Day: February 28, 2006

Morgunbladid reports that Icelandic investors have recently purchased ISK 20-25 billion worth of real estate in Denmark.

The president of the Midwife Association says their compensation needs a 40% upward adjustment to keep pace with other labor market developments. If the contract is not renewed, the midwives will stop visiting mothers and newborns.

A study published yesterday by the Inter-Parliamentary Union ranks Iceland thirteenth in the world in female representation in parliament.

News station NFS reports that negotiations between the Firemen’s Association and their counter parties have ground to a halt.