MP Calls Protester “Loser” – VIDEO
An MP for the Independence Party had some harsh words for peaceful protesters who assembled outside an annual gala dinner for members of parliament. Last evening, some 40 protester
Left-Greens Rise Up, Progressives In Trouble
The Left-Greens have seen a significant upswing in support, while the party leading the country has fallen well into the single digits. According to a new poll conducted on May [&h
MP Wants Government To Save Lake Mývatn
The Chairperson of the Environment and Communications Committee has described the situation at Lake Mývatn as “serious”, and in need of action. Lake Mývatn has been i
Ásmundur “Just Asking Questions” Once Again
Independence Party MP Ásmundur Friðriksson has posed yet another formal question in parliament about asylum seekers – a subject he has drawn harsh criticism for his opinion
Ruling Coalition Sees Boost In Support In Another Poll
A new poll from Market and Media Research shows the ruling coalition rising in support, as the Pirates take a hit. Kjarninn reports that there have been significant changes in [&he
Opposition Takes Hit, Ruling Coalition Gains Ground In New Poll
The results of a new Gallup poll show the Independence Party surpassing the Pirates for the first time in over a year. Other opposition parties did not fare much better. […]
Opposition Emerges Unconvinced From Meeting With PM
A meeting with the Prime Minister did not produce an exact date for early elections, but we may know which month they could happen. RÚV reports that the ruling coalition […
Progressive MP Gives Mixed Messages On Early Elections
A Progressive MP told attendees of a party meeting that the government has a mandate to serve until spring 2017. Bæjarins bestu reports that Progressive MP Ásmundur Einar Daðaso
Decidedly Low Support For New Prime Minister
The results of a new poll from Gallup asked respondents who they would like to see be Prime Minister of Iceland, if the choice were granted today. RÚV reports that […]
Don’t Ask Nanna: About Skyr Tossing
Dear Nanna, Why are protestors throwing perfectly good Skyr at Parliament? Please let us send you some of that rubbish Arla stuff we have to put up with in the […]
Power Shifts In Parliamentary Support
The Independence Party and the Left-Greens have seen a significant upswing in support in the past week. RÚV reports on the latest results of a Gallup poll on levels of […]
Opposition Trusts The Government On Autumn Elections
Members of the opposition say they trust that the ruling coalition will stand by their word to hold elections this autumn, although protesters have been calling for immediate disso
Priests Support Change In Law On Holidays
The Society of Priests in Iceland believe it is time for the law to reflect “modern society” where Christian holidays are concerned. A bill submitted to parliament last
Question Of Early Elections Still Unanswered
Despite assurances from the ruling coalition that they will happen, no date has yet been set for early elections in Iceland. Responding to growing suspicion that the ruling coaliti
Largest Share Of Icelanders Want Parliamentary Dissolution
The largest share of Icelanders polled want parliament to dissolve at once, and earlier elections than the government proposes. While a proposal for parliamentary dissolution and e
Parliamentary Dissolution Measure Defeated
A proposal to dissolve parliament and hold earlier elections was defeated by the ruling coalition moments ago. A vote taken just moments ago in the Icelandic parliament, calling fo
Polls Change Drastically Over Past Few Days
Parliamentary party support changed drastically in the wake of the Panama Papers story, a new Gallup poll shows. RÚV reports that a Gallup poll conducted from April 4 to April [&h
PM Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson Wavers On Resignation
A press release distributed to international media earlier tonight reveals that Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson has in fact not resigned his position as Prime Minister, as was state
President Not Ready To Dissolve Parliament
President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson told reporters he is not yet prepared to dissolve parliament at this time, but matters could change today. Just minutes ago, Prime Minister Sigmu
Panama Papers: Ruling Coalition On Shaky Ground
The future of the ruling coalition is uncertain in the wake of the unfolding Panama Papers scandal. As the Panama Papers leak continues to unfold – implicating numerous world