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Hörður Arnarson, the CEO of Landsvirkjun, has announced his decision to step down from his position, with his departure scheduled for the end of October. The deputy CEO will temporarily assume the role starting November 1. This comes as Reykjavik Mayor Hildur Björnsdóttir publicly stated her opposition to the city council's purchase of new chairs, despite having used them comfortably for eight years, adding a new dimension to the ongoing debate over lavish spending.
Separately, national broadcaster RÚV is facing strong criticism for publishing images from an accident scene in Jökuldalur, with its actions deemed unacceptable. Meanwhile, former Hafnarfjörður Mayor Valdimar Víðisson has cautioned against seeking a scapegoat in the ongoing technical college case. On an environmental note, a snow patch in Gunnlaugsskarð, Esja, has disappeared, highlighted as a local symptom of global energy imbalance and planetary heating. Discussions have also begun on a planned change to the corporate form of an energy company. [cite: DV - RÚV Criticized for Accident Scene Photos, Heimildin - Valdimar warns against seeking a scapegoat in the technical college issue…
In positive news, Ágúst Líndal Ágústsson, who experienced partial facial paralysis after treatment for fourth-stage brain cancer, has regained his strength and is now beginning rehabilitation, expressing gratitude for not giving up during his deep depression.
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Hörður Arnarson has decided to step down as CEO of Landsvirkjun after 17 years in the role. He will continue to work until the end of October, with the deputy CEO temporarily taking over the position starting November 1.
Heimildin:
Hardur steps down as CEO of Landsvirkjun
Hörður Arnarson is stepping down as CEO of Landsvirkjun, with the deputy CEO taking over the position temporarily.
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Reykjavik Mayor Hildur Björnsdóttir has publicly opposed the city council's purchase of new chairs, despite acknowledging that she has found them comfortable for eight years. This comes amidst broader criticism of the council's spending.
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Mayor opposes own chair purchase; 'I have sat comfortably in them for eight…
Reykjavik Mayor Hildur Björnsdóttir opposes the purchase of chairs for city council members, although a new screen for the council chamber might be needed.
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The national broadcaster RÚV is facing strong criticism for its decision to publish images from an accident site in Jökuldalur, with many deeming the actions unacceptable.
DV:
RÚV Criticized for Accident Scene Photos
RÚV faces strong criticism for publishing images from the accident site on Jökuldalur, with the actions deemed unacceptable.
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Former Hafnarfjörður Mayor Valdimar Víðisson has expressed disappointment with the outcome of the technical college case and emphasized the importance of not seeking a scapegoat.
Heimildin:
Valdimar warns against seeking a scapegoat in the technical college issue
Former Mayor of Hafnarfjörður, Valdimar Víðisson, expressed disappointment with the outcome of the technical college case, stating it's important not to seek a scapegoat.
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A review from the finance and risk management department regarding proposed changes to the corporate structure of an energy company was presented at a city council meeting.
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Planned change to the energy company's corporate form
A review from the finance and risk management department regarding proposed changes to the corporate structure of the energy company was presented at a city council meeting.
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