Iceland News ESA Calls for Restructuring of Sorpa’s Profit-driven Operations ESA’s Directive on Sorpa’s Business Structure The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) has issued a directive for the establishment of a separate limited liability company to manage Sorpa’s profit-driven activities. Sorpa, a regional waste management company owned by six municipalities in the capital area of Iceland, is primarily … Read more
Icelandic Parliament Extends Tax Exemption for Small Cruise Ships The Icelandic Parliament, Alþingi, has voted to extend the tax exemption for smaller cruise ships that circumnavigate the island nation for an additional year. This decision comes as a reversal of the original plan to terminate the exemption at the end of the year. The extension … Read more
Putin Expresses Willingness to Discuss Ceasefire in Ukraine with President-Elect Donald Trump Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated his readiness to engage in discussions about a ceasefire in Ukraine with the incoming U.S. President, Donald Trump. However, according to sources within the Russian government cited by Reuters, Putin remains steadfast in his reluctance to relinquish … Read more
U.S. to Supply Ukraine with Landmines Amidst International Backlash U.S. Government to Provide Ukraine with Landmines The United States government has announced its intention to supply Ukraine with landmines as part of its efforts to bolster the country’s defenses against the advancing Russian military. This controversial move has drawn sharp criticism from the International Campaign … Read more
Rafael Nadal’s Unforgettable Tennis Legacy Rafael Nadal, the 38-year-old tennis legend from Spain, announced last month that his illustrious career is nearing its end. Nadal has etched his name deeply into the annals of tennis history and will be remembered as one of the greatest players of all time. Yesterday, Nadal participated in the Davis … Read more
Cyber Duo’s Performance on Icelandic Talk Show Cyber Duo Performs on Popular Icelandic Show The Icelandic music duo known as Cyber, consisting of Joe and Salka Valsdóttir, made a notable appearance on the popular Icelandic talk show ‘Vikan með Gísla Marteini’ last Friday. During their appearance, they performed the song “The Event” from their album … Read more
Vehicle Fire Incident in Hafnarfjörður In the early hours of this morning, around 5 AM, a fire broke out in an unmanned vehicle parked near Klausturhvamm in Hafnarfjörður. The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time. The vehicle was situated atop a truck, according to a Fire Department Chief from the capital area … Read more
Myanmar Tops Global Landmine Casualties in 2023 In a stark revelation, Myanmar has emerged as the country with the highest number of landmine fatalities in 2023. This unfortunate distinction comes amid ongoing conflicts between military forces and insurgent groups following the military coup in 2021. The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) published data indicating … Read more
Donald Trump Announces Key Cabinet Picks for Upcoming Presidency Linda McMahon Appointed as Secretary of Education Donald Trump, the soon-to-be President of the United States, has announced his intention to nominate Linda McMahon, a former executive and co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), as Secretary of Education. McMahon is among Trump’s most ardent supporters and, … Read more
Doctors Without Borders Suspends Operations in Haiti Amid Escalating Threats Effective immediately, Doctors Without Borders (Médecins Sans Frontières, MSF) has temporarily suspended its operations in Haiti due to the increasing threats to its staff. The decision was announced following a series of incidents where Haitian police officers reportedly threatened MSF personnel. In a statement released … Read more