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POLITICSAug 7Iceland’s EU vote: A nation divided over EuropeSecurity concerns, control over fishing rights and rising living costs are shaping Iceland's debate over whether to restart talks on joining the European Union.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 7Fish over Trump: Economy will determine Iceland's vote on the EUWhile Arctic security and US claims over Greenland dominate international headlines, Icelanders are set to decide their European future on far more familiar grounds such as fish and farming. The 29 August referendum is less about geopolitics than sovereignty and identity.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 1Iceland seizes Paul Watson Foundation's anti-whaling ship and detains its crewIcelandic coast guards and special forces seized a ship operated by a group founded by anti-whaling activist Paul Watson and detained its crew, officials in the Arctic island…Japan Today
POLITICSJul 31Volcanic land with cold doubts: Iceland decides on EU negotiations amidst hopes and fearsOn August 29 Iceland is voting by referendum whether or not to resume EU membership negotiations, suspended since 2013. We travelled to the volcanic island to investigate the pros and cons, fears, hopes, expectations and doubts - and discovered a hotly polarised society.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 20Iceland has 'nothing to lose' in EU membership talks, says French foreign ministerIceland first applied to join the European Union in 2009, in the wake of the collapse of its financial sector, but suspended accession talks in 2015.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJul 8MAGA Candidate Ken Paxton Torched for Gallivanting Around London and Iceland With Mistress Tracy DuhonMAGA candidate Ken Paxton is reportedly criticized for traveling internationally with a mistress. This news focuses on a political figure's personal conduct and its potential impact on his public image.thedailybeast.com · United States
POLITICSJun 21ANDREW PIERCE : Buyer remorse for Tory turncoat boss of Iceland ? The article speculates about 'buyer's remorse' for a Tory 'turncoat' who is the boss of Iceland, implying political criticism or change in allegiance. This discusses political alignments and their implications.dailymail.com · United States
POLITICSJun 21Iceland to hold its own Brexit voteIceland plans to hold a vote similar to Brexit.dailymail.com · United States