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For many #Icelanders, #jól, or #Christmas, #beer marks the start of #holiday preparations. It arrives in #Vínbúðin stores today, and this year Icelanders can choose from 92 varieties of jól beer.

November 7, 2025 at 3:30 AM

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#Iceland #Airwaves 2025 kicks off tonight. #Reykjavík fills with life and #music every November, in every corner and nook of the city, as up-and-coming Icelandic artists and international stars perform.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-11-06-iceland-airwaves-2025-kicks-off-tonight-458247

Iceland Airwaves 2025 kicks off tonight - RÚV.is

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November 7, 2025 at 3:30 AM

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Anti-#Bullying Day is on 8 November - and it launches with new song by #Söngvakeppnin singers #Júlí Heiðar and #Dísa.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-11-06-anti-bullying-day-launches-with-new-song-458244

Anti-Bullying Day launches with new song - RÚV.is

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November 7, 2025 at 3:30 AM

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Three incidents of #pickpocketing have recently come to the attention of capital area #police, who are asking the public to be on their guard.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-11-06-pickpockets-steal-cards-and-pins-458155

Pickpockets steal cards and PINs - RÚV.is

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November 7, 2025 at 3:30 AM

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Capital area #police arrested two men during the night shift after they had made threats against a #taxi driver.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-11-06-arrests-after-taxi-threats-458154

Arrests after taxi threats - RÚV.is

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November 7, 2025 at 3:30 AM

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#MP Rósa steps down from municipal council: “Busy times ahead in #Alþingi”

https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-11-06-mp-rosa-steps-down-from-municipal-council-busy-times-ahead-in-althingi-458149

MP Rósa steps down from municipal council: “Busy times ahead in Alþingi” - RÚV.is

Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir will chair her final municipal executive committee meeting as a councillor for Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn (Independence Party) in Hafnarfjörður next week. She announced her resignation...

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November 7, 2025 at 3:30 AM

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The Minister of Justice says it is not possible to have all routes into #Iceland open for those who wish to come here, and that loopholes must be addressed.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-11-05-not-all-routes-into-the-country-can-be-open-458105

'Not all routes into the country can be open' - RÚV.is

The Minister of Justice says it is not possible to have all routes into the country open for those who wish to come here, and that loopholes must be addressed.

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November 5, 2025 at 2:34 PM

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Have you started decorating for #Jól yet - or is it still too early? #Christmas #Iceland

https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-11-05-too-early-for-jol-joy-458100

Too early for Jól joy? - RÚV.is

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November 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM

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The managing director of Samtök iðnaðarins (Federation of #Icelandic Industries) says everyone agrees #inflation would be lower if #Statistics #Iceland were still using its former methods.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-11-05-timing-of-inflation-measurement-changes-ill-advised-458071

Timing of inflation-measurement changes 'ill-advised' - RÚV.is

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November 5, 2025 at 7:16 AM

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The chair of the #Tenants’ Association says that a tax on capital gains will not reduce #landlords’ incentives to accumulate #housing.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-11-05-incentives-needed-to-stop-landlords-accumulating-housing-stock-458069

Incentives needed to stop landlords accumulating housing stock - RÚV.is

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November 5, 2025 at 7:16 AM

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The City of #Reykjavík is projected to operate with a #surplus of nearly ISK 19 billion according to next year’s #budget. The city says all financial targets have been met.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-11-05-capital-has-billions-of-isk-in-surplus-458068

Capital has billions of ISK in surplus - RÚV.is

The City of Reykjavík is projected to operate with a surplus of nearly ISK 19 billion according to next year’s budget. The city says all financial targets have been met.

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November 5, 2025 at 7:16 AM

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The CEO of #Icelandair is optimistic about the company’s operations, but says every stone must now be turned to improve efficiency. Thirty-eight employees were laid off yesterday.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-11-05-layoffs-at-icelandair-458067

Layoffs at Icelandair - RÚV.is

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November 5, 2025 at 7:16 AM

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#Breiðholtsskóli and #Hagaskóli advanced yesterday evening in the first semi-final of #Skrekk, the #talent competition for #primary #school pupils in #Reykjavík.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-11-04-semi-final-talent-wins-for-breidholtsskoli-and-hagaskoli-457997

Semi-final talent wins for Breiðholtsskóli and Hagaskóli - RÚV.is

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November 4, 2025 at 8:34 AM

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The firms #Húsasmiðjan and #Dalsnes faced each other in court over payments related to the construction of a large warehouse and office building.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-11-04-companies-sue-each-other-over-same-project-invoices-457999

Companies sue each other over same project invoices - RÚV.is

The firms Húsasmiðjan and Dalsnes faced each other in court over payments related to the construction of a large warehouse and office building. Each claimed that the other owed them money.

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November 4, 2025 at 8:34 AM

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The chair of #Húseigendafélagið (the #Homeowners’ Association) fears that the simplification of #regulations could lead to even more defects in new #buildings.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-11-03-care-needed-to-stop-building-defects-worsening-457971

Care needed to stop building defects worsening - RÚV.is

The chair of Húseigendafélagið (the Homeowners’ Association) fears that the simplification of regulations could lead to even more defects in new buildings. She says it is important to proceed carefull...

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November 3, 2025 at 5:22 PM

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Today, #Grindavík's Gísli Gunnarsson returns to RÚV English #Radio.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-11-03-ruv-english-radio-grindaviks-gisli-gunnarsson-ur-oskunni-457809

RÚV English Radio - GRINDAVÍK'S GÍSLI GUNNARSSON: ÚR ÖSKUNNI - RÚV.is

Today, Grindavík's Gísli Gunnarsson returns to RÚV English Radio.

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November 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM

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The #President of #Iceland awarded 26 Rover #Scouts the #forsetamerkið (Presidential Badge) at #Bessastaðir yesterday. A two-to-three-year journey involving demanding and diverse tasks is required to earn the badge.

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Scouts' honour at Bessastaðir - RÚV.is

The President of Iceland awarded 26 Rover Scouts the forsetamerkið (Presidential Badge) at Bessastaðir yesterday. A two-to-three-year journey involving demanding and diverse tasks is required to earn ...

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November 3, 2025 at 5:36 AM

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Today on RÚV English Radio, the #choirs bringing #Rachmaninoff's #Vespers to #Harpa this Sunday.

https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-10-31-ruv-english-radio-vespers-harpa-457806

RÚV English Radio - VESPERS, HARPA - RÚV.is

Today on RÚV English Radio, the choirs bringing beautiful music to Harpa this Sunday.

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October 31, 2025 at 4:21 PM

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A humpback #whale seems to be caught in fishing gear, east of #Hrísey. It could not be freed today due to weather, but rescuers hope to try tomorrow. “We’ve examined it but we see no signs of nets or lines,” says Freyr Antonsson, head of Arctic Sea Tours. Freyr filmed this video.