Iceland’s European Committee, on which representatives of government parties, labor unions, Iceland’s industries and economy all have a seat, is currently in Brussels to discuss European Union regulations in relation to Iceland.
Sheik Mohamed bin Khalifa Al-Thani of Qatar has acquired a more than a five-percent share in Iceland’s Kaupthing Bank worth ISK 25.5 billion, as announced yesterday. CEO of Kaupthing said this development strengthens the bank’s position.
Reports of breaking-and-entering into homes and vehicles have increased in the past months. Break-ins have usually increased in the fall, as darkness increases, but this year there was also a wave of break-ins in July and August.
ABBA musical-movie Mamma Mia! has become the highest-earning movie ever shown in Icelandic cinemas with box office sales amounting to almost ISK 92.3 million yesterday, breaking Jar City’s (2006) record.
Roadside restaurant Stadarskáli in the Hrútafjördur region, north Iceland, a famous pit stop on the Ring Road, sometimes referred to as the “Center of Iceland,” will close down today and reopen in a new location on Thursday.
The Office of the Ombudsman for Children has sent a letter to the Ministry of Education, expressing concern regarding the fact that nearly 90 percent of children spend seven hours or more in kindergarten every weekday.
