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The news from Heimildin covers a range of topics including an EU fisheries inspection vessel in Reykjavík harbor, the election of a new Hungarian president who was previously removed from office by Orbán, and Iceland's potential involvement in a US oil exploration plan in Greenland. The site also…

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New owner joins Morgunblaðið ownership group ↗

Guðmundur Kristjánsson, CEO of fishing company Brim, will acquire a stake in Morgunblaðið as part of its purchase of Lýsi. He states they are not increasing their stake, while other owners previously funded the newspaper's losses.

'Small states need shelter' ↗

Gunnildur Lilý Magnúsdóttir, an associate professor, emphasizes the importance of examining the experiences of small states within the EU to understand Iceland's position regarding potential accession talks.

Sentimentality or pessimism? ↗

This opinion piece by Flóki Dagsson likely discusses how opposing political factions appeal to young voters before a referendum.

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