Journalists’ Union is increasingly concerned about independent media in Iceland after Sýn’s decision to stop broadcasting weekend evening news, announcing layoffs confirms a worsening operating environment

Iceland’s air traffic control system faces disruption from 25 November; Air Traffic Controllers Association will impose an overtime ban following a year of negotiations with Isavia and the Confederation of Icelandic Employers without a new contract

A snowstorm in Reykjavík transformed in thick ice ridges on main roads as traffic pressed the snow before it could be removed; nearby municipalities were less affected

Laugarás Lagoon opened to the public; the new bathing facility extends over around one thousand square meters and offers a view over the river Hvítá and the surrounding countryside

Airline Play collapse would have had more impact on the Icelandic aviation market if the airline had not already reduced its flight schedule, says the CEO of Icelandair, adding Icelandair has little room for more flights to help stranded travellers