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Vomited on the Bus and Then Attacked the Driver

Capital Region · Capital Region

Vomited on the Bus and Then Attacked the Driver

A man who attacked a bus driver in his 70s in Reykjavík on Saturday night had just vomited on the bus. It took five young men to restrain the attacker, an Icelandic man in his 20s.See the Story

Drive on a Sheep that Can't Be Found

Capital Region · Capital Region

Drive on a Sheep that Can't Be Found

The police in the capital area received a report last night that a sheep had been hit in Mosfellssveit, but neither a thorn nor a tooth was found during the investigation, according to the police's morning post. It says that the night was quieter after a busy evening. In addition, the police report that teenagers were tinkering with fire in Mosfellsbær, a man who in a strange state was disturbing people in the city center and stealing from a sto…Read Article

Far More Women than Men with a University Education

Norway · Norway

Far More Women than Men with a University Education

40 percent of the population, aged 16-74, has a university degree, according to Statistics Iceland's overview of last year. A larger proportion of women have a university degree, just over 49 percent compared to 31 percent of men. More than a quarter of the population in this age group had only completed compulsory school education and about 34 percent had completed upper secondary education. Of the residents of the capital region, 45 percent ha…See the Story

Another Good Reykjavík Trip with the Þórsurs

Þór frá Akureyri picked up three points in Grafarvogur tonight after a 5-0 victory over Fjölnir in the Men's Long League football league.Capital Region · Capital Region Read Article

"The Challenge Is the Helplessness"

Reports to child protection services increased significantly between 2023 and 2024, or by about fifteen hundred. The Director of Reykjavík Child Protection says that resources for children have not increased in line with the increase in recent years. She says that violence is increasing across society.Capital Region · Capital Region Read Article

Ten Years Since the Plague Began to Ravage the Country

The louse was introduced with these words in the RÚV midday news on July 1, 2015: "A new, vicious biting insect in this country, the louse, stung and sucked blood from a number of people who were enjoying the summer breeze in Kjós last weekend. Severe itching and a rash accompany the stings." The louse has since spread throughout the country. However, it is still unconfirmed that it has made landfall in the Westfjords. A bite can cause great dis…Capital Region · Capital Region Read Article

This Person Wants to Become the Director of the Reykjavik Art Museum

Seven people applied for the position of director of the Reykjavík Art Museum, which was recently advertised. One applicant withdrew his application.Capital Region · Capital Region Read Article

Breiðablik - Fram | The Pressure on Bliks Who Want to Keep up with the Vikings

Here is live text commentary from the game between Breiðablik and Fram in the 12th round of the Best Men's Football League. The whistle will be blown at Kópavogur Stadium at a quarter past six. The game is shown live on Sýn Sport Ísland.Capital Region · Capital Region Read Article

The Champion Is the Best and the White Monster Ignited Thomas

The Icelandic Match Play Championship is in full swing at Hlíðavelli in Mosfellsbær and now the 16-man men's knockout competition has begun, after two rounds of stroke play yesterday and a playoff for the last available places.Capital Region · Capital Region Read Article

Agreement in Port: "They've Done Quite a Bit of Damage to Us"

The Reykjavík City Council for Culture and Sports approved an agreement between the city and the Athén Sports Club at its meeting yesterday, regarding funding for sports activities. The agreement was approved unanimously. The Athén coach says he is satisfied that the agreement is in place, but the scandal of recent months has thrown the work into complete turmoil.Capital Region · Capital Region Read Article

Police Are Looking for Hlynur Gíslason.

The police in the capital area are looking for Hlynur Gíslason.The police in the capital areaHlynur is 32 years old, about 184 centimeters tall and has a short haircut. He lives in Reykjavík and has had a gray Hyundai i30 car for use. The car has no registration numbers.The police ask anyone who can provide information about Hlynur's travels, or knows where he can be found, to contact the police on 112.Capital Region · Capital Region Read Article

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