Iceland's news sources in one place: Morgunblaðið — the paper of record since 1913 — Vísir and DV, the RÚV public broadcaster, Viðskiptablaðið for business, and Iceland Review with the Reykjavík Grapevine in English.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the main newspaper in Iceland?
- Morgunblaðið, founded in 1913, is Iceland's paper of record, while Vísir and mbl.is lead online and RÚV is the public broadcaster.
- Which Icelandic outlets publish in English?
- Iceland Review and The Reykjavík Grapevine cover Iceland in English.
- What news agency serves Iceland?
- Iceland has no large national wire service — RÚV and the main dailies gather news directly.
Iceland has one of the world's most remarkable and unique newspaper industries, serving the smallest population of any sovereign state in Europe — just 370,000 people — yet producing a surprisingly diverse and vibrant press that reflects Iceland's extraordinary culture, literacy tradition, and global punch above its weight in literature, music, sport, and environmental policy. Iceland consistently ranks among the world's top nations for press freedom and internet connectivity.
Among the most widely read Icelandic newspapers online is MBL.is, the digital portal of Morgunbladid. Frettabladid is Iceland's largest daily and uniquely distributed free of charge. The national broadcaster RUV is Iceland's most trusted news source. For English readers, Iceland Review is the premier magazine, while The Reykjavik Grapevine is beloved by visitors and expats. Iceland is famous for its football — the KSI national team's extraordinary Euro 2016 run captured the world's imagination.
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