How Parliament Would Look If Elections Were Today
When current polling numbers are translated into seats in parliament, the government takes on a completely different form. While the results of the latest Stöð 2/Fréttablaðið
When Has Iceland Seized Valuables From Refugees?, MP Asks
An alternate MP wants to know how often Iceland has used an existing law similar to the one recently passed in Denmark, which allows police to seize valuables found on […]
Pirates Surpass 40%, Topping Ruling Coalition
The Pirate Party is currently polling at 42%, remaining the top party in the country for the past year now. Support for the party exceeds that of both parties in […]
Independence Party Reaches Historic Low
A new poll from Market and Media Research shows the Independence Party at an all-time low, and the Pirate Party on top once again. According to the poll, support for […]
Constitutional Changes Still Dragging On
Proposed changes to Iceland’s Constitution are still being worked out, and are lagging behind schedule. Vísir reports that, despite indications to the contrary, ruling coali
MP: Refugees Need A Parliamentary Ombudsman
The Directorate of Immigration works against the interests of refugees, a Social Democrat MP contends, who would be better served with an Ombudsman of Refugees fighting for them. S
Albanian Families To Arrive In Iceland On Tuesday
The two Albanian families who were granted Icelandic citizenship last month will be arriving on Tuesday. RÚV reports that organisers for their arrival have found housing for the t
Parliament Forgets To Lower Beer VAT
Perhaps in the rush to get things done before the holidays, parliament forgot to include one key point in their legislation. MBL reports that a number of changes to the […]
Imported Snacks To Be Toll-Free After All
Imported snacks will no longer be saddled with a 59% toll fee, parliament has resolved, despite reported protestations from the domestic snack industry. RÚV reports that with the
Both Albanian Families Will Receive Icelandic Citizenship
Both Albanian families who were deported last week will receive Icelandic citizenship. They are now looking forward to coming back to Iceland to start a new life, and get their [&h
Citizenship Decision For Albanian Family Now Pending
The countdown now begins towards whether or not an Albanian family that was recently deported will be granted citizenship. Vísir reports that the deported family, who are currentl
Government “Too Big And Expensive” For Iceland
The Iceland Chamber of Commerce believes Iceland’s government is too large, and recommend combining or closing a number of agencies. Vísir reports that the Chamber of Commer
Parliament Caves Under Pressure From Snacks Industry
A parliamentary committee has given in to pressure from the domestic snacks industry and dropped a roll-back on tolls for imported snacks. Vísir reports that the majority of the E
Deported Albanian Family May Receive Citizenship
One of the Albanian families deported last week has a good chance of receiving Icelandic citizenship, as there is strong support for granting them citizenship within the parliament
Parliamentarians Argue Over Deported Albanian Family
Members of parliament have been speaking up about an Albanian family that was deported yesterday, and strong opinions have held forth. Meanwhile, the Interior Minister has absolved
DeCODE CEO Demands Budget Bill Be Changed – Or Else
The CEO of deCODE says he will start a petition calling on people to never vote for the ruling parties again if the current budget plan is not changed. In […]
Customs Tax On Tampons And Pads Probably To Be Lifted
The Economic Affairs and Trade Committee has recommended that customs fees on pads and tampons be abolished, amongst other changes to the tax code. RÚV reports that the committee
Pirate Party Enjoys 10 Months On Top Of Polls
Results from the latest Gallup poll show the Pirate Party polling in the top spot, as they have been doing for ten months in a row. RÚV reports that, according […]
MP To Finance Minister: “Why Is My Vagina Being Taxed?”
An MP for Bright Future pointed out to the Minister of Finance that some changes made to the tax code appear to be on par with gender-based discrimination. Vísir reports […
Pirates Submit Proposal For Universal Basic Income In Iceland
MPs for the Pirate Party have just submitted a parliamentary proposal calling upon the government to look into unconditional and universal basic income. The proposal calls upon the
Only Two Parties With Double-Digit Levels Of Support
Only two parties in the latest Fréttablaðið poll have levels of support above 10%, but elections are still about 18 months away. Vísir reports that the Pirate Party is, once [&