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Akranes debate: investment, finances, and pace of development
A debate of electoral-list leaders ahead of the municipal elections was held in Akranes. The discussion focused mainly on the municipality’s finances, the pace of investment, demographic pressure, and the operation of public services.
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Infrastructure fee impact on cruise ships could last four years
It is hoped that after three to four years, bookings by cruise ships to Iceland will be back in balance. An infrastructure fee that the authorities imposed on the ships’ operators at the beginning of 2025 saw ship arrivals fell significantly.
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RÚV English Radio - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - GOATS IN ICELAND, in simple Icelandic
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið.
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'No need' to reconsider early voting in capital area
Around 4.300 votes have been cast in advance in the capital area ahead of the municipal elections. The district commissioner says the fact that voting is possible in only one place, in Kópavogur, has not impacted turnout.
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Chamber of Commerce proposes abolishing Sorpa
Viðskiptaráð (Iceland Chamber of Commerce) says there are opportunities in many areas to increase competition in household waste services. It is proposed that Sorpa be abolished in its current form and that Góði hirðirinn and GAJA be sold.
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Committee majority: children should not be held in departure centre
Under an amendment proposed by the majority of allsherjar- og menntamálanefnd (General and Education Committee) to the Minister of Justice’s bill on a departure centre, children would not be held there. Committee work is being finalised.
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Kjarnafæði-Norðlenska considers move from Svalbarðseyri to new Akureyri HQ
Kjarnafæði-Norðlenska could be leaving Svalbarðseyri if the company is allocated a plot in Akureyri for new headquarters. The municipal manager of Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur has concerns about losing jobs from the community.
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Election campaign "rather courteous"
Municipal elections are approaching. Guests on last night's Silfrið programme say that this year’s election campaign has a courteous tone, and that it also resembles previous election campaigns.
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RÚV English Radio - DR. KRISTÍN JÓNÍNA TAYLOR: THE ICELANDIC COMPOSERS
Today on RÚV English Radio, Dr. Kristín Jónína Taylor - the Icelandic-American concert pianist and researcher dedicating her skills to Icelandic classical composers.
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Flag may fly all summer long
The public may keep the national flag flying all day and night from 1 May to 15 August, following a vote in Alþingi yesterday.
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Fuel VAT cut passed; PM does not rule out extension
From tomorrow fuel prices should fall at the pump, says the PM, as VAT on those purchases is cut, for a four-month period, from 24% to 11%.
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Baldur ferry deployed for Vestmannaeyjar crossing
RÚV English Radio - STUDYING ICELANDIC AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ICELAND
Today on RÚV English Radio: studying Icelandic as a second language in the country's university.
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Edition case: woman charged with manslaughter of daughter in alleged joint act with husband
President may appoint personal assistant
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-04-28-president-may-appoint-personal-assistant-473807/
Women head 33 of 182 candidate lists
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-04-27-women-head-33-of-182-candidate-lists-473749/
Mosfellsbær blackbird mum is YouTube star
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-04-27-mosfellsbaer-blackbird-mum-is-youtube-star-473731/
Man found near Háafoss died during weekend
https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-04-27-man-found-near-haafoss-died-during-weekend-473727/
