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Panama Papers: Ruling Coalition On Shaky Ground

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The future of the ruling coalition is uncertain in the wake of the unfolding Panama Papers scandal. As the Panama…

Finance Minister Tight-Lipped On Coalition’s Future

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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

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Some members past and present of Reykjavík City Council were also implicated in the massive Panama Papers leak, connecting them…

RECAP: What Did Iceland’s Prime Minister Do?

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You might have noticed that Iceland is in a bit of a political shit storm. Iceland’s Prime Minister, Sigmundur Davið…

Opposition Will Also Call For Dissolution, Early Elections

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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

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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

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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

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The morning after a disastrous interview with the Prime Minister aired, Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson is circling his wagons. Last night,…

Iceland’s Troubadour Takes His Love Song Around The Globe

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Hörður Torfason is not a man known for sitting back and taking a break. In his youth he became an…