Political context
Government, elections, public policy, courts, diplomacy, and civic institutions.
News Websites in Iceland
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Country facts
Iceland at a glance
Capital
Reykjavik
Population
Approximately 392 thousand
Official languages
Icelandic
Currency
Icelandic króna
Region
Europe
Time zone
UTC
Internet domain
.is
Calling code
+354
Why this country matters
Why Iceland matters in the news
Iceland, with Reykjavik as a key national reference point, is part of the Europe news region, where coverage often connects to democratic institutions, energy, migration, public policy, culture, markets, regional security, and relations with neighboring states. Its population is listed as approximately 392 thousand, and news in Iceland is commonly read through Icelandic sources. Local reporting can reveal how national decisions affect communities. The current directory includes 15 listed sources across Local News, Digital Media, Newspaper, TV News.
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Country overview
Iceland news and media context
Europe. 15 listed outlets across Local News, Digital Media, Newspaper, TV News.
Economic context
Markets, trade, employment, public budgets, and household costs in Icelandic króna.
Geographic context
Regional links with Albania, Andorra, Austria shape cross-border coverage.
News consumption trends
Public broadcasters, TV, radio, newspapers, online outlets, and social video.
Languages used in news
Icelandic.
Search and discovery
Outlet name, city, region, language, category, and coverage type.
Current directory mix
Digital Media: 10Local News: 3Newspaper: 1TV News: 1
Iceland Source Guide
Best for breaking news
RUV
National public broadcaster
Best public broadcaster
RUV
National public broadcaster
Best business source
Austurfrett
East Iceland regional news
Best local source
Akureyri.net
Akureyri and North Iceland
Business: 6National: 6Local: 4Investigative: 2Government: 1Independent: 1Public Broadcaster: 1
Media landscape
How news is organized in Iceland
Iceland's media landscape includes national outlets, broadcasters, private publishers, local reporting, and digital-first sources where available.
News languages
- Icelandic
Regional and local notes
Regional and city-level coverage can be important for public services, courts, weather, infrastructure, elections, and community reporting.
Editorial notes
How to use this Iceland page
Directory purpose
This page is a source-finding guide. It helps readers reach publisher websites, compare source types, and understand available language and coverage signals.
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15 of 15 listings
Akureyri.net
www.akureyri.net
Akureyri-based local news site covering North Iceland, municipal issues, community affairs, culture, sport, and regional life.
IcelandLocal NewsIcelandicAkureyri and North IcelandVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Austurfrett
www.austurfrett.is
East Iceland regional news source covering local government, communities, business, fisheries, culture, sport, and regional public affairs.
IcelandLocal NewsIcelandicEast Iceland regional newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
BB.is
www.bb.is
Regional Icelandic outlet covering the Westfjords, municipalities, local communities, fisheries, business, sport, and public affairs.
IcelandLocal NewsIcelandicWestfjords regional newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
DV
www.dv.is
Icelandic digital news outlet covering breaking news, society, crime, entertainment, culture, lifestyle, and public affairs.
IcelandDigital MediaIcelandicNational digital/tabloid newsVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Frettin
frettin.is
Icelandic digital source covering national issues, society, public debate, politics, opinion, and current affairs.
IcelandDigital MediaIcelandicDigital news and commentaryVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Heimildin
heimildin.is
Icelandic investigative and public-interest outlet covering politics, accountability, society, economy, culture, and long-form reporting.
IcelandDigital MediaIcelandicInvestigative/civic journalismVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Iceland Monitor
icelandmonitor.mbl.is
English-language Iceland news service connected to mbl.is covering national news, weather, culture, tourism, society, and current affairs.
IcelandDigital MediaEnglishEnglish-language mbl.is newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Iceland Review
www.icelandreview.com
English-language Iceland news and magazine outlet covering society, politics, culture, travel, weather, environment, and daily country updates.
IcelandDigital MediaEnglishEnglish-language Iceland newsVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Kjarninn / Heimildin archive
kjarninn.heimildin.is
Archive of the independent Icelandic outlet Kjarninn, now connected to Heimildin, with analysis, politics, economy, and public-interest reporting.
IcelandDigital MediaIcelandicArchived independent analysisVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Mannlif
www.mannlif.is
Icelandic digital publication covering society, lifestyle, entertainment, culture, people, current affairs, and public debate.
IcelandDigital MediaIcelandicLifestyle, society, and newsVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
Morgunbladid / mbl.is
www.mbl.is
Major Icelandic newspaper and digital portal covering national news, politics, business, sport, culture, weather, and opinion.
IcelandNewspaperIcelandicNational newspaper/digitalVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
RUV
www.ruv.is
Iceland's public broadcaster covering national news, politics, culture, weather, radio, television, regional affairs, and English-language updates.
IcelandTV NewsIcelandic, EnglishNational public broadcasterVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Stundin / Heimildin archive
stundin.is
Archived site of Stundin, whose journalism merged into Heimildin, with investigative, civic, politics, and social-issue reporting.
IcelandDigital MediaIcelandicArchived investigative/civic journalismVerified URLChecked 2026-05-28
The Reykjavik Grapevine
grapevine.is
English-language Iceland publication covering news, culture, music, travel, society, food, events, and Reykjavik life.
IcelandDigital MediaEnglishEnglish-language culture and newsVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28
Visir
www.visir.is
High-traffic Icelandic news portal covering breaking news, politics, business, entertainment, sport, lifestyle, and multimedia reporting.
IcelandDigital MediaIcelandicNational digital portalVerified URLRSS availableChecked 2026-05-28