Iceland News Icelandic Labor Minister Addresses Breach of Cleaning Staff Agreements Minister Urges Government Intervention in Labor Agreement Violations Iceland’s Minister of Social Affairs and Labor, Inga Sæland, has called for a decisive response to allegations of breaches in labor agreements affecting cleaning staff. This comes amid claims by labor unions that the recent collective bargaining agreements, … Read more
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer Considers Deploying Troops to Ukraine for Peacekeeping In a significant announcement, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer declared last night that Britain is prepared to send troops to Ukraine to engage in peacekeeping operations at the end of the conflict. This, he stated, would be essential to ensure the safety of … Read more
Unemployment in Iceland Rises to 3.5% Amid Economic Slowdown Unemployment rates in Iceland have been on the rise in recent months, reaching approximately 3.5% at the turn of the year, according to the latest Monetary Bulletin from the Central Bank of Iceland. The country’s economic activity appears to be slowing down, with Karen Áslaug Vignisdóttir, … Read more
Weather Patterns Over Northeast Greenland Influence Icelandic Conditions The Icelandic Meteorological Office has issued a forecast highlighting the influence of a high-pressure system over Northeast Greenland and a significant low-pressure area southwest in the ocean. These atmospheric conditions are driving easterly winds across Iceland today, with speeds predicted between 5-13 meters per second and strong … Read more
Tragic Mine Collapse in Mali Claims at Least 48 Lives In a devastating incident, at least 48 people have been confirmed dead following the collapse of an illegal gold mine in western Mali, authorities reported yesterday. Emergency responders continue to search the debris, and it is feared that more victims may still be discovered. The … Read more
Cheerleading Gains Popularity Among Young Icelandic Girls In recent years, the cheerleading scene in Iceland has been gaining traction, particularly among young girls. Every week, girls as young as six gather at the Fylkir Gymnastics House to practice and hone their cheerleading skills. This initiative was spearheaded by Ieva Dambrauskiene, a coach hailing from Lithuania, … Read more
No Other Land: A Documentary Bridging Cultures and Conflict Oscar-Nominated Documentary Sheds Light on Palestinian Struggles The documentary No Other Land has been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature, bringing international attention to the ongoing situation in Masafer Yatta, a region in the West Bank. The film, produced by Palestinian and Israeli … Read more
Proposed Legislation on Drug Consumption Rooms in Iceland Proposed Legislation on Establishing Drug Consumption Rooms The Ministry of Health in Iceland has proposed a legislative change that would allow healthcare institutions and non-governmental organizations to establish and operate drug consumption rooms. Since 2020, the Directorate of Health has had the authority to grant municipalities permission … Read more
World Alpine Skiing Championships: Triumph and Tragedy on the Slopes Hólmfríður Dóra Friðgeirsdóttir’s Unfortunate Mishap In a dramatic turn of events at the World Alpine Skiing Championships, Icelandic skier Hólmfríður Dóra Friðgeirsdóttir faced disappointment as she was unable to complete her second run in the giant slalom. After a promising start, holding the 44th position … Read more
Tree Felling at Öskjuhlíð: A Necessary Measure for Aviation Safety The recent decision to close the east-west runway at Reykjavik Airport has sparked considerable debate, as it highlights the delicate balance between environmental preservation and aviation safety. Jón Gunnar Jónsson, the Director of the Icelandic Transport Authority (Samgöngustofa), addressed this issue on Kastljós, stating that … Read more