Icelandic Artists Honored with Lifetime Awards Two Artists Added to List of Lifetime Award Recipients In a recent amendment to the national budget proposal, the All-Party Committee on General and Educational Affairs of the Icelandic Parliament has announced the addition of two distinguished artists to the list of recipients of honorary lifetime awards. Sigríður Jóna … Read more
New Music Releases: Highlights from Ethel Cain, Zach Bryan, and More Ethel Cain’s Anticipated Album ‘Perverts’ to Feature Single ‘Punish’ Ethel Cain, a multi-talented artist hailing from Tallahassee, Florida, is making waves in the ambient-indie-folk rock scene. Known for her haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, Cain first captured the public’s attention with her debut album, … Read more
New Icelandic Border Policy Unveiled for the Next Four Years On a pivotal press conference today, Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir, Minister of Justice, and Sigríður Björg Guðjónsdóttir, National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police, presented a comprehensive new border strategy for Iceland, set to guide the nation over the next four years. This initiative aims to bolster the … Read more
Impending Doctors’ Strike Poses Uncertainty for Medical Services in Iceland The Icelandic healthcare system faces a potential disruption as doctors prepare for a strike scheduled to commence in ten days. The President of the Icelandic Medical Association, Steinunn Þórðardóttir, indicates that the determination of which medical procedures will continue during the strike will be evaluated … Read more
Landsvirkjun Postpones Power Reduction for Large Consumers in North and East Iceland Landsvirkjun, Iceland’s national power company, has announced a temporary halt to power reductions for large consumers in the northern and eastern parts of the country. This decision comes as a result of improving reservoir levels following recent rainfall and warmer temperatures. The planned … Read more
Innovative Icelandic Startup Transforms Customer Service with AI Three Icelandic Entrepreneurs Aim to Revolutionize Customer Service In a bold move to reshape the landscape of customer interaction, three young Icelandic entrepreneurs have launched Menni.is. This innovative company is on a mission to integrate artificial intelligence into corporate customer service systems. Their latest breakthrough, a voice … Read more
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Proposed Budget Cuts in Immigration Due to Decreased Asylum Seeker Costs In a recent committee report related to Iceland’s 2025 financial budget, it has been proposed to reduce funding allocated to immigration affairs. This decision is based on the decrease in costs associated with asylum seekers. The report, disclosed yesterday, suggests a reduction of nearly … Read more
Severe Weather Disrupts Flights at Keflavik Airport Heavy disruptions have been reported in flight operations at Keflavik Airport due to severe weather conditions, with strong northern and northwestern winds affecting the region today. Numerous flights have been canceled, although some continue to operate as scheduled. Significant Cancellations Reported As of early this morning, sixteen departures … Read more
Global Measles Cases Surge by 20% Amidst Vaccination Challenges The global health community is sounding the alarm as measles cases have surged by a fifth over the past year, predominantly due to vaccination challenges in less affluent nations. This concerning development was jointly reported by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease … Read more