From Iceland — RVK Newscast #54: Restrictions On Fireworks And Taxes on Candy


Valur Grettisson
Photo by
Art Bicnick

On today’s newscast: Iceland’s GDP shrunk the most in Europe this quarter. 1.4% of the Icelandic nation has gotten COVID-19 and health inspectors want to ban the sale of large fireworks because of pollution. Finally, the health minister of Iceland wants to raise taxes on candy up to 20%. You can buy Ragnar’s book at our online shop.

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