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National & Local

The yacht of the tax evader denied port access in Akureyri

The Icelandic Coast Guard denied Russian tax evader Oleg Tinkov's luxury yacht access to the port of Akureyri due to sanctions linked to Russia.

Mar 21 • 22:09 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Coast Guard denied a foreign yacht entry to Akureyri

Iceland's Coast Guard has denied a foreign yacht access to the port of Akureyri.

Mar 21 • 20:05 UTC
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National & Local

Goðamót in turmoil and outlook for the same weather through the night

Bad weather has caused turmoil for the Goðamót tournament, with around thirty teams unable to attend due to severe weather warnings across Iceland.

Mar 20 • 12:02 UTC
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National & Local

Floor Closed Due to Mold at the Hospital

A hospital in Akureyri, Iceland, has closed one of its floors due to confirmed mold growth affecting staff and patient areas.

Mar 18 • 14:42 UTC
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National & Local

"Personal Factors Are Nowhere Near Here"

Alma Möller, the Minister of Health in Iceland, asserts that personal factors will not influence the selection of the next director for Akureyri Hospital, despite recent controversies surrounding the position.

Mar 17 • 08:07 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

One hotel guest suspected of assault in downtown Akureyri

A hotel guest in Akureyri is suspected of committing an assault in the city center.

Mar 15 • 10:50 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
Sports

SR swept Akureyri and is the Icelandic champion

SR has emerged victorious against Akureyri to become the Icelandic champion.

Mar 14 • 20:51 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

New Leader of the Social Democrats in Akureyri

The Social Democratic Party in Akureyri has appointed a new leader.

Mar 14 • 14:53 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Music School in Akureyri: "I am trying to create the music school I never attended"

The article discusses an initiative in Akureyri, Iceland, to establish a music school aiming to provide opportunities that the founder lacked as a child.

Mar 14 • 07:30 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Claims Innocent

Kristján Einar, known as Kleini, claims he is innocent of all accusations against him following his arrest in connection with a sexual assault investigation in Akureyri.

Mar 11 • 18:16 UTC
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National & Local

The Increase of Particularly Dangerous Sexual Offenses

There is a troubling rise in the number of sexual offenses classified as particularly dangerous in Iceland, as highlighted by recent statistics and a high-profile case under investigation.

Mar 10 • 19:01 UTC
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National & Local

The professional council regrets the departure of Hildigunnur

The professional council of Akureyri Hospital expresses sorrow over the abrupt resignation of Hildigunnur Svavarsdóttir, the former CEO, amidst ongoing challenges at the hospital.

Mar 10 • 18:32 UTC
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National & Local

No pretrial detention requested in connection with sexual assault investigation in Akureyri

Authorities in Akureyri are not seeking pretrial detention amid an ongoing investigation into a sexual assault case.

Mar 10 • 11:21 UTC
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National & Local

Investigation of Sexual Crimes in Akureyri

The police in Akureyri are investigating sexual crimes that occurred during the night before Sunday, with multiple suspects involved.

Mar 10 • 10:01 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

More than one has the status of suspect in the investigation of sexual offenses in Akureyri

Multiple individuals are now identified as suspects in a sexual offense investigation in Akureyri, Iceland.

Mar 9 • 16:45 UTC
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National & Local

Sunna Hlín leads the Progressive Party list forward

Sunna Hlín Jóhannsdóttir has been selected to lead the Progressive Party's candidate list for the upcoming local elections in Akureyri, Iceland.

Mar 8 • 13:31 UTC
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National & Local

They want to attract the capital's residents north and promise plenty of parking spaces

Akureyri's mayor emphasizes plans for significant development in the city, aiming to attract people from Reykjavík by ensuring ample parking and constructing new housing.

Mar 5 • 22:30 UTC
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National & Local

One of the town's main landmarks demolished: "This is my second home"

A significant landmark in Akureyri, the Bifreiðastöð Oddeyrar taxi station, is set to be demolished, causing emotional distress for long-time employees.

Mar 4 • 13:39 UTC
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National & Local

Not enough seats, restrooms, food, or information

Passengers at Akureyri Airport experienced significant delays and overcrowding when a flight redirected there due to weather conditions at Keflavik International Airport.

Mar 1 • 20:04 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Teaching in every nook and cranny of the Akureyri School of Art due to space constraints

The Akureyri School of Art is adjusting its teaching methods to address severe space limitations.

Feb 27 • 23:31 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Flying from Akureyri with new crews

The news discusses the introduction of new flight crews operating from Akureyri.

Feb 26 • 23:27 UTC
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National & Local

Six hundred stranded in Akureyri after crews ran out of time

Approximately six hundred passengers are stranded in Akureyri after crew times expired following a weather-related diversion of flights.

Feb 26 • 21:50 UTC
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National & Local

The Revival Party is running for the first time in Akureyri

The Revival Party has announced its candidacy for local elections in Akureyri for the first time, led by political scientist Lovísa Oktovía.

Feb 26 • 11:32 UTC
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National & Local

They appoint the list of the Independence Party in Akureyri

The Independence Party in Akureyri has finalized its candidate list for the upcoming local elections, with former MP Berglind Ósk Guðmundsdóttir at the forefront.

Feb 25 • 07:31 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

HMS believes that the development in Akureyri cannot keep up with population growth

HMS has expressed concerns regarding the inability of Akureyri's development to match its population growth.

Feb 24 • 18:31 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The number of new buildings has significantly increased in downtown Akureyri, and more are in the planning stages

Akureyri is experiencing a rise in new building developments, with several additional projects in the planning phase.

Feb 24 • 12:14 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Lovísa Oktovía leads the list of Viðreisn in Akureyri

Lovísa Oktovía has been named as the lead candidate for the Viðreisn party in Akureyri.

Feb 24 • 06:54 UTC
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National & Local

Record number of visitors two days in a row

A record number of visitors flocked to Hlíðarfjall in Akureyri, Iceland, with around 3,400 visitors today, marking the largest turnout in the ski area's history.

Feb 21 • 23:18 UTC
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National & Local

So many on skis that the police had to intervene

The heavy influx of skiers at Hlíðarfjall ski resort in Akureyri prompted local police to temporarily close roads due to traffic congestion.

Feb 21 • 12:09 UTC
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National & Local

Questioning Possible Conflicts of Interest Involving the Minister's Husband and Former Director

Ingibjörg Isaksen questions whether conflicts of interest involving the husband of the health minister contributed to the non-renewal of the Akureyri Hospital director's term.

Feb 20 • 09:52 UTC
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National & Local

Hildigunnur resigns immediately after the minister’s decision

Hildigunnur Svavarsdóttir has requested to resign as the director of the Akureyri Hospital following the health minister's decision to advertise the position after her five-year term.

Feb 16 • 14:47 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Limited room to increase international flights to Akureyri

There is limited potential to expand international flight services to Akureyri.

Feb 15 • 05:30 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Odin Svan in 1st place on the L-list in Akureyri

Odin Svan has secured the top position on the L-list in Akureyri.

Feb 13 • 17:52 UTC
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National & Local

Odin Svan leads the L-list

Odin Svan, a sports journalist, is set to lead the L-list in the upcoming municipal elections in Akureyri after leaving his position at Ruv.

Feb 13 • 17:40 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Thor­steinn receives a hearing from the Supreme Court

Thorsteinn Hermann Þorbjörnsson has been granted permission to appeal his manslaughter conviction to the Supreme Court of Iceland.

Feb 9 • 10:30 UTC
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National & Local

"This is obviously just rotten and crazy"

Þórhallur Jónsson, a deputy city councilor from the Independence Party in Akureyri, claims that internal issues have led to his resignation following a defeat in a leadership election.

Feb 7 • 16:53 UTC
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National & Local

Berglind rightly defeated Thorhall

Berglind Ósk Guðmundsdóttir has been elected as the new leader of the Independence Party in Akureyri, Iceland, defeating Thorhallur Jónsson in a closely contested vote.

Feb 7 • 14:41 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Berglind Ósk is the new leader of the Independence Party in Akureyri

Berglind Ósk has been appointed as the new leader of the Independence Party in Akureyri.

Feb 7 • 14:12 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Akureyrarvöllur: Public park, event area, or transportation hub?

The article discusses the future use of Akureyrarvöllur, considering it as a public park, event venue, or transportation center.

Feb 7 • 11:14 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Akureyri Progress Association filed a complaint about "Bubbles and Alliances" to the ethics committee

The Akureyri Progress Association has lodged a formal complaint regarding the content of the program 'Bubbles and Alliances' with the ethics committee.

Feb 4 • 22:36 UTC
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National & Local

Complaint about sparkling wine event with Lilja Alfreðs

The Progressive Party's local chapter in Akureyri filed a complaint regarding an event hosted by the women's movement of the party featuring candidate Lilja Alfreðsdóttir, emphasizing that it does not reflect the chapter's support for any candidate.

Feb 4 • 21:09 UTC
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Crime & Justice

A man lies there on the ground, and he was being beaten to a pulp

Anton Sveinn McKee, the chairman of the Young Mid-party and former swimmer, intervened when young people attacked a man at a bus stop near Akureyri in Garðabær, prompting a police investigation into a severe assault.

Jan 31 • 14:45 UTC
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National & Local

Accuses Challenger of Breach of Trust and Calls for Primary Election

Thorhallur Jonsson calls for a primary election in the Independence Party amid claims of a breach of trust within the party.

Jan 29 • 11:01 UTC
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National & Local

Independence Party forms alliance in Akureyri

Members of the Independence Party, including former MP Berglind Ósk Guðmundsdóttir and current party chairman Heimir Örn Árnason, have formed an alliance for upcoming local elections in Akureyri.

Jan 25 • 13:31 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Searches took place beyond Akureyri

Police conducted searches in Akureyri and Reykjavik, resulting in the release of five arrested individuals and the seizure of a significant amount of electronic data.

Jan 22 • 11:20 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Six guns stolen from a gun cabinet in Akureyri

The Akureyri police reported the theft of six firearms from a gun cabinet after a break-in at a shared storage facility, leading to three arrests shortly thereafter.

Jan 21 • 14:10 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Chairman of Vélfag arrested in prosecutor's actions

Alfreð Tulinius, the chairman of Vélfag, was arrested during a police operation in connection with the company's alleged ties to the Russian shadow fleet.

Jan 21 • 12:31 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Man sentenced after being stabbed

A man has been sentenced to nine months of probationary imprisonment for two dangerous assaults, one against his partner, and for driving under the influence of drugs, following his own stabbing incident.

Jan 19 • 23:17 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Arrests, house searches, and seized weapons in police operations in Akureyri

Police operations in Akureyri led to six arrests and the seizure of a significant amount of drugs, weapons, and property over the weekend.

Jan 19 • 13:04 UTC
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Life & Tech

The Wrong Way to Ignite the Literacy War

Gunnar Gíslason, director of the Center for School Development at the University of Akureyri, expresses concern over the current discourse on literacy and reading instruction, fearing that it may escalate into a 'literacy war' and emphasizes the importance of enhancing focus on literacy and comprehension among middle and high school students.

Jan 19 • 09:11 UTC

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