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Jan 15 • 16:57 UTC • 🇬🇷 Greece • Proto Thema

Fires were ignited in Iceland by the comment of the US ambassador nominee that it will become... the 52nd state

A comment from the US ambassador nominee suggesting that Iceland could become the 52nd state has sparked controversy and debate in the country.

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