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🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Strong criticism when connecting benefits to wages was approved

The Icelandic parliament approved a bill linking benefits to the wage index, facing significant criticism from opposition members and various experts.

Mar 19 • 14:30 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

First debate on the national referendum concluded

The Icelandic parliament has concluded its first debate on a government proposal for a national referendum regarding the continuation of EU membership negotiations.

Mar 17 • 07:20 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Guðmundur Ingi Returns to Parliament Today

Guðmundur Ingi Kristinsson resumes his duties as a member of the Icelandic Parliament today following a health-related absence.

Mar 16 • 08:01 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Stefan Vagn leads the parliamentary group of the Progressive Party

Stefan Vagn Stefánsson has been elected the leader of the parliamentary group of the Progressive Party in Iceland.

Mar 11 • 14:38 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Live broadcast: The EU ball begins at the Althing

The Icelandic Parliament is set to discuss a bill proposing a national referendum on continuing EU membership negotiations.

Mar 9 • 14:48 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Planned National Referendum on the Agenda of Parliament Today

The Icelandic Parliament is set to discuss a proposed national referendum today.

Mar 9 • 06:12 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Proposed National Referendum Scheduled at Alþingi

The Icelandic Parliament, Alþingi, has scheduled a proposed national referendum.

Mar 7 • 10:32 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Iceland in the EU? A referendum will decide

The Icelandic government plans to renew talks about joining the European Union, contingent on a referendum to gauge citizen opinion set for August 29, 2026.

Mar 6 • 16:28 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

How low can parliamentarians go in their duties?

The Icelandic parliament discussed a controversial bill regarding gray cod fishing quotas, leading to criticism of the ruling majority's handling of the legislation.

Mar 3 • 16:02 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Remembering Davíð at the Althing

Icelandic lawmakers honored the memory of former Prime Minister Davíð Oddsson at a parliamentary session following his passing.

Mar 2 • 15:18 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

"Then we decided to take the step and send it to the Althing"

A decision has been made to take a significant step in relation to the Althing, Iceland's parliament.

Feb 11 • 07:42 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The "Obstruction Parties" have arrived "in full dress with plays and performances"

Members of the Icelandic parliament criticized the opposition for theatrics during a debate on expediting a bill related to the withdrawal of international protection.

Feb 10 • 15:06 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Accusing the government of 'wishful thinking, denial, and imagined reality'

Opposition leaders have demanded answers from Prime Minister Kristrúnu Frostadóttir regarding the current state of the economy during an unprepared question time in Althingi.

Feb 5 • 11:37 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Controversial issues on the agenda are increasing

The President of the Althingi expects an increase in agenda items as parliamentary work resumes, with calls for cross-political cooperation on children's and youth issues.

Jan 13 • 12:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Presidential Committee Receives Complaints About the State Auditor

The Presidential Committee of the Althingi is set to review complaints concerning the State Auditor in accordance with established protocols.

Jan 13 • 11:04 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Invitation to a press conference regarding the situation of children

A press conference will be held at the Althingi tomorrow to discuss proposals addressing the situation of children and youth in Iceland.

Jan 12 • 23:23 UTC

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