Iceland News Supreme Court Approves Appeal Request from deCODE Genetics Against Data Protection Authority On Wednesday, the Supreme Court of Iceland approved an appeal request from deCODE Genetics in its legal battle against the Icelandic Data Protection Authority (Persónuvernd). The dispute originated from a ruling in November 2021, where the Data Protection Authority stated that deCODE Genetics … Read more
Icelandic Footballer Hlín Eiríksdóttir Joins Leicester City Women Hlín Eiríksdóttir, a talented Icelandic footballer, has officially signed with Leicester City Women’s team in England. The 24-year-old forward has transferred from Kristianstads DFF in Sweden to Leicester for an undisclosed fee. Eiríksdóttir has committed to a two-and-a-half-year contract and is eligible to play in their upcoming … Read more
The Enchanting Christmas Spirit of Mosfellsbær In the picturesque town of Mosfellsbær, Iceland, stepping into Lára Halla Maack’s home feels like entering a winter wonderland. Greeting guests with a warm and hearty laugh, Lára’s residence is a testament to festive exuberance, with decorations hanging high and low, and a magnificent Christmas tree standing proudly at … Read more
Beautiful Winter Weather Expected in Iceland Today Today, Icelanders can look forward to beautiful winter weather characterized by light variable winds and mostly clear skies. Temperatures are expected to be cold, ranging from -3 to -15 degrees Celsius. However, this serene winter scene won’t last long, as significant changes are predicted for tomorrow. Weather Changes … Read more
A New Theatrical Adaptation Brings ‘Miss Iceland’ to Life Audiences in Reykjavik are being treated to a fresh theatrical adaptation of Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir’s popular novel, “Miss Iceland”. Directed by Gréta Kristín Ómarsdóttir, who also collaborated on the script with Bjarni Jónsson, the play premiered on January 17 at the Borgarleikhúsið’s main stage. It tells … Read more
Seismic Activity at Vífilfell: A Night of Minor Earthquakes Seismic Activity at Vífilfell Near Sandskeið In the early hours of the morning, a series of minor earthquakes were recorded at Vífilfell near Sandskeið. According to Jóhanna Malen Skúladóttir, a natural hazards specialist at the Icelandic Meteorological Office, “There has been a fairly dense activity of … Read more
Political Tensions Rise in Iceland Over Financial Aid Controversy Financial Aid Controversy Shakes Icelandic Politics In a recent development that has captured the attention of Icelandic politics, the Vice Chairman of the Progressive Party, Lilja Dögg Alfreðsdóttir, expressed concerns about the impact of the People’s Party’s financial aid controversy on the coalition government. Speaking on … Read more
Residents Demand Halt to Construction at Álfabakki Residents Call for Halt in Construction at Álfabakki In a scene that was surprisingly homely despite the seriousness of the occasion, Kristján Hálfdánarson, chairman of the homeowners’ association at Árskógar 7, welcomed Reykjavik’s Mayor Einar Þorsteinsson to his home today. Alongside him were other residents who, every day, … Read more
European Union Set to Ease Sanctions on Syria The European Union is anticipated to announce today a partial easing of the trade sanctions imposed on Syria. These sanctions were originally implemented in response to the Syrian civil war and the violent measures taken by President Bashar al-Assad’s government to suppress opposition and insurgent forces. Background … Read more
Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Colombian Goods In a dramatic escalation of diplomatic tensions, former U.S. President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 25% tariff on Colombian goods. This decision comes as a retaliatory measure after Colombian authorities refused to accept flights carrying deported immigrants from the United States. Trump stated that the tariffs … Read more