Nearly 20 employees laid off
Sýn has laid off nearly 20 employees. Sources indicate that all affected staff members have already been notified of their dismissal.
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New approach to housing market could lower prices
A new approach to property buying was presented at the Housing and Construction Authority's autumn meeting. The meeting focused on the current state of the housing market, including an oversupply of apartments. The proposed method could potentially lower prices.
Inflation at highest level in two years
Inflation has climbed to its highest point in two years, a fresh sign that price pressures are building again. The latest figures show costs rising faster than they have since early 2023, putting more strain on household budgets. Shoppers are feeling it at the checkout, from groceries to rent. The jump could complicate the central bank's next move, as policymakers weigh whether to hold rates steady or step in to cool the economy.
Wages in Iceland among the highest in Europe
Icelandic workers earn some of the biggest paychecks in Europe. The country's wage levels sit near the top of the continent, ahead of most other nations. That puts Iceland well above the European average when it comes to take-home pay.