Iceland News Israeli Airstrikes Target Hezbollah Positions in Lebanon In a series of intense airstrikes today, the Israeli military targeted Hezbollah positions in southern Beirut and other locations across Lebanon. The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that six civilians were killed in the attacks in the Bekaa Valley, with half of the victims being children. An Israeli … Read more
Venezuelan Government to Release 225 Protesters Detained After Disputed Election 225 Protesters to Be Released The Venezuelan government has announced plans to release 225 individuals who were detained following widespread protests over the controversial re-election of President Nicolas Maduro at the end of July. The opposition has consistently questioned the election results, claiming that their … Read more
Donald Trump Nominates Chris Wright as Secretary of Energy In a significant political move, former President Donald Trump has announced the nomination of Chris Wright, the CEO of an oil services company, as the Secretary of Energy. The announcement was made in a press release where Trump highlighted Wright’s potential to be a pivotal leader … Read more
Knife Attack at Technical School in China: A Closer Look Knife Attack in Yixing Leaves Eight Dead and Seventeen Injured A shocking knife attack occurred today at a technical school in Yixing, China, where a man in his early twenties killed eight and injured seventeen others. The assailant, a former student of the school, was … Read more
Significant Increase in Sleep-Related Traffic Accidents in Iceland In a concerning development, twenty-one individuals sustained serious injuries, and one person lost their life last year due to drivers falling asleep at the wheel in Iceland. This marks a significant rise from previous years, where the average number of accidents and fatalities caused by drowsy driving … Read more
Ljóð Hlínar Leifsdóttur Wins Prestigious Video Poetry Award An Award-Winning Triumph in Italy The film “Raddbandaharpa,” featuring the poetry of Hlín Leifsdóttir, directed by Alkistis Kafetzi and Maria Salouvardou, has won the “Il Premio Hombres Videopoesia 2024” competition in Pereto, Italy. Hlín’s self-read Icelandic poem not only clinched the award for the best poetry film … Read more
Iceland Triumphs Over Montenegro in UEFA Nations League Clash In the penultimate round of the UEFA Nations League group stage, Iceland faced Montenegro in a crucial match. Head coach Åge Hareide made three changes to the starting lineup following last month’s defeat against Turkey at Laugardalsvöllur. Aron Einar Gunnarsson, Stefán Teitur Þórðarson, and Jón Dagur … Read more
Gladiators Return: Airbnb’s Event Sparks Controversy at the Colosseum Airbnb’s Gladiator Experience at the Colosseum Enthusiasts of ancient gladiatorial combat will have the opportunity to step into the arena this spring at Rome’s iconic Colosseum. The event, organized by short-term rental giant Airbnb, is part of a promotional campaign linked to the release of the … Read more
Political Candidate Withdraws Amid Controversy Over Past Blog Posts Candidate Withdraws from Parliamentary Race Kristrún Frostadóttir, the leader of the Social Democratic Alliance in Iceland, has expressed her respect for Þórður Snær Júlíusson’s decision to withdraw his candidacy for a parliamentary seat. This decision came after controversy arose from the resurfacing of his old blog … Read more
Earthquake Strikes Bárðarbunga Earthquake Strikes Bárðarbunga At fifteen minutes to five, a 3.5 magnitude earthquake struck Bárðarbunga, a frequent seismic activity hotspot in Iceland. Despite the tremor, there have been no signs of volcanic unrest following the event. Seismic Activity in Bárðarbunga Earthquakes are relatively common in Bárðarbunga, a subglacial volcano located beneath the Vatnajökull … Read more