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14.03.2013 | 14:55
Icelander Released from Prison in Turkey, Travel Ban in Force
Davíð Örn Bjarnason, a 28-year-old Icelandic citizen and father of three, who was arrested at the airport in Antalya, Turkey on Friday on suspicion of attempted smuggling of antiquities, has been released from prison but a travel ban is in force, ruv.is reports.
Antalya. Source: Wikipedia.
As reported, Davíð and his fiancée Þóra Birgisdóttir bought a piece of marble at a market. After the stone was found in their luggage during security control they were taken to the airport’s police station.
The case has garnered significant attention in Sweden, where the couple live. Þóra was allowed to leave the country to be with the couple’s children.
Related:
12.03.2013 | Icelander Still in Custody in Turkey for Smuggling
11.03.2013 | Icelander Held for Smuggling Antiquities in Turkey
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May
19
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Sigur Rós to Appear on Jay Leno
Icelandic post-rock band Sigur Rós are set to appear on Jay Leno’s The Tonight Show on NBC on Friday next week.
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Chairman of the Progressive Party Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson will become Iceland’s next prime minister and leader of the Independence Party, Bjarni Benediktsson, will take up the position of Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, as reported in the Icelandic media yesterday.
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The festival Reykjavík Music Mess kicks off at KEX Hostel in the center of the capital with an opening party on May 23 at 8 pm. An art exhibition themed around the participating bands will open at the occasion and Boogie Trouble will play a few songs. Entry is free.
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Coalition talks between the Independence and Progressive Party are in the final stages, set to be completed today or tomorrow, and a decision on a new government for Iceland is expected to be announced tomorrow or on Tuesday.
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May
17
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Finnish President to Visit Iceland
May
17
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Top 10 in Iceland
May
17
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Iceland through to Eurovision Final
May
16
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Puffins Overhunted in Vestmannaeyjar
May
15
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Ásgeir Trausti to Warm up for OMAM
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The 2013 April-May issue of Iceland Review & Atlantica has been released. Packed with informative and entertaining stories, highlights include an interview with outgoing Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir and the people who know her best, a photo essay of ice caves in Europe’s largest glacier and a colorful feature on life in the West Fjords.
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REVIEWS
May
15
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Shorts & Docs Galore
The 11th Reykjavík Shorts & Docs. Catch it while it lasts!
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May
13
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Nurturing Your Own Nature
Fida Abu Libdeh moved to Iceland from East Jerusalem at 16, made her way through the Icelandic education system and now runs a promising startup company.
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May
13
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Reykjavík Arts Festival 2013
The 27th Reykjavík Arts Festival starts this week.
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