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Ragna Bjarnadóttir Becomes First Woman to Lead Iceland’s Prison Service
Last week, Ragna Bjarnadóttir officially took office as the new director of the Icelandic Prison and Probation Administration, becoming the first woman to lead the institution. According to Stjórnarráð Íslands, her appointment also marks the first change in leadership at the agency in 18 years. Former director Birgir Jónasson has moved into the role of… The post Ragna Bjarnadóttir Becomes First Woman to Lead Iceland’s Prison Service appeared first on Iceland Review .
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More Than 1,100 Voters Crossed Out Reykjavík Mayor’s Name
A post-election review by the Reykjavík City Election Board has revealed that more than 1,100 voters crossed out the name of Reykjavík mayor Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir on the Social Democratic Alliance list during the recent local elections. According to the review, Heiða Björg’s name was removed from the party’s S-list 1,161 times, the highest number… The post More Than 1,100 Voters Crossed Out Reykjavík Mayor’s Name appeared first on Iceland Review .
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Council of Europe Observers Praise Conduct of Icelandic Local Elections
International observers from the Council of Europe have described Iceland’s recent local elections as efficient and fair following monitoring visits across the country. As reported by RÚV, seven observer teams travelled throughout Iceland during the elections, assessing procedures at more than 65 polling stations. What’s the Story? Seven Council of Europe observer teams monitored local… The post Council of Europe Observers Praise Conduct of Icelandic Local Elections appeared first on Iceland Review .
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Rare Icelandic Manuscripts Return From Sweden for Reykjavík Exhibition
Five historic Icelandic manuscripts from Swedish collections have gone on display in Iceland for the first time as part of the World in Words exhibition at Árni Magnússon Institute. Iceland Monitor reports that the manuscripts, loaned by the Royal Library of Sweden and Uppsala University Library, will remain in Iceland for six months before returning… The post Rare Icelandic Manuscripts Return From Sweden for Reykjavík Exhibition appeared first on Iceland Review .
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Major Changes Ahead for Reykjavík City Council After Election Results
Final results from Iceland’s local elections have confirmed significant changes to the composition of Reykjavík City Council, with the Independence Party emerging as the largest party in the capital. As reported by RÚV, the Independence Party secured nine seats, gaining three representatives compared with the previous council. The Centre Party also added three seats. Both… The post Major Changes Ahead for Reykjavík City Council After Election Results appeared first on Iceland Review .
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What to Do This Week | TV Girl, Museum Yoga and More
This week begins with International Museum Day, setting the tone for seven days packed with events — particularly concerts. Iceland’s cultural scene is famously diverse, and this week’s line-up is no exception. From neoclassical music to R’n’B and darkwave, there is something on the calendar for every taste. Monday, 18 May Yoga at the National… The post What to Do This Week | TV Girl, Museum Yoga and More appeared first on Iceland Review .
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101-Year-Old Voter Attends a Polling Station in Hafnarfjörður
A 101-year-old woman took part in voting in Iceland’s municipality of Hafnarfjörður yesterday. The resident made her way to a local polling station with the help of a walking frame, mbl.is reports. Kristín Þorleifsdóttir, who celebrated her 101st birthday in February, cast her vote at Lækjarskóli polling station. What’s the Story? Kristín Þorleifsdóttir, 101, voted… The post 101-Year-Old Voter Attends a Polling Station in Hafnarfjörður appeared first on Iceland Review .
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Former Iceland PM Urges WHO to Declare Climate Health Emergency
A group of former political leaders has urged the World Health Organization (WHO) to officially recognise climate change as a global public health emergency. As reported by mbl.is, a 17-point plan was submitted to the WHO by the committee, chaired by Iceland’s former prime minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir. The proposal is calling for stronger international action… The post Former Iceland PM Urges WHO to Declare Climate Health Emergency appeared first on Iceland Review .
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Independence Party Dominates Icelandic Local Elections
The Independence Party has emerged as the clear winner in Iceland’s local elections, strengthening its position across much of the country and recording significant gains in the capital region. As reported by RÚV, final results, confirmed in the early hours of the morning, showed the party secured its strongest performance in Reykjavík since 2010. It… The post Independence Party Dominates Icelandic Local Elections appeared first on Iceland Review .
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