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RVK Newscast #24: The Clock Will Not Be Changed And Massive Unemployment
Over 8,000 people lost their jobs, but no one is at the hospital because of COVID-19. Flights are being cancelled because of tough borders, which the Director of Central Bank says can’t go on for much longer if Iceland wants to keep…
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RVK Newscast #23: Historic Recession And Border Mess
And you thought your day was hard. Recession, Kapelluhraun, COVID-19 and regular collective redundancies in today’s Reykjavík Grapevine newscast. But don’t worry, Pollý always lighten up the mood. Note: Due to the effect the Coronavirus is having on tourism in Iceland, it’s…
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Child Poverty In Iceland Tripled 2008-2012
Poverty among children has increased more in Iceland than anywhere else in recent years, according to a new report from UNICEF, “Children of the Recession: the impact of the economic crisis on child well-being in rich countries”. Child poverty in Iceland almost…
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The Wolf Of Borgartún
“Fuck the bankers who stole my money.” “Fuck the bankers who stole my money.” “I will make it all back and then some.” “I will make it all back and then some.” A couple hundred Icelanders have risen from their seats in…