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Over six hundred million to seven political parties

The Icelandic government has allocated 605 million ISK to seven political parties for 2026, with the highest amount going to Samfylkingin and the lowest to Sósíalistaflokkurinn, which currently has no representation in parliament.

Feb 25 • 08:46 UTC
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The Middle Party Outperforms in the Chairman's Electoral District

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

Feb 19 • 11:22 UTC
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Rósin withdraws from the representative council of Samfylkingin

The political party Rósin has announced its withdrawal from the representative council of Samfylkingin in Reykjavík due to dissatisfaction with the exclusion of its leader from the party's candidate list.

Feb 14 • 17:01 UTC
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This is of course magnificent for the party

Kristrún Frostadóttir expresses her satisfaction with her party's recent primary election in Reykjavík, which saw participation from over five thousand members.

Jan 27 • 11:26 UTC
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Searching for more people on the list of the Social Democrats in Reykjavík

The Social Democrats in Reykjavík are seeking nominations for their party list for upcoming elections after selecting candidates for the top six positions.

Jan 27 • 10:51 UTC
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Much uncertainty in my future

Dóra Björt Guðjónsdóttir, a city councilor for Samfylkingin and former member of the Pirate Party, expressed uncertainty about her future after failing to secure a top spot in the party's primary elections in Reykjavík.

Jan 26 • 15:40 UTC
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Does not agree with Heiða Björg's analysis of women in Samfylkingin

Steinunn Gyðu- and Guðjónsdóttir asserts that she has not observed any distrust towards women in leadership roles within the Samfylkingin party, contradicting Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir's analysis regarding her electoral support.

Jan 26 • 09:37 UTC
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A Brief Depression Over the Results

Guðmundur Ingi Þóroddsson, chairman of the Afstöðu organization, expresses disappointment over his failure to secure the third place on the Samfylkingin electoral list despite organizing a lively party.

Jan 25 • 14:16 UTC
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Former youngest member of parliament changes party and runs

Bjarni Halldór Janusson, the former youngest member of parliament, is leaving the party Viðreisn to run with Samfylkingin in Reykjanesbær.

Jan 25 • 12:15 UTC
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Heiða deserved better

Heiða Björg finished second in the recent primaries while Skúli Helgason, who finished fourth, has stated he will accept his position despite not achieving his goal.

Jan 25 • 11:46 UTC
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Common for children to use violence against their parents and the primaries of Samfylkingin

The increase in violence by children against parents is highlighted as twice the number of senior citizens sought help from Bjarkarhlíð last year, coinciding with the upcoming primaries of the Samfylkingin party in Reykjavík.

Jan 24 • 11:56 UTC
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Meeting at the Panel in the Final Stretch

Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir and Pétur Marteinsson will participate in a live panel discussion tomorrow as they vie for the top position in the local elections for the Samfylkingin party in the city.

Jan 22 • 15:24 UTC
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The Mayor Was Wrong

Reykjavik Mayor Heida Bjorg Hilmisdottir is facing scrutiny after conflicting statements regarding an investigation into a political opponent's property rights sale during a party primary.

Jan 16 • 21:10 UTC
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Jónas Már wants to lead the Social Democrats in Kópavogur

Jónas Már Torfason, a lawyer, aims to lead the Social Democratic Party's candidate list in Kópavogur, expressing his desire to form a majority in the municipality.

Jan 7 • 09:56 UTC
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Guðmundur Ingi recruits people into the Alliance

Guðmundur Ingi Þóroddsson, the chairman of Afstaða, is actively recruiting individuals into the Samfylkingin party ahead of the upcoming primary elections.

Jan 6 • 14:47 UTC
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Experience has turned from a young right-winger into a classical leftist

Pétur Marteinsson aims to lead the Left-Green Movement's list in Reykjavík, expressing that his diverse experiences have transformed him from a right-leaning libertarian to a classical leftist who wants to empower young people.

Jan 6 • 08:32 UTC
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Mathematics teacher Stein seeks fourth place

Stein Olav Romslo, a 32-year-old mathematics teacher, is running for the fourth position on the Samfylkingin party list in Reykjavík, as announced on Facebook.

Jan 3 • 14:40 UTC

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