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Thursday, September 17, 2026
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A desperate search for a three-year-old boy has concluded tragically. This comes amidst other somber news, including the sudden death of a 30-year-old pregnant woman and a horrific tragedy at a family gathering where accounts of events conflict.
In other domestic news, the Icelandic Waste Management Company reportedly overcharged two municipalities by over 100 million Kronur for waste collection. This new revelation adds to ongoing concerns about financial misconduct and administrative oversight. The state treasury also reported an increased deficit year-on-year, performing worse than initially forecast.
Additionally, a farmer is disputing a fine from the Food Administration for an alleged violation of an old custom, and a man has admitted to repeatedly raping his wife. Traffic congestion in Skeifan has been highlighted as the worst in Reykjavik for all modes of transport, and waste was reportedly dug up at a shooting club, prompting environmental agency involvement.
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The Icelandic Waste Management Company has reportedly overcharged the municipalities of Garðabær and Mosfellsbær by more than 100 million Icelandic Kronur for waste collection services. This financial misconduct comes as the state treasury also faces challenges, with its deficit increasing by ten billion year-on-year and performing worse than anticipated.
Heimildin:
Municipalities Overcharged for Waste Collection Over 100 Million Kronur
The Icelandic Waste Management Company overcharged the municipalities of Garðabær and Mosfellsbær by over 100 million Icelandic Kronur for waste collection services.
Heimildin:
State Treasury Deficit Increased by Ten Billion Year-on-Year
Iceland's public deficit grew in the second quarter compared to the previous year, with the national budget's performance worse than initially forecast. The government still aims for a surplus next year.
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A farmer is expressing significant dissatisfaction after being fined by the Food Administration for a practice he claims is a long-standing custom. Separately, leaders of the Hafnarfjörður Shooting Association initially denied the presence of waste, but the Environment and Energy Agency has been asked to intervene following its discovery.
DV:
Farmer disputes fine for alleged violation of old custom
A farmer is expressing significant dissatisfaction with the Food Administration after being fined for a practice he claims is a long-standing custom.
Heimildin:
Waste Dug Up at the Shooting Club
The leaders of the Hafnarfjörður Shooting Association initially denied the presence of waste, but the Environment and Energy Agency has been asked to intervene.
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Residents identify Skeifan as the location in Reykjavik with the most negative traffic experiences, impacting drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport users alike.
Heimildin:
Skeifan Worst Place in the City for Traffic - Regardless of Mode
Skeifan stands out as the location in Reykjavik most often associated by residents with negative traffic experiences, affecting drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, and public transport users alike.
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