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Icelandic commentator claims National Geographic cover child was permanently sterilized

A Fréttin article alleges that a nine-year-old featured as a 'trans girl' by National Geographic was subject to chemical sterilization and made infertile. Details of any treatments are not independently verified.

21 October 20261 min read

Explainers

Pancreatic cancer remains rare but deadly in Iceland

Pancreatic cancer is responsible for nearly as many deaths as diagnoses each year in Iceland. Fréttin explains its rarity, severity and impact.

20 October 2026

Business & Politics

Iceland’s capelin: a small fish with a big economic impact

Capelin, a crucial species for Iceland's economy and ecosystem, is known for its unpredictable population. Some years bring large catches, while others see no fishing quota issued.

20 October 2026