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Mon, 01 Dec 2025 18:00:00 +0000Urgent call for action as Icelandic media face crisis
The Icelandic Journalists’ Union is increasingly concerned about the state of independent media in Iceland. Sýn’s decision to stop broadcasting weekend evening news — and the accompanying layoffs — is the latest example of a worsening ope...
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0000Iceland opens new embassy in Spain
Minister for Foreign Affairs ÞorgerðurKatrínGunnarsdóttir is opening a new Icelandic embassy in Spain today.
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:07:00 +0000Photos: The Oslo Tree lit up
The lights on the Oslo Tree were switched on at Austurvöllur yesterday in a festive ceremony attended by a large crowd, despite rather dreary weather.
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000Death in Kópavogur under investigation
A death that occurred in Kópavogur yesterday is under investigation by the Capital Area Police.
Mon, 01 Dec 2025 10:08:00 +0000Strong international interest in solar eclipse festival
Preparations are well underway for Iceland Eclipse 2026, a four-day international culture and music festival to be held in Hellissandur from 12–15 August next year. The programme is complete, featuring both well-known Icelandic artists and major...
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Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:51:50 +0000National Hospital Makes Speaking Icelandic Mandatory, Hires Language Tutor
The National Hospital of Iceland (Landspítalinn) has confirmed a language policy making speaking Icelandic mandatory among staff. According to the...
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Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:35:03 +0000Former First Lady Dorrit Moussaieff Mugged In London
On November 30, former first lady Dorrit Moussaieff stated she was mugged on the streets of London, United Kingdom. Dorrit shared...
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Fri, 28 Nov 2025 11:59:53 +0000Grapevine Events: Holiday Spirit, Röntgen’s Birthday, SAMPL
After this weekend, it will be December. No judgment if you started feeling jolly a bit sooner, but we say...
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Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:17:46 +0000Patti Smith To Play Iceland In 2026
American multi-disciplinary artist Patti Smith has announced two concerts in Iceland next year. She is set to perform one night...
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Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:12:01 +0000NATO Invests 10 Billion ISK In New Oil Depot
On November 27, a declaration of will concerning a 10 billion ISK construction project in Helguvík was signed. Foreign Minister...
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