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Society

Trial in Ólafsfjörður Murder Case Scheduled for Next Week

A man accused of homicide in Ólafsfjörður last year is said to have stabbed the deceased twice in the left side, resulting in fatal bleeding,

Ragnar Tómas September 22, 2023

Nature

Grounded Research Vessel in Westfjords Successfully Refloated

A research vessel that ran aground in Tálknafjörður at around 10 PM last night has been refloated. An investigation into the incident is underway. Weather

Ragnar Tómas September 22, 2023

Politics

Minister Denies University’s Appeal for Registration Fee Hike

The Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation in Iceland, Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir, has denied a request from the country’s four public universities to increase

Ragnar Tómas September 20, 2023

Nature

Icelandic Whaling CEO Defends Suspended Vessel

In a recent interview with RÚV, Kristján Loftsson, CEO of Iceland’s only whaling company, defended a recent incident that led to the suspension of one

Ragnar Tómas September 20, 2023

Nature

Siglufjörður Resident Loses Home to Severe Storm

A severe storm hit the town of Siglufjörður in North Iceland on Monday night, leading to the complete destruction of one residence. RÚV spoke to

Ragnar Tómas September 20, 2023

Politics

Experts Alarmed by Surge in Daily Drinking Rates

According to a physician at the National Centre of Addiction Medicine (SÁÁ), the surge in online alcohol sales poses a concern for public health. Over

Ragnar Tómas September 20, 2023

Economy

Further Aquaculture Permits Put on Hold

RÚV reports that further aquaculture permits have been suspended by the government, citing the recent growth of the industry and recent concerns about local fish

Erik Pomrenke September 18, 2023

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University of Iceland Fined Over Surveillance Practices

The Icelandic Data Protection Authority fined the University of Iceland ISK 1.5 million ($11,000/€10,000) for failing to comply with legal requirements on electronic monitoring and

Ragnar Tómas September 15, 2023

Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Residence of Minister

Culture

Attic Skull Sparks Ashtray Theory

The human skull fragments discovered last week in the Minister’s residence are believed to belong to a female individual, based on size, according to experts,

Ragnar Tómas September 15, 2023

Society

Footballer, Sports Commentator Bjarni Felixson Passes Away

Veteran sports journalist and former Icelandic national footballer Bjarni Felixson passed away at the age of 86 yesterday, RÚV reports. Known as “the Red Lion,”

Ragnar Tómas September 15, 2023

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