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The front page of Heimildin features a mix of domestic and international news. A prominent domestic story discusses uncertainties surrounding the funding of a capital region transportation agreement. International news includes stories on Liz Truss's new book, allegations of fraud in Brazilian…

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Uncertainty over funding for capital region transportation agreement ↗

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There seems to be uncertainty regarding key aspects of the financing for the capital region's transportation agreement. Mayor Hildur Björnsdóttir expresses concern that budget cuts will increase borrowing needs for Better Transportation while delaying necessary construction.

Living with a new wind farm: 'We naturally get used to everything' ↗

A farmer on the Garpsdal farm in Reykhólahreppur states he would not be sitting calmly if he thought the wind farm project was bad, as it is planned to be built on Garpsdalsfjall, the first wind energy project to be moved from a waiting list to an energy utilization list by the minister.

The painting of the Danish King ↗

In Frederiksborg Castle in North Zealand, paintings of Danish monarchs dating back centuries can be seen. A portrait of Frederik X, the first since he became King of Denmark, was recently unveiled and is controversial.

Wind farms planned across the country ↗

Iceland's first wind farm has been commissioned and more are planned. Over forty ideas for wind energy potential exist nationwide, with fourteen in the planning portal. Heimildin reviewed the status of wind energy in Iceland.

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