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The front page of Heimildin features a mix of international and domestic news, with a significant focus on geopolitical events, particularly the Gaza conflict and US foreign relations with Iceland. Domestic stories cover parliamentary matters, housing for artists, and social issues. There is also…
Antonio Guterres states that the ceasefire announced by Donald Trump in October 2025 has not ensured security or sufficient humanitarian aid, and calls for a credible path to peace.
Marco Rubio is meeting with Icelandic officials in Reykjavik to discuss economic and security matters as part of his European tour.
A task force is to submit proposals for housing by November 15, addressing the difficulties faced by artists and organizations after the city terminated rental agreements due to fire safety concerns.
The Prime Minister's statement emphasizes that the formation of the cabinet is a collective decision and not solely up to individual ministers.
Three scientists have been awarded the Nobel Prize for their groundbreaking work in the field of photonic science.
Brazil is heading into a second round of elections following an unexpected victory for Bolsonaro in the initial vote.
A list detailing the 3,600 individuals with the highest incomes in Iceland.
Björn Ólafur Haraldsson, who suffered a brain hemorrhage at 21 while studying nursing, is returning to the profession after overcoming the incident and correcting mistakes made by untrained staff.
Ágúst Líndal Ágústsson, who lost half his face after treatment for fourth-stage brain cancer, found the strength at Kleppur psychiatric hospital to begin his rehabilitation and is grateful for not giving up.
The disappearance of a small glacier in Gunnlaugsskarð is a minor event compared to the melting of Icelandic glaciers, illustrating the larger issue of Earth's increasing energy imbalance heating the atmosphere and oceans.
A devastating earthquake on Flores has brought renewed attention to the discovery of remnants of an unknown human species found there.
Ingi Torfi Sverrisson and Linda Rakel Jónsdóttir have developed an Icelandic app to help people track their nutrition, emphasizing not just what is eaten but also understanding individual capacity for optimal results.
The Minister of Health has discussed unclear boundaries between ministries regarding rehabilitation with the Minister of Social Affairs, noting that young people in rehabilitation have not received adequate services due to staffing shortages that also lead to summer closures.
