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Einar Jóhannes Guðnason has been confirmed as the top candidate for the Middle Party in Kópavogur for the upcoming municipal elections.

A middle-aged man faces charges of defaming journalist Ida Erämaa by sending her an abusive email, connected to her column on the relationship between the True Finns party and the media.

The Independence Party of Iceland is witnessing an increase in support while the Middle Party is reportedly losing ground without seeing them as direct competitors.

The Middle Party's support has declined while the Independence Party has regained strength according to a new poll.

The latest poll shows a decline in support for Iceland's Middle Party and an increase for the Independence Party.

The article discusses the recent hacking incident involving the Middle Party in Iceland.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans for a 'six-party alliance' in the Middle East involving India, Greece, and Cyprus, alongside unnamed Arab, African, and Asian nations, causing widespread debate on the region's geopolitical future.

The article summarizes significant events including a U.S. Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariffs, a CDU party convention featuring significant applause for Chancellor Merz, and a substantial deployment of U.S. military forces in the Middle East.

The Middle Party has seen increased support in its chairman's electoral district, despite losing ground nationally according to recent polling data.

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

A bus driver in São João del Rei gained viral fame after he danced during a parade to clear a stuck bus, bringing joy to the crowd.

The Egyptian Foreign Minister stated that Trump's plan for Gaza includes 20 key points, emphasizing the need for a balanced discussion without overlooking any aspects.

The article discusses the discrepancies between audience choices and jury selections at the Estrella de Mar awards ceremony in Mar del Plata, highlighting a theatrical season filled with contrasting preferences.

Chisato Morishita of the Liberal Democratic Party won a seat in the Miyagi 4th District by leveraging years of grassroots campaigning and social media engagement.

The resignation of Wafiq Safa, a key figure in Hezbollah, signals significant organizational and political restructuring within the party following recent conflicts.

Hlédís Maren Guðmundsdóttir announces her candidacy for the Middle Party in the upcoming Reykjavík city council elections.

The newly formed 'Middle Way Reform Union' faces challenges in gaining support as many former supporters of the Constitutional Democratic Party and Komeito are unexpectedly collaborating in the election, leading to frustrations on the ground.

Alþingi approved Iceland's first formal defense and security policy, supported by members of all parties, marking the Middle Party's return to participation.

The Middle Party plans to present a list in the Westman Islands for the upcoming municipal elections, marking its first participation in the area, and is currently seeking interested candidates to fill positions on the party's list for the elections in the spring.

The Middle Party is participating in the elections in the Westman Islands for the first time.

Breki Atlason announces his candidacy for the Middle Party's list in Reykjavik, having served on the board of the party's youth movement.

Helga Kristín Ingólfsdóttir has been appointed as a staff member of the Middle Party's parliamentary group, succeeding Laufeyja Rún Ketilsdóttir who stepped down in autumn 2025.

Snorri Másson, deputy chairman of the Middle Party, advocates for nearly prohibiting entry to Iceland for non-EEA individuals, citing cultural reasons.

A report published by El País warns that regime change in Iran without a capable alternative could lead to chaos, drawing parallels with the consequences of dismantling the Ba'ath Party's rule in Iraq.

Beijing is signaling a shift in its economic strategy, prioritizing stability in the property market amidst a declining middle-class economy, as highlighted in a commentary from the Communist Party's journal Qiushi.

Kristrún Frostadóttir, Prime Minister and leader of the Samfylking party, expresses optimism about gaining support from the Middle Party for government proposals regarding immigration issues in parliament.

Hikmat al-Hijri, a Druze leader in Sweida, stated that Syria is heading towards division and that Israel is the only party capable of ensuring stability and future arrangements for minorities in the region.

A faction within the Labor Party is calling on the Albanese government to withdraw its invitation to Israeli President Isaac Herzog due to protests over the military actions in Gaza.