New York Police Hunt for Suspect in Arson Attack Suspect Wanted in Arson Attack on Manhattan Streets New York City Police are on the lookout for a man suspected of setting another man on fire in the early hours of Sunday morning. The suspect reportedly doused the victim with a flammable liquid before igniting it … Read more
ÍBV Triumphs Over Stjarnan in Women’s Handball League ÍBV Secures Victory Against Stjarnan in Olís Women’s Handball League In a decisive match held today, ÍBV emerged victorious against Stjarnan with a six-goal lead, concluding the game at 24-18. From the outset, ÍBV maintained a dominant position, leaving Stjarnan struggling to close the gap. By halftime, … Read more
New Season of Fílalag Premieres on RÚV On Thursday, a new season of the popular series Fílalag premiered on RÚV. Hosts Snorri Helgason and Bergur Ebbi delve into Icelandic pop songs, exploring their connections to fashion and cultural trends. This television series is based on their successful podcast that began in 2014. The first episode … Read more
Escalating Tensions: Israeli Military Strikes in Gaza Result in Nine Deaths In a series of airstrikes carried out by the Israeli military in Gaza yesterday, at least nine individuals lost their lives. Among those killed were three journalists, according to Palestinian organizations that track assaults on media personnel. One journalist was reportedly operating a drone … Read more
Potential Volcanic Eruption Expected in Sundhnúksgígaröð Volcanic Activity Anticipated Near Sundhnúksgígaröð Professor Magnús Tumi Guðmundsson, a leading expert in geophysics, has indicated that a volcanic eruption could occur imminently in the Sundhnúksgígaröð area. The location of the potential eruption is expected to mirror previous eruptions in the region, with a similar magnitude. Notably, there is … Read more
Restructuring of Ministries in Iceland: Key Changes in Elderly Affairs In a significant administrative overhaul, Iceland is set to implement changes in the distribution of responsibilities concerning elderly affairs across its ministries. Effective today, a presidential decree will transfer elderly-related matters, excluding healthcare services, from the Ministry of Health to the Ministry of Social Affairs … Read more
Icelandic Housing Authority Staff Call for Leadership Change Amidst Growing Concerns Staff Demand Intervention from Reykjavik’s Mayor In a significant development today, employees of the Icelandic Housing Authority, known locally as Félagsbústaðir, have collectively appealed to Reykjavik’s Mayor, Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir, to intervene in their ongoing dispute with the organization’s Executive Director, Sigrún Árnadóttir. The … Read more
Armenia and Azerbaijan Edge Closer to Peace Agreement Armenia and Azerbaijan have reportedly reached a consensus on the terms of a potential peace agreement that could bring an end to nearly four decades of conflict between the two countries. The Armenian Foreign Minister announced yesterday that a draft agreement is ready, while the Azerbaijani Foreign … Read more
Joey Christ Critiques the Icelandic Theatre Scene Jóhann Kristófer Stefánsson, widely known by his stage name Joey Christ, has received some notable advice during his career. A close friend once suggested he leave the performing arts after feeling uncomfortable during his final project at the Iceland University of the Arts. Despite this, Jóhann has carved … Read more
Arnar Gunnlaugsson Unveils New Icelandic National Football Team Roster Arnar Gunnlaugsson Announces His First National Team Roster Arnar Gunnlaugsson, the newly appointed head coach of the Icelandic men’s national football team, unveiled his inaugural team roster yesterday. This squad is set to compete in two crucial matches against Kosovo in the Nations League playoffs later … Read more