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May 06 | A Conversation with Jón Kalman Stefánsson

Watch an interview with novelist Jón Kalman Stefánsson more

May 18 | Iceland Election: Sigmundur Davíð to be Prime Minister

sigmundurdavidgunnlaugsson_althingi 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.

However, the news has yet to be officially confirmed.

The two parties, which won a combined 51 percent of the vote and 19 seats in parliament, have been in coalition talks since the general election on April 27. Discussions on the division of the ministries is expected to conclude today.

15.05.2013 | Icelandic Minister: Election a Signal for Rest of Europe

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May 18 | Reykjavík Music Mess around the Corner

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. more

May 17 | Iceland Coalition Talks in Final Stages, Decision Awaited

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. more

May 17 | Video: Theater Breaks to Watch Iceland in Eurovision

Actors staging Angels of the Universe at the Icelandic National Theater last night took a short break in the performance in order to be able to watch Eyþór Ingi represent Iceland at the Eurovision semifinal. more

May 17 | Finnish President to Visit Iceland

President of Finland Sauli Niinistö and his wife Jenni Haukio will travel to Iceland on an official visit May 28-29. more

May 17 | Top 10 in Iceland

May 17 | Iceland through to Eurovision Final

May 16 | Reykjavík Arts Festival Opens Tomorrow

May 16 | Puffins Overhunted in Vestmannaeyjar

May 16 | First Icelander to Climb Everest’s North Face

May 16 | Iceland Welcomes Arctic Council Agreement on Oil Pollution

May 16 | Girl Abducted in Reykjavík, Identifies Perpetrator

May 16 | Iceland Coalition Talks: Issues Done, Ministries Remain

May 15 | New Dental Agreement Takes Effect in Iceland Today

May 15 | Ásgeir Trausti to Warm up for OMAM

May 15 | Exhibition on the Icelandic Horse Opens in Berlin

May 15 | Icelandic Minister: Election a Signal for Rest of Europe

May 15 | Mayor’s Snoring to Resonate in Central Reykjavík

May 15 | Avalanche in Iceland’s East Fjords

May 15 | VIEWPOINT 30

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New Issue of IR Out Now

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. more

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May 15 | Shorts & Docs Galore

The 11th Reykjavík Shorts & Docs. Catch it while it lasts! more

May 13 | 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. more

May 13 | Reykjavík Arts Festival 2013

The 27th Reykjavík Arts Festival starts this week. more