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Nature

Greylag Geese Hunting Banned in Iceland

Since the start of this year, it has been illegal to hunt greylag geese in Iceland, RÚV reports. The change is due to amendments to

Jelena Ćirić January 26, 2023

Society

Beloved Diego Reappears in Skeifan

Cat lovers far and wide rejoiced yesterday when Diego, one of Iceland’s most famous cats, returned to his regular haunt in the Skeifan commercial district

Jelena Ćirić January 26, 2023

Culture

Icelandic Animated Short Nominated for Oscar

Icelandic director Sara Gunnarsdóttir’s animated short, “My Year of Dicks,” was nominated for an Academy Award under the category Best Animated Short Film. The nominations

Erik Pomrenke January 25, 2023

Society

Controversial Immigration Bill Back on Parliamentary Agenda

After an agreement to shelve further discussion of Minister of Justice Jón Gunnarsson’s immigration bill until after Christmas, parliament has once again taken up the

Erik Pomrenke January 25, 2023

Culture

Pedro Gunnlaugur Garcia Gets the Icelandic Literary Prize

The Icelandic Literary Prize was awarded last night, January 24, at a ceremony in Bessastaðir. President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson awarded the Icelandic Literary Prize, as

Erik Pomrenke January 25, 2023

Politics

No Agreement Between SA and Efling After Minute-Long Meeting

In a final push to avert a strike, the state mediator called a meeting between representatives from the Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise (SA) and the

Ragnar Tómas January 24, 2023

Politics

Government Signs Agreement to Bolster Elite Sports in Iceland

This weekend, the government signed an agreement with the National Olympic and Sports Association of Iceland (ÍSÍ) on the formulation of policy concerning elite sports.

Ragnar Tómas January 24, 2023

Politics

Sólveig Anna Confident That Strikes Will Be Approved

300 employees at Íslandshótel hotels are set to go on strike if action is approved by the Efling union. Efling’s Chairperson is confident that the

Ragnar Tómas January 24, 2023

Society

Body Discovered in Grafarvogur, Reykjavík Yesterday

The Capital Area Police was notified yesterday after a body was discovered in the Grafarvogur neighbourhood of Reykjavík. A detective with the Capital Area Police

Ragnar Tómas January 24, 2023

Sport

Iceland Leaves 2023 Handball Championship with a Victory

The Iceland Men’s National Handball team went out in style yesterday with a 41-37 victory over Brazil. Unfortunately, Iceland will not be moving past Group

Erik Pomrenke January 23, 2023

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Category: x News

Greylag Geese Hunting Banned in Iceland

Beloved Diego Reappears in Skeifan

Icelandic Animated Short Nominated for Oscar

Controversial Immigration Bill Back on Parliamentary Agenda

Pedro Gunnlaugur Garcia Gets the Icelandic Literary Prize

No Agreement Between SA and Efling After Minute-Long Meeting

Government Signs Agreement to Bolster Elite Sports in Iceland

Sólveig Anna Confident That Strikes Will Be Approved

Body Discovered in Grafarvogur, Reykjavík Yesterday

Iceland Leaves 2023 Handball Championship with a Victory

No Deadline for Decision on Whether Gylfi Þór Sigurðsson Will Be Prosecuted in UK

As Cemeteries Fill, Reykjavík Residents Choose Cremation

‘If we decided it was our goal to reduce food waste, we’d do it’

Anna Overtakes Guðrún as Most Common First Name for Women

Closure of Reykjanesbraut Cost Icelandair ISK 1 Billion

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