Day: November 17, 2023

Politics

Iceland Deports 180 Venezuelans

The Icelandic authorities deported 180 Venezuelans earlier this week who had come to the country seeking asylum. They received a cold welcome when they landed

Jelena Ćirić November 17, 2023

Politics

Authors Boycott Iceland Noir Over Clinton’s Involvement

Approximately 60 authors will be boycotting the Iceland Noir literary festival over guest of honour Hillary Clinton, citing her stance on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The

Ragnar Tómas November 17, 2023

Minister for the Environment and Natural Resources

Nature

Minister to Introduce Relief Bill for Grindavík Workers

A bill for temporary support for wage earners in Grindavík will be presented by Iceland’s Minister of Social Affairs and the Labour Market. The bill,

Ragnar Tómas November 17, 2023

Podcast

Deep North Episode 52: The Awful Icelandic Language

We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming for this different and fun archival piece for the annual Icelandic Language Day. In this 1973 article, an Irish

Erik Pomrenke November 17, 2023