A minor 1.3 magnitude earthquake, originating near Ingólfsfjall, was recently felt in Selfoss, Iceland.

Drivers are encouraged to use the Þrengslavegur road to bypass long queues that frequently form at the Ölfusárbrú bridge, often stretching to Kögunarhóll near Ingólfsfjall, especially for those traveling to Selfoss or further east.

Hundreds of residents from Southern Iceland gathered at the Sviðið assembly hall in Selfoss yesterday afternoon for a public meeting organized by the 'Áfram Ísland' (Forward Iceland) movement.

The restaurant Fröken Selfoss is now reopening its doors after a large fire broke out on the premises on May 29.

The annual sausage competition, a popular event at Kótelettan's large grill show in Sigtúnsgarð, Selfoss, concluded with a narrow victory, attracting thousands of visitors interested in grilling trends.

The 16th Kótelettan music and grill festival in Selfoss, Iceland, was largely successful, but three reported sexual offenses cast a shadow over the event, according to the festival director.

Icelandic police are investigating three alleged sexual offenses linked to the Kótelettan festival celebrations in Selfoss. The incidents are connected to the festival, though not all occurred within the festival grounds.

Celebrations at the Kótelettan festival in Selfoss, Iceland, proceeded relatively well, though four individuals were detained by police, with increased activity noted overnight.

The Kótelettan music, family, and barbecue festival has commenced with great fanfare in Selfoss, marking its 16th annual occurrence.

Tinna Bjarnadóttir, a florist from Selfoss, Iceland, is set to become the first Icelander to compete in the World Championship in Floral Art, which will take place in Singapore in July.

The Icelandic Ministry of Health clarified that only the Ljósheimar nursing department in Selfoss will close next year, not also Fossheimar as previously reported. This change will result in an increase of six nursing beds in South Iceland.

Relatives of residents at the Ljósheimar nursing home in Selfoss, Iceland, have been informed of its planned closure next year, prompting calls to halt the decision amidst a shortage of nursing home beds and a government plan for expansion.

Two aircraft flying at a relatively low altitude near Selfoss today were conducting photographic flights. Reports were received about two planes flying close to each other in the area, confirmed by Isavia's information officer Guðjón Helgason.

An elderly couple won the second prize in EuroJackpot, amounting to over 336 million Icelandic Króna, after purchasing their ticket at an N1 station in Selfoss.

Deckhands and boatmen in the Icelandic Seamen's Federation have commenced an indefinite strike on three Eimskip vessels: Brúarfoss, Dettifoss, and Selfoss. The union states that the company has chosen to make staffing a point of contention in the dispute.

A new sauna complex has opened at Sundhöll Selfoss in Iceland, generating significant satisfaction among visitors.

Approximately 250 musicians from Southern Iceland are set to perform at a tribute concert in Selfoss to honor composer and choir director Björgvin Þ. Valdimarsson, who recently turned 70.

Nearly 80% of students at Menntaskólinn að Laugarvatni participate in the school choir, and there is also a large student choir at Fjölbrautaskóli Suðurlands in Selfoss, both led by the same conductor.

Björgvin Hrafn Ámundason from Selfoss, Iceland, a tour guide by profession, has utilized a 3D printer to create a specialized sewing machine at his home.

ÍR sigraði botnlið Selfoss í lokaumferð úrvalsdeildar kvenna í handbolta í Breiðholti í dag 33:20. Selfoss er því fallið úr efstu deild.

The upcoming project of the Ölfusár Bridge is driving significant business growth in the eastern part of Selfoss. As reported by RÚV, businesses are increasingly flocking to the east side of the town.

700 employees from Árborg's family services department attended a training day in Selfoss, following a significant reduction in sick days among staff.

Customers at a Bónus store in Selfoss, Iceland, are marveling at unusually large melons, each weighing ten to twelve kilograms, which are also noted for their exceptional taste.

The Nordic Deaf Culture Festival in Selfoss has brought attention to Iceland's lagging sign language interpretation and video interpreting services for Deaf people compared to its Nordic neighbors, according to the Icelandic Association of the Deaf.

Long queues of cars frequently form at the Ölfusárbrú bridge in Iceland, often stretching back to Kögunarhóll near Ingólfsfjall, causing significant delays for drivers heading to Selfoss or further east. Authorities are encouraging drivers to use the Þrengslin route instead to avoid the bottleneck.

The Icelandic movement Áfram Ísland (Forward Iceland) is holding a meeting at Sviðið in Selfoss, scheduled to begin at 5 PM today.

The "Gotta" waterslide at the Selfoss swimming pool will remain closed for now, though efforts are underway to find solutions for its renovation and future use.

Police in South Iceland are investigating three reported sexual offenses that occurred at the Kótelettunni festival in Selfoss last weekend, though they have not confirmed any drugging incidents.

A golden rain tree planted in Selfoss, Iceland, around 2006 by Sólveig Ósk and Gísli Þór, is experiencing its most spectacular bloom ever this summer.

Authorities in Árborg have finally found land for a new cemetery in Selfoss, as the current one near the Ölfusá river is nearing full capacity.

Police in South Iceland are advising motorists traveling east to avoid Selfoss due to the Kótelettan music festival, which saw a successful first day despite some minor incidents like ID violations and one arrest for intoxication.

The property and utility committee of Árborg municipality on Selfoss rejected the sole bid for the renovation of the town hall stairs due to its high cost, which significantly exceeded the estimated budget.

A ceremony was held at the Selfoss Rescue Center in Iceland to mark the graduation of 37 new firefighters for the Árnessýsla Fire Department.

The Icelandic Ministry of Health has issued a statement refuting RÚV's news coverage regarding the closures of nursing wards at Fossheim and Ljósheimar at the South Iceland Health Institute in Selfoss.

Twenty nursing home beds at Fossheimar and Ljósheimar nursing homes in Selfoss, Iceland, are set to close due to changes. This closure affects one of the two floors of the nursing home, amidst a shortage of nursing home beds in recent months.

The Ungmennafélag Selfoss (Youth Association of Selfoss), founded on June 1, 1936, is celebrating its 90th anniversary. An event was held at Hótel Selfoss to commemorate the milestone, honoring various individuals and featuring a coffee buffet.

A strike is affecting three of Eimskip's ten ships, Dettifoss, Brúarfoss, and Selfoss, which operate on the yellow and red routes. While imports will not be affected this week or next, there will be some impact on exports on these routes.

An Icelandic lottery player has won a significant share of the EuroJackpot prize after purchasing a winning ticket in Selfoss, becoming one of ten winners across Europe.

Construction is set to begin soon on a new 19-hectare campsite in Selfoss, Iceland, located in the Hellis area near Hellisskógur, between Olís on Arnberg and the residential area.

Authorities are searching for new dormitory housing for approximately one thousand students at Fjölbrautaskóli Suðurlands in Selfoss, Iceland, as the current rented facility, formerly a nursing home, is no longer suitable.

Iceland's Environmental and Natural Resources Appeals Committee has invalidated the zoning plan for the Sleipnir Equestrian Association's horse stable area in Selfoss, citing a lack of environmental impact assessment.

A man was rescued by the Icelandic Coast Guard helicopter and transported to the emergency room after falling into the Ölfusá river near Selfoss.

A local councilor in Árborg has expressed concern over the housing situation for seniors in Selfoss, where seven out of sixteen apartments designated for elderly residents in the Grænumarkarsvæði area are currently vacant.

The Left-Green Movement in Iceland will hold its national conference this weekend in Selfoss, where representatives will gather to elect new leadership and shape the party's policy amidst significant global and domestic changes.

A commercial center has grown rapidly in the eastern part of Selfoss in recent months. Bragi Bjarnason, mayor of Árborg, says the proximity to the new Ölfusá bridge attracts businesses and significant development is planned.

Author and artist Guðlaugur Arason opened an exhibition at Gallerý Listasel in Selfoss, Iceland, showcasing his unique and tiny 'elf books,' accompanied by live music.

Approximately 250 deaf individuals are participating in a Nordic cultural festival for the deaf currently taking place in Selfoss, Iceland.

The Nordic Deaf Culture Festival is being held in Selfoss, with the chairman of the Icelandic Association of the Deaf, Daði Hreinsson, stating that Iceland lags behind other Nordic countries in sign language interpretation and services for the deaf.

A report by Iceland’s Directorate of Health found that the Hraunbúðir Nursing Home in Selfoss is operating with less than half the recommended proportion of professionally qualified staff. The review also identified shortcomings in facilities and communication.

Guðmundur Tyrfingsson (GTS) bus company in Selfoss, Iceland, has purchased 15 new electric buses of various sizes, celebrating this milestone with a public display.

A collision occurred under Ingólfsfjall in Iceland shortly before 4 PM, leading to the closure of Suðurlandsvegur near Selfoss. Further details about the incident are not yet available.

Several rare trees were stolen from the Hellisskógur forest in Selfoss, Iceland, a 126-hectare area managed by the Selfoss Forestry Association.

Icelandic police are investigating three reported sexual offenses that allegedly occurred during the Kótelettan music festival in Selfoss. Authorities have expressed significant disappointment over the incidents.

Thousands gathered at the Kótelettunni festival in Selfoss, Iceland, to enjoy grilled food and musical performances by Páll Óskar, Selma, and Papar, despite rainy weather.

Concertgoers at the Kótelettan festival in Selfoss thoroughly enjoyed the first major concert evening, where Eiki Hauks and Sigga Beinteins captivated the audience.

Approximately 80 guests attended a meeting of the 'To the Left of the EU' organization in Tryggvaskáli, Selfoss, Iceland, with Frosti and Sólveig Anna present.

An annual cheese and sandwich cake competition held in downtown Selfoss on Sunday, June 7, 2026, saw a naked man steal the show.

Domusnova, one of Iceland's larger real estate agencies, has sold over 6,000 properties. The agency has its headquarters in Kópavogur and branches in Selfoss, Akranes, and Borgarnes.

An ongoing fire was reported in a restaurant in the 13th arrondissement of Paris, while another restaurant fire occurred in Selfoss. These incidents involved fires at dining establishments in different locations.

Tjarnabyggð, a new residential development, is being planned near Selfoss, Iceland, as part of a larger organized area that has already seen three phases of construction.

The municipality of Árborg in Iceland has re-submitted a detailed zoning plan proposal for the Sleipnir Horsemen's Association's stable area in Selfoss, including an updated environmental impact assessment after the previous proposal was annulled.

Orri Hauksson, former CEO of Síminn, and economist Gunnar Fjalar Helgason have completed the acquisition of Set ehf., an industrial company based in Selfoss, Iceland.

A new "Plokkvinafélag" (litter-picking club) has been founded in Selfoss, Iceland, with the aim of collecting visible litter across the municipality.

Police in South Iceland responded to a report of a man swimming in the Ölfusá river near the Ölfusá bridge in Selfoss. The man was not in the water for long and safely exited.

Símon Gunnarsson was buried from Selfosskirkja in a coffin painted in Ferguson colors and featuring the Ferguson logo, a tribute chosen by his children.

Stjarnan og Selfoss léku síðustu leiki sína í Olísdeild kvenna á tímabilinu í dag en liðin háðu harða fallbaráttu.

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