Iceland News Resignation Wave Hits Strandabyggð Municipality In a surprising move, the municipal council of Strandabyggð approved the resignation requests of three council members on Tuesday. This comes after two other members had previously stepped down, bringing the total to five resignations. The strain and pressure of public service have been cited as primary reasons for these … Read more
Bríet Releases New Single “Takk fyrir allt” Icelandic singer-songwriter Bríet Ísis Elfar has unveiled her latest track “Takk fyrir allt,” co-composed with Young Nazareth. The song, featuring Bríet’s vocals, includes guitar by Reynir Snær Magnússon and bass and synthesizer by Arnar Ingi Ingason (Young Nazareth), who also produced the track. The release adds another soulful … Read more
King Charles III Celebrates 76th Birthday by Opening New London Food Bank Today marks the 76th birthday of King Charles III, who celebrated the occasion by inaugurating a new food bank in Southeast London. The opening is part of the Coronation Food Project, an initiative he launched a year ago. The project’s aim is to … Read more
Icelandic Nurses’ Association Signs New Collective Agreement The Icelandic Nurses’ Association has successfully signed a new collective agreement, bringing a conclusion to a negotiation period that has spanned over nine months. Nurses in Iceland have been without a collective agreement since April 1st. “It has taken nine months, but work has been ongoing throughout the … Read more
EU Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell Urges Suspension of Political Talks with Israel Josep Borrell, the European Union’s Foreign Policy Chief, has called on the EU to suspend political discussions with Israel due to alleged human rights violations in Gaza. This proposal, reported by AFP, was put forward by Borrell during a meeting with EU … Read more
Political Parties Neck and Neck in Recent Poll A new poll conducted by Maskína for the news agencies Stöð 2, Vísir, and Bylgjan shows no significant difference in support between the political parties Viðreisn and Samfylkingin. The Socialists have gained two percentage points, while the Centre Party has lost slightly more than two points. Survey … Read more
A Personal Journey: Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson’s Life and Career Tragedy Strikes: The Loss of Sigurður’s Parents In a heartfelt interview on the Icelandic program Kastljós, Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson, the leader of the Progressive Party, opened up about the profound impact of losing his parents in a car accident in 1986. Sigurður, who has been serving … Read more
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