Day: May 12, 2023

Politics

BSRB Strike Action to Begin Monday

Strikes by members of the BSRB union are set to begin on Monday. A meeting between BSRB representatives and the Icelandic Association of Local Authorities

Ragnar Tómas May 12, 2023

Economy

Farmers Benefit from a Record Increase in Wool Prices

The board of Ístex has decided to raise the price at which it purchases wool from farmers by an average of over 48% for all

Ragnar Tómas May 12, 2023

Politics

People with Disabilities Spend Years on Waiting Lists for Housing

Individuals with disabilities are often stuck on waiting lists for housing from municipalities for years on end, with little or no information about their status,

Ragnar Tómas May 12, 2023

Culture

Power Outage: Diljá Not Among Finalists at 2023 Eurovision

The second qualifying round of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest took place in Liverpool yesterday. Diljá Pétursdóttir, Iceland’s representative at this year’s song contest, did

Ragnar Tómas May 12, 2023

Podcast

Deep North Episode 25: Good Breeding

This April, sheep at Bergsstaðir farm in Northwest Iceland were diagnosed with the fatal degenerative disease known as scrapie. In accordance with regulations, the 700-some

Erik Pomrenke May 12, 2023