Fair Pay, Fair Play: Closing The Gender Wage Gap In Iceland
I can’t remember when I became aware of the gender pay gap. I can’t remember my mum ever patting me on the back and saying, “Go get ‘em kid! Go […]
Rumblings Of Dissent In Independence Party Over Equal Pay Bill
Rumblings of opposition to Iceland’s progressive new equal pay bill are rumoured in the Independence Party, reports RÚV. Independence Party MP, Óli Björn Kárason, chairma
“Major Deception” Occurred With Bank Sale, Investigation Finds
The Parliamentary Investigation Commission (RNA) has concluded that the German bank Hauck & Aufhäuser was never an investor in The Agricultural Bank of Iceland (Búnaðarbank
Most Icelanders Against Private Sale Of Alcohol
A new poll shows that the majority of Icelanders are against the passage of a proposed bill that would, if passed, allow for the sale of alcohol in private shops. […]
Justice Minister Promises To Rectify Funding For Immigration Appeals Board
The Minister of Justice told reporters that the government is currently working on a solution to ensure that the Immigration Appeals Board (KNU) will not be left stranded and sorel
Vaping Will Be On Par With Tobacco Use, If Bill Becomes Law
The use of e-cigarettes, or “vaping”, will be the same as smoking tobacco in the eyes of the law, if a bill from the Minister of Health is passed. As […]
Immigration Appeals Board To Be Reduced Due To Budget Constraints
Despite a plea for a budget increase due to an ever-increasing number of asylum applications, Parliament only allocated about half the funds the Immigration Appeals Board (KNU) had
Left-Greens Now Largest Party In The Country
The Left-Greens have risen past the Independence Party in a new poll from Market and Media Research (MMR), and the other two parties in the ruling coalition are now the […]
Alcohol Bill Could Legalise Booze In Stores, Though Parliamentary Fight Likely
It is now more likely than ever that the sale of alcohol in private stores will become a reality in Iceland. However, the matter will by all accounts still be […]
Gallup: Gov’t Losing Support, Opposition Gaining
Every party in the ruling coalition has lost support in a new poll from Gallup, while the Left-Greens have seen their greatest level of support in nearly seven years. RÚV [&hellip
First Poll Of New Year: Left-Greens Surge, Ruling Coalition Dips
The first Market and Media Research (MMR) poll of 2017 on levels of party support shows the ruling coalition taking a small drop in support, while the Left-Greens are now […
Big Changes In The Pipe For Iceland’s Government
The Foreign Minister does not want Iceland to join the European Union; the Justice Minister wants to reform the court system; and the Environmental Minister is bringing the hammer
Meet Iceland’s New Government
The joint platform and the ministers for Iceland’s new right-wing government have been announced. Nothing indicates the country is now headed for the European Union, but the
Iceland’s New Right-Wing Government To Be Announced Tomorrow
Iceland’s new government will be comprised of the Independence Party, the Reform Party, and Bright Future. Independence Party chairperson Bjarni Benediktsson will most likely
Election 2016: Other Parties In Talks, Without Pirates
While three of Iceland’s right-wing parties are now in formal talks about creation the country’s next government, other parties have entered talks of their own, with th
It’s Official: Right-Wing Government In The Works
President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson has again given the mandate to form the next government to Independence Party chairperson Bjarni Benediktsson. Formal talks between his party and
Election 2016: Informal Right Wing Coalition Talks Progressing
Informal coalition talks between the Independence Party, the Reform Party and Bright Future have reportedly been able to reach an agreement regarding all but a few key joint platfo
Police Supervisory Committee Established
An independent body whose mission it is to supervise police activity and receive complaints from the general public has finally been established. Vísir reports that this committee
Minority Government Could Be In The Cards For Iceland
As different coalition configurations have been attempted and failed, the possibility of a minority government has increased significantly, Prime Minister Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsso
BREAKING: Coalition Talks Break Down, Pirates Return Mandate To President
Five-party coalition talks, led by the Pirate Party and involving the Left-Greens, the Social Democrats, the Reform Party and Bright Future, broke down today. Pirate Party captain
Iceland’s Impending Political Shitstorm: A Reprise
When Iceland’s parliamentary elections were held at the end of October, pretty much every prediction of the results turned out to be completely wrong. At time of writing, Iceland