The Latest Breaking News from Katrín Jakobsdóttir

Declare climate crisis a global public health emergency, experts tell WHO

Exclusive: Commission says alert would trigger coordinated international response that could help avoid millions dying

The Guardian - UK · May 16

When it comes to the Epstein files, I don’t think men understand just how furious women are

COMMENT: As the horrific extent to which the world’s wealthiest men have used their power to abuse becomes clear, a wave of fury has been unleashed. Women have had enough, writes Helen Coffey – but we might not be as powerless as we think we are

The Independent UK · Feb 11

Icelandic is in danger of dying out because of AI and English-language media, says former PM

Katrín Jakobsdóttir and her co-author want the 350,000 people who speak the language to fight for its future

The Guardian - UK · Nov 15, 2025

Exploring The Top 10 Countries With Female Political Leaders

Explore the top 10 countries with female political leaders, featuring prominent figures like Jacinda Ardern, Angela Merkel, and Tsai Ing-wen.

Top News · Mar 13, 2024

Women and nonbinary Icelanders go on a 24-hour strike to protest the gender pay gap

According to organizers of the strike, women make 21% less than men on average. Immigrant women and women who work in sanitation and with children have some of the lowest wages in the country.

WEKU · Oct 25, 2023

Iceland PM joins crowd of 100,000 for full-day women’s strike

Katrín Jakobsdóttir says she wants nation to achieve full gender equality by 2030 as over a quarter of population attend event in capital

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023

Iceland’s first full-day women’s strike in 48 years aims to close pay gap – as it happened

Tens of thousands of women and non-binary people across Iceland, including prime minister, stopped work

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023

Two hostages freed by Hamas as talks break down to release 50 more

IN THE PRESS – Tuesday, October 24: We take a look at press reaction to two more hostages being released by Hamas, as well as the US and EU disagreeing on the need for a ceasefire. Also, the Washington Post has a long read on the spread of malaria. Finally,…

France 24 · Oct 24, 2023

Iceland’s first full-day women’s strike in 48 years aims to close pay gap

PM will take part in stoppage by women and non-binary people calling for pay equality and action on gender-based violence

The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2023

Nordic Noir master Ragnar Jónasson on his new thriller 'Reykjavik'

Icelandic author Ragnar Jónasson is one of the masters of Nordic Noir. His best-selling thrillers have sold millions of copies in 36 different territories. His latest novel "Reykjavik" centres around the cold case of a missing teenage girl. It's a unique collaboration with none other than Iceland's sitting Prime Minister…

France 24 · Oct 5, 2023