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Fire fighters at work yesterday.

Labor Leaders Call for Thorough Investigation

Mbl.is reports that the house at Bræðraborgarstígur 1, Reykjavík, destroyed in a fire yesterday in which three people lost their lives, was registered as the permanent residence of 73 people.

The work in progress.

NATO Project Underway at KEF Airport

A project underway within the security area of Keflavík International Airport aims at improving facilities for NATO member nations.

House Fire in Reykjavík Leaves Three People Dead

Three people are dead and two are in intensive care after fire erupted in a house on the corner of Vesturgata and Bræðraborgarstígur, Reykjavík, yesterday afternoon

Icelandair and Flight Attendants Sign Agreement

An agreement was reached this morning in labor negotiations between Icelandair and flight attendants.

From Keflavík International Airport.

No New Active Case at Border

Three arriving passengers tested positive for COVID-19 at Iceland’s border Tuesday, but none of those cases turned out to be active.

Icelandic President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson.

Poll Shows 93.5 Percent Support for President

In a new Gallup poll, conducted June 11-18, 93.5 percent of respondents state they intend to vote for President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson in Saturday’s presidential election.

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Iceland’s CO2 Emissions Could Be Reduced by a Third

A new Icelandic technology intended for aluminum production offers hopes of eliminating CO2 emissions from the production.

Sixty Percent of Icelanders Are Very Happy

Icelanders remain a happy nation, who continues to hold the Nordic record in the consumption of soft drinks.