Seltjarnarnes mayor cuts own salary to address town deficit
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Thor Sigurgeirsson has begun balancing the books in Seltjarnarnes by initiating changes starting with his own salary. The mayor’s gesture comes as the municipality examines its financial position, emphasizing a leadership-first approach to local government management.
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The chief physician of infectious diseases at Landspítali has concluded that data shows the country managed the COVID-19 pandemic better than any other nation. While the medical victory is clear, the doctor noted the persistence of vaccine hesitancy and the long-term impact of chronic symptoms.