February 28, 2005

A small group of Icelanders are travelling to Japan to deliver a temporary residence permit to former chess great Bobby Fischer.

At a meeting of the Progressive Party this Sunday, Prime Minister Halldór Ásgrímsson was reelected chairman of his party. While his support had decreased, with a vote of 82% in favour of reeelection compared with 92% two years ago.

According to the Chief of Infectious Diseases at the National University Hospital, Haraldur Briem, the severe strain of influenza that hit Iceland this winter has caused the death of many old age pensioners.

New theatre director, Tinna Gunnlaugsdóttir, has called for a meeting at the National Theatre today where she will announce the termination of contract for ten of the theatre’s youngest actors.