Day: March 1, 2019

Politics

New Laws on E-Cigarettes Go Into Effect Today

New laws governing the import, use, and safety of e-cigarettes, as well as provisions meant to discourage young people from using these products go into

Larissa Kyzer March 1, 2019

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Minister of Finance Calls for Immediate Review of Bank CEO Salaries

Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Bjarni Benediktsson has requested an immediate review of CEO salaries at state-owned banks, Kjarninn reports. In a letter sent

Larissa Kyzer March 1, 2019

Economy

Union Members Approve Strike

The members of the Efling labour union have voted in favor of a strike, RÚV reports. The vote comes after wage negotiations broke down between

Larissa Kyzer March 1, 2019

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Iceland Celebrates Thirty Years of Legal Beer

Today, March 1, marks the thirtieth anniversary of beer being legalized in Iceland, RÚV reports. Since beer was legalized, Icelanders have consumed some 346 million

Larissa Kyzer March 1, 2019