President Calls for Punishment Against Journalist ↗
Front page leadDonald Trump, the US President, is asking the Communications Authority to punish a journalist whom he calls a 'threat to our country'.
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The Heimildin news front page features international stories prominently, with a focus on Donald Trump's actions and statements regarding a journalist and a change in Google Maps' naming of Lake Ontario. Domestic Icelandic news includes commentary on political discourse and societal attitudes…
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Google Maps Changes Ontario into Lake America ↗
US users have received a new name for Lake Ontario after the president changed its name to get revenge on Canada, stating 'I don't want anything Canadian'.
Jón Gnarr Says the Vituperation Has Gone Too Far: We Are Not That Kind of People ↗
Former Reykjavik Mayor Jón Gnarr comments on the intensity of online discourse, suggesting it has crossed a line.
Sometimes You Wonder: 'Do These People Have No Decency?' ↗
A reflective piece questioning the sense of decency among certain individuals or groups.
The Coming Days in Politics Could Be Bitter and Strange ↗
An outlook on the political landscape, predicting a challenging and unusual period ahead.
'Yes' Needs Many Times, But 'No' Only Once ↗
An analysis of the upcoming referendum, with a professor suggesting that a 'no' vote would put the EU debate on hold, while a 'yes' would face many hurdles.
Protection in Vigilant Times ↗
Ingibjörg Sólrún Gísladóttir writes about the importance of Iceland choosing its right allies.
Gauti B. Eggertsson on the 'No' Campaign: 'It Was Just Lying Propaganda' ↗
Gauti B. Eggertsson, a professor at Brown University, criticizes the 'no' campaign's arguments as deceitful propaganda and calls for accountability.
King of Norway Passes Away: 'I Remember Him with Great Warmth and Gratitude' ↗
King Harald of Norway has died at the age of 89 after an illness. The President of Iceland sent condolences to the Norwegian nation.
Do We Need the EU or Better Governance? ↗
Economist Jordi Pujolà believes Iceland benefits from European cooperation without being an EU member.
Fisheries Companies Support 'No' Movement and Far-Right Forces in Europe ↗
Investigative media claims that Icelandic funders of 'no' campaigns for EU accession negotiations also supported the Brexit movement and far-right forces in Europe.
'No' Supporters Advertise 'Real Danger' of EU Sea Cable ↗
Advertisements on Rás 2 claim a 'real danger' of the European Union laying a subsea cable to Iceland, which would increase energy prices.
Welfare Within and Outside the EU ↗
Stefán Ólafsson examines inequality and poverty in EU countries and compares it to Iceland.
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