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Independence Party Confirms National Conference Dates
The Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn (Independence Party) commission has confirmed the dates for its upcoming national conference. The party’s next leader is expected to be elected at the event, following former leader Bjarni Benediktsson’s decision to step down and resign from politics. The convention takes…
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Finance Minister, Foreign Minister & Industry Minister Test Positive For Coronavirus
Minister of Finance Bjarni Benediktsson has tested positive for the coronavirus, RÚV reports. He disclosed this himself yesterday in a post on Facebook. [su_pullquote]Enter a competition to win a box of Grapevine goodies! Just sign up for our newsletter here before 15:00…
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Demonstrators Attempt Conversation With Justice Minister At Open House, Are Denied
A small group of demonstrators, who peacefully attended an open house of Minister of Justice Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir, on the occasion of her running in the primaries for the Indepednence Party, were met with a decidedly cold reception and asked to leave…
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Violence Against Disabled Icelanders A “Black Spot On Society”
The Icelandic government has recognised that disabled victims of violence across the country receive inadequate support. The government-convened Action Team Against Violence published its findings on the subject yesterday. Commenting on them, Minister of Justice Áslaug Árna Sigurbjörnsdóttir described the issue as a…
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Justice Minister Asks Public For Feedback Through The Magic Of Reacts
Minister of Justice Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir has opened a page on her official site where the general public is asked to grade her through one of four possible reacts: a starry-eyed happy face, a thumbs up, a thumbs down, and a swearing…
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Seeking Asylum In Iceland In The Time Of COVID-19
Three asylum seekers entered the Iceland on Tuesday and were placed in quarantine at Rauðarárstígur, Visir reports. There are currently 17 individuals staying at the government’s quarantine facility, not all of whom are asylum seekers. The immigration authorities have instated a new…
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Plans For COVID-19 Isolation Corridors In Hotels This Summer
What happens if a tourist tests positive? It’s the question that has plagued us ever since the Prime Minister, Katrín Jakobsdóttir, announced that COVID-19 screenings would be carried out at Keflavik airport from June 15th to allow the country to re-open to…
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First Act As New Justice Minister: A Bill Allowing Sale Of Alcohol In Private Shops
In her first proposed legislative act as the new Minister of Justice, Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir intends to submit a bill to Parliament, likely next March, that if made law would allow for the sale of alcoholic beverages in private shops, RÚV reports.…