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Stefán Þór leads the Left-Green Movement and social democrats in East Fjords

Stefán Þór has taken the lead of the Left-Green Movement and social democrats in the East Fjords region of Iceland.

Mar 17 • 23:39 UTC
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Stefan Thor Leads the Social Democrats in Fjarðabyggð

Stefan Thor Eysteinsson has been appointed as the leader of the Social Democratic Party list for the upcoming local elections in Fjarðabyggð.

Mar 17 • 23:18 UTC
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Says the quality of specialist training for general practitioners is at risk

Gunnar Þór Geirsson, head of the Icelandic Association of General Practitioners, urges the government to better support the training of general practitioners, citing long wait times for appointments as a concern for the quality of care.

Mar 13 • 08:52 UTC
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Ármann rises from relegation zone with victory over Þór

Ármann secured a crucial victory over Þór, lifting them out of the relegation zone.

Mar 12 • 21:26 UTC
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Sigmund was called to respond regarding MAGA and faced rebukes

Sigmundur Davíð and Guðlaugur Þór faced criticism from opposition members over comments about the Middle Party's connections to the MAGA movement.

Mar 10 • 17:24 UTC
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National & Local

"Decisions Made with More Rage Than Reason"

The article discusses former mayor Kristján Þór's aggressive actions against the company Gentle Giants, as highlighted by a recent statement from the Húsavík harbor fund board.

Mar 5 • 13:32 UTC
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Decisions Made Out of Rage Rather than Reason

Stefán Guðmundsson, CEO of Gentle Giants, believes former mayor Kristján Þór acted with excessive force against his company, as stated in a recent North Þing port fund board resolution criticising past government decisions.

Mar 5 • 13:32 UTC
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National & Local

Gylfi Thor is the leader of the Reform Party in Mosfellsbær

Gylfi Þór has been appointed as the leader of the Reform Party in Mosfellsbær.

Feb 28 • 13:03 UTC
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They are appointing the list of the Independence Party in Ísafjörður

The Independence Party in Ísafjörður recently approved its candidate list for the upcoming municipal elections, featuring Jónas Þór Birgisson as the head of the list.

Feb 26 • 09:58 UTC
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"I think he didn't realize what he was doing right"

A fourteen-year-old boy named Hákon Þór Kristinsson prevented a potential disaster when a fire broke out in his home while he was on a day off from school.

Feb 21 • 20:09 UTC
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Jón Gunnarsson apologizes for his words

Jón Gunnarsson, a member of the Independence Party in Iceland, has publicly apologized for his inappropriate remarks regarding Ragnar Þór Ingólfsson during parliamentary debates.

Feb 18 • 15:08 UTC
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“Where did this phenomenon actually come from in the parliament?”

A heated debate in the Icelandic parliament regarding a bill from the Minister of Social Affairs has sparked significant political conflict, focusing on the well-being of the country's poorest citizens versus the interests of wealthier families.

Feb 18 • 11:45 UTC
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Should we "burn the child protection system to the ground and start over"

Unnar Þór Sæmundsson calls for a complete overhaul of Iceland's child protection system in light of past abuses.

Feb 18 • 08:19 UTC
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The criticism is largely based on misunderstanding

Ragnar Þór Ingólfsson, Iceland's Minister of Social Affairs and Housing, defends a proposed bill regarding the connection between public insurance and wage indexation, stating that much of the criticism it has garnered is based on misunderstanding.

Feb 13 • 13:54 UTC
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"Like we are back to March 1, 1989"

Tómas Þór Þórðarson welcomes new regulations allowing alcohol sales at sports events in Reykjavik, feeling this is a matter of freedom and questioning the restrictions imposed by local authorities.

Feb 12 • 20:52 UTC
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Sigrún, Ævar Þór, Kristín Svava, and Margrét won the Icelandic Literary Awards

Four authors were honored with the Icelandic Literary Awards for their contributions to literature.

Feb 11 • 20:37 UTC
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Sports

Keflavík in the finals after a tough game against Hamar/Þór

Keflavík secures a place in the finals following a hard-fought match against Hamar/Þór.

Feb 4 • 19:00 UTC
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Sports

KA/Þór in the semifinals of the cup

The KA/Þór team has advanced to the semifinals of the cup competition.

Feb 4 • 10:09 UTC
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"Simply Disagree" Critique of the Ministry

The new Minister of Social Affairs and Housing, Ragnar Þór Ingólfsson, stated he is "simply disagreeing" with the criticism from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs regarding the proposed connection of the social security system to the wage index.

Jan 27 • 15:04 UTC
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The Labor Movement Out in the Fields with Its Speech?

The article discusses Brynjar Níelsson's inquiry about the labor movement's criticism regarding the government's imminent removal of the warning obligation for public employees, as highlighted in the Icelandic parliament with the involvement of Minister Ragnar Þór.

Jan 27 • 14:18 UTC
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Willum will not run and supports Lilja

Former MP Willum Þór Þórsson has decided not to run for the leadership of the Progressive Party, instead expressing his support for deputy chair Lilja Dögg Alfreðsdóttir.

Jan 22 • 20:48 UTC
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Easier for the chairman after a three-hour meeting

Magnús Þór Jónsson, chairman of the Teachers' Association of Iceland, expressed optimism after a lengthy meeting with Minister Inga Sæland, lasting over three hours.

Jan 14 • 21:44 UTC
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Called to a meeting at the ministry on short notice

Inga Sæland and Magnús Þór Jónsson met at the ministry today amid controversy following an interview about education issues, with participants expressing concerns over the education minister's credibility and disseminating false news.

Jan 14 • 19:02 UTC
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Life & Tech

Gerður author of a scientific article he did not write

Ólafur Þór Ævarsson, a psychiatrist, discusses the growing reliance on artificial intelligence for medical diagnoses and emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between AI-generated information and the experience and knowledge of human doctors.

Jan 13 • 09:12 UTC
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National & Local

Housing issues 'the main driving force of inflation in the last decade'

New Minister of Social Affairs and Housing, Ragnar Þór Ingólfsson, asserts that fluctuations in the housing market have been the primary driver of inflation over the past decade.

Jan 11 • 16:41 UTC
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The European Union has had the same trade policy as Trump

Icelandic politician Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson claims that the EU's trade policy mirrors that of Trump's administration, emphasizing that the primary trade threat to Iceland comes from Europe rather than the United States.

Jan 11 • 16:33 UTC
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Hope for Stability After a Year of Turmoil in the Ministry

Magnús Þór Jónsson, the chairman of the Teachers' Union, expresses hope for stability in the Icelandic Ministry of Education following the appointment of a third minister in just one year, advocating for a comprehensive approach to education issues rather than focusing on a single teaching method.

Jan 10 • 12:27 UTC
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It is important to put all efforts into scaring the Icelandic nation about the European Union

Icelandic MP Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson expresses concern over the opposition's focus on foreign and European issues as parliament reconvenes.

Jan 10 • 09:45 UTC
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National & Local

Housing shortage is the first project

Ragnar Þór Ingólfsson, the new Minister of Social Affairs and Housing, emphasizes addressing the housing shortage as his first priority following his appointment.

Jan 9 • 12:12 UTC
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Ragnar Þór becomes minister

Ragnar Þór Ingólfsson is appointed as the new Minister of Social Affairs and Housing, taking over from Guðmundur Ingi Kristinsson, who resigned.

Jan 8 • 18:57 UTC
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"We are good friends, Guðlaugur Þór"

Hildur Björnsdóttir is expected to remain the leader of the Independence Party in Reykjavik after Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson announced he would not challenge her in the upcoming city council elections.

Jan 6 • 12:13 UTC
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I support Hilda and have full confidence in her

Guðlaugur Þór will not run for leader of the Independence Party in Reykjavík and has announced his support for Hilda Björnsdóttir as the candidate instead.

Jan 6 • 09:58 UTC

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