Iceland News

Greenland’s Path to Independence: A Key Issue in Upcoming Elections Greenland’s Independence: A Central Election Topic As Greenland approaches its parliamentary elections this spring, the issue of independence may become a pivotal topic for the nation’s citizens to consider. This was highlighted by Inga Dóra Guðmundsdóttir Markussen, the former leader of the Siumut Party in … Read more

Teenage Attacker Kills Fourteen in New Orleans on New Year’s Eve In a tragic turn of events during New Year’s celebrations, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a former soldier, carried out a deadly attack in New Orleans, United States, resulting in the death of fourteen individuals. The incident has prompted an intensive investigation by the Federal Bureau of … Read more

Thorir Hergeirsson Honored as Coach of the Year in Norway In a remarkable recognition of his outstanding achievements, Thorir Hergeirsson was named Coach of the Year at Norway’s prestigious sports awards ceremony, Idrettsgallaen, held in Trondheim last night. Simultaneously, Hergeirsson was bestowed with the same title in Iceland, further cementing his reputation as a top-tier … Read more

Severe Weather Conditions Expected in Iceland Iceland is bracing for strong northerly winds today, with speeds ranging from 8 to 18 meters per second. These winds are anticipated to intensify in specific regions, particularly in the southeastern parts and the Eastfjords, as evening approaches. In these areas, gusts could reach storm strength, posing challenges for … Read more

Ukrainian Soldiers Brace for Potential Shift in U.S. Policy Amidst Ongoing Conflict As the frontline remains tense, soldiers from the Ukrainian 129th Brigade are diligently training on American M113 armored personnel carriers. Their eyes are set on Washington, where decisions made later this month could significantly impact Ukraine’s future. Jón Björgvinsson of RÚV reports from … Read more

Seven-Year-Old Boy Found Safe in Zimbabwe Lion Sanctuary A seven-year-old boy has been found safe and sound in a lion conservation area in Zimbabwe after a four-day search. The boy was reported missing on December 27th, prompting an extensive search operation. Torrential rain made it challenging to track his footsteps, complicating the search efforts. Search … Read more

Explosion Outside Trump Hotel in Las Vegas: An Isolated Incident On New Year’s Day, a tragic incident occurred outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas when a Tesla car exploded, resulting in the death of the driver, Matthew Livelsberger. According to the FBI, there appears to be no connection between Livelsberger and any terrorist organizations. … Read more

Controversial Self-Defense Case Reaches Iceland’s Supreme Court Steinþór Ólafsson’s Case Heads to the Supreme Court The Icelandic Prosecutor General has appealed the acquittal of Steinþór Ólafsson by the Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court, which has agreed to review the case. Steinþór was initially sentenced to eight years in prison by the North Iceland … Read more

Hildur Guðnadóttir: A Journey from Iceland to Global Acclaim Icelandic composer Hildur Guðnadóttir has taken the world by storm with her evocative and haunting compositions. Her rise to international fame began just a few years ago, when she garnered some of the most prestigious awards in film music. In 2020, her score for the TV … Read more

Economic Impacts of New Year Changes in Iceland Significant Financial Implications for New Parents The turn of the year in Iceland presents notable financial implications for new parents. Parents of children born after the New Year receive a higher parental leave payment by 100,000 ISK compared to those whose children were born before. This increase … Read more