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The front page of Heimildin features a mix of international and domestic news, with a focus on global politics, particularly involving the US under Donald Trump, and conflicts in Russia and Gaza. Domestic Icelandic news includes an analysis of wage impacts on inflation and a discussion about…

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What is the issue really about? ↗

Iceland is one of the few mature and sovereign states in Western Europe that has chosen not to exercise its sovereignty by joining the European Union. Icelanders have nevertheless taken an active part in European economic cooperation through the EEA. This article examines what would change with…

At Kastrup, traffic increases, and so does pollution ↗

Traffic through Kastrup Airport near Copenhagen is increasing year by year. Nearly 36 million passengers are expected to pass through the airport this year, with departures and arrivals averaging around 700 per day. A new 60,000 square meter extension to the terminal building will be commissioned…

The 'ordinary guy' who became a murderer ↗

The murder case against Luigi Mangione revolves around the profit-driven US healthcare system. Mangione injured his spine and seemed like an ordinary and 'smart guy' before deciding to murder the CEO of a health insurance company.

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