Former News Editor Joins New Icelandic Media Outlet

Aðalheiður Ámundadóttir has joined Gímaldið, a new Icelandic media organization launching October 27, 2025. She previously worked as a journalist and news editor at Fréttablaðið, one of Iceland's major newspapers.

Aðalheiður holds a law degree and built her reputation through detailed legal reporting. She specialized in court cases and the European Court of Human Rights. Her investigative work earned her the Icelandic Journalists' Award for coverage of the Guðmundur and Geirfinnur case.

This high-profile case involved two young men who disappeared in 1974 under mysterious circumstances. The investigation became Iceland's most controversial criminal proceeding.

Beyond journalism, Aðalheiður taught law, conducted research, and worked in Iceland's parliament. She served on numerous government committees, including constitutional review panels. Her background suggests Gímaldið will prioritize legal and political coverage.

The new media outlet launches just before Iceland's next parliamentary elections. This timing indicates the founders want to establish themselves as a political voice.

Gímaldið's founders Auður Jónsdóttir and Eyrún Magnúsdóttir are entering a competitive media landscape. Iceland has several established news organizations despite its small population of 370,000 people.

Why launch another media outlet in a small market? The founders likely see an opportunity for different coverage approaches. Aðalheiður's hiring signals their commitment to serious investigative journalism.