Iceland News Controversy Over New Glacier Tour Contracts in Vatnajökull National Park New Contracts Awarded for Glacier Tours The board of Vatnajökull National Park decided in an extraordinary meeting on Monday to award new contracts to 30 companies for ice cave tours and glacier walks. The contracts are expected to be valid from November this year until … Read more
Marius Borg Høiby Detained for One Week Amid Rape Charges Marius Borg Høiby, stepson of Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon, has been placed in a week-long detention following accusations of two separate rape incidents. Høiby, however, denies all charges brought against him. The arrest took place on Monday evening, and shortly thereafter, Norwegian police initiated a … Read more
The Premiere of “The Apprentice” in Iceland: A Cinematic Exploration of Power and Politics The film “The Apprentice,” directed by Ali Abbasi, recently premiered in Iceland, capturing the attention of audiences with its intricate storytelling and compelling cinematic techniques. The screenplay, written by journalist Gabriel Sherman, delves into the life and influence of Donald Trump, … Read more
Sign Language Interpretation Added to Evening News Broadcasts In a progressive step towards inclusivity, sign language interpretation will be provided during the evening news broadcasts on Iceland’s RÚV 2 channel. This initiative coincides with the coverage of the constituency debates in the Northwest constituency, part of the parliamentary elections in Iceland, known as Alþingiskosningar. Broadcast … Read more
Ukraine Allegedly Fires British Missiles into Russia In a significant development, Ukraine is reportedly said to have launched British missiles into Russian territory for the first time. Both the British and Ukrainian governments have refrained from commenting on these reports. The missiles in question are Storm Shadow type, known for their range of approximately 500 … Read more
Conclusion of Teachers’ Negotiation Committee Meeting The meeting of the teachers’ negotiation committees, state representatives, and local authorities concluded shortly after 4 PM. The committees had been engaged in discussions at the state mediator’s office since 9 AM. Magnus Thor Jonsson, the Chairman of the Icelandic Teachers’ Union, noted that the negotiations were progressing well. … Read more
Supreme Court Acquits Icelandic State in Funding Dispute with Reykjavík City In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of Iceland has acquitted the Icelandic government of claims made by the City of Reykjavík concerning allocations from the Municipal Equalization Fund. The dispute centered around funding related to the operation of primary schools and language … Read more
Supreme Court Upholds District Court Ruling in Ísteka Case Supreme Court Decision In a significant legal development, the Supreme Court of Iceland has upheld the Reykjavik District Court’s decision to dismiss the case brought by Ísteka against the Icelandic government. The case centered on a regulatory change implemented by the Minister of Food, which Ísteka … Read more
Guðrún Eva Mínervudóttir’s New Autobiographical Novel Explores Personal Terrain In a candid conversation with Egil Helgason on the Icelandic TV program Kiljan last Wednesday, celebrated author Guðrún Eva Mínervudóttir delved into the themes of her latest book, “Í skugga trjánna” (In the Shadow of the Trees). This autobiographical novel traverses the intricacies of her personal … Read more
Porto’s Ambitious Bid for Icelandic Striker Orri Steinn Óskarsson In an intriguing development in the European football transfer market, it has been reported by Danish outlet Tipsbladet that Portuguese giants FC Porto were prepared to offer a staggering 25 million euros for Icelandic striker Orri Steinn Óskarsson. This sum, equivalent to over three and a … Read more