Iceland News

Icelandic Fisheries Minister Firm on Fishing Fee Legislation Amid Industry Criticism

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Icelandic Fisheries Minister Unfazed by Industry Criticism on Proposed Fishing Fee Legislation The Icelandic Minister of Industries, Hanna Katrín Friðriksson, has asserted that there is nothing in the recent commentary from fishing companies that warrants major alterations to her proposed legislation on fishing fees. This comes after the Icelandic Federation of Fisheries (SFS) published a … Read more

Iceland’s Debate on Holistic Secondary School Admissions Reform

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Proposed Changes to Iceland’s Secondary School Admission Criteria Stir Debate In a recent episode of Kastljós, Guðmundur Ingi Kristinsson, Iceland’s Minister of Children and Education, announced a significant proposal to amend the existing laws governing admission criteria for secondary schools. The proposed changes aim to allow schools to consider factors beyond academic grades when admitting … Read more

JD Vance Calls for Stronger European Independence to Prevent Future Conflicts

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JD Vance Criticizes European Nations for Inaction Before Iraq War JD Vance, the Vice President of the United States, recently asserted that European countries should have done more two decades ago to prevent the U.S. from initiating the Iraq War. “I believe many European countries were right about our invasion of Iraq,” Vance stated. “Frankly, … Read more

Katrin Halldora Sigurdardottir Joins Hit Icelandic Play Amidst Critical Acclaim

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Katrín Halldóra Sigurðardóttir Joins “Þetta er Laddi” Amidst Rave Reviews The theatrical production “Þetta er Laddi” has been a standout hit since its debut earlier this year. Now, the show welcomes a new face as actress and singer Katrín Halldóra Sigurðardóttir steps into the spotlight, replacing Vala Kristín Eiríksdóttir, who is taking maternity leave. This … Read more

Funding Freeze on Harvard Highlights Tensions Between Government and Academic Freedom

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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

Icelandic Presidential Office Faces Backlash Over Information Request Handling

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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

Blönduós Slaughterhouse Closure Sparks Community Resilience and Innovation in Húnabyggð

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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 Halts Bribery Probe Against President Boluarte Amid Controversy

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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