Herdís Þorgeirsdóttir has decided to submit her candidacy for this June’s election for the President of Iceland.
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First female candidate for Iceland presidential election 2012
Posted on 31 March 2012.
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Iceland constitution referendum will be delayed
Posted on 30 March 2012.
The proposed national referendum on changes to the Icelandic constitution will not now go ahead at the same time as this June’s presidential election. Parliament could not organise a vote in time.
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New Zealand apologises for Finland jibes
Posted on 30 March 2012.
New Zealand’s transport minister has apologised for insulting Finland, claiming his remarks were sarcastic and just made in jest.
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Iceland’s new fishing bill debated long into the night
Posted on 29 March 2012.
The first Alþingi debate of the new bill on fisheries management ran on and on yesterday evening; not finishing until 03.30. The matter was referred to committee, which will be followed by another parliamentary debate.
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New Icelandic fishing bill ready for parliamentary debate
Posted on 27 March 2012.
Both of Iceland’s ruling coalition parties voted to pass the government’s new fisheries bill at their meetings yesterday. The bill will therefore be put to Alþingi for debate later this week.
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Norwegian MP blames drug habit on job
Posted on 25 March 2012.
A Norwegian MP has blamed loneliness and the stress of the job on his drug problem, after a police raid of his apartment uncovered narcotics.
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Nordic Council takes over Icelandic parliament
Posted on 24 March 2012.
The Nordic Council’s spring meeting took place yesterday in Alþingishúsið – the Icelandic national parliament building.
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Icelandic ministers threatened, security tightened
Posted on 23 March 2012.
Bodyguards are now following the Icelandic interior and trade ministers’ every step and their homes are under 24 hour surveillance following threats made against them.
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