Fatal Collision Involving Volkswagen Caddy and Manitou Boom Lift in Reykjavik On September 13, 2023, a tragic accident occurred at the intersection of Vonarstræti and Lækjargata in Reykjavik, involving a Volkswagen Caddy van and a Manitou boom lift equipped with forklift attachments. The accident resulted in the death of the van driver and has raised … Read more
Casualty Figures in Gaza Conflict: A New Perspective Casualty Figures in Gaza Conflict: A New Perspective Revised Death Toll Estimates According to a recent peer-reviewed study published in The Lancet, the death toll from Israeli military operations in Gaza over the first nine months of the conflict is estimated to be approximately 40 percent higher … Read more
Elon Musk’s Political Influence in Europe Raises Concerns Elon Musk’s Growing Influence in European Politics European political leaders have expressed growing concerns over Elon Musk’s involvement in their political affairs. Musk, known as one of the wealthiest individuals in the world, owns the social media platform X and has historically been vocal about U.S. politics, … Read more
Property Damage Assessment in Grindavík Falls Below Expectations In Grindavík, a town affected by recent seismic activities, the Icelandic Catastrophe Insurance (Náttúruhamfaratrygging Íslands, NTÍ) has completed damage assessments on 517 properties. Of these, damage has been estimated at less than 400,000 Icelandic krónur for 290 properties. This amount represents the minimum deductible for natural disaster … Read more
FBI Informant Sentenced to Six Years for False Testimony Against Joe and Hunter Biden An FBI informant has been sentenced to six years in prison after being found guilty of providing false testimony that implicated U.S. President Joe Biden and his son, Hunter Biden, in a bribery scheme. The individual falsely claimed that they had … Read more
Explosive Ordnance Disposal in Eyjafjörður: A Successful Operation Expert Handling of Explosive Device in Eyjafjörður In a daring operation, explosive ordnance experts from the Icelandic Coast Guard successfully detonated a naval mine in Eyjafjörður just before 1 PM local time. The task proved to be challenging due to the icy conditions of the fjord, making … Read more
New Snail Species Discovered Off Icelandic Coast Exciting Discovery in Icelandic Waters A new species of sea snail has been discovered in the waters off the coast of Iceland. The snail, measuring approximately three centimeters in height, belongs to the genus Buccinum, the same genus as the well-known whelk. According to the Marine and Freshwater … Read more
Roland Eradze Appointed Goalkeeping Coach for Icelandic Men’s Handball Team at World Championship In a significant announcement for Icelandic handball, Roland Eradze has been appointed as the goalkeeping coach for the men’s national team ahead of the upcoming World Handball Championship. This decision marks the end of a two-year period during which the team operated … Read more
Research Expedition on Capelin Set to Begin The Marine and Freshwater Research Institute (MFRI) of Iceland is preparing to launch its first capelin research expedition of the year, slated to commence around the upcoming weekend. The research vessel Árni Friðriksson will spearhead this initiative, with additional ships joining as the month progresses. This collaborative effort … Read more
New York Judge Denies Trump’s Request to Delay Sentencing in Bribery Case In a recent development, a New York judge has denied the request from former U.S. President Donald Trump’s legal team to delay the sentencing in a high-profile bribery case. Last year, Trump was found guilty on all 34 counts of accounting fraud related … Read more