Iceland News Historic Victory for Icelandic Powerlifter Sóley Margrét Jónsdóttir In a groundbreaking achievement for Icelandic powerlifting, Sóley Margrét Jónsdóttir became the first Icelandic world champion in the open category at the World Powerlifting Championships held in Reykjanesbær. Competing in the +84 kg category, Sóley achieved podium finishes in all three disciplines, securing her place in history. … Read more
Reykjavik Prepares for Annual Oslo Tree Lighting Ceremony In a cherished annual tradition, the Mayor of Reykjavik, Einar Þorsteinsson, embarked on a journey to Heiðmörk at noon to select the renowned “Oslo Tree.” This year, a nearly 50-year-old Sitka spruce was chosen and will be prominently displayed in Austurvöllur. The tree will be lit on … Read more
Controversial Blog Posts Impact Samfylkingin’s Support Recent controversy surrounding old blog posts by Þórður Snær Júlíusson has seemingly affected the support for the Icelandic political party Samfylkingin, at least temporarily. This week, the spotlight was on these inappropriate writings, raising questions about their impact on public opinion. Gallup Poll Reveals Decrease in Support According to … Read more
Sóley Margrét Claims Gold in Powerlifting Championship Sóley Margrét emerged victorious at the recent Powerlifting World Championships, showcasing exceptional strength and skill. Competing in the women’s +84 kg category, she secured her place as a world champion with an impressive total lift of 710 kilograms. Her remarkable performance highlights her dedication and prowess in the … Read more
Tragic Fate: The Story of Rita Fleming Rita Fleming, aged 70, was found lifeless in her bathtub, dressed in a nightgown. Her death was ruled as drowning, but she also bore multiple other injuries. Her boyfriend was arrested last summer and charged with her murder. This harrowing story is part of a broader report by … Read more
Reading Habits of Icelanders: A Comprehensive Survey The Icelandic Literature Center recently conducted a survey to assess the reading habits of Icelanders, focusing on traditional books, e-books, and audiobooks. According to the survey, over half of the nation’s population, approximately 55%, dedicate at least 30 minutes a day to reading. Conversely, nearly 15% of Icelanders … Read more
Þórður Snær Júlíusson Withdraws from Parliamentary Seat if Elected Þórður Snær Júlíusson, who is running for the Social Democratic Alliance in the third position for Reykjavík North, has announced he will not take a seat in Alþingi if elected. This announcement was made on his Facebook page just before noon. Once candidate lists are approved … Read more
New Faces Expected in Iceland’s Parliament Following Elections Recent polls suggest a significant reshuffle in Iceland’s Alþingi, with many new faces likely to enter the parliamentary hall if current trends hold. The latest Gallup poll indicates that while incumbent members will still form the largest single group, they will only outnumber newcomers by one seat. … Read more
Rescue Teams Face Minimal Challenges Despite Severe Weather Conditions In Iceland last night, despite treacherous weather conditions, rescue teams experienced relatively minimal challenges but were dispatched for two emergency calls. In Borgarfjörður Eystri, the rescue team Sveinungur assisted in transporting a patient to an ambulance that was unable to reach the patient due to the … Read more
Katrín Jakobsdóttir Appointed Chair of Reykjavík Arts Festival Board Katrín Jakobsdóttir, the former Prime Minister of Iceland, has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Reykjavík Arts Festival Board. Katrín takes on this role as the representative of the Mayor of Reykjavík and will serve a two-year term. Her appointment marks a significant transition … Read more