Iceland News Horse Owners in Neskaupstaður Face Evacuation Challenges Residents Evacuate Due to Avalanche Risk Erlingur Bótólfsson and Guðrún Ólafsdóttir are among the residents who had to evacuate their home in Neskaupstaður due to avalanche warnings. Instead of seeking shelter with their daughter, Margrét Linda Erlingsdóttir, who lives in a safe zone, they chose to spend the … Read more
Outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease Detected in Germany Farmers and agricultural authorities across Europe are closely monitoring the situation following the recent outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in water buffalo in Germany. This recent discovery has prompted a series of strategic meetings among agricultural leaders, including those in Iceland, to assess and mitigate potential risks. FMD … Read more
Increasing Participation in “Dry January” The start of a new year often inspires people to make changes in their lives, one of which is participating in “Dry January,” a challenge where individuals abstain from alcohol for the entire month. Valgerður Rúnarsdóttir, Chief Physician at Vogur Hospital in Iceland, has observed that such initiatives can be … Read more
Trump Considers 90-Day Reprieve for TikTok Ban Trump’s Decision on TikTok Ban Looms Donald Trump, poised to become the next President of the United States, indicated that he might grant a 90-day reprieve for the social media platform TikTok from a ban set to take effect tomorrow. In an interview with NBC News, Trump announced … Read more
Róbert Julian Duranona: An Icelandic Handball Legend’s Journey Róbert Julian Duranona is a name that resonates deeply with Icelandic sports enthusiasts. Known for his remarkable handball career, Duranona left an indelible mark on Iceland’s sports scene with his size 51 shoes. Currently residing in Cuba, where he manages a hotel, Duranona remains fondly remembered in … Read more
Severe Weather Conditions Lead to Road Closures Across Iceland Weather Alerts Trigger Road Closures As severe weather conditions are expected to hit Iceland tonight, several roads will be closed, and more will be on alert status throughout tomorrow. The Icelandic Meteorological Office has issued yellow warnings nationwide, predicting worsening weather with strong northeast winds and … Read more
Controversy Over Breast Cancer Screening Costs for BRCA Gene Carriers in Iceland A growing discontent has emerged among individuals in Iceland who carry the BRCA gene, which significantly increases the risk of breast cancer. These individuals are currently excluded from subsidized breast cancer screenings, unlike women without apparent risk factors. The standard fee for a … Read more
China’s Population Decline Continues for Third Consecutive Year China has experienced a population decrease for the third year in a row, although the decline was less pronounced than in the previous year. By the end of the year, China’s population stood at just over 1.4 billion. Last year, China fell to second place in global … Read more
Rudy Giuliani Settlement in Defamation Case Giuliani Retains Florida Property Amid Defamation Settlement Rudy Giuliani, the former attorney for Donald Trump, will not have to surrender his Florida apartment or other properties to pay damages in a defamation lawsuit. According to a settlement reached yesterday, Giuliani is required to cease making defamatory statements about two … Read more
Decades-Old Avalanche Tragedy Prompts Renewed Calls for Investigation in Iceland In a heart-wrenching tragedy that struck the small Icelandic village nearly three decades ago, the story of Sigríður Rannveig Jónsdóttir continues to echo through the corridors of justice and public safety discourse. At the age of 22, Sigríður had just begun settling into her new … Read more