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Iceland
The front page of Heimildin features a mix of domestic and international news, with a strong focus on Iceland's relationship with Europe and its implications for the country. Topics include environmental protection commitments, mental health among youth, economic matters, and societal changes…
This article compares Ireland's economic success after joining the EU with the UK's departure, questioning the EU's role in Ireland's prosperity and why the two nations took different paths.
The article discusses Iceland's tendency to join international agreements but delay or neglect implementing the rules and fulfilling its obligations, featuring insights from a biologist and an environmental law professor.
A piece by Kristján Kristjánsson exploring the prevalence of mental health issues among young people.
This story refers to a debate between Icelandic Samúel Guðmundsson and Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, with host Piers Morgan defending Guðmundsson.
An economic affairs piece discussing how to view a breakdown of assumptions as a potential opportunity for both public and private sectors.
Hogni Kjartansson, accused of sexual assault in Colombia, was released from custody in July after the victim's testimony changed, with his lawyer hopeful for dismissal.
Following a significant increase in foreigners in recent years, the number of foreign citizens in Iceland decreased by 800 in July.
This article, part of a series on Iceland's EU ties, questions whether EU membership would provide Iceland with better economic and security protection.
Organizers of the Solar Eclipse event in Hellissandur are using a controversial weather machine, hoping for good conditions.
This article examines why prices are higher in Iceland compared to other European countries and whether joining the EU would alter this, discussing the impact on grocery shopping.
This piece explores the implications of EU membership for the daily lives of young Icelanders by interviewing young people living in EU countries.
A historical piece about cleric Jón Steingrímsson describing a total solar eclipse on August 17th.
