Current U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly suggested in a 2024 call with then-Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson that Iceland become the 51st U.S. state. This revelation has triggered strong reactions from Iceland's political leadership, with Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir calling it an insult and Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir summoning the U.S. ambassador to protest the remarks and a related social media post.

DV: Trump called Iceland's PM, proposed annexation into the US

Reports that Donald Trump contacted Iceland's Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson and proposed that Iceland be annexed into the United States, a claim that has generated significant political discussion.

Heimildin: Kristrún on Trump: 'This is just an insult to Icelanders'

Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir calls Donald Trump's post showing Iceland under the US flag inappropriate, while Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir deems it ridiculous and an insult to Icelanders, Canadians, and Greenlanders. The US ambassador was summoned.

Heimildin: Trump Discussed Iceland as 51st US State with Bjarni

A report detailing a conversation between Donald Trump and Bjarni Benediktsson regarding Iceland potentially becoming the 51st state of the United States.

The capital city, Reykjavik, is experiencing financial difficulties, with expenditures exceeding its budget by 12 billion kronur in the first half of the year.

Heimildin: Reykjavik in the Red, 12 Billion Kronur Below Budget

Reykjavik is facing a financial deficit, with expenditures 12 billion kronur over budget in the first half of the year.

Parliamentarians from three different political parties are reportedly advocating for drastic measures to address the mink population, suggesting a significant policy debate or environmental concern.

DV: Parliamentarians want to declare war on minks

Lawmakers from three political parties are reportedly advocating for drastic measures against minks, indicating a significant policy debate or environmental issue concerning the animal population.

The police force in Reykjanes has acknowledged making errors, specifically stating that they were prevented from ordering the destruction of video footage related to an incident where a person caught fire.

DV: Police on Reykjanes admit mistakes - were not allowed to order destruction of…

The police force in Reykjanes has acknowledged errors, stating they were prevented from ordering the destruction of video footage related to an incident where a person caught fire.

A psychiatrist, Ólafur, has expressed serious concerns about the continuous decline of a system, likely referring to healthcare or social welfare, describing its current state as 'inhumane'.

DV: Psychiatrist Ólafur says the system is constantly worsening: 'This is inhumane'

Psychiatrist Ólafur expresses grave concern over the state of a system, describing its continuous decline and deeming it 'inhumane'. This likely refers to the healthcare or social welfare system.

New PISA results reveal that over a quarter of Icelandic students lack basic skills in any assessed field. Only 56% meet basic reading comprehension standards, a significant drop from 78% a decade ago, placing Iceland near the bottom among OECD countries, despite students reporting high well-being.

Heimildin: Over a Quarter Lack Basic Skills in Any PISA Field

Only 56% of Icelandic students meet basic reading comprehension standards, down from 78% ten years ago, placing Iceland fourth from the bottom among OECD countries. Despite poor academic performance, Icelandic students report high well-being and social connection.

A national advertisement for the media outlet Þjóðmála, warning of dangers from EU electricity cables, was commissioned by 'Afram Ísland' and broadcast on the national public service broadcaster, RÚV.

Heimildin: National Advertisement Ordered for 'Afram Ísland'

An advertisement for the media outlet Þjóðmála, warning of dangers from EU electricity cables, was ordered by 'Afram Ísland' and aired on RÚV.

An analysis of the recent election campaign highlights issues such as misleading rhetoric, harsh debate, and poor media coverage following the referendum on EU accession talks.

Heimildin: What Happened in the Election Campaign?

An analysis of the recent election campaign, highlighting misleading rhetoric, harsh debate, and poor media coverage following the referendum on the EU.