Iceland News Economic Forecast: Consumer Price Index and Inflation in Iceland Consumer Price Index Expected to Decline in November According to the analysis from the Research Department of Landsbanki, the consumer price index (CPI) in Iceland is anticipated to decrease by 0.13% month-over-month in November. This decline is expected to contribute to a reduction in the inflation … Read more
Community Initiative in Spain Supports Flood Victims Amidst Criticism of Government Response Icelandic Community’s Efforts in Spain An Icelandic group residing in Spain has recently organized a fundraising campaign to support those most severely affected by the recent floods. Guðmundur Guðmundsson, a real estate agent living in Torrevieja, spearheaded the initiative. “After witnessing the catastrophic … Read more
Controversial Blog Posts Stir Debate in Icelandic Politics Henry Alexander Henrysson, a prominent ethicist, has weighed in on the contentious issue surrounding Þórður Snær Júlíusson, a candidate for the Social Democratic Alliance and former editor. Þórður’s past blog posts, written between 2004 and 2007, have sparked significant controversy due to their offensive nature. Offensive Blog … Read more
Icelandic Women’s Handball Team Sets Sights on Regular Major Tournament Participation Arnar Pétursson, the head coach of the Icelandic women’s national handball team, has emphasized the importance of making participation in major tournaments a regular occurrence for the team. As they prepare for the upcoming European Championship (EM), Arnar notes the differences between this tournament … Read more
Political Scandal Unfolds in Iceland: Allegations Against Gunnar Bergmann Alleged Entrapment of Gunnar Bergmann by Fake Investors In a surprising turn of events, Iceland’s news outlet, Stöð 2, released a controversial video featuring Gunnar Bergmann, son of Jón Gunnarsson. The video allegedly captures a conversation between Gunnar and an unidentified fake investor. Although the source … Read more
Severe Weather Alert Issued for North Iceland Due to Strong Winds The Icelandic Meteorological Office has issued a yellow weather warning for North Iceland, where sharp wind gusts are anticipated. As the evening progresses into night, a cold front is expected to move eastward across the country, resulting in a significant drop in temperature. Residents … Read more
The Journey of Rúnar Guðbrandsson: An Exploration Beyond Borders Early Life and Inception of Curiosity Rúnar Guðbrandsson, an Icelandic actor, director, and playwright, attributes his lifelong curiosity to his upbringing on a small island during the Cold War era. “I had a decent childhood, but somehow this small island and the monotony of the Cold … Read more
Decrease in Opioid Dispensation in Iceland: A Positive Trend The latest report from the Icelandic Directorate of Health has revealed a notable decrease in the number of Icelanders filling prescriptions for opioids in the past year. This decline marks the lowest recorded dispensation of opioids per capita since the inception of the pharmaceutical database. This … Read more
UN Security Council Condemns Attacks on UNIFIL in Lebanon UN Security Council Condemns Attacks on UNIFIL The United Nations Security Council yesterday condemned the recent attacks on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and urged all conflicting parties to respect the safety of its personnel. The council expressed full support for the peacekeeping … Read more
Special Prosecutor Requests Delay in Trump Document Case Special Prosecutor Jack Smith Seeks Delay in Trump Document Case Jack Smith, the special prosecutor appointed in the document case against former U.S. President Donald Trump, has requested a delay from the appeals court. This request was officially submitted yesterday, according to documents filed by Smith. Prosecution’s … Read more