Iceland News Increased Funding for Icelandic Sports Excellence Announced Significant Boost in Funding for Sports Excellence The Icelandic government has announced a substantial increase in funding for sports excellence, with an additional 650 million ISK allocated to the sector. This announcement was made today by Ásmundur Einar Daðason, the Minister of Education and Children, who also oversees … Read more
Controversy Surrounds Paraguay’s Ban on Argentine Jerseys Ahead of World Cup Qualifier The Paraguayan Football Association has sparked controversy by prohibiting fans from wearing Argentine jerseys during the World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Argentina and Paraguay. The match, scheduled for tonight, is expected to draw a large number of Lionel Messi supporters, a common … Read more
Monaco Grand Prix Extended to 2031 Monaco Grand Prix Secured Until 2031 Formula 1 enthusiasts can breathe a sigh of relief as the Monaco Grand Prix has been confirmed to continue at least until 2031. A six-year extension has recently been announced for the iconic race that winds through the streets of Monte Carlo. The … Read more
Resignation Wave Hits Strandabyggð Municipality In a surprising move, the municipal council of Strandabyggð approved the resignation requests of three council members on Tuesday. This comes after two other members had previously stepped down, bringing the total to five resignations. The strain and pressure of public service have been cited as primary reasons for these … Read more
Bríet Releases New Single “Takk fyrir allt” Icelandic singer-songwriter Bríet Ísis Elfar has unveiled her latest track “Takk fyrir allt,” co-composed with Young Nazareth. The song, featuring Bríet’s vocals, includes guitar by Reynir Snær Magnússon and bass and synthesizer by Arnar Ingi Ingason (Young Nazareth), who also produced the track. The release adds another soulful … Read more
King Charles III Celebrates 76th Birthday by Opening New London Food Bank Today marks the 76th birthday of King Charles III, who celebrated the occasion by inaugurating a new food bank in Southeast London. The opening is part of the Coronation Food Project, an initiative he launched a year ago. The project’s aim is to … Read more
Icelandic Nurses’ Association Signs New Collective Agreement The Icelandic Nurses’ Association has successfully signed a new collective agreement, bringing a conclusion to a negotiation period that has spanned over nine months. Nurses in Iceland have been without a collective agreement since April 1st. “It has taken nine months, but work has been ongoing throughout the … Read more
EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell Urges Suspension of Political Talks with Israel Josep Borrell, the European Union’s Foreign Policy Chief, has called on the EU to suspend political discussions with Israel due to alleged human rights violations in Gaza. This proposal, reported by AFP, was put forward by Borrell during a meeting with EU … Read more
Political Parties Neck and Neck in Recent Poll A new poll conducted by Maskína for the news agencies Stöð 2, Vísir, and Bylgjan shows no significant difference in support between the political parties Viðreisn and Samfylkingin. The Socialists have gained two percentage points, while the Centre Party has lost slightly more than two points. Survey … Read more
A Personal Journey: Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson’s Life and Career Tragedy Strikes: The Loss of Sigurður’s Parents In a heartfelt interview on the Icelandic program Kastljós, Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson, the leader of the Progressive Party, opened up about the profound impact of losing his parents in a car accident in 1986. Sigurður, who has been serving … Read more