Iceland News Karoline Leavitt Appointed as White House Press Secretary Donald Trump Announces New White House Press Secretary In a significant development, President-elect Donald Trump announced yesterday that Karoline Leavitt will serve as the new White House Press Secretary. At just 27 years old, Leavitt is among the youngest individuals to assume a key role in Trump’s … Read more
Resignation of Deputy Finance Minister Sparks Political Turmoil in the Netherlands Deputy Finance Minister Resigns Over Racist Remarks Nora Achahbar, the Deputy Finance Minister in the Dutch government led by Prime Minister Dicks Schoof, resigned yesterday afternoon following racist remarks made by a fellow minister during a cabinet meeting on Monday. The Dutch public broadcaster … Read more
Malcolm X’s Family Files $100 Million Lawsuit Over His 1965 Assassination In a bold legal move that aims to seek justice and historical accuracy, the family of Malcolm X, a prominent civil rights leader for African Americans during the 1960s, has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government. The lawsuit, filed in a New York … Read more
Zelensky Comments on U.S. Presidential Transition and Its Impact on the Russia-Ukraine War Zelensky’s Optimism About the End of the Russia-Ukraine War Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed optimism that the ongoing war with Russia could conclude sooner following the inauguration of a new U.S. president. Zelensky’s comments come as Donald Trump is set to … Read more
Christmas Spirits Ignite Early in Hafnarfjörður With more than a month remaining until Christmas, the festive spirit has already begun to envelop the town of Hafnarfjörður, Iceland. The transformation of the town center into a winter wonderland officially commenced today with the opening of the Christmas Village at Thorsplan. Erla María Davíðsdóttir, a renowned journalist, … Read more
Carlos Mazón Apologizes for Valencia Flood Response Failures Valencia’s Regional President Acknowledges Mistakes Carlos Mazón, the regional president of Valencia, Spain, has publicly admitted to shortcomings in his administration’s response to the devastating floods that struck the eastern part of the country at the end of October. Speaking before the regional parliament in Valencia, Mazón … Read more
Framsóknarflokkurinn Proposes Financial Reforms Framsóknarflokkurinn Advocates for Responsible Fiscal Policy and Housing Reforms Framsóknarflokkurinn, a key political party in Iceland, has unveiled its strategic priorities focused on responsible state finances, reduced VAT on food, and a fairer housing system. The party’s chairman emphasized the importance of increasing housing supply and ensuring the availability of non-indexed … Read more
Teacher Strike Looms in Iceland as Negotiations Stall In Iceland today, no resolution was reached in the ongoing labor dispute involving teachers and the state mediator. If no agreement is finalized, teachers at Menntaskólinn í Reykjavík (MR) plan to strike on Monday, causing significant concerns among students about the potential impact on their education. It … Read more
Sign Language Interpretation to Accompany Evening News Broadcast from November 15, 2024 In a significant move toward inclusivity and accessibility, Icelandic television networks have announced the integration of sign language interpretation in their evening news broadcasts starting November 15, 2024. This initiative aims to cater to the needs of the deaf and hard-of-hearing community across … Read more
Increased Funding for Landspítali’s Emergency Department Expansion In accordance with the budget proposal currently before the Icelandic Parliament, ISK 650 million has been allocated to Landspítali for the expansion of the emergency department in Fossvogur. This project includes plans for enlarging the existing emergency facilities and establishing a new 25-bed observation unit for acutely ill … Read more