Author: Jóhannes Bjarkason
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Iceland Found In Violation Of The European Convention
The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on April 16 that Iceland was in violation of the European Convention…
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Gróa Scrapped Their SXSW Performance In Solidarity With Palestine
Over 100 artists and panellists dropped their shows over festival’s military sponsors On March 7, Reykjavík-based punk trio Gróa announced…
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First Case Of Pertussis Recorded In Iceland Since 2019
Two individuals were recently diagnosed with pertussis (whooping cough) in the capital area. These are the first cases of the…
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Thousands Sign Petition Against Bjarni Benediktsson As Prime Minister
More than 18.600 people have signed a petition proclaiming their lack of support for the prime ministership of Independence…
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Three Protesters Arrested At Bessastaðir
A group of protesters convened near the presidential residence of Bessastaðir Tuesday evening during a Council of State meeting. They…
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UPDATED: Bjarni Ben Becomes Prime Minister
by Catharine Fulton and Jóhannes Bjarkason
UPDATED 09.04.24, 14:25 The party leaders representing the ruling coalition government held a press conference at Harpa at 14:00, announcing…
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Heading Into Pleasure Valley With Kira Kira
Kira Kira’s Unaðsdalur Embraces Light And Truth Since the premiere of her debut film Grandma Lo-Fi at the Copenhagen International…
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Social Democratic Alliance Polls Highest Since 2009
A recent Gallup national survey indicates the Social Democratic Alliance (Samfylkingin) is heading for an electoral victory. The party currently…
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Superpod Of Dolphins Spotted In Reykjavík Harbour
Move over Hafnarfjörður whales, there’s a new catch in town. A superpod of more than 100 dolphins was spotted near…
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Comedian And Former Reykjavík Mayor Jón Gnarr Announces Presidential Bid
Comedian and former mayor of Reykjavík Jón Gnarr announced his presidential bid Tuesday in a video posted on social media….
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Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir Seriously Considering Presidential Bid (For Real)
Though the Grapevine crafted a side-slappingly good April Fool’s article on the topic, Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir said in a…
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Composer Anna Þorvaldsdóttir Wins Chanel Next Prize
Icelandic composer Anna Þorvaldsdóttir has been selected as one of the 10 winners of the CHANEL Next Prize, announced last…
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Police Search For Two Men Following Cash Truck Heist
Two men absconded with roughly 30 million ISK from a cash transport van parked making the rounds in Kópavogur on…
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People Accidentally Entering Presidential Race
As the upcoming presidential elections draw near, more and more viable candidates are entering the race. Potential contenders need to…
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The Reykjavík Early Music Festival Is On
The Reykjavík Early Music Festival will be held for the very first time March 26 to 28. Occupying Harpa’s Norðurljós…
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Risk Of Avalanches In North Iceland, Westfjords
The Icelandic Met Office has announced an uncertainty phase in North Iceland and the Westfjords due to avalanche risk. The…
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Snæfellsjökull Glacier Enters Icelandic Presidential Race
As Icelandic voters prepare for the upcoming 2024 presidential elections on June 1, an unconventional new candidate has entered the…
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Icelandic Tourist Board Warns Against Pickpockets In Major Tourist Destinations
Reports of stolen items at some of Iceland’s main tourist destinations have become more prevalent, according to the Icelandic Tourist…
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University Of Iceland To Implement Parking Fees In Autumn
On March 13, the University of Iceland (HÍ) announced the implementation of parking fees on university grounds. Parking on university…
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The 2024 Icelandic Music Awards Announced
On March 12, the winners of the Icelandic Music Awards were announced at Harpa. First awarded in 1960, the ceremony…
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Palestinian Family Reunification No Longer Prioritised
The Directorate of Immigration (ÚTL), in collaboration with the Ministry of Judicial Affairs, no longer prioritises Palestinian applications for family…
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Landmark Labour Negotiations Concluded
On March 7, a long-term agreement was reached between the Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise, and labour unions Starfsgreinasambandið, Efling and…
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Iceland To Participate In The Eurovision Song Contest
RÚV announced on Monday that singer Hera Björk will represent Iceland in the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest held in Malmö,…
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40% Of Workers Unable To Make Ends Meet
A recent study reports that 40% of workers in the Icelandic job market are unable to make ends meet. A…
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Several Arrested After Country-Wide Police Raid
Five individuals were arrested in a country-wide police bust, following an investigation into reports of human trafficking, money laundering and…