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OECD Urges Education And Energy Reforms in Iceland
Reykjavik Grapevine
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June 27, 2025
According to the new report by the OECD, a number of reforms are needed to maintain quality of life in Iceland. The state of education is a particular concern, reports RÚV. Iceland received generally positive marks in the newly released OECD...
India negotiates from position of strength, not under deadlines: Piyush Goyal on US trade deal after Congress jab
The Economic Times
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July 5, 2025
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said India negotiates from a position of strength and not under deadlines. He accused the Congress of "negotiating and signing agreements that were not in the national interest" during the UPA...
Where are the women in India’s political parties?
The Indian Express
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June 27, 2025
Earlier this week, Congress named a set of 40 new district presidents for the state of Gujarat. It included 39 men, and one woman. Sonal Patel, who was appointed to the post in Ahmedabad city, expressed her disappointment and said she was...
Clermont County-based caviar farm joins international effort to use 100% of every fish
WVXU News - Ohio
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June 27, 2025
A Clermont County-based caviar farm is joining an international effort to use every part of each fish it raises. Big Fish Farms in Bethel recently signed on to the 100% Great Lakes Fish Pledge, an initiative aimed at reducing waste and maximizing...
A proposed law change published today could radically shake up how UK companies operate
LondonlovesBusiness
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June 27, 2025
The Company Directors (Duties) Bill, published in the House of Commons this morning, would amend section 172 of the Companies Act 2006 to require company directors to “balance their duty to promote the success of the company with duties in respect...
Engaged and Evicted: Military couple booted from ceremony site months before wedding
WJAR - Rhode Island
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(WJAR) — After a picture-perfect engagement in Iceland in 2024, Nicholas Garrett and Michaela Newman couldn't wait to plan their dream wedding in Rhode Island. The Newport Officers' Club immediately became their first choice for a venue, not just...
Sæbraut Public Artwork Vandalised In “Politically Motivated” Act
Reykjavik Grapevine
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June 26, 2025
The public artwork Partnership (Samband), which is on display on Sæbraut near Höfði in Reykjavík, has been vandalised in an “act of political motivation”, reports Vísir. In conversation with Vísir, Sigurður Trausti Traustason, Head of Collections...
Whatever happened to the Albanese government’s wellbeing agenda?
The Conversation
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June 26, 2025
The Albanese government devoted time and energy in its first term to developing a wellbeing agenda for the economy and society. It was a passion project of Treasurer Jim Chalmers, who wanted better ways to measure national welfare beyond...
Former England star, 33, lands shock transfer to ICELAND in 17th club of career after playing for Spurs and Liverpool
The Scottish Sun
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June 26, 2025
FORMER Premier League star Steven Caulker has signed for his 17th club aged 33. The ex-Liverpool and Spurs defender has joined Icelandic top-flight side Stjarnan on a one-and-a-half year deal. 4 Steven Caulker has been announced by Iceland outfit...
Two Icelanders Recognised Among NOMEX’s Top 20 Under 30
Reykjavik Grapevine
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June 26, 2025
The Nordic Music Export (NOMEX), a joint project of the Nordic music export offices, has announced the recipients of their annual Top 20 Under 30 — Nordic Music Biz awards. The initiative highlights young artists deemed to be the driving forces of...
Canadian carbon tech startup Deep Sky draws U.S. interest after Trump’s election
The Globe and Mail
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June 26, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Workers build the new Deep Sky test site in Innisfail, Alta., in December 2024. Carbon removal at this site will begin in the summer.Todd Korol/The Globe and Mail A Canadian startup that has built the world’s first hub...
Icelandic MPs receive blessing from the Pope
Iceland Monitor
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June 21, 2025
Icelandic Members of Parliament Hildur Sverrisdóttir of the Independence Party and Lilja Rafney Magnúsdóttir of the People's Party were honored with a blessing from Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican today. They are currently attending a meeting of the...
Reykjavík Mayor Casts First Line as Elliðaá Salmon Season Opens
Iceland Review
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June 21, 2025
The salmon season at Elliðaá River in Reykjavík began this morning with a ceremonial cast by newcomer to the sport, Mayor Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir. She continues a local tradition of making the first cast that has now spanned 65 years. Despite...
We negotiate from position of strength, not under deadlines: Goyal on US trade deal
The Federal
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July 5, 2025
Bengaluru, Jul 5 (PTI) With the Congress mocking the BJP-led NDA government over the proposed trade deal with the US, Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said India negotiates from a position of strength and not under deadlines. He also...
Icelandic Carrier PLAY to Exit U.S. Market Amid Restructuring
Business Traveler
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June 20, 2025
Budget Icelandic airline PLAY will stop all flights to the U.S. in October, which will mark the end of its low-cost transatlantic routes. Instead, the company, which is preparing to be privatized and delisted from the Nasdaq Iceland exchange, will...
We negotiate keeping national interest in mind, not under deadlines: Piyush Goyal
The Tribune (Chandigarh)
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July 5, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said that India does not negotiate under deadlines and does so from a position of strength. Goyal said the government holds discussions keeping national...
Karimnagar rural photographer wins gold in international photography contest
Telengana Today
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June 25, 2025
Karimnagar-based photographer Ponaganti Raju wins a gold medal in the international ‘Our Photo World 2025’ contest for his pre-wedding shot. A self-made artist from a rural background, he has already bagged over 250 national and international...
Teachers skeptical of Kentucky law banning text, social media communication with students
WHAS 11 - Kentucky
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June 25, 2025
"I think our legislators had good intentions and their minds were in the right spot of protecting kids, but I think they didn't really involve stakeholders enough." LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The days of public school teachers, coaches and volunteers in...
No carveout for YouTube in age check law, advises eSafety Australia
Biometric Update
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June 25, 2025
Is YouTube social? Is it safe? These are the questions currently hounding Australia’s draft safety codes for protecting children online. In particular, the social media minimum age (SMMA) obligation restricting kids under 16 from creating social...
Investigation Ongoing After Tragedy at Reykjavík Hotel
Iceland Review
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June 25, 2025
A French woman in her 60s remains in custody, suspected of killing her husband and daughter, who were found dead in a hotel room on June 14. The investigation remains active, with police awaiting further evidence and international cooperation from...