fréttamála

Fréttamála is an Icelandic term that translates roughly to "news matters" or "news affairs." It is a broad concept encompassing the entire field of journalism and news reporting within Iceland. This includes the gathering, creation, dissemination, and consumption of news across various media platforms. The term covers the activities of journalists, editors, news organizations, and the audience that engages with news.

The Icelandic media landscape, while small, is diverse and has a long history. Fréttamála in Iceland involves traditional outlets such as newspapers, radio, and television, alongside a growing presence of online news portals and social media. Key aspects of fréttamála include maintaining journalistic ethics, ensuring press freedom, and addressing the challenges posed by digital transformation and the changing economics of news production. Public trust and the role of news in a democratic society are central to discussions surrounding fréttamála in Iceland.