Þór Sigurgeirsson, Mayor of Seltjarnarnes, has announced a personal salary cut of 200,000 ISK per month and other cost-saving initiatives to address the town's 521 million ISK deficit. These measures, including a temporary hiring and overtime ban and reduced council salaries, aim to tackle the municipality's 9.5 billion ISK debt.

DV: Thor Takes Action in Seltjarnarnes, Starts With His Own Salary

Thor is initiating changes in Seltjarnarnes and will begin by adjusting his own salary.

Ground News: Thor Takes on the Challenge at Seltjarnarnes – Starting on His Own Salary

Thor Takes on the Challenge at Seltjarnarnes – Starting on His Own Salary.

The identity of the individual who died in an accident on the Gæsavatnaleið road has been publicly released.

DV: Name of Man Who Died in Gæsavatnaleið Accident Released

The identity of the man who lost his life in an accident on the Gæsavatnaleið road has been published.

Ground News: Died After Serious Accident on Gæsavatnaleið

Died After Serious Accident on Gæsavatnaleið

Kjörís, an Icelandic ice cream company, announced a 17% increase in revenues last year, achieving a profit of 96.5 million ISK after a significant turnaround. This financial improvement coincides with general price increases for the company's products.

Heimildin: Kjörís Revenues Increased by 17% Amidst Price Hikes

Kjörís reported a profit of 96.5 million ISK last year, following a significant turnaround, coinciding with ASÍ price measurements showing substantial increases for the company's products. The sales and marketing director attributes the turnaround to a changed product offering, new items…

Ground News: Kjörís Revenues Increased by 17 Percent Amidst Price Hikes

Tekjur Kjöríss Jukust Um 17 per Cent Sampässä Verðhækkúnum

According to the chief physician at Landspítali's Department of Infectious Diseases, Iceland performed exceptionally well during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite facing challenges such as Long-COVID and vaccine hesitancy.

Heimildin: Iceland Emerged Best from the COVID Pandemic

The chief physician at the Department of Infectious Diseases at Landspítali states that data shows Iceland emerged best from the COVID pandemic, though challenges like Long-COVID and vaccine hesitancy have followed.