Latest news in Iceland? September 12th, 2026
12-09-2026
- Icelandair Mechanics Strike Vote: Aircraft mechanics at Icelandair are voting on an indefinite strike over wage negotiations. The vote runs through the weekend, closing Monday, raising concerns of major flight disruptions for approximately 15,000 daily passengers and cargo links. Iceland Review+ 1
- Commercial Whaling Ban Legislation: The Icelandic government has introduced a proposal to establish a permanent ban on commercial whaling, moving toward an end to the practice after years of regulatory scrutiny and debate. Iceland Review
- Volcanic and Seismic Activity: The Icelandic Meteorological Office continues to monitor magma accumulation beneath the Svartsengi and Reykjanes Peninsula region. While seismic activity has remained relatively stable over recent weeks, land uplift points to ongoing magma build-up, keeping hazard assessments in place through September. YouTube+ 1
- Recent EU Referendum Outcome: Public and political discussions continue following the late August 2026 national referendum, in which Icelandic voters rejected resuming accession negotiations with the European Union. Wikipedia
- Diplomacy and Defense: High-level diplomatic discussions on North Atlantic air defence and energy cooperation continue following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s recent stopover in Iceland for bilateral talks.