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Tremors Within The Ruling Coalition
Not every government MP is on board with the plan the leadership decided on for the ruling coalition. Numerous members…
Few Icelanders Trust New Government
A new poll shows the vast majority of Icelanders have little to no trust in the new coalition government. The…
“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…
Don’t Ask Nanna: About The Panama Papers
Hey Nanna, I’ve been following the protests online and can’t stop wondering – what’s with all the people holding bananas…
The Naughty Step: Politicians & Celebs Implicated In Leak
by John Rogers
While (now former) Prime Minister Sigmundur Davið Gunnlaugsson has been the focus of the Panama Papers furore, he’s joined on…
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…
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…
We Asked The Protestors: What Do You Want To Happen?
by John Rogers
We went down to a rainy protest outside of Alþingi tonight (Wednesday 6th of April 2016) and asked the protestors…
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…
Photos: Peaceful Protest Sees 23k Participants And 3 Arrests
by John Rogers
The first protest that took place outside Althingi after the Panama Papers revelations was one of the biggest in Iceland’s…
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….
Prime Minister’s Wife NOT Planning Trip To Space
The Prime Minister’s wife, Anna Sigurlaug Pálsdóttir, usually refered to as Anna Stella, loves being away from Iceland, both physically…
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…
PM Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson Wavers On Resignation
A press release distributed to international media earlier tonight reveals that Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson has in fact not resigned his…
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…
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…