Tragic Accident Claims Life of Toddler in Borgarfjörður A devastating traffic accident at the intersection of Vesturlandsvegur and Vestfjarðarvegur in Borgarfjörður resulted in the death of a toddler on Thursday. The West Iceland Police Department reported the incident on their official Facebook page. The collision involved a passenger car and a tour bus. The tour … Read more
Weather Outlook: High-Pressure System Influences Iceland’s Climate According to the latest weather update from the Icelandic Meteorological Office, a high-pressure system located southwest of Iceland is currently dictating the weather conditions across the country. Today, a variable southwesterly wind is expected, ranging from 3 to 10 meters per second. The northern regions will experience partly … Read more
Massive Women’s Rights Protest in Istanbul Over 3,000 women gathered in Istanbul today to participate in a demonstration marking International Women’s Day. The protest focused on issues of gender inequality and gender-based violence, which have been escalating in Turkey in recent years. Despite the peaceful nature of the march, organizers reported that police detained around … Read more
Celebrating 75 Years of the Iceland Symphony Orchestra with a Grand Concert A Milestone Celebration: 75 Years of the Iceland Symphony Orchestra The Iceland Symphony Orchestra celebrated its 75th anniversary with a spectacular concert at Harpa Concert Hall in Reykjavík. The event marked 75 years since the orchestra’s inaugural performance at Austurbæjarbíó. To commemorate this … Read more
Þórunn Elísabet Sveinsdóttir: A Life of Art and Overcoming Fear Early Life and Artistic Beginnings Þórunn Elísabet Sveinsdóttir, a renowned Icelandic artist and award-winning costume and set designer, has a story that is as inspiring as it is unique. Born in 1952 in Siglufjörður, Iceland, Þórunn discovered her passion for art early on. She pursued … Read more
KA Women’s Volleyball Team Advances to Cup Final The KA women’s volleyball team has secured its place in the cup finals after a thrilling victory over Afturelding. This win marks the third encounter between the two teams this season, with KA claiming victory twice and Afturelding once. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, characterized … Read more
Increased Magma Activity Signals Potential Eruption in Svartsengi Continued Land Uplift in Svartsengi Indicates Growing Magma Presence In recent developments, the Icelandic Meteorological Office has reported a continued uplift of land in the Svartsengi area, indicating that the volume of magma beneath the surface has surpassed levels recorded prior to the last eruption. This current … Read more
Thrilling Victory for Þróttur Reykjavík in Volleyball Cup Semifinals In a historic achievement, Þróttur Reykjavík has advanced to the men’s volleyball cup final for the first time in 16 years. The team secured their place in the finals after an exhilarating match against HK, which kept fans on the edge of their seats in Digranes. … Read more
Significant Road Development at Dynjandisheiði in Westfjords to Conclude by September Next Year Completion of Major Road Project at Dynjandisheiði The final phase of the road reconstruction over Dynjandisheiði in the Westfjords is set to be completed by September next year. Borgarverk has been awarded the contract with the lowest bid for this significant infrastructure … Read more
US Ceases Sharing Military Intelligence with Ukraine: Implications and Reactions In a significant shift in foreign policy, the United States government has decided to halt the sharing of classified military intelligence with Ukraine. This decision, primarily impacting Ukraine’s ability to conduct deep strikes within Russian territory, has sparked widespread debate. Erlingur Erlingsson, a noted military … Read more