‘Domestic news in English’ Archives
Former Kaupthing Manager To Repay Loan To Self
Former Kaupthing manager and Interpol fugitive Sigurður Einarsson will have to repay 10% of a loan he paid himself from the company he used to run, a court has ruled. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
Apologises For Seagull Plague
The graveyard caretaker of Selfosskirkja church has publicly apologised for causing the flock of seagulls which have congregated in the church cemetary. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
Most Icelanders View Aluminium Production Positively
The results of a new poll show that most Icelanders have a positive outlook towards Iceland's aluminium production. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
Norway And Liechtenstein Come To Iceland’s Defence
Norway and Liechtenstein have both submitted letters of defence of Iceland in the Icesave case set to go to European Free Trade Association (EFTA) court. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
Canadian Dollar Speculation Continues
Despite solid denials from the Icelandic government that it will adopt the Canadian dollar, Icelandic economists are insisting that the move would be good for Iceland, and could even be done without Canada's permission. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
President Closing The Gap On Opponent
President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson now has almost as much support as his most viable opponent, Þóra Arnórsdóttir, a new poll shows. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
Immigration Offfice Needs More Money, Minister Says
Minister of the Interior Ögmundur Jónasson says the Directorate of Immigration needs a serious boost in funding to do its job. A growing influx of refugees is cited as the main cause. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
Sigur Rós Denies Split Rumours, Confirms Others
Kjartan will not be on tour this summer, but has not quit the band, say Jónsi and Georg of Sigur Rós. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
New Sigur Ros Album To Be Broadcast Online
Sigur Rós is offering fans the chance to listen to some or all of their upcoming album online this Thursday. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
EU Will Ban Import Of Icelandic Seafood
Unless an agreement can be reached in the current mackerel dispute, the European Union will likely move forward with an import trade ban on all Icelandic and Faroese fish products. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
