Tag Archives: Reykjavík
Thoughts on Iceland
As I write this, I’m flying southwest over the North Atlantic towards the United States, regretfully leaving the beauty, the turbulence, and the excitement of Iceland behind. There is much to be said about the cultural and natural beauty of … Continue reading
Iceland’s Governing Coalition Collapses
BreakingNewsOn BULLETIN — REUTERS: ICELAND PM HAARDE TO STEEP-DOWN TODAY Iceland’s ruling coalition has fallen apart, and PM Geir Haarde will offer his resignation to the president today. Haarde is blaming the Samfylkingin for the government’s fall.
Elections Called!
According to BreakingNewsOn and Iceland Weather Report, Iceland’s Prime Minister Geir Haarde just called elections for May 9th. Apparently he’s just been diagnosed with esophageal cancer and will not be standing for re-election.
The Icelandic People Are Angry
Iceland’s economy is in a severe recession following the collapse of the nation’s three primary banks, and expected to contract nearly 10% this year, with the value of the krona in free fall. The government is refusing to stand down … Continue reading
Reykjavik: Of Hotdogs and Protests
I touched down in Keflavik around 0620 GMT (local time). Security screening (during which I did not have to remove my shoes, but my watch and belt had to come off) and passport control moved quickly, and I chatted with … Continue reading
There and Back Again
Whence Come We? What Are We? Whither Go We? – Paul Gauguin On January 16th, 2009, I’ll be flying from Boston, MA to Reykjavik, Iceland for nine days of adventure. Sadly, and perhaps surprisingly, with Canada notwithstanding1, this will be … Continue reading
