflokkurinn (Progressive Party) wants the Prime Minister to clarify her contacts with officials of the European Union.

#Framsóknarflokkurinn (the Progressive Party) wants the Prime Minister to clarify her contacts with officials of the European Union.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-03-06-kristrun-asked-to-clarify-contacts-with-eu-468912

Oligopoly blamed for rising fuel prices - RÚV.is The managing director of FÍB (Icelandic Automobile Association) says oil companies tend to raise prices in line with global market prices, but not lower them. He blames an oligopoly for the rising pri...

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-03-06-oligopoly-blamed-for-rising-fuel-prices-468910

EU talks referendum resolution expected today - RÚV.is A parliamentary resolution proposing a referendum on continuing accession negotiations with the European Union will be presented at cabinet today. The aim is for the vote to take place in the autumn.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-03-06-eu-talks-referendum-resolution-expected-today-468908

US and Israel attacks drive up fuel costs in Iceland - RÚV.is The conflict in the Middle East has had major effects on oil prices on global markets. Fuel prices in Iceland have already begun to rise.

The #conflict in the Middle East has had major effects on #oil prices on global #markets. Fuel prices in #Iceland have already begun to rise.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-03-05-us-and-israel-attacks-drive-up-fuel-costs-in-iceland-468854

Survey: Coast Guard "most trusted"; National Church sees trust rise - RÚV.is For the second year, þjóðkirkjan (National Church of Iceland) sees the greatest rise in trust, suggests Gallup’s measurement of trust in public institutions. Landhelgisgæslan (Icelandic Coast Guard) i...

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-03-05-survey-coast-guard-most-trusted-national-church-sees-trust-rise-468845

Geldinganes hot water search heats up - RÚV.is There is a great deal of activity in Geldinganes in Reykjavík. Everything is almost ready there for large drilling rigs that will drill deep into the earth to find usable hot water.

There is a great deal of activity in #Geldinganes in #Reykjavík. Everything is almost ready there for large drilling rigs that will drill deep into the earth to find usable hot #water.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-03-05-geldinganes-hot-water-search-heats-up-468814

Issue of 50.000 medical certificates 'a waste of time' - RÚV.is The director of Heilsugæsla höfuðborgarsvæðisins (Primary Health Care of the Capital Area) says the time has come for employers and schools to stop asking for medical certificates for short-term illne...

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-03-05-issue-of-50000-medical-certificates-a-waste-of-time-468811

New car registrations rise around excise changes - RÚV.is RÚV.is

New #car registrations rise around #excise changes

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-03-05-new-car-registrations-rise-around-excise-changes-468810

Yellow snowstorm alerts in south west for early Friday - RÚV.is RÚV.is

Yellow #snowstorm alerts in south west for early Friday

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-03-05-yellow-snowstorm-alerts-in-south-west-for-early-friday-468806

Calls for "conversion therapy" review as police examine church remarks - RÚV.is The Catholic Church in Iceland says it helps people to suppress their homosexuality. Its kanslari [chancellor] says it is their duty to provide such "assistance". Laws against conversion therapy were ...

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-03-05-calls-for-conversion-therapy-review-as-police-examine-church-remarks-468808

Salmonella supplement warning - RÚV.is RÚV.is

#Salmonella supplement #warning

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-03-04-salmonella-supplement-warning-468733

RÚV English Radio - SÓLFÖR - RÚV.is Today RÚV English Radio is in Akureyri, with a world exclusive.

#Sólför are a new band from #Akureyri, whose new track Resurrection is out on March 6 - but you can hear it today, and a chat with the band, exclusively here on RÚV English Radio.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-03-04-ruv-english-radio-solfor-468729

Municipal elections 2026 - don't miss your chance to vote - RÚV.is Unlike elections to choose MPs and the Government, or Iceland's President, you don't need to be an Icelandic citizen to vote in this year's municipal elections in Iceland. Here's what you need to know...

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-01-27-municipal-elections-2026-dont-miss-your-chance-to-vote-465141

Bíó Paradís in Time Out Top 100 - RÚV.is RÚV.is

Bíó Paradís in Time Out Top 100

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-03-04-bio-paradis-in-time-out-top-100-468723

Driver may not have realised lane error - RÚV.is The main cause of a fatal crash in Berufjörður last year is thought to be that the driver of one of the cars had seen their attention wane. The investigation board urges dealers not to import cars unl...

The main cause of a fatal crash in Berufjörður last year is thought to be that the driver of one of the cars had seen their attention wane.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-03-04-driver-may-not-have-realised-lane-error-468698

Major fire in Grafarholt: nobody injured - RÚV.is All available firefighters were called out at around 4 am when a report was received of a major fire in a ground-floor flat in an apartment building in Grafarholt. The residents managed to get out the...

Major #fire in #Grafarholt: nobody injured

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-03-04-major-fire-in-grafarholt-nobody-injured-468659

Minister defends lumpfish quota changes - RÚV.is The Minister of Industries says the quota system for lumpfish has been revoked so that more people will be permitted to fish.

The #Minister of Industries says the #quota system for #lumpfish has been revoked so that more people will be permitted to #fish.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-03-04-minister-defends-lumpfish-quota-changes-468661

Landsvirkjun plan huge investments - RÚV.is Power utility firm Landsvirkjun plans to undertake some of the largest investments the company has ever carried out in the coming years. A total of ISK 190.000.000.000 will be invested over the next f...

Power utility firm #Landsvirkjun plans to undertake some of the largest investments the company has ever carried out in the coming years.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-03-04-landsvirkjun-plan-huge-investments-468663

Mould found at Akureyri Hospital - RÚV.is Mould has been found in the premises of Sjúkrahúsið á Akureyri (Akureyri Hospital) at Kristnesspítali in Eyjafjarðarsveit.

#Mould has been found in the premises of Sjúkrahúsið á Akureyri (#Akureyri #Hospital) at Kristnesspítali in Eyjafjarðarsveit.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-03-04-mould-found-at-akureyri-hospital-468664

Many roads very icy this morning - RÚV.is Several roads are closed early this morning and there is ice in many places, in some cases making it extremely slippery.

Many #roads very #icy this morning

https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-03-04-many-roads-very-icy-this-morning-468669

RÚV English - RÚV.is

It seems that there are technical problems today with @facebook - until they are resolved, you may not find our stories on the RÚV English #Facebook page. Of course, they are always published first at http://ruv.is/english, and you'll find links here on Twitter too.