RÚV introduces sign language interpretation for evening news broadcasts in Iceland

The evening news broadcasts on Iceland’s national broadcasting service, RÚV, are now available with sign language interpretation on their website. News programs begin at 9 PM while the Olympic Games are being aired on RÚV and RÚV2.

The sign language interpreted news segment will also be broadcast later tonight on RÚV2.

In other news, a mix of afternoon showers and mild weather is expected tomorrow, while parts of Iceland experienced the heaviest rainfall in July in 40 years. Climate issues continue to be a hot topic, with reflections on Iceland’s status as a cold patch in a warming world.

In local developments, two shops are reopening in Reykjavík, and a revised transportation agreement is slated for signing by the end of the month. Authorities are investigating a possible sand issue aboard a speedboat.

In sports, the Icelandic team is making headlines with their performance at the 2024 Olympics, having already secured seven gold medals and potentially set to win an eighth tomorrow.

Weather forecasts predict continued mild conditions with scattered afternoon showers. Overall, it appears to be an eventful week in Iceland, balancing cultural, environmental, and sporting news.