A new book by comedian and journalist Ómar Ragnarsson, Hyldýpið, meaning The Abyss, includes an account by a man who confesses to accidentally killing Geirfinnur Einarsson, a man who disappeared in 1974 and whose body was never found.
Police
Shooting Suspect Arrested
A man suspected in a shooting incident in the Breiðholt neighborhood in Reykjavík on Friday night, was arrested this morning.
Nineteen-Year-Old Suspected of Two Rapes
A nineteen-year-old boy is suspected of having raped a girl in Reykjavík last Sunday, only six days after he was arrested for another rape in Southwest Iceland.
Book May Prove Innocence of Those Convicted of Murder
A defense attorney for one of the suspects in a decades-old Icelandic murder case claims that new clues about to be published in a book will prove the innocence of convicted suspects.
Merchants’ Weekend Report
Four sexual assaults were reported in the greater Reykjavík area over Merchants’ weekend.
Putin to Come Fishing in Iceland?
Russian billionaire Iskander Makhmudov is currently renting salmon fishing river Eystri-Rangá in South Iceland and President of Russia Vladimir Putin is rumored to be joining him.
Police Officer Sues Icelandic State
Aldís Hilmarsdóttir, former head of the narcotics division of the greater Reykjavík police, has filed a lawsuit against the Icelandic state because of the police chief’s decision to have her transferred to a different position in January this year.
Icelander Murdered in Stockholm
A 35-year-old Icelandic man was murdered in the western part of Stockholm on Monday.
Bands Threaten to Withdraw from Festival
The decision by Vestmannaeyjar Police Chief Páley Borgþórsdóttir not to provide the media with information about the number of potential sexual assault cases at the Þjóðhátíð festival until investigation is complete, caused musicians to protest yesterday.
Strong Reaction to Silence on Sex Assaults
Vestmannaeyjar Police Chief Páley Borgþórsdóttir’s decision not to provide the media with information about potential sexual assaults during the outdoor festival Þjóðhátíð in Vestmannaeyjar has caused a strong reaction.
Pokémon Player Caught by Police
Police stopped a car in Reykjanesbær yesterday for driving against traffic along a one-way street.
Beware of Fake Facebook Friends
Many Icelanders have recently been inundated with friend requests on Facebook from dubious people.
Police to Keep Quiet about Sexual Assaults
Chief of Police in Vestmannaeyjar Páley Borgþórsdóttir told Fréttablaðið today that the police will not inform the media about sexual assaults which may occur during the outdoor festival Þjóðhátíð, July 29-Agust 1, until after the investigation has been concluded.
Iceland is Destination for Sex Trafficking Victims
According to a report by the US Department of State, published in June, Iceland is a destination and a transit country for women subjected to sex trafficking, and people of both sexes who are victims of labor trafficking.
Scandal at Reykjavík Police Station
Reykjavík Police Chief Sigríður Björk Guðjónsdóttir has been found to have violated the Administrative Procedure Act by temporarily relieving a policeman in the narcotics division of his duties in January.
Police Find Boy in Wrong Hotel Room
At 2 am this morning, police were notified about a missing 12-year-old boy at a hotel on Laugavegur.
Stabbed Englishman Astounded by Icelandic Support
A 25-year-old English policeman, who was stabbed while supporting Iceland during the game between Iceland and France at the EURO 2016 Paris, is speechless over the support he has received from Icelanders since the stabbing took place.
Seriously Injured after Collision
One person is seriously injured after a collision on Reykjanesbraut, close to Mjódd shopping center.
Fatal Accident in Southwest Iceland
A fatal traffic accident occurred on Reykjanesbraut, close to Keflavík International Airport, around 7 am this morning.
Intruder Tries on Homeowner’s Clothes
The diary of the greater Reykjavík police today recounts an unusual incident that took place last night.
Pink Geyser Project Artist Acquitted
Yesterday, the South Iceland District Court acquitted artist Marco Antonio Evaristti, who had been charged with breaking nature protection laws for pouring red dye into the geyser Strokkur.
Criticizes Church for Offering Sanctuary
Church ministers deserve a reprimand for offering sanctuary to asylum seekers in Laugarneskirkja church last week, opines Helgi Magnús Gunnarsson deputy state prosecutor.
Attacked for Being Icelandic in Paris
Last night, an Icelander was attacked by an Englishman at a pub in Paris, who broke a bottle in his face, severely injuring his nose.
Removed from Church with Force
Two asylum seekers were forcefully removed by police from Laugarneskirkja church early this morning, after the minister had offered them sanctuary.
Car Accident Leaves One Man Dead
The accident that closed Ring Road 1 on Monday, in the vicinity of Vík í Mýrdal, left one man dead.