Protest Calls For Resignation Of Government
Over 6,700 people have signed up to take part in protests in front of parliament calling for the resignation of the government. Those unable to attend can watch the proceedings [&h
Pirate Party Still Largest, And Growing
The Pirate Party is still the party with the greatest support, according to a new MMR poll, and has in fact grown in support. Meanwhile, the Progressives – who lead […
Party Support Takes Major Shifts Since Elections
A new Gallup poll shows shifting lines of support between parties in Iceland’s parliament, some of them quite dramatic. According to the data, which tracked who people voted
PM Ditches Parliament For Delicious Cake
Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson left parliament in the middle of questions being directed at him, in order to get the last slice of cake being offered in the lobby [&
Pirate Party Surges To Top In Gallup Poll
According to a new Gallup poll, the Pirate Party has the highest level of support of any party in parliament. The poll, which was released May 1, shows the party […]
Poll On Politicians’ Personality Traits Revealed
A new poll from Market and Media Research reveals a lot about the personality traits voters attribute to different politicians. Respondents were asked which personality traits they
The “Nature Pass” Is Dead
The long-contested and controversial “Nature Pass” has died in parliament, of natural causes. Vísir reports that the bill will not be passed through the Industrial Aff
Trust In Iceland’s Parliament Drops Further
According to a new Gallup poll only 18% of Icelanders trust the parliament – a 6% drop since last year, reports Kjarninn. The results are perhaps no surprise in the […
Progressives Most Unpopular Choice For Ruling Party
Nearly 40% of Icelanders consider the Progressive Party the party they would least like to see in the ruling coalition – which they currently lead. A new poll from Market [&h
Police Stabbing Victim Arrested Outside Parliament
Chaplas Menka, a 35-year-old Liberian refugee who was famously stabbed by the police while in custody in September, was arrested outside parliament today, while protesting. Before
PM Preparing Another Proposal To End EU Talks
Iceland’s Prime Minister, Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, hopes to get a new proposal to end accession talks with the European Union off the ground in the early new year, rep
PM Ditches Parliament To Go On Holiday, Doesn’t Tell Anyone
Icelandic Prime Minister, Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson did not turn up to participate in the second parliamentary session discussing the coming year’s budget yesterday, tur
4,500 Protest Government At Austurvöllur
Around 4,500 people attended a general protest against the government this afternoon, almost completely filling the parliamentary square. This marks it as one of the biggest demons
At Austurvöllur, Icelanders Once More Protest Their Government
A group describing itself as “concerned citizens” will engage in peaceful protest outside of parliament today at five PM. Gaining steam on Facebook over the past few da
MPs Want To Shorten Work Week
A new bill has been submitted to parliament which would, if passed, legally define working full time to 35 hours per week instead of 40. According to the bill, which […]
Motion To Subtitle All Icelandic Content
Several members of parliament have table a motion to introduce subtitles on all visual media content, reports Vísir. Currently it is only compulsory to subtitle foreign language c
Trade Unions Very Critical Of New Budget Bill
The Confederation of Icelandic Labour Unions (ASÍ) has released a statement saying there is “no foundation for further discussion” with the government if their new bud
Alcohol Bill Submitted
A bill that would permit the sale of alcohol in private shops has been submitted to parliament, and it is uncertain whether it will fail or become law. Currently, alcoholic [&helli
Progressive Party May Be In Trouble
The Progressive Party, which leads the ruling coalition, is now only the fourth largest party in the country, and edges out the others by about 2%. According to the newest [&hellip
Icelandic Parliament To Review Whaling
Nine opposition MP’s have tabled a motion in parliament to assess the overall benefits of whaling, reports RÚV. The MP’s have asked Finance Minister, Bjarni Benediktss