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🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Lilja Sigurðardóttir and Satu Rämö co-write a crime novel

Icelandic author Lilja Sigurðardóttir collaborates with Finnish writer Satu Rämö to co-write a new crime novel.

Feb 27 • 13:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Surprise announcement from Satu Rämö

Author Satu Rämö is set to collaborate with Icelandic writer Lilja Sigurdardóttir on a new crime series set in Reykjavik.

Feb 27 • 07:50 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Assistance company suspected of fraud – the municipality files a police report

The Linköping municipality has reported suspected fraudulent billing practices by Lilja Assistans, leading them to terminate their contract and take over the personal assistance services provided by the company.

Feb 19 • 06:27 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Risks as Executive Director of the Progressives

Helgi Héðinsson has stepped down as the executive director of the Progressive Party after three years, indicating his decision was independent of the recent party leadership election.

Feb 17 • 14:53 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

No Revolution Expected Within the Progressive Party

Political scientist Eiríkur Bergmann claims that no significant changes are anticipated within Iceland's Progressive Party following the election of Lilja Alfreðsdóttir as its new leader.

Feb 16 • 23:28 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Positioning itself in the middle

Lilja Alfreðsdóttir celebrates her victory in the leadership election of the Progress Party, advocating for a centrist approach.

Feb 16 • 09:22 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Secretary and Deputy Chairman Elected: Both Liljas Outside Parliament

Secretary Lilja Rannveig Sigurgeirsdóttir and Deputy Chairman Stefán Vagn Stefánsson have been elected, while Lilja Alfreðsdóttir won against Ingibjörg Isaksen in the party chair election.

Feb 15 • 18:33 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Like a football coach on the bench

Lilja Alfreðsdóttir has been elected as the new chairman of the Progressive Party, defeating Ingibjörg Isaksen with 58% of the votes.

Feb 15 • 17:11 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

'Like a Handball Coach on the Bench'

Lilja Alfreðsdóttir has been elected the new leader of the Progressive Party in Iceland, defeating Ingibjörg Isaksen, and plans to collaborate closely with the parliamentary group despite not holding a seat herself.

Feb 15 • 17:11 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Lilja Dögg the first woman elected as chairman of the Progressive Party

Lilja Dögg has made history by becoming the first woman to be elected as the chairman of the Progressive Party in Iceland.

Feb 15 • 16:40 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Lilja Alfreðsdóttir is the new chairperson of the Progress Party

Lilja Alfreðsdóttir has been elected as the new chairperson of the Progress Party, making history as the first woman to hold the position in over 109 years.

Feb 15 • 15:33 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Tangible anticipation for the new chairman

There is palpable anticipation among members of the Progressive Party in Iceland as they prepare to elect a new chairman during their 38th annual conference.

Feb 15 • 13:30 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

It is difficult for a chairman to take over while outside the parliament

The article discusses the challenges facing Ingibjörg Isaksen and Lilja Alfreðsdóttir as they vie for the leadership of the Progressive Party in Iceland, highlighting the differences in their parliamentary status.

Feb 15 • 12:52 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Live Broadcast: Lilja Chair After Exciting Party Congress

Lilja Dögg Alfreðsdóttir was elected as the new chair of the Progressive Party in Iceland after a close electoral battle.

Feb 15 • 12:31 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Live broadcast: Battle for leadership of the Progressive Party

The Progressive Party is electing a new chairman, vice-chairman, and secretary during its national congress, with candidates delivering speeches followed by a vote.

Feb 15 • 12:31 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

High Tension for the Chairmanship Election of the Progress Party

The chairmanship election of the Progress Party is set to take place today with candidates Lilja Alfreðsdóttir and Ingibjörg Isaksen.

Feb 15 • 11:35 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Lilja elected as the chairman of the Progressive Party

Lilja has been elected as the new chairman of the Progressive Party in Iceland.

Feb 15 • 10:55 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Willum Thor's unwavering support for Lilja surprised Sigurdur Ingi

Willum Thor’s support for Lilja took Sigurdur Ingi by surprise.

Feb 13 • 17:28 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Ingibjörg quickly puts on the boxing gloves

Ingibjörg Ólöf Isaksen and Lilja Alfreðsdóttir are competing for the leadership of the Progressive Party in Iceland amidst efforts to revive the party's fortunes after recent electoral losses.

Feb 12 • 16:50 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Battle for the Chairmanship of the Progressive Party

The Progressive Party in Iceland is preparing to elect a new chairperson, with two prominent candidates vying for the position.

Feb 12 • 12:54 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Women in the Progress Party Take Action

Ingibjörg Isaksen and Lilja Alfreðsdóttir are both seeking to lead the Progress Party amidst planned events involving other party figures.

Feb 5 • 17:28 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Progressive Party Members Clash Over Leadership

Members of the Progressive Party in Iceland are embroiled in a leadership contest between Lilja D. Alfreðsdóttir and Ingibjörg Ísaksen, both declaring their candidacy for the party's chairmanship.

Feb 5 • 15:04 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Progressives Clash Hard Over Party Leadership

The Progressives party is in turmoil as Lilja D. Alfreðsdóttir and Ingibjörg Ísaksen vie for the leadership position.

Feb 5 • 15:04 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Complaint about sparkling wine event with Lilja Alfreðs

The Progressive Party's local chapter in Akureyri filed a complaint regarding an event hosted by the women's movement of the party featuring candidate Lilja Alfreðsdóttir, emphasizing that it does not reflect the chapter's support for any candidate.

Feb 4 • 21:09 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"This is a bit unusual, I am not in parliament"

Lilja Alfreðsdóttir, who is running for the leadership of the Progressive Party, believes having a party leader outside of parliament could strengthen the party.

Jan 23 • 00:30 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Lilja seeks to lead the Progress Party

Lilja Dögg Alfreðsdóttir, deputy chairman of the Progress Party and former Minister of Culture and Business, announced her candidacy for the party's leadership during a meeting in Reykjavik.

Jan 22 • 21:15 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

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
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Jóhanna Lilja, potato farmer in Þykkvabær, honored

Jóhanna Lilja, a potato farmer residing in Þykkvabær since 1982, was named Citizen of the Year for Rangárþing ytra in a ceremony held by the municipality.

Jan 11 • 11:17 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Changed role in the People's Party: "There are turning points in our government"

Key leadership changes have been announced in Iceland's People's Party, with Sigurjón taking charge of the budget committee and Lilja Rafney assuming the leadership of the economic committee.

Jan 9 • 08:13 UTC

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