Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
“Is This Democracy In Iceland?”
Minister of Finance Bjarni Benediktsson did not take a French journalist’s questions about democracy in Iceland very well. Media outlets…
Polls Change Drastically Over Past Few Days
Parliamentary party support changed drastically in the wake of the Panama Papers story, a new Gallup poll shows. RÚV reports…
Jailed Bankers To Be Freed
Three jailed Kaupthing bankers will be freed today due to a change in legislation. Former Kaupthing Chairperson of the Board…
Uncertainty Surrounds Iceland’s “New” Government
Even Progressive Party MPs are less than happy with Iceland’s proposed new government, and opposition is growing. As reported, Iceland’s…
Meet Iceland’s New (Old) Government
A new government formed in the wake of the Panama Papers scandal has been formally announced. In the wake of…
Coalition Partners Reach Agreement
The Progressives and the Independence Party have reportedly reached an agreement on their continued partnership. The new arrangement is to…
Government Stalling; Opposition, Public Anger Increases
As the government again blocks opposition efforts to submit a no confidence proposal, public discontent continues. Parliamentary president Einar K….
Overwhelming Majority Want Sigmundur To Resign
The results of a new Gallup poll show that 81% of Icelanders want Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson to resign once and…
Confusion And Anger In Wake Of Non-Resignation Statement
Sigmundur Davíð’s press release to foreign media, contending he has not actually resigned, is not going down well. After foreign…
Opposition Unhappy With New PM Choice, Will Press For Dissolution
The parliamentary opposition will not withdraw a proposal to dissolve parliament, saying that the new PM is not enough to…
Prime Minister Resigns
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson will resign as Prime Minister of Iceland. Minister of Agriculture and Fishing Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson told RÚV…
Icelandic Spinach Is Not Spinach
It has come to light that the vegetable being sold as “spinach” by one company in Iceland is, in fact,…
City Councilperson Resigns
Independence Party city councilperson for Reykjavík Júlíus Vífill Ingvarsson has just announced he is resigning from his post. RÚV reports…
President Not Ready To Dissolve Parliament
President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson told reporters he is not yet prepared to dissolve parliament at this time, but matters could…
Prime Minister: Ready To Dissolve Parliament, Start Early Elections
Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson has just announced he is ready to dissolve parliament and get early elections underway “as…
Panama Papers: Ruling Coalition On Shaky Ground
The future of the ruling coalition is uncertain in the wake of the unfolding Panama Papers scandal. As the Panama…
Grapevine At The Scene Of The Protests
Grapevine visited the scene of today’s protests, and talked to a couple of Icelanders about why they have turned out…
Finance Minister Tight-Lipped On Coalition’s Future
Finance Minister Bjarni Benediktsson has refused to comment on the PM’s adequacy for the office or the future of the…
Reykjavík City Council Members Also Implicated In Panama Papers
Some members past and present of Reykjavík City Council were also implicated in the massive Panama Papers leak, connecting them…
Opposition Will Also Call For Dissolution, Early Elections
Parliamentary opposition parties will also submit a proposal for early elections, in addition to a no confidence vote. Iceland’s President…
PM Apologises For Behaviour, Says Will Not Resign
Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, in a live interview that aired moments ago, apologised for his behaviour during an interview…
Finance Minister Says Flight Was Delayed
Minister of Finance Bjarni Benediktsson says his flight back to Iceland was delayed, but the truth of the matter may…
Walls Closing In On Prime Minister In Wake Of Panama Papers Coverage
The morning after a disastrous interview with the Prime Minister aired, Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson is circling his wagons. Last night,…
Health Minister To Propose Cost Cap For Medical Care
The Minister of Health is set to submit a proposal that would ensure no one pays more than 100,000 ISK…
Mayor, Tourism Minister Lock Horns
While the Mayor of Reykjavík has called for the government to step up its game, the Tourism Minister assures that…