Iceland News Arab Leaders Convene in Saudi Arabia to Discuss Gaza Reconstruction In a significant diplomatic gathering, leaders from various Arab nations have assembled in Saudi Arabia to discuss strategic plans for the reconstruction of Gaza. Experts have deemed this meeting one of the most critical for the region in recent years. Umer Karim, an expert in … Read more
Greenland’s Path to Independence: IA Party Calls for Changes to Self-Government Act The Vinstriflokkurinn Inuit Ataqatigiit (IA) party in Greenland is advocating for amendments to the 2009 Self-Government Act to pave the way for Greenlandic independence. The party emphasizes the urgency of enhancing equality between Greenland and Denmark, highlighting the current imbalance that favors Denmark. … Read more
Tourist Bus Incident Causes Damage at Höfði in Borgartún Earlier today, around 2 PM, a tourist bus incident at Höfði in Borgartún led to significant damage to the grass area in front of the landmark. The bus, which is operated by ME Travel, ended up stuck on the lawn, prompting a police response. Vísir was … Read more
Weather Update: Iceland’s Meteorological Forecast Weather Update: Iceland’s Meteorological Forecast Mild Winds from the South-East A vast low-pressure area located southwest in the ocean is directing mild easterly and southeasterly winds towards Iceland today. According to the latest weather bulletin from the Icelandic Meteorological Office, wind speeds will generally hover around 10 meters per second … Read more
Developments in Icelandic Payment Services Emerging Local Payment Solutions in Iceland Ingvar Haraldsson, the Analysis and Communications Director of the Icelandic Financial Services Association, has highlighted the development of local payment services by several Icelandic companies. One notable example is Blikk, a service that facilitates direct bank transfers for payments of goods and services. This … Read more
Gylfi Þór Leaves Valur for Víkingur: Seeking New Challenges Gylfi Þór Joins Víkingur In a surprising move, Gylfi Þór has signed with Víkingur, leaving his former club Valur. This transition marks a significant shift in Gylfi’s career, as he expressed a desire for new challenges and opportunities. Despite his successful tenure at Valur, where he … Read more
Vilhjálmur Árnason Proposes Investigation into Political Funding Controversy Vilhjálmur Árnason, a member of the Icelandic Independence Party (Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn) and chairman of the Constitutional and Supervisory Committee, announced plans to propose an investigation into the so-called political funding case. This was revealed during a committee meeting today, as reported by Morgunblaðið. Árnason estimates that the investigation … Read more
Guðjón Friðriksson: A Chronicler of Icelandic History Guðjón Friðriksson Wins Icelandic Literary Prize for “Children in Reykjavík” Renowned Icelandic author and historian Guðjón Friðriksson has been honored with the Icelandic Literary Prize for his book “Börn í Reykjavík” (Children in Reykjavík). This book, which falls under the category of non-fiction and general literature, commemorates the … Read more
Þorvaldur Kristinsson: A Life of Literary and Activist Achievements Þorvaldur Kristinsson: A Prolific Writer and LGBTQ+ Advocate Born in 1950, Þorvaldur Kristinsson has carved a niche for himself as a distinguished author, literary editor, and a passionate activist for LGBTQ+ rights in Iceland. In a recent interview on the radio show “Segðu mér” hosted by … Read more
Israeli Forces Begin Withdrawal from Southern Lebanon Amidst Tense Ceasefire Israeli forces commenced their withdrawal from southern Lebanon yesterday, in alignment with a ceasefire agreement brokered with Hezbollah. Initially, the Israeli military was slated to retreat by January, yet that deadline passed without action, prompting an extension until today, Tuesday. However, uncertainty looms over the … Read more