Parliamentary Party Leaders Satisfied With New President
The leaders of Iceland’s parliamentary parties were amongst those at the inauguration, and shared their thoughts about President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson. RÚV paid a visit to
Finance Minister Emphasises Elections “In Late October”
Contrary to what his partner in the ruling coalition has said, Minister of Finance and Independence Party chairperson Bjarni Benediktsson spoke today of early elections in no uncer
Prog Chair Waffles On Election Date; Coalition Partners Push Back
Tensions are brewing between the Progressives and the Independence Party over when early elections will be held. Progressive Party chairperson and former Prime Minister Sigmundur D
Elections Date Still Shrouded In Uncertainty
Several opposition parties have ruled out working with the Independence Party, but when elections will be held is still uncertain. The latest poll from Market and Media Research sh
Progressives Polling Their Lowest In Years
A new poll from Market and Media Research shows most parties saw little to no difference in terms of levels of support since the last poll, taken two weeks previous, […]
Poll Aggregate: Pirates On Top, Viðreisn Coming Up
The latest results of Kjarninn’s poll aggregate are out, spelling trouble for the ruling coalition. Kjarninn, in association with Boston University professor of mathematics B
New Party Makes Surprising Upset In New Poll
A new poll shows that a months-old party now has more support than older, more established parties in parliament. According to the poll, conducted by the University of Iceland at [
Iceland’s Naming Laws May Soon Be No More
One of Iceland’s most unique – and most controversial – laws may soon become a thing of the past. As many of our readers are aware, Iceland has an official [&hell
Union Criticises Law On Air Traffic Controllers
The Director of the Federation of State and Municipal Employees (BSRB) has spoken up against a recent parliamentary measure forcing air traffic controllers to work overtime. In an
Pirates Back On Top, Pres Frontrunner Lead Declines
Two new polls show shifts in power both within the halls of parliament and in the presidential race. According to a new poll conducted by the University of Iceland for […]
Hanna Birna Has Quit Politics
Former Minister of the Interior Hanna Birna Kristjánsdóttir has announced she will not be running for parliament this autumn. RÚV reports that Hanna Birna, who is currently an M
New Poll Round-Up For Presidency And Parliament
Kjarninn has released the results of a new aggregate poll of the presidential and parliamentary candidates. According to the results of the parliamentary aggregate poll, the Indepe
New “AirBnB Law” Approved By Parliament
A new law passed by parliament sets specific limits for renting out your property through AirBnB, with stiff penalties for breaking them. As the tourism industry booms in Iceland,
Church And State Separation Proposal Submitted
The Pirate Party has submitted a proposal that many Icelanders see as a long time coming. The proposal calls upon the government to begin preparations for moving the Evangelical Lu
30 Awaiting Parliamentary Approval For Citizenship
People hailing from all over the world are now waiting on parliament to approve or reject their applications for citizenship. A bill submitted to parliament yesterday lists some 30
MPs Call For Eze’s Return
Members of parliament across party affiliation have called for the return of Eze Okafor to Iceland. MBL reports that opposition MPs raised the subject of Eze Okafor in parliament t
7 Out Of 10 Want Elections This Autumn
Despite some back-pedalling from ruling coalition MPs, most Icelanders want them to stick by their promise of early elections. According to the results of a new poll conducted by 3
Government Agrees To Accept More Refugees
The Icelandic government has just agreed to accept another group of Syrian refugees from Lebanon, who are due to arrive later this year. RÚV reports that while the exact number [&
Finance Minister Contradicts Former PM On Early Elections
The Minister of Finance says there absolutely will be elections this autumn – provided parliament meets certain conditions. Social Democrat MP Helgi Hjörvar asked Minister o
Sigmundur Davíð Will Continue In Politics
Former Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson has come forward again, after being on vacation for the past month in the wake of the Panama Papers. Kjarninn reports that Sigm
Pirates And Independence Party With Majority
The Independence Party and the Pirates have virtually switched lead positions in a new poll from the University of Iceland. According to the results of the poll, which asked respon