Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson sworn in President for record 5th term
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson was sworn in for the 5th time as President of Iceland today after having won the presidential elections last June against five ...
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Iceland minister dismisses Ireland’s call for sanctions amid mackerel war
An Icelandic official has said that Ireland’s call for sanctions against Iceland was “propaganda” amid rising tensions over mackerel fishing.
Finland and Spain reach bailout collateral deal
The Spanish and Finnish governments have reached an agreement regarding collateral for a forthcoming bank bailout via the EU.
Irish minister expresses concern over Iceland mackerel quota
An Irish official has urged the EU not to allow Iceland to increase its annual mackerel quota.
Iceland, Japan and Norway block UN whaling role
Whale hunting nations have denied the United Nations the ability to have greater influence on whaling policies.
Minister: Finns won’t pay for eurozone debt
A Finnish minister has said that the Scandinavian country does not intend to help pay the debts of other eurozone countries.
Euro Parliament agrees ‘mackerel war’ sanctions against Iceland
The European Parliament has agreed to impose sanctions against Iceland and the Faroe Islands if they do not end their unsustainable fishing practices.
The presidential election in Iceland – Final numbers
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson will be staying as the president of Iceland for the next four years. Mr. Grímsson got 52.78% of the overall votes and his main ...