Men’s Handball Cup Last 16 Kicks Off with Four Exciting Matches The last 16 round of the Men’s Handball Cup is set to ignite today with four thrilling matches. Fans are eagerly anticipating these encounters as top-tier teams clash for a coveted spot in the quarter-finals. Haukar vs. ÍBV: A Battle of Titans The first … Read more
Concerning Attitudes Toward Gender-Based Violence Among Young Finnish Men Survey Reveals Disturbing Beliefs Among Young Finnish Men A recent study commissioned by Finnish women’s organizations has revealed that a quarter of Finnish men under the age of 35 believe that women may deserve to be subjected to violence based on their behavior or attire. This … Read more
Ongoing Teacher Strike in Iceland Affects Thousands of Students The teacher strike in Iceland, which began nearly three weeks ago, continues to impact students across nine schools at various educational levels nationwide. Despite ongoing disruptions, no agreement has been reached, and additional strikes are set to commence tomorrow. Students from Fjölbrautaskóli Suðurlands (FSu) have been … Read more
Fire at Nesbu Farm: Investigation Underway Massive Fire Engulfs Nesbu Farm In the early hours of the morning, a significant fire broke out at Nesbu Farm, located on Vatnsleysuströnd, Iceland. The farm, which is one of the largest egg production facilities in the country, experienced a devastating fire in one of its four buildings. Unfortunately, … Read more
The Last Great Auk: A Glimpse into Extinction Deep within the secure vaults of the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences in Brussels, the taxidermied remains of the last known male Great Auk are kept under strict security. Genetic research has confirmed that this is indeed the last male of the species. “The bird was … Read more
Tragic Incident at Stuðlar Sparks Outcry for Systemic Reform In an open letter to the Prime Minister published in Vísir today, Anna María Ingveldur Larsen expressed deep concern over a tragic event that occurred on October 19th, involving the death of a seventeen-year-old boy in a fire at the emergency accommodation unit at Stuðlar. The … Read more
Cold Weather Sweeps Across Iceland Chilly Temperatures Blanket Iceland Iceland is experiencing a significant drop in temperature today, with forecasts predicting frost ranging from -2°C to -8°C. Such conditions call for warm clothing for anyone heading outdoors. The Icelandic Met Office has issued a forecast of northerly winds, blowing at speeds of 8 to 15 … Read more
Series of Violent Incidents Reported in the Capital Region In a span of just one evening and night, the Capital Region Police received no less than three reports of physical assaults. The incidents, which occurred in various neighborhoods, led to several arrests and hospitalizations, highlighting a concerning rise in violence within the area. Details of … Read more
Haiti’s Humanitarian Crisis Worsens Amid Gang Violence Mass Exodus from Port-au-Prince Over the past four days, more than 30,000 residents of Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, have been forced to flee their homes due to escalating gang violence. According to Gregoire Goodstein, a representative of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Haiti, the situation … Read more
Xi Jinping Warns U.S. Against Interference in China’s Asian Interests In a recent meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in Peru, Chinese President Xi Jinping issued a stern warning to the United States regarding its involvement in China’s regional affairs, particularly concerning Taiwan and the South China Sea. Xi emphasized that the U.S. should avoid … Read more