Róbert Julian Duranona: An Icelandic Handball Legend’s Journey Róbert Julian Duranona is a name that resonates deeply with Icelandic sports enthusiasts. Known for his remarkable handball career, Duranona left an indelible mark on Iceland’s sports scene with his size 51 shoes. Currently residing in Cuba, where he manages a hotel, Duranona remains fondly remembered in … Read more
Severe Weather Conditions Lead to Road Closures Across Iceland Weather Alerts Trigger Road Closures As severe weather conditions are expected to hit Iceland tonight, several roads will be closed, and more will be on alert status throughout tomorrow. The Icelandic Meteorological Office has issued yellow warnings nationwide, predicting worsening weather with strong northeast winds and … Read more
Controversy Over Breast Cancer Screening Costs for BRCA Gene Carriers in Iceland A growing discontent has emerged among individuals in Iceland who carry the BRCA gene, which significantly increases the risk of breast cancer. These individuals are currently excluded from subsidized breast cancer screenings, unlike women without apparent risk factors. The standard fee for a … Read more
China’s Population Decline Continues for Third Consecutive Year China has experienced a population decrease for the third year in a row, although the decline was less pronounced than in the previous year. By the end of the year, China’s population stood at just over 1.4 billion. Last year, China fell to second place in global … Read more
Rudy Giuliani Settlement in Defamation Case Giuliani Retains Florida Property Amid Defamation Settlement Rudy Giuliani, the former attorney for Donald Trump, will not have to surrender his Florida apartment or other properties to pay damages in a defamation lawsuit. According to a settlement reached yesterday, Giuliani is required to cease making defamatory statements about two … Read more
Decades-Old Avalanche Tragedy Prompts Renewed Calls for Investigation in Iceland In a heart-wrenching tragedy that struck the small Icelandic village nearly three decades ago, the story of Sigríður Rannveig Jónsdóttir continues to echo through the corridors of justice and public safety discourse. At the age of 22, Sigríður had just begun settling into her new … Read more
Unveiling the First Phase of Borgarlína: Public Meeting in Kópavogur Draws Large Crowd Introduction to the Borgarlína Project In a significant public meeting held in Kópavogur yesterday, the residents were introduced to the first and largest phase of the Borgarlína project. Atli Björn Levy, the head of the Borgarlína project office, presented the current status … Read more
Preparation Underway for Potential Bárðarbunga Eruption In the wake of potential volcanic activity at Bárðarbunga, Icelandic authorities are meticulously orchestrating preparedness strategies from a command center in Húsavík. This command center serves as the hub for all operational directives and dissemination of crucial information to stakeholders who might be involved in emergency measures. “This allows … Read more
Snow and Slush Avalanches Hit Southern Westfjords Snow and Slush Avalanches Reported in Southern Westfjords Yesterday evening, the Icelandic Meteorological Office received reports of snow and slush avalanches obstructing roads in the southern part of the Westfjords. Unnur Blær Bartsch, an avalanche expert, stated that the avalanches were likely wet snow or slush avalanches. A … Read more
South Korean Authorities Attempt to Arrest Former President Yoon Suk Yeol Again In a dramatic turn of events last night, South Korean authorities made another attempt to arrest the country’s ousted president, Yoon Suk Yeol. This marks the second time this month that efforts have been made to detain the former president. Yoon has agreed … Read more