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Stalking trial opens with nearly forty witnesses

A four-day hearing began at the Reykjanes District Court for Iris Helga Jonatansdottir, who faces stalking charges supported by an unusually long witness list. Nearly forty people have been summoned to testify.

The banking sector reported a profitable nine months, though the outlook is framed by caution. Landsbankinn posted a 33.1 billion ISK profit but began eyeing the struggling construction industry for potential loan losses; Islandsbanki’s profit rose 13% to 21.8 billion ISK, even as it set aside funds for similar risks and planned to reduce its headcount.

Arni Gudmundsson, a national prevention expert, states that the most vital life lesson is caring for and taking responsibility for the less fortunate.

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Stalking Trial Proceeds with Forty Witnesses

The main hearing in the alleged stalking trial against Iris Helga Jónatansdóttir has begun in the Reykjanes District Court, with nearly forty witnesses summoned for the four-day proceedings.

Major Banks Report Strong Profits Amid Economic Concerns

Landsbankinn reported a profit of 33.1 billion ISK for the first nine months, an increase of 3.7 billion, though management expressed concerns about potential loan losses from the struggling construction sector. Islandsbanki also saw its profit rise by over 13% to 21.8 billion ISK in the first nine months, with 7.3 billion in the last three, driven by increased interest margin income, and plans staff reductions while setting aside more for potential loan losses. [cite: Heimildin - Landsbankinn…

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