Polls: Centre Party Takes A Hit, Most Icelanders Want Resignations
Support for the Centre Party has dropped by a significant degree, Kjarninn reports, according to the latest results of a Gallup poll. The party, one of two involved in the [&hellip
Iceland’s Parliament Issues Apology For Abusive Remarks Of Six Parliamentarians
Steingrímur J. Sigfússon, the President of Parliament, addressed the Icelandic Parliament today, starting off the first parliamentary session since news broke that six members of
Iceland: 100 Years Of Sovereignty
On December 1, 1918, Iceland gained its sovereignty from Denmark, taking the final step towards becoming a fully independent republic. In celebration, Iceland’s Parliament wi
Political Storm Rocks Iceland In Wake Of Leaked Recordings Of Parliamentarians
Resignations and investigations are in the cards in the wake of leaked recordings of parliamentarians engaging in abusive and degrading language about their predominantly female co
Parliamentarians Call For Ethics Committee To Investigate Statements In Leaked Recording
Numerous parliamentarians have signed a joint statement calling for the Parliamentary Ethics Committee to investigate abusive remarks made by several MPs for the Centre Party and t
Recording Of Icelandic Male MPs Speaking Misogynistically About Women Colleagues Leaked
A recording taken at a local bar, wherein male parliamentarians can be heard demeaning and dismissing their female colleagues, was leaked to the press and subsequently published ye
Iceland’s Parliament Will Be Open To The Public On December First
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Iceland’s sovereignty, Parliament will be open to the general public, where parts of the hallowed halls that only MPs normally see
Icelanders Protesting Changes To Disability Pensions
The Facebook page “Jæja” is organising a protest outside Parliament tonight. The event page decries the proposed cuts in disability benefits while fees on fishing companies ar
Iceland Preparing For Major Changes To Their Abortion Laws
Minister of Health Svandís Svavarsdóttir (above) will soon submit a bill to Parliament which would make several changes to Iceland’s existing abortion laws, RÚV reports. I
Iceland’s Pirates Propose 10 Random People Get To Address Parliament Directly Each Month
Pirate Party members of Parliament have submitted a new bill that proposes an interesting experiment in direct democracy. The bill, co-signed by every MP for the party, proposes th
Non-Consensual Porn Bill Enters Icelandic Parliament
A new bill which has been submitted to Parliament would, if passed, make non-consensual porn punishable with jail time. The bill, which was led by Pirate Party MP Helgi Hrafn [&hel
Independence Party Rises In The Polls
The Independence Party has seen a rise in support over the past month, according to a new poll from Gallup, RÚV reports. The coalition government of the Left-Greens, the Independe
12 Months’ Parental Leave On The Table Again In Iceland
The Social Democrats have submitted a bill to Parliament which would, if passed, lengthen Iceland’s parental leave period from nine months to twelve. As it stands now, parent
Former Icelandic President Protests Graveyard Hotel
In another set-back for the hotel industry, three prominent “Honorary Citizens of Reykjavík” delivered a statement asking city officials to cancel construction of a hotel on t
Poll: Social Dems Rise, Left-Greens Bouncing Back, Conservatives In Slow Decline
The Social Democrats are continuing their upward trajectory, according to the latest poll from Market and Media Research. The Left-Greens are bouncing back, but still have a long w
New Hospital, Helicopters, and Highland Cops: Iceland’s 2019 Budget
Yesterday the government released its proposed budget for next year. It includes spending increases and tax cuts. The treasury expects a budget surplus next year of 1% despite a 7%
Requirements For Icelandic Citizenship May Soon Change
One contentious part of the requirements for Icelandic citizenship may soon be a thing of the past, or at least heavily amended: traffic violations. One of the many requirements sp
Icelandic MP Outraged Over Topless Photo Shoot In Parliament
A parliamentarian for the Centre Party is demanding answers regarding a photo shoot that took place in Parliament which featured topless women. The shoot itself is a part of a [&he
New Batch Of Icelandic Citizenship Applications Approved
A fresh round of Icelandic citizenships were approved by Parliamentary committee yesterday, including a few very striking names. Citizenship is normally awarded through the Ministr
Monday News Edit: What Are Icelanders Talking About?
As we move towards the warmth of June, we also ponder what has been on Icelanders’ minds of late, besides the never-ending rain and their dreams of sunny beaches. Here’s [&hell