Businessman arrested at Keflavík airport following evening flight
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An Icelandic businessman was arrested at Keflavík Airport last night.
In economic news, the Ministry of Finance estimates a potential revenue loss of 1.6 billion Icelandic Krónur if price increases are limited to the Central Bank's inflation target, with the government reportedly considering capping these increases at 2.5 percent. Additionally, discussions have begun regarding a planned change to the legal structure of the energy company Orkuveitan at a city council meeting, and a negotiation group has been appointed to finalize an agreement for a new technical college in Reykjavík.
Further reports include a man experiencing blindness after a year of using Ozempic, a fatal accident at Háreksstaðakvísl resulting in two deaths, and Margret being denied the right to appeal her case to the Supreme Court. On a positive note, an Icelandic couple has developed an app to enhance nutrition literacy.