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Nine in Ten Icelanders Say They Experienced August's Eclipse
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (433+ words) For all the warnings about a mass rush across western Iceland, most Icelanders appear to have stayed remarkably close to home for the August 12 eclipse. A Gallup survey reported by Vísir found that 91% of residents in the capital area and…...
PISA 2025: Iceland Records Its Worst Results Yet
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (319+ words) Icelandic 15-year-olds are performing below both the OECD average and their Nordic peers in reading, mathematics and science, according to the newly released PISA 2025 results. The figures continue a long-term deterioration in reading comprehension and mathematics, although Icelandic pupils still…...
Reykjavík Jazz Festival | Purism, Experiments and Exotic Sounds
1+ week, 2+ day ago (468+ words) Iceland Review attends the 36th edition of Reykjavík Jazz Festival and reviews the annual extraordinary celebration of the genre. This author is transfixed. The sounds of the vibraphone conjure up the smoky air of Jerzy Kawalerowicz’s 1959 black-and-white film The Night Train…...
56% of Icelandair Pilots Report Falling Asleep Unintentionally at Work
1+ week, 4+ day ago (177+ words) More than half of Icelandair pilots responding to a union fatigue survey said they had fallen asleep unintentionally while working during the previous three months. The survey by the Icelandic Airline Pilots Association drew 508 responses, nearly 80% of its Icelandair pilot…...
Reykjavík Mayor Says Weather Should Not Dampen Culture Night
3+ week, 2+ day ago (225+ words) Reykjavík Mayor Hildur Björnsdóttir has urged residents to head into the city centre for Culture Night, saying the weather is “not as bad as it looks”. Around 400 events are being held across Iceland’s capital today. Residents, businesses and artists are…...
Reykjavík Culture Night Affects the Capital's Traffic Today
3+ week, 2+ day ago (250+ words) Reykjavík’s city centre is facing extensive traffic restrictions today as around 100,000 people are expected to attend Culture Night, one of the capital’s largest annual events. Police and public transport staff are preparing for heavy demand as visitors travel into and…...
Last Day to Comment on Iceland’s 2027–2041 Regional Development Plan
3+ week, 6+ day ago (186+ words) Today is the final day to submit comments on Iceland’s draft regional-development white paper for 2027–2041, according to the Icelandic Regional Development Institute, Byggðastofnun. The draft is accompanied by a five-year action plan covering 2027–2031. After the consultation closes, officials will review submissions…...