Tension palpable in 'yes' and 'no' movements ↗
Front page leadA journalist and photographer from Heimildin visited two different events related to the EU elections on Wednesday, capturing the palpable tension between 'yes' and 'no' supporters.
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The front page of Heimildin primarily focuses on domestic Icelandic politics and its relationship with the European Union, particularly concerning the potential for a subsea electricity cable. Other prominent stories include an analysis of the Icelandic economy in relation to the EU, a piece on…
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'No' campaigners advertise 'real danger' of EU cable ↗
Advertisements on Rás 2 claim a 'real danger' of the European Union laying a subsea cable to Iceland, which would increase energy prices. A legal professor's opinion stated that laying the cable is under state jurisdiction, and Malta celebrated funding for a subsea cable to its island.
The 'loop case': 'Possible' genocide or not ↗
The 'loop case' is examined, questioning whether it could be considered genocide.
Voices of Europeans: Feeling of connection grew stronger ↗
This story explores the 'Voices of Europeans', noting a stronger feeling of connection among them.
The question shaking the US system ↗
A simple question reveals weaknesses among officials and judges appointed by the president during unprecedented times as preparations are made for unfavorable election results in November.
When 'no' gained the upper hand ↗
Hallgrímur Benjamín Þorbergsson moved from the annual general meeting to the stage at Austurvöllur, where he could celebrate the turnaround of young people.
Economic gain 'in sight' ↗
What is the cost of the European Union and what would we gain? Gylfi Magnússon, professor of economics, reviews the economic effects of potential EU membership. Iceland's net contribution is estimated to be between six and 15 billion annually, but the professor believes the economic gain outweighs…
Heimar hf. quadruples profit ↗
Real estate company Heimar, led by Hallgrímur Benjamín Þorbergsson, made a profit of 4.6 billion ISK in the first half of the year.
Criticized for taking Kristrún's words out of context ↗
Hjörtur J. Guðmundsson, an anti-EU campaigner, is facing harsh criticism on social media for taking Kristrún Frostadóttir's comments out of context. Eiríkur Rögnvaldalsson says the meaning of her words has been grossly twisted.
Mayor hires colleague from his own party ↗
Sandra Hlíf Ocares, former deputy mayor of the Independence Party, has been hired as a project manager in the mayor's office and city manager's office. The city manager states the position was not advertised because the appointment is temporary.
Iceland belongs in Europe ↗
Indriði H. Þorláksson argues that Iceland belongs in the EU, emphasizing culture, human rights, and welfare.
Bill Gates predicts dangers of AI ↗
Bill Gates believes the world is dangerously unprepared for the impact of artificial intelligence, predicting it will destroy jobs and disrupt human connections.
Did not want to return to Iceland with a group of 100 women ↗
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