Our photographer Geir Ólafsson followed events at the presidential residence, Bessastaðir, yesterday, as Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson left office and Sigurður Ingi Jóhannson replaced him as prime minister.
Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson after formally stepping down as prime minister.
Former PM Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson speaks to reporters.
Former PM Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson leaves Bessastaðir.
Prime Minister Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson speaks to reporters after taking office.
Finance Minister Bjarni Benediktsson.
Finance Minister Bjarni Benediktsson.
Lilja Dögg Alfreðsdóttir enters Bessastaðir.
Newly appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs Lilja Dögg Alfreðsdóttir.
Protesters and police at Bessastaðir.
Protesters and police.
