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
Widespread Power Outages in Ukraine Following Russian Attacks In a significant escalation of hostilities, multiple cities across Ukraine are experiencing extensive power outages following a series of Russian military strikes last night. This comes as Ukrainians mark one of their most sacred days, Christmas. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed hope in his Christmas address that … Read more
Hákon Arnar Haraldsson: Iceland’s Rising Star in European Football Hákon Arnar Haraldsson, a name that has begun to resonate through the corridors of European football, is known for his relentless spirit and exceptional technical skills. This Icelandic midfielder, nurtured in the chilly football halls of Skipaskagi, has made his way to the UEFA Champions League … Read more
Sólfarinu Parker’s Historic Solar Mission Introduction to Sólfarinu Parker’s Mission In August 2018, the Parker Solar Probe, known as “Sólfarinu Parker” in Icelandic, was launched with the ambitious goal of gathering new insights and enhancing our understanding of the Sun. Since its launch, the spacecraft has completed several orbits around the Sun, but it recently … Read more
President of Iceland, Halla Tómasdóttir, Reflects on First Christmas at Bessastaðir Halla Tómasdóttir, the President of Iceland, is experiencing her first Christmas at the historic residence of Bessastaðir. The move to this new home, coupled with her new role, has inevitably influenced the family’s holiday traditions. Halla, who was inaugurated as president on August 1st … Read more
Sudan Withdraws from Global Hunger Monitoring Program Sudan Ceases Participation in International Hunger Surveillance In a significant move, the Sudanese government has officially withdrawn from the global partnership aimed at monitoring hunger across the world. On Tuesday, Sudanese authorities sent a letter to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a joint platform of the … Read more
Annual Skata Feast Draws Enthusiastic Crowds in Kópavogur and Beyond Nearly 200 Guests Gather for Skata Feast in Kópavogur In Kópavogur, the annual Skata feast has once again attracted nearly 200 guests to the Samskipahöllin. Organized by the equestrian club Sprettur, the event welcomes all enthusiasts of this traditional Icelandic dish. Originally, it started as … Read more
Sigyn Blöndal’s New Chapter in Manila Sigyn Blöndal, a well-known Icelandic media personality, has embarked on a new journey as she moves to Manila, the capital of the Philippines, with her family. Sigyn, previously a producer for children’s and youth programs including the popular “Stundina okkar,” transitioned to working as a rights education director for … Read more
Severe Weather Warning in Iceland: Drivers Advised to Exercise Caution Severe Weather Alert for Western Iceland In the early hours and throughout the morning, Iceland is expected to experience severe weather conditions, particularly in the western regions of the country. The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (Vegagerðin) has issued warnings about potential delays in opening … Read more
Iceland to Face Severe Weather Conditions This Holiday Season Wind and Weather Warnings Across Iceland Today, Iceland will experience southwest winds ranging from 3 to 10 meters per second. The eastern part of the country will face significantly stronger winds, reaching speeds of 13 to 20 meters per second. Light snow showers are expected sporadically … Read more