U.S. Department of Education Freezes Over $2 Billion in Funding to Harvard University The U.S. Department of Education has frozen more than $2 billion in funding to Harvard University following the institution’s refusal to comply with demands for extensive reforms. These reforms, according to the U.S. government, are aimed at combating anti-Semitism. The federal administration … Read more
Office of the President of Iceland Criticized for Mishandling Information Request The Office of the President of Iceland has come under scrutiny following its handling of an information request from RÚV, the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service, regarding the President’s schedule. The request was related to President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson’s absence from a Holocaust memorial event … Read more
Escalating Violence in Darfur Leaves Over 200 Civilians Dead In a recent wave of violence in Sudan’s Darfur region, over 200 civilians have tragically lost their lives due to attacks carried out by militia groups. According to the United Nations, these groups are either part of or aligned with the RSF (Rapid Support Forces) rebel … Read more
Impact of Blönduós Slaughterhouse Closure on Húnabyggð Community 22 Employees Laid Off in Blönduós: A Community Rallies The closure of the Blönduós slaughterhouse in early March dealt a hefty blow to the local community of Húnabyggð, as 22 employees were laid off. However, according to Pétur Arason, the municipal manager of Húnabyggð, efforts to retain … Read more
Peruvian Congress Dismisses Bribery Investigation Against President Dina Boluarte Bribery Investigation Against President Boluarte Dismissed In a controversial decision, the Peruvian Congress has dismissed the bribery investigation against the country’s president, Dina Boluarte. The investigation had been ongoing for the past year after it was revealed that she possessed valuable Rolex watches that had not … Read more
Driver Arrested in Reykjavík After Car Accident Driver Arrested in Reykjavík Morning Incident In the early hours of the morning, around 7 AM, a driver was detained by the police after losing control of his vehicle on Skarphéðinsgata in Reykjavík, causing it to end up on its side. The incident resulted in damage to two … Read more
VÆB Brothers: Iceland’s Eurovision Hopefuls VÆB Brothers Experience Stardom in Amsterdam The VÆB brothers, Matthías Davíð Matthíasson and Hálfdán Helgi Matthíasson, have described their recent experience of being treated as stars in Amsterdam as a significant honor. The duo was pursued by photographers eager to capture their every move as they prepared for their upcoming … Read more
Severe Traffic Accident Near Hofsós: Four Injured Accident Overview In a severe traffic accident that occurred around 9 PM on Friday, a driver and three passengers were injured near Grafará, south of Hofsós. This information was confirmed by the North Iceland Police via their official Facebook page. The vehicle reportedly veered off the road, resulting … Read more
Olga Bjarnadóttir Announces Candidacy for President of the National Olympic and Sports Association of Iceland Olga Bjarnadóttir Enters Presidential Race for ÍSÍ Olga Bjarnadóttir, the current executive director of Gerpla Gymnastics Club and a board member of the National Olympic and Sports Association of Iceland (ÍSÍ), has officially announced her candidacy for the presidency of … Read more
British Couple Detained in Afghanistan Without Charge British Couple Detained in Afghanistan: No Charges Yet Filed Peter and Barbie Reynolds, a British couple, were arrested in Afghanistan in February and have yet to be formally charged, according to their daughter, Susie Romer. The couple has reportedly been interrogated nearly thirty times but remains in the … Read more