Iceland News
Legal Dispute Over Taxi Stands in Reykjavik Concludes This week, the Reykjavik District Court dismissed the claims of the taxi company Hreyfill against the City of Reykjavik. Hreyfill had demanded exclusive rights to certain taxi stands throughout the city, including prominent locations such as Laugavegur by Hlemmur and Aðalstræti near Ingólfstorg. In September 2019, the … Read more
Iranian Foreign Minister Labels Direct Talks with the U.S. as “Meaningless” In a statement that could further strain the already tense relations between Iran and the United States, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that the possibility of direct negotiations with the U.S. is “meaningless.” This announcement comes in light of U.S. President Donald Trump’s … Read more
Widespread Tariffs Announced by President Donald Trump On Wednesday, President Donald Trump announced the implementation of extensive tariffs on all imports to the United States. These tariffs commenced today, including a 10% tariff on Icelandic goods. Additional tariffs are set to take effect on Tuesday, impacting products from China and European Union countries. In response, … Read more
Reykjavik Fusion to Premiere at Renowned Cannes Series Festival The Icelandic television series, “Reykjavik Fusion,” is set to make its world premiere at the prestigious Cannes Series festival in late April. This marks a significant milestone as it is the first Icelandic series selected for a premiere at the Cannes Series. Produced by the Icelandic … Read more
Iceland’s Second Goalless Draw in the Nations League Raises Questions In a recent Nations League match, Iceland recorded its second goalless draw of the year, a result that has sparked discussions among fans and analysts alike. When asked if this outcome was a cause for concern, team representative Þorsteinn dismissed any worries. “No, I feel … Read more
Global Debate Sparked by Adolescence Series on Children’s Social Media Exposure The recent discussion sparked by the series “Adolescence” has ignited a global conversation about what children are engaging with online and the type of content they are exposed to on social media platforms. This dialogue has reached Iceland, highlighting the influencers who have access … Read more
Greenland Visit by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen Visits Greenland Amidst US Tensions Mette Frederiksen, the Prime Minister of Denmark, is currently on a three-day visit to Greenland. This visit comes at a crucial time when there are repeated threats from former U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the annexation of … Read more
Disappointment Over Unsold Tickets for Press Conference A press conference held earlier today failed to sell out, leading to disappointment among organizers. Ingibjörg, one of the spokespersons, expressed her dismay, stating, “Yes, it is disappointing. This is a small venue with a limited number of seats, and I think we should be able to sell … Read more
Dispute Arises Between Flugvirkjafélag Íslands and Air Atlanta Over Employment Practices The Icelandic Aircraft Mechanics Association (Flugvirkjafélag Íslands) has expressed dissatisfaction with Air Atlanta, an Icelandic airline, due to its limited employment of aircraft mechanics as salaried employees. According to Óskar Einarsson, the chairman of the association, out of 40 Icelandic aircraft mechanics working abroad … Read more
Challenges and Predictions for Icelandic Football Teams: Insights from Coaches Current Challenges in Defending the Title In a recent interview, Sölvi Geir Ottesen, coach of Víkingur, alongside Magnús Már Einarsson, coach of Afturelding, and Höskuldur Gunnlaugsson from Breiðablik, discussed the challenges and aspirations for the upcoming football season. Höskuldur Gunnlaugsson candidly acknowledged, “We are very … Read more