Iceland News
Victory Secures Playoff Spot for Iceland in UEFA Nations League Following Iceland’s victory over Montenegro in the UEFA Nations League, it has been confirmed that the team will participate in the playoffs in March next year. However, uncertainty remains regarding whether the playoff will be for retaining their spot in League B or advancing to … Read more
Candle-Making at Bjarg-Iðjulundur Thrives During Holiday Season Candle Production Reaches Peak at Akureyri Workshop As the season of candlelight arrives, the candle-making operations at Bjarg-Iðjulundur in Akureyri are in full swing. Thousands of candles are crafted daily at the workshop, where old candle remnants are given a new lease on life. The bustling activity at … Read more
Controversial Amendments to Iceland’s Agricultural Laws Nullified Amendments Deemed Excessive In a recent development, the Reykjavik District Court nullified amendments to Iceland’s agricultural laws, citing that the changes proposed by the majority of the Parliamentary Committee on Economic Affairs and Trade were too extensive. This decision was based on a memorandum from the Parliamentary Committee’s … Read more
Judge Juan Merchan to Decide on Donald Trump’s Fate in Bribery Case Today, Judge Juan Merchan is expected to make a pivotal decision in the high-profile bribery case involving former President Donald Trump. This decision could determine whether Trump faces conviction or escapes punishment. The judge had initially planned to make this ruling on November … Read more
Anna Gunndís Guðmundsdóttir: From Icelandic Theatre to International Recognition Anna Gunndís Guðmundsdóttir, an Icelandic actress, has carved a notable niche in the world of performing arts. Graduating from the Iceland Academy of the Arts with a degree in acting in 2010 and later earning an MFA in screenwriting and film directing from the Tisch School … Read more
New Book on the Geirfinnur Case Released on 50th Anniversary of Disappearance A new book exploring the infamous unsolved case of Geirfinnur Einarsson’s disappearance hits the shelves today, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of this enduring mystery in Icelandic history. The initial report, “Man Missing in Keflavik,” published in Morgunblaðið on November 22, 1974, marked … Read more
Documentary “Bread and Roses” Sheds Light on Afghan Women’s Struggles Under Taliban Rule A new documentary titled “Bread and Roses” offers an unflinching look at the dramatic transformation Afghan women’s lives have undergone since the Taliban’s return to power three years ago. The film, directed by exiled filmmaker Sahra Mani, was shot using the smartphones … Read more
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Comments on U.S. Decision to Supply Long-Range Missiles In a significant development, Andri Sybiga, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister, has stated that U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to allow the use of long-range missiles provided by the United States against Russian targets could potentially shorten the ongoing conflict. Sybiga emphasized that the further these … Read more
Stabbing Rampage in Manhattan: Two Dead, One Injured In a shocking incident that has gripped New York City, a man in his fifties is currently in police custody following a series of knife attacks on Manhattan. The attacks, which unfolded over a span of two and a half hours, resulted in the deaths of two … Read more
Investigations Launched into Undersea Cable Damage in the Baltic Sea International Concerns Over Damaged Undersea Cables German and Finnish authorities have initiated investigations into the recent damage sustained by an undersea cable connecting the two countries beneath the Baltic Sea. The incident has raised suspicions that these damages might be part of broader military operations. … Read more