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Surprised by Lárus Orri's Absence: "Does This Seem Strange?"

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Surprised by Lárus Orri's Absence: "Does This Seem Strange?"

Baldur Sigurðsson, a pundit at the Stúkan, was surprised by the absence of newly hired ÍA coach Lárus Orri Sigurðsson in Skagamann's game against Stjörnunn last weekend, which they lost 3-0. If Lárus, who was a pundit at the Stúkan before, had been in the game, he would have wondered what the fuss was about.Read Article

Lárus Orri Will Manage ÍA Until the End of the Season

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Lárus Orri Will Manage ÍA Until the End of the Season

Lárus Orri Sigurðsson has been appointed as the coach of the ÍA men's football team. He takes over from Jón Þór Hauksson, who resigned at the beginning of the week.See the Story

Sorting Waste for the First Time at the Norðurálsmót

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Sorting Waste for the First Time at the Norðurálsmót

The Akranes Sports Association (ÍA) and Terra have begun a formal collaboration on more targeted waste sorting at sporting events. The collaboration will begin with the Norðurálsmót, which will take place in Akranes this week and this weekend.Read Article

Jón Þór Leaves ÍA

Jón Þór Hauksson has resigned as coach of ÍA men's football. A statement from Skagamenn states that the decision was made in consultation between Jón Þór and the club's board.Akranes · Akranes Read Article

Traffic Accident in Hvalfjörður Tunnel

One person was taken by ambulance for examination at Akranes Hospital after a traffic accident in Hvalfjörður this evening.Akranes · Akranes Read Article

Taiwo Badmus Confirmed with the Chairs: "I'm Home"

Taiwo Badmus has signed a contract with Tindastól and will play with the team in the men's Bonus League basketball next season.Akranes · Akranes See the Story

West Road Temporarily Closed

Vesturlandsvegur was closed at five o'clock and Hvalfjarðargöngur was also closed due to a traffic accident at the turnoff to Akranes on the north side. This is stated in an announcement on umferdin.is, the Icelandic Road Administration's website. The roads have been reopened. Long lines of cars formed due to the closure. Kolbrún Vaka Helgadóttir Traffic northbound from the capital area was advised to use Hvalfjörður while emergency responders w…Akranes · Akranes Read Article

The Back Has Stopped Taking Revenge.

Ásta Ingvarsdóttir worked for years in care homes across the country, including in Blönduós, Sólheimar in Grímsnes and most recently in Akranes. She had to stop working due to injuries but is now almost pain-free.Akranes · Akranes Read Article

Eva Laufey and Haraldur Sell the House on the Peninsula

The couple, Eva Laufey Kjaran, a program director and marketing and experience manager at Hagkaup, and Haraldur Haraldsson, department manager at Icelandair Cargo, have put a beautiful detached house at Reynigrund in Akranes up for sale. The asking price is 119 million.Akranes · Akranes See the Story

Chew Toys Recalled Due to Choking Hazard

HMS has recalled EZPZ chew toys for toddlers. The announcement states that two of the three toys in the set may pose a choking hazard to young children. HMS urges owners to stop using the toy immediately. The toys were sold at the following locations: Babina.is, Móðurást, Hagkaup Garðabæ and Smáralind, Módel gjafahús in Akranes, Litli Spjallarinn in Sauðárkrókur, Aha.is and Barnidokkar.is. Those who own the toys are advised to contact the person…Akranes · Akranes Read Article

Stjarnan needed a penalty shootout against Kári at Akranes Hall.

Stjarnan needed a penalty shootout to knock out 2nd division team Kári in the round of 16 of the Mjólkurbikar men's football tournament. Valur narrowly defeated their neighbors in Þrótti Reykjavík 2-1.Akranes · Akranes Read Article

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