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Government Pledges Increased Financial Support To Ukraine
The Icelandic government has agreed to increase support to Ukraine by 2.1 billion ISK (14.4 million EUR) to aid in its war effort against Russia, Vísir reports. Prime Minister of Iceland and Social Democratic Alliance MP Kristrún Frostadóttir announced the additional spending…
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It’s Time To Shake The World: Inside the Free Palestine Movement in Iceland
“The whole world knows we have been under occupation for more than 70 years — after a few days will be 76 years under occupation,” says Naji Asar, a Palestinian refugee living in Reykjavík. He’s referring to the anniversary of al Nakba…
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Call For National Broadcaster To Take Stand Against Israel Participation In Eurovision
The board of the Icelandic Society of Authors and Composers (FTT) is publicly urging Iceland’s national broadcaster RÚV to withdraw from the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest unless Israel is banned from participating. In a statement addressed to RÚV General Director Stefán Eiríksson…
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Government To Bring Icelanders Home From Israel
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir, announced on October 8 that a decision had been made to charter an Icelandair plane to pick up the Icelandic group in Tel Aviv due to the ongoing war in Israel and Palestine, reports…
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Call For More Municipalities To Welcome Refugees
According to the director of the welfare department in Reykjanesbær, the number of refugees in the municipality has rapidly increased, surpassing the infrastructure’s capacity to accommodate the growing population. Reykjanesbær receives a higher number of applicants for protection compared to most other…
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Prime Minister Expects Russian Citizens Will Apply For Asylum In Iceland
Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir expects that numerous Russian citizens will apply for international protection in Iceland, RÚV reports, in the wake of new orders from Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin that up to 300,000 people could be conscripted into military service, which…
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Iceland To Lead Demining Training For Ukraine
Representatives of 26 countries met in Copenhagen last week to discuss defense assistance for Ukraine as the war with Russia continues, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]The Volcano is on (again) at Fagradalsfjall! Check out our volcano merch in the Grapevine shop: books, T-shirts, posters…
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Fréttablaðið Won’t Apologise To The Russian Embassy
Sigmundur Ernir Rúnarsson, the editor of the Icelandic newspaper Fréttablaðið, won’t apologise to the Russian Embassy following a recent article, reports Vísir. The article in question features a photo of a person stepping on the Russian flag, with a caption “Ukrainians have…
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Ísey Skyr Terminates Production Contract In Russia
Ísey Skyr has terminated an agreement with the Russian company IcePro, which has produced and distributed Skyr under the Ísey brand for the Russian market, RÚV reports. [su_pullquote]Not in Iceland for a while but still want to read our new issue? Get…
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Ukrainian Refugees Moved Due To Children Terrified Of Airplanes Flying Nearby
As Iceland continues to accept refugees from Ukraine, logistical changes have had to be met for various reasons. RÚV reports that dozens of refugees have had to be moved from housing in Ásbrú in Keflavík due to its proximity to airplanes taking…
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Those Who Left And Those Who Stayed, Part 2: Choosing The Less Worst Thing
On the morning of February 24th, the world woke to the news that after weeks of sabre rattling, Russia had invaded Ukraine. Since then, some four million people have fled the country, while others have opted to stay—to fight, to volunteer assistance,…
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Infrastructure Minister In Row With Russian Embassy: “I’ll Apologise When The Invasion Stops”
Iceland’s Minister of Infrastructure and chair of the Progressive Party, Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson, has found himself in the midst of a diplomatic row with the Russian embassy, who have demanded he apologise for remarks he made at a Progressive Party conference last…
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Mayor Of Reykjavík Might Cut All Diplomatic Connections With Moscow
Dagur B. Eggertsson, Mayor of Reykjavík, said in an interview with Visir.is that it’s possible that the city will cut all diplomatic ties with Moscow, but the cities are so-called “friend cities”. [su_pullquote]Get a copy of our new issue, hot off the…
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Iceland & Ukraine: Two Upcoming Events For Supporting Humanitarian Efforts In Ukraine
If you live in Iceland and are wondering how you can help the people of Ukraine, there are a number of avenues you can take. Two events particular could go a very long way towards that end. [su_pullquote]Get a copy of our…
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Iceland & Ukraine: Ukrainian Refugees Might Not Get Full Help; Russian Trawlers Banned; Icelandair Loses Stock Value
Ukrainian refugees arriving in Iceland might not get the full rights and protections normally afforded to those seeking international protection in Iceland, RÚV reports. [su_pullquote]Get a copy of our new issue, hot off the press, and a presale copy of First Lady…
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Iceland & Ukraine: Iceland On Russia’s ‘Unfriendly Countries’ List; Refugees Guest At Justice Minister’s Home; Sanctions Hurting Russians
The Russian government issued a list of countries considered unfriendly by the federation yesterday, TASS reports, and Iceland is on it. Sanctions imposed on Russia are hitting its citizens hard, Iceland’s ambassador says. Meanwhile, Vísir reports Minister of Justice Jón Gunnarsson is…
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Iceland & Ukraine: Cutting Diplomatic Ties With Russia No Simple Matter
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, calls for Iceland to send the Russian ambassador home and cut diplomatic ties with Russia have been on the rise. However, RÚV reports that this is not an easy task, and would open…
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Iceland & Ukraine: Iceland Could Accept Up To 2,000 Ukrainian Refugees, Russian Embassy Vandalised
Up to 2,000 Ukrainian refugees could come to Iceland and apply for international protection, RÚV reports, and Vísir reports that the Minister of Justice will be allowing these refugees to apply for asylum in Iceland without having to go through the usual…
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Waking Up To A War In My Home Country
Thursday, February 24, 2022, might as well be the longest day of my life. I woke up to a message with a crying emoji from my friend. “She’s just stressed before her driving exam”, I thought, and continued to open another message—this…
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Iceland & Ukraine: Art Auction For Ukraine, Gov’t Pays For Cargo Shipment, Minister Promises More Help
As the war rages on in Ukraine, Icelanders are pooling their resources to find ways to help. Amongst these is an art auction happening this Sunday, both at Gallery Port and Vinstukan, starting at 15:00 and lasting well until 21:30. [su_pullquote]Easter is…
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Iceland To Be Overrun By NATO Exercises, Reviving Anti-Militarist Sentiment
Concerted NATO war exercises will be conducted across the North Atlantic this coming October and November, Iceland included. The announcement of the upcoming event has revived what was once a common refrain of the Icelandic left: Iceland out of NATO. The exercises,…
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Iceland: Saving Gaza One Less Pop Song At A Time
As a Jewish woman, I understandably have a complicated relationship with Israel. Its current actions are indefensible but I do believe a Jewish nation must exist. We are a small ethnic group that deserves a safe space. It’s unfortunate that safe space…
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Bombing Of Syria Sparks Divided Opinions Within Iceland’s Government
Members of Iceland’s Parliament appear sharply divided over the bombing of Syria, conducted by the US, UK and France last Saturday. Iceland, while having no military of its own, is a NATO country. These two facts nearly always create contention within Iceland’s…