Increased Police Presence in Downtown Reykjavik Following Stabbing Incident Stabbing Incident at Ingólfstorg Sparks Police Response In Reykjavik this evening, a significant police presence was noted following a stabbing incident at Ingólfstorg. The area was initially cordoned off, and Skólabrú was closed to the public. However, according to sources from the news station, the tape … Read more
Jóhann Berg Joins Iceland National Team After Injury Recovery In a surprising turn of events, the Football Association of Iceland (KSÍ) announced today via their social media platforms that Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson has been added to the national team squad. The midfielder had been struggling with injuries recently, which initially kept him out of the … Read more
Macron to Host Summit on Ukraine Support in Paris Macron Schedules Summit with Ukraine and Allies French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a summit meeting with representatives from Ukraine and its allied nations, scheduled to take place in Paris on March 27. Following a European leaders’ meeting in Brussels, Macron stated, “We will hold a … Read more
Traffic Accident Causes Road Closure on Vesturlandsvegur In an incident that unfolded just before noon today, Vesturlandsvegur at the junction with Vínlandsleið was closed in the westbound direction towards the city due to a significant traffic accident. The collision involved four vehicles, one of which overturned and ended up on its roof. Despite the severity … Read more
Political Unrest in Serbia Following Prime Minister’s Resignation Serbian Parliament Accepts Prime Minister Vučević’s Resignation On Wednesday, the Serbian Parliament formally accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Miloš Vučević and his government. The Prime Minister announced his resignation at the end of January, amid widespread protests triggered by a tragic train accident in Novi Sad … Read more
Severe Damage on Iceland’s Ring Road One Persists in East Iceland One and a half months after severe weather conditions hit East Iceland, significant damage remains on Þjóðvegur eitt (Ring Road One), primarily between Hornafjörður and Reyðarfjörður. The road, which is critically important for transportation across the region, has been left in a precarious state, … Read more
Power Outage and Fire Incident at Norðurál Aluminum Plant Power Outage and Fire Incident at Norðurál Aluminum Plant Power Disruption at Norðurál’s Grundartangi Plant An unexpected power outage occurred at the Norðurál aluminum plant located in Grundartangi, Iceland, following disturbances in Landsnet’s transmission system. Steinunn Þorsteinsdóttir, the spokesperson for Landsnet, confirmed the incident, noting that … Read more
Spacestation: Rising Icelandic Rock Band Wins Prestigious Music Award Spacestation Wins Icelandic Music Award Last week, the Icelandic band Spacestation clinched the Icelandic Music Awards with their song “Í draumalandinu,” which was honored as the Rock Song of the Year. This recognition has catapulted the relatively new band into the spotlight, marking a significant milestone … Read more
Efforts to Revitalize Social Programs for Disabled Individuals in Akureyri Introduction The municipality of Akureyri is actively seeking methods to enhance social programs for individuals with disabilities. In 2021, the activities were relocated from Punkturinn to Víðilundur, a facility primarily used by senior citizens. This relocation has been accompanied by a noticeable decline in participation. … Read more
Basketball Fever Grips Iceland: VÍS Cup Matches to be Broadcast Live This week marks an exciting moment for basketball fans in Iceland as the VÍS Cup for men and women kicks off. A total of six games will be broadcast live on RÚV and RÚV 2, engaging viewers across the nation. The basketball action begins … Read more