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The news on Heimildin covers a range of topics including international relations, domestic Icelandic affairs, and cultural commentary. A significant focus is placed on Iceland's potential relationship with the European Union, with expert opinions and analyses of smaller states' experiences within…

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Iceland Part of US Oil Men's Greenland Plan ↗

A US company with ties to Donald Trump intends to drill for oil in Greenland, using Iceland as a transit point despite lacking permits. The operation involves Halliburton and a TV personality.

New Investor in Morgunblaðið Ownership Group ↗

Guðmundur Kristjánsson, CEO of fishing company Brim, will acquire a stake in Morgunblaðið as part of its acquisition of Lýsi, following a significant capital injection to cover the newspaper's losses.

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