Renowned Icelandic Author Stefán Máni Releases Twelfth Novel Stefán Máni, a distinguished Icelandic author, has recently released his twelfth novel featuring the character of detective Hörður Grímsson. The book, titled “Dauðinn Einn Var Vitni” (Death Alone Was Witness), has already garnered a nomination for the prestigious Blóðdropinn award. Hörður Grímsson has become an immensely popular … Read more
Russian Air Force Destroys Ukrainian Drones Over Rostov Region On a recent evening, the Russian Air Force successfully intercepted and destroyed approximately thirty Ukrainian drones over the Rostov region. This region, which borders Ukraine, has been a focal point of heightened military activity in recent months. The announcement was made by the regional governor, Yury … Read more
Political Parties See Shifts in Support in Latest Maskína Survey In a recent survey conducted by Maskína, the People’s Party (Flokkur fólksins) and the Progressive Party (Framsóknarflokkurinn) have each increased their support by two percentage points. In contrast, the Social Democratic Alliance (Samfylkingin) and the Reform Party (Viðreisn) have seen declines of two percentage points. … Read more
Sean Combs Denied Bail, To Remain in Custody Until May Trial In a recent development, a judge has ruled that American rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain in custody until his trial in May next year. The decision came after Combs’ legal team requested his release on a $50 million bail, which was denied by … Read more
Advertising Revenue Shift in Iceland: Domestic vs. Foreign Platforms Significant Decline in Total Advertising Payments Last year witnessed a notable 30% reduction in total advertising payments, a trend primarily attributed to decreased revenues from domestic media outlets. In contrast, international media saw a 4% increase in advertising payments during the same period. These findings were … Read more
Record Number of Deportations at Keflavík Airport in 2023 The number of deportations at Keflavík International Airport has reached an unprecedented high of 752 cases so far this year, according to a statement released by the Suðurnes Police Department. This marks the highest number of deportations recorded to date, prompting the department to urge the … Read more
Rescue Operation at Sea: Hafbjörg Crew Responds to Distressed Fishing Boat In the early hours of this morning, just before 4 AM, the crew of the rescue ship Hafbjörg in Neskaupstaður was dispatched following an emergency call. A fishing boat, located 22 nautical miles east of Barðinn, had suffered an engine failure. The urgency of … Read more
Iceland’s Labor Disputes: Teachers and Doctors in Negotiations Intense Negotiations Continue in Iceland’s Labor Disputes Today marked a significant day of negotiations in Iceland as both teachers and doctors engaged in talks with the State Mediator. The Icelandic Medical Association called off the first round of their planned strike last night, indicating that discussions have … Read more
Frequent Loan Refinancing in Iceland Amidst Interest Rate Changes Interest Rate Cuts Prompt Increased Loan Refinancing According to Jón Jósep Snæbjörnsson, a Business Relations Manager at Aurbjorg, Icelanders are refinancing their loans more frequently than ever before, sometimes every one to three years. This trend is partly due to the recent 50 basis point interest … Read more
Deadly Storm Bert Ravages England and Wales At least five people have tragically lost their lives in England and Wales due to the devastating storm named Bert. The storm has been marked by heavy rainfall and significant snowmelt, leading to widespread flooding in several areas. Tragic Loss of Life and Accidents Most of the fatalities … Read more