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October 12, 2026

Iceland: Firing marathon runner on sick leave backfires — FrontPages.eu, October 12, 2026

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A significant debate has erupted in Reykjanesbær concerning the ten billion ISK cost for repairs and maintenance on two primary schools. The former majority has criticized the new town council, alleging they exceeded the budget by 300 million ISK within a single month. Separately, the Left-Green Movement has voiced strong opposition to the government's proposed budget, asserting that its prioritization is "completely wrong towards the public." The party is urging the government to reconsider austerity measures, warning that cuts and reductions in public sector employment could exacerbate economic contraction and calling for an end to increased healthcare fees. In other news, an individual who was fired for running a marathon while on sick leave has won a case requiring their employer to pay significant compensation. Additionally, a personal story recounts the lasting impact of a sibling's death from anorexia.

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A sharp debate has emerged in Reykjanesbær regarding the ten billion ISK allocated for the repair and maintenance of two primary schools. The previous majority has criticized the current town council for exceeding the budget by 300 million ISK in one month.

Heimildin: Sharp debate over 10 billion ISK maintenance in Reykjanesbær

The cost of repairs and maintenance on two primary schools in Reykjanesbær has reached ten billion ISK. The former majority criticizes the new town council for exceeding the budget by 300 million ISK in one month.

The Left-Green Movement (VG) has stated that the government's budget prioritization is 'completely wrong towards the public,' urging a reconsideration of austerity measures. The party warns that cuts in public sector employment could lead to increased economic contraction and demands the discontinuation of increased healthcare fees.

Heimildin: VG says budget prioritization is 'completely wrong towards the public'

The Left-Green Movement wants the government to reconsider austerity measures in next year's budget proposal. The party warns that cuts and reductions in public sector employment could increase economic contraction and demands the discontinuation of increased fees in the healthcare system.

An individual who was dismissed from their job after running a marathon while officially on sick leave has seen a court rule in their favor, with the employer now required to pay significant compensation.

DV: Ran Marathon on Sick Leave and Was Fired – Employer Must Now Pay High…

An individual who ran a marathon while on sick leave was fired, but the employer is now required to pay significant compensation.

A story highlights the profound and lasting impact of anorexia, as Magnús reflects on the death of his sister from the illness and how he never felt fully strong afterwards.

DV: Magnús's Sister Died of Anorexia: 'I Never Felt Fully Strong After She Died'

The sister of someone named Magnús passed away from anorexia, and her sibling reflects on the lasting impact of her death.

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