Iceland’s Top Sports Stories of the Year Faroese Handball Team’s Remarkable Performance at the European Championship The European Men’s Handball Championship held in January saw an unexpected rise in interest from Icelandic sports fans, particularly due to the impressive performance of the Faroese team. Despite being underdogs, the team managed to capture the attention of … Read more
Anas Khattab Appointed as New Syrian Intelligence Chief, Pledges Reformation Anas Khattab, recently appointed as the head of Syria’s intelligence services, has vowed to dismantle institutions responsible for instilling fear and terror during Bashar al-Assad’s regime. Just two days after being appointed by the new government, Khattab emphasized the urgent need to restructure security policies … Read more
Potential Postponement of the Independence Party’s National Convention The Independence Party’s National Convention, originally scheduled for late February, is likely to be postponed until autumn. This development was among the topics discussed during a recent meeting of the party’s issue committee chairpersons in December. The news was reported by Vísir yesterday, citing Jens Garðar Helgason, … Read more
Bláfjöll Ski Resort Opens: A Winter Wonderland Awaits Ski Enthusiasts Winter sports enthusiasts in Iceland have reason to celebrate as the Bláfjöll Ski Resort opens its doors today. The resort will welcome visitors from 10 AM to 5 PM, offering a full day of skiing and snowboarding activities. Located just a short drive from Reykjavik, … Read more
NATO Increases Presence in the Baltic Sea Amid Cable Sabotage Concerns The Icelandic Minister of Foreign Affairs, Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, has announced that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will enhance its presence in the Baltic Sea. This decision comes as a response to repeated damages to undersea cables, which Þorgerður described as unlikely to … Read more
Severe Weather Conditions Lead to Road Closures in Iceland The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration has announced the closure of Holtavörðuheiði, a critical route in the country, due to severe weather conditions. The current situation will be reassessed at noon today, according to information available on their official website. Southwest Iceland Faces Treacherous Road Conditions … Read more
Journalist Injured in Gang Attack Transported to Hospital A tragic incident unfolded in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, as the country’s Minister of Health was dismissed following a deadly attack by a criminal gang on the largest public hospital in the capital. The announcement was made by a government spokesperson yesterday. The attack, which took place on Christmas … Read more
Major Collision on Iceland’s Ring Road Near Skaftafell A serious traffic accident has resulted in the closure of a section of Iceland’s Ring Road, Route 1, east of Skaftafell. The incident involved a collision between two vehicles and was reported at approximately 12:30 PM local time. Emergency responders are currently on the scene, and initial … Read more
South Korean Political Tensions Escalate: Opposition Moves to Impeach Prime Minister Han Duck-soo Impeachment Motion Against Prime Minister Han Duck-soo The political climate in South Korea has reached a boiling point as the opposition party has initiated an impeachment motion against Prime Minister Han Duck-soo. The move comes in the wake of controversies surrounding the … Read more
Ukraine Faces Severe Power Shortages Amidst Ongoing Conflict In the face of the third consecutive harsh winter, businesses, restaurants, and shops in Ukraine have adapted to survive the ongoing energy shortages by employing their own backup power sources. Across the capital city of Kyiv, mobile generators hum persistently, striving to keep operations running after recent … Read more