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The front page of Heimildin features a mix of domestic and international news, with a strong focus on business, economy, and political analysis. A prominent story discusses a significant bonus received by an individual tied to a fund that generated substantial profit, raising questions about…
Spakur Invest, a fund managed by Helga Viðarsdóttir, reported a profit of 275 million ISK last year. The Central Bank and the Prime Minister's Office are examining potential conflicts of interest, as Helga's partner is the Central Bank governor.
In Romania, inflation is close to 11 percent, and the country has not adopted the euro. Citizens are struggling with rising food costs, and the government faces a continuous budget deficit.
This analysis discusses the potential impact of adopting the euro on loan conditions.
Residents of Pacific islands are fearful of the consequences of a decision made by Trump.
A commentary piece by Kristján Kristjánsson exploring themes of heredity, morality, and judgment.
A list detailing the highest earners in Iceland, with 3,542 individuals featured.
Politicians and influencers reacted strongly to news of men arrested by Reykjavik police for weapons offenses. The arrested individuals were from the Middle East, and the weapons turned out to be toy guns.
A company managing the ownership of pension funds and Íslandsbanki in the PCC silicon plant on Bakki is preparing for the worst-case scenario of the plant's bankruptcy. There has been no operation for over a year.
Inflation remains persistent despite a cooling economy. Real housing prices are falling sharply.
Ten years after Britons voted to leave the European Union, Icelanders are voting on whether to re-initiate membership talks. What impact did the exit have on British society, and what lesson can Icelanders learn from it?
A Ukrainian human rights advocate states, 'This is how Russians hunt civilians.' A video shows a vegetable seller being chased by a remote-controlled attack drone.
Kristof Magnússon, a renowned author and playwright with a German mother and Icelandic father, has lived in Germany since childhood and is well-acquainted with Iceland. This piece explores his perspective on living in an EU country.
According to a Central Bank research paper, monetary policy in Iceland deviated significantly from the optimal policy before the 2008 global financial crisis and after the Covid-19 pandemic. Interest rates have generally been too low, and frequent shocks and uncertainty hinder economic management…
Stakeholders in European business favor membership, but the opposite is true in Iceland. The labor movement...
