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Friday, November 06, 2026
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Police are actively seeking witnesses in connection with a murder that occurred on Sunday. This development comes as investigators continue their work into the fatal incident.
Separately, the stalking trial involving Iris Helga Jónatansdóttir saw emotional testimony in court, with witnesses describing fear and turmoil. A judge reportedly intervened during questioning of a witness by Iris Helga's lawyer.
In political news, a new Gallup poll shows significant gains for the Center Party, while the Social Democratic Alliance remains the largest party. The People's Party, however, polled below the threshold for parliamentary representation. Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson, vice-chair of the Left-Green Movement, was reportedly intercepted by masked men in a van, and Stefán Vagn Stefánsson, a Member of Parliament for the Progressive Party, made a statement emphasizing the seriousness of an unspecified matter.
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Authorities are appealing for witnesses as they continue their investigation into a murder that took place on Sunday.
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Police seek witnesses in Sunday murder
The police are looking for witnesses in connection with a murder that occurred on Sunday.
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During the ongoing trial for alleged stalking by Iris Helga Jónatansdóttir, witnesses testified about their fear and distress, with some breaking down in tears. A judge intervened to halt Iris Helga's lawyer during witness questioning.
Heimildin:
Judge halts Iris's lawyer in confrontation
A judge stopped Iris Helga's lawyer during witness questioning in a complex case involving alleged stalking.
Heimildin:
Daughters described fear and turmoil in court as witnesses broke down in tears
Witnesses described in court how Iris Helga Jónatansdóttir's alleged stalking affected their daily lives and sense of security, with many attendees crowding the benches after giving their statements.
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A new Gallup poll indicates significant gains for the Center Party, while the Social Democratic Alliance maintains its position as the largest party. The People's Party, however, fell short of the support needed to secure a parliamentary seat.
Heimildin:
The Center Party gains, while the People's Party polls without a member of…
The Center Party shows significant gains in a new Gallup poll, while the Social Democratic Alliance remains the largest party; the People's Party polls just under 4% and would not secure a parliamentary seat.
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Egill has strongly criticized Morgunblaðið's recent reporting, labeling it the "ugliest thing" he has seen in Icelandic news.
DV:
Egill criticizes Morgunblaðið: "Worst news I've seen in Iceland"
Egill expresses strong disapproval of Morgunblaðið's recent reporting, calling it the "ugliest thing" he has seen in Icelandic news.
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Stefán Vagn Stefánsson, a Member of Parliament for the Progressive Party, issued a direct statement, underscoring the extreme seriousness of an unspecified issue.
DV:
Stefán Vagn is blunt: "This is a gravely serious matter"
Stefán Vagn delivers a direct statement, emphasizing the extreme seriousness of a particular issue.
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The parents of an Irish girl, Hönnuh, who tragically died in a car accident in Iceland, have expressed their gratitude to the country while mourning her premature death and questioning if excessive speeds contributed to the accident.
Heimildin:
Grieving parents of Hönnuh grateful to Iceland
Parents of an Irish girl who died in a car accident in Iceland are grateful to Iceland but mourn her premature death, questioning if the accident was caused by speeds exceeding 200 km/h.
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