Bill passed – Tackling offshore accounts and currency restrictions
A new bill designed to free up the foreign exchange restrictions of the Icelandic krona was passed in parliament last night.
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Guðni Th. Jóhannesson leads the polls in Iceland
According to the latest survey done by the Social Science Research Institute, Guðni Th. Jóhannesson leads the polls in Iceland. The poll was done on t...
Nine percent between new candidate and the incumbent president
Guðni Th. Jóhannesson formally announced yesterday that he will run for president. Jóhannesson is an associate professor of history at the University ...
Petition to restore health care
Representatives of the political scene in Iceland took a front row seat in the lecture hall of deCODE genetics, Inc. in Reykjavik last week when Kári ...
Iceland’s Prime Minister has resigned
Minister of Agriculture and Fishing, Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson, informed RÚV (The Icelandic National Broadcasting Service) moments ago that Sigmundur D...
The Panama Papers and Iceland – ISK 31.6 billion in the Virgin Islands
A vote of no confidence on Iceland’s ruling government is planned for today when parliament reassembles after Easter break, and now, with the Panama P...
An Icelander caught in the terror attack in Istanbul
UPDATE: There is still no confirmation about the Icelander said to have been caught in the attack. The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has inquired into ...
The Pirate Party in Iceland – Land A-hoy
The Pirate Party has gained unprecedented and rapid momentum with Icelandic voters for the last two years, frequently lending their voice in public me...