Fishermen and YouTube Star Top Earners in Suðurnes ↗
Front page leadA tech solution for YouTube users has proven profitable for one resident of Suðurnes. The highest earners last year are mostly connected to the fishing industry.
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Heimildin, an Icelandic news outlet, features domestic stories on high earners and economic trends, alongside discussions on European Union relations, international politics including the US, and scientific advancements. The top domestic story highlights the highest earners in Iceland, including…
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Purchasing Power of Nations in the European Championship ↗
Iceland does not have the highest purchasing power in Europe, and not all Eurozone countries are in the second tier, as has been claimed.
Wages Rise Slightly More Than Inflation ↗
Wages are increasing by a small margin more than the inflation rate.
Icelanders Have Many Reasons to Revive Path to EU Membership ↗
Icelanders have numerous reasons to restart their journey towards membership in the European Union.
Struggle for the Future ↗
An editorial discusses the ongoing struggles and conflicts shaping the future.
More Questions Arise About Trump's Relationship With Aide ↗
The US President's aide told him, 'You mean everything to me.' Trump told a reporter asking about the matter, 'Shut up.'
The Driver Who Became Tax King ↗
Daníel Sigurðsson has worked tirelessly to build his crane company while also competing in rallies. By selling his company, he became Iceland's tax king for 2025.
President, Judge, and Icesave ↗
After full repayment for Icesave was confirmed, the Icelandic government negotiated with Britain and the Netherlands to pay them an additional 20 billion Icelandic krónur on top of the bankruptcy estate's payments.
Policy Rates Raised to 8% ↗
The Monetary Policy Committee was divided, with one member opposing the interest rate hike.
Turn Our Back on Europe? The American Alternative ↗
Iceland is undeniably within the US sphere of influence, partly due to the 1951 bilateral defense agreement. Iceland's EEA membership has undeniably Europeanized Iceland. But how deep does that Europeanization go? Does Iceland perhaps have a better path with America, despite everything?
Brain Lived in a Lab for Seven Years ↗
Small parts of a human brain in a laboratory have managed to track the passage of time, according to researchers. A brain has never lived this long outside a human before.
Soup of Ideals, Self-Interest, and Fear: What is the European Union? ↗
The European Union covers about four million square kilometers. Over 450 million people live in its member states. The EU is one of the world's largest economies. The union's staff numbers in the tens of thousands.
Socialist Unexpectedly Wins in Florida ↗
Unexpected results occurred in the Democratic Party primary in Florida for the Senate elections, where a democratic socialist won.
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