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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.
Reykjavík Anti-Government Protests to Continue
I’ve talked to a few people about the calling of elections here in Iceland. The protesting has continued despite this, albeit with smaller crowds. Being a Friday evening, around nine in the evening, everyone left to do friday night things. … Continue reading
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.
Reykjavík is Burning
Tempers here are reaching the boiling point as protestors took to the streets for a second day, calling for new elections and, in some cases, even a new constitution. If you’ve been following my twitter stream, you know that it has … Continue reading
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
