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Foiled terror plot sparks calls for gun law reform in peaceful Iceland

While gun violence is rare, an alleged terrorist plot and three recent shootings have rocked peaceful Iceland.

07/10/2022

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Iceland's coalition agrees to govern for four more years

September's election saw the ruling left-right coalition increase their absolute majority in Iceland's parliament.

29/11/2021

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Iceland's coalition government set to retain power after election

The ruling parties won 37 seats altogether, gaining two from the last election.

26/09/2021

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COVID, climate and... fresh EU talks? Iceland's election explained

Germany's is really the only election in town this weekend. But, if you fancy going against the mainstream, here's everything you need to know about Iceland's parliamentary poll.

25/09/2021

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Well-being agenda: does this spell the end for GDP?

Iceland, Scotland and New Zealand leaders team up on social priorities

04/12/2019

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What can Iceland teach Europe about gender equality?

Recent developments in the news have shown that equal rights and opportunities for women, let alone basic respect for their bodies, is a battle that has yet to be won, even in what we thought were mor

23/02/2018

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Iceland's recipe for gender parity

Lauded as the world leader in gender parity, Iceland is reaping the harvest of a decades-long struggle to give women a fairer deal.

23/02/2018

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How equal are Europe's men and women?

_Insiders_ talks to Virginija Langbakk, Director of the European Institute for Gender Equality. How is Europe doing on gender parity?

23/02/2018

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Iceland's Left-Green opposition leader becomes next PM

Katrin Jakobsdottir has become Iceland's new prime minister after her Left-Green Movement reached a coalition deal

30/11/2017

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Voters go for change and lean towards the Left in general election

Now begins the tough talking - Iceland voters wait to see if Left will get a chance to form a government

30/10/2017

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Iceland's ruling conservatives weakened in snap vote

A left-leaning coalition may have more luck forming a government.

29/10/2017

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Outcome unclear after first results in Iceland election

Mood on the Nordic island favours change after a year of disappointment and distrust

28/10/2017

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Pirates set to make big gains but not enough to take over Iceland

Iceland’s anti-establishment Pirate Party is set to make significant gains in the country’s parliamentary elections, but not as big as previously predicted.

30/10/2016

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Icelanders vote in parliamentary election

Polls show the opposition, led by the anti-establishment Pirate Party, could topple the centre-right coalition.

29/10/2016

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Iceland's radical Pirate party senses victory in parliamentary poll

Iceland ‘s anti-establishment Pirate Party is on course to either win or finish second in the country’s parliamentary elections on Saturday.

28/10/2016

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Icelandic MP breastfeeds baby daughter during parliamentary speech

Unnur Bra Konradsdottir, MP for Iceland’s Independence Party, breastfed her baby girl while giving a speech at the Althingi Parliament today.

12/10/2016

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Iceland's new President Gudni Johannesson off to France for the football

Historian Gudni Johannesson has claimed victory in Iceland's presidential election.

26/06/2016

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Icelandic government survives no-confidence vote as protesters continue call for government to resign

Iceland’s government survived a no confidence vote on Friday. It was put forward by the opposition after revelations from the leaked “Panama Papers”

08/04/2016

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Iceland announces snap election as temporary leader takes over

The fallout from the Panama Papers has left Iceland with a new prime minister and the prospect of snap elections. Fisheries and Agriculture Minister Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson has been chosen to lead th

06/04/2016

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Iceland turns away from the EU as government ends membership talks

It seems the promise of the EU has lost some of its glitter, at least for Iceland, which is abandoning its bid to join the Union after opening talks

13/03/2015