The decision by Vestmannaeyjar Police Chief Páley Borgþórsdóttir not to provide the media with information about the number of potential sexual assault cases at the Þjóðhátíð festival until investigation is complete, caused musicians to protest yesterday.
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Strong Reaction to Silence on Sex Assaults
Vestmannaeyjar Police Chief Páley Borgþórsdóttir’s decision not to provide the media with information about potential sexual assaults during the outdoor festival Þjóðhátíð in Vestmannaeyjar has caused a strong reaction.
Pokémon Player Caught by Police
Police stopped a car in Reykjanesbær yesterday for driving against traffic along a one-way street.
Beware of Fake Facebook Friends
Many Icelanders have recently been inundated with friend requests on Facebook from dubious people.
Police to Keep Quiet about Sexual Assaults
Chief of Police in Vestmannaeyjar Páley Borgþórsdóttir told Fréttablaðið today that the police will not inform the media about sexual assaults which may occur during the outdoor festival Þjóðhátíð, July 29-Agust 1, until after the investigation has been concluded.
Iceland is Destination for Sex Trafficking Victims
According to a report by the US Department of State, published in June, Iceland is a destination and a transit country for women subjected to sex trafficking, and people of both sexes who are victims of labor trafficking.
Scandal at Reykjavík Police Station
Reykjavík Police Chief Sigríður Björk Guðjónsdóttir has been found to have violated the Administrative Procedure Act by temporarily relieving a policeman in the narcotics division of his duties in January.
Police Find Boy in Wrong Hotel Room
At 2 am this morning, police were notified about a missing 12-year-old boy at a hotel on Laugavegur.
Stabbed Englishman Astounded by Icelandic Support
A 25-year-old English policeman, who was stabbed while supporting Iceland during the game between Iceland and France at the EURO 2016 Paris, is speechless over the support he has received from Icelanders since the stabbing took place.
Seriously Injured after Collision
One person is seriously injured after a collision on Reykjanesbraut, close to Mjódd shopping center.
Fatal Accident in Southwest Iceland
A fatal traffic accident occurred on Reykjanesbraut, close to Keflavík International Airport, around 7 am this morning.
Intruder Tries on Homeowner’s Clothes
The diary of the greater Reykjavík police today recounts an unusual incident that took place last night.
Pink Geyser Project Artist Acquitted
Yesterday, the South Iceland District Court acquitted artist Marco Antonio Evaristti, who had been charged with breaking nature protection laws for pouring red dye into the geyser Strokkur.
Criticizes Church for Offering Sanctuary
Church ministers deserve a reprimand for offering sanctuary to asylum seekers in Laugarneskirkja church last week, opines Helgi Magnús Gunnarsson deputy state prosecutor.
Attacked for Being Icelandic in Paris
Last night, an Icelander was attacked by an Englishman at a pub in Paris, who broke a bottle in his face, severely injuring his nose.
Removed from Church with Force
Two asylum seekers were forcefully removed by police from Laugarneskirkja church early this morning, after the minister had offered them sanctuary.
Car Accident Leaves One Man Dead
The accident that closed Ring Road 1 on Monday, in the vicinity of Vík í Mýrdal, left one man dead.
Signs not Made for Suitcase
The Icelandic Road Administration doesn’t take the theft of road signs lightly.
Ring Road Closed in South Iceland Due to Accident
Ring Road 1 is now closed in South Iceland in the vicinity of Vík í Mýrdal, due to a serious traffic accident.
Two Arrested in 42-Year-Old Murder Case
Two men were arrested on Tuesday in connection with the alleged murder of Guðmundur Einarsson, who disappeared in 1974.
Police Question Hornstrandir Vandals
The West Fjords police have questioned witnesses and some of the individuals suspected of having vandalized nature reserve Hornstrandir the first weekend in June. Vegetation had been scorched, animals shot, a seal left skinned on the beach and an emergency shelter trashed.
New Prison Opens
A new prison will open on Hólmsheiði , on the outskirts of Reykjavík, today.
Police Chief’s Decision Reported to Ministry
The decision of Reykjavík Chief of Police Sigríður Björk Guðjónsdóttir to relieve a police officer in the narcotics division of his duties has been reported to the Ministry of the Interior.
Vandals in Hornstrandir Nature Reserve
Monitoring of the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve must increase, according to one of the people who came upon men there last weekend, who had trashed an emergency shelter and used firearms against all rules.
Job Interview Ends with Broken Tooth
Employers can be hit hard—hard enough to break a tooth.