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The Unraveling Of A Government: The Panama Papers And Iceland
In March, Anna Sigurlaug Pálsdóttir, the wife of (now former) Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, posted a status update on Facebook that seemed to come out of nowhere. In that post, she went into some detail about a company called Wintris Inc.…
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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 and putting bananas on picket signs? Best, Bananarama Hey Bananarama, It’s because Iceland is the leading producer and exporter of bananas in…
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Coalition Partners Reach Agreement
The Progressives and the Independence Party have reportedly reached an agreement on their continued partnership. The new arrangement is to be announced in just two hours. RÚV reports that Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson emerged from parliament moments ago…
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Photos: Peaceful Protest Sees 23k Participants And 3 Arrests
The first protest that took place outside Althingi after the Panama Papers revelations was one of the biggest in Iceland’s history. Counting attendance at such a sprawling event is always a difficult task, and as usual, the police estimate of 9,000 was…
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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. Guðfinnsson told RÚV that putting the opposition’s no confidence proposal up for discussion tomorrow is no longer on the table. Einar cited…
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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 and financially. While the nation is discussing her court-pressured-inheritance’s long-term holiday in the British Virgin Islands, the Daily Mail reports Anna Stella…
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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 for all. RÚV reports that when asked if Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson should resign from his post or remain on as Prime Minister,…
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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 correspondents revealed a press release Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson sent to international media stating that he “has not resigned” and that Sigurður Ingi…
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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 position as Prime Minister, as was stated earlier today, but will be temporarily relieved by the Vice Chairman and Minister of Agriculture…
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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 improve matters. In the wake of news that Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson will resign as Prime Minister – to be replaced by Minister…
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Prime Minister Resigns
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson will resign as Prime Minister of Iceland. Minister of Agriculture and Fishing Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson told RÚV just moments ago that Sigmundur has resigned as the Prime Minister. This move still needs the approval of the Independence Party, and…
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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 change today. Just minutes ago, Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson left the residence of President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson after a meeting that…
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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 soon as possible”. Posting on Facebook just minutes ago, the Prime Minister said that he met with his partners in the ruling…
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RECAP: What Did Iceland’s Prime Minister Do?
You might have noticed that Iceland is in a bit of a political shit storm. Iceland’s Prime Minister, Sigmundur Davið Gunnlaugsson, made international news when a video of him being confronted by a Swedish journalist about his involvement with an offshore company…
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Opposition Will Also Call For Dissolution, Early Elections
Parliamentary opposition parties will also submit a proposal for early elections, in addition to a no confidence vote. Iceland’s President is due to return to Iceland early tomorrow morning. Vísir reports that in addition to the vote of no confidence the parliamentary…
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PM Apologises For Behaviour, Says Will Not Resign
Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, in a live interview that aired moments ago, apologised for his behaviour during an interview aired last night, but says the government needs to finish its term. In a live, televised interview the Prime Minister gave to…
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Walls Closing In On Prime Minister In Wake Of Panama Papers Coverage
The morning after a disastrous interview with the Prime Minister aired, Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson is circling his wagons. Last night, Icelandic viewers were treated to a special episode of the investigative television news show Kastljósið, illustrating a number of prominent Icelanders’ connections…
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Kári Stefánsson Calls For PM’s Resignation, Citing “Treason”
DeCODE CEO Kári Stefánsson has called for Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson to resign, in no uncertain terms. In an open letter he wrote to the Prime Minister in Morgunblaðið, Kári took the gloves off in not only calling for Sigmundur’s resignation,…
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Petition Calling For PM’s Resignation Gathering Signatures Fast
An online petition calling for Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson’s resignation is gathering signatures rapidly. At 20:00 Icelandic time yesterday, Vísir reported some 3,000 signatures on the petition. At the time of this writing – 12:41 Icelandic time – that figure has…
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Prime Minister Confident In The Face Of No Confidence
Despite growing calls for his resignation, the Prime Minister says his position “has never been stronger”. If Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð is worried about a no confidence proposal possibly being submitted against him, he showed few signs of it in an interview…
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Prime Minister Likes No Confidence Proposal “Just Fine”
Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson told reporters he has few worries about a proposed no confidence vote against him, even while criticism against him grows. The Prime Minister has yet to respond to repeated interview requests from public broadcasting network RÚV, but…
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MP Dares Opposition To Submit No Confidence Vote
An MP for the Progressive Party says a no confidence proposal against the Prime Minister will only strengthen his position, and the party as a whole has circled the wagons as the Prime Minister shields himself from criticism. The Progressives as a…
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Vote Of No Confidence In Discussion
Members of the opposition in parliament are in talks about putting forward a vote of no confidence against the Prime Minister, in the wake of an offshore money scandal that has put him on the defensive. Bright Future MP Róbert Marshall spoke…