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The news on Heimildin.is focuses on domestic Icelandic politics, including a swimming pool access dispute, a government decision on oil exploration, and a change in parliamentary leadership. International news covers uncertainty in conflict zones affecting energy markets and alleged Russian…
The municipal manager of Vopnafjörður municipality has not reported unauthorized entry into Selárlaug swimming pool to the police, even after five parliament members entered without permission. The manager states clearly that entering the pool after closing is not allowed and is not something…
Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir states the government does not intend to ban oil exploration in Icelandic waters, despite an official agency deeming the likelihood of commercially viable oil negligible.
Pawel takes over from Sigmar as the parliamentary group leader.
A person drove into a child and then fled the scene.
Uncertainty surrounding a ceasefire is increasing anxiety in energy markets.
The cost of repairs and maintenance for two primary schools in Reykjanesbær has reached ten billion krona. The former majority criticizes the new town council for exceeding the budget by 300 million krona in one month.
The chairwoman of Efling states that trust between Efling and the CEO of the Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise has broken down following negotiations with VR. She accuses the CEO of using manipulative tactics.
Ilhan Omar has previously stated that the authorities' investigation into her is a political attack. With three weeks until the US elections, which will determine which party gains a majority in Congress, Omar has strongly criticized President Donald Trump, who has responded harshly.
The Nobel Prize in Economics has been awarded to Hall and Woodford.
The government's bill on the rent brake sets a cap on rent increases tied to the consumer price index. Stefán Ólafsson argues it can reduce inflation and improve the situation for tenants.
Scientists are studying the ruins of a city submerged in Kyrgyzstan for centuries. Little is known about its history or why it sank, but the research could enhance understanding of East-West connections in the Middle Ages.
The British Prime Minister states he received clear confirmation of Russian interference when he took office. He plans to urge MPs today to seek a new agreement with the European Union and closer ties with it.
Environmental, energy, and climate minister Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson stated 'much has been achieved in energy matters' after the parliamentary session in June. Power generation projects, the AMOC circulation, the ocean, and climate tipping points have been among the minister's tasks recently…
