Iceland News
Advertising Revenue Shift in Iceland: Domestic vs. Foreign Platforms Significant Decline in Total Advertising Payments Last year witnessed a notable 30% reduction in total advertising payments, a trend primarily attributed to decreased revenues from domestic media outlets. In contrast, international media saw a 4% increase in advertising payments during the same period. These findings were … Read more
Record Number of Deportations at Keflavík Airport in 2023 The number of deportations at Keflavík International Airport has reached an unprecedented high of 752 cases so far this year, according to a statement released by the Suðurnes Police Department. This marks the highest number of deportations recorded to date, prompting the department to urge the … Read more
Rescue Operation at Sea: Hafbjörg Crew Responds to Distressed Fishing Boat In the early hours of this morning, just before 4 AM, the crew of the rescue ship Hafbjörg in Neskaupstaður was dispatched following an emergency call. A fishing boat, located 22 nautical miles east of Barðinn, had suffered an engine failure. The urgency of … Read more
Iceland’s Labor Disputes: Teachers and Doctors in Negotiations Intense Negotiations Continue in Iceland’s Labor Disputes Today marked a significant day of negotiations in Iceland as both teachers and doctors engaged in talks with the State Mediator. The Icelandic Medical Association called off the first round of their planned strike last night, indicating that discussions have … Read more
Frequent Loan Refinancing in Iceland Amidst Interest Rate Changes Interest Rate Cuts Prompt Increased Loan Refinancing According to Jón Jósep Snæbjörnsson, a Business Relations Manager at Aurbjorg, Icelanders are refinancing their loans more frequently than ever before, sometimes every one to three years. This trend is partly due to the recent 50 basis point interest … Read more
Deadly Storm Bert Ravages England and Wales At least five people have tragically lost their lives in England and Wales due to the devastating storm named Bert. The storm has been marked by heavy rainfall and significant snowmelt, leading to widespread flooding in several areas. Tragic Loss of Life and Accidents Most of the fatalities … Read more
Unaccompanied Minors Seeking Asylum in Suðurnesjabær: A Growing Concern As of mid-August, a total of 41 unaccompanied minors have entered child protection services in Suðurnesjabær, Iceland. These minors, primarily boys aged 15 to 18, are seeking international protection. While younger children or girls rarely arrive alone, efforts are being made to quickly find them homes, … Read more
Sudan Faces Severe Hunger Crisis Amid Ongoing Conflict In a stark warning, Jan Egeland, head of the Norwegian Refugee Council, highlighted the dire humanitarian situation in Sudan, where current aid efforts merely delay the inevitable fatalities rather than preventing them. Egeland’s comments came during an interview with AFP, reflecting on the severe conditions wrought by … Read more
Artists Oppose Hotel Plans for Historic Ægisgata Building in Reykjavík Over 50 artists who currently work in studios located in the historic ‘tunnuhús’ at Ægisgata in Reykjavík have voiced strong opposition to proposals that would see the building converted into a hotel. The Reykjavík City Council has decided to invite public consultation on the proposal … Read more
Global Insights: Unheard Stories from Around the World Boxing to Combat Suicide in Greenland Greenland faces one of the highest suicide rates in the world, with communities grappling with this profound issue for decades. In an innovative approach to tackle this crisis, local initiatives have turned to boxing as a means to improve mental health … Read more