Politics
Opposition Proposes Changes to Asylum Seeker Bill
MPs in Iceland’s Parliament have not reached an agreement on several bills, and it has become clear that Alþingi will not be prorogued at the
Jelena Ćirić
June 9, 2022
bill
Politics
Will Submit a Revised Decriminalisation Bill this Autumn
Iceland’s Health Minister Willum Þór Þórsson says he will submit a revised bill to decriminalise possession of illegal substances in small quantities, RÚV reports. Willum
Jelena Ćirić
March 23, 2022
Politics
Human Rights Organisations Criticise Immigration Bill
Several human rights organisations, including the Icelandic Red Cross, Unicef Iceland, and the Icelandic Women’s Rights Association, have submitted formal letters criticising an immigration bill
Jelena Ćirić
February 15, 2022
Politics
Chief Epidemiologist to be Appointed by Health Minister if Amendment Passes
If proposed amendments to Iceland’s pandemic legislation are passed, the Chief Epidemiologist would be appointed by the Health Minister rather than Iceland’s Director of Health.
Jelena Ćirić
December 6, 2021
Politics
Independent Media Bill Passed in Icelandic Parliament
The Icelandic parliament passed a bill yesterday that will provide financial support to independent media companies, Vísir reports. Through the legislation, the state will grant
Jelena Ćirić
May 26, 2021
Nature
Parliament Debated Highland National Park Until Midnight
Heated debate in Iceland’s Parliament lasted until midnight last night, RÚV reports. The topic was a bill proposing a Highland National Park, which if established
Jelena Ćirić
December 9, 2020
Culture
Government to Increase Support for Independent Media
A bill on amendments to the Media Act proposes still greater financial support for private media companies than the media act bill introduced nearly one
Jelena Ćirić
December 1, 2020
Politics
Minister of Justice to Present Bill on Abolishing Naming Committee
Minister of Justice Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir is introducing a bill tomorrow that would abolish Iceland’s controversial naming committee, which controls what names can be given
Jelena Ćirić
October 12, 2020
Society
Bill Would Reduce Governmental Involvement in National Church
A new parliamentary bill aims to reduce government involvement in the national church as well as change the terms for membership in the congregation, RÚV
Larissa Kyzer
October 3, 2020
Politics
Changes to Parental Leave Law Encourage More Equal Division of Childcare
Proposed changes to Iceland’s parental leave law hope to more equally balance childcare responsibilities between mothers and fathers, Kjarninn reports. If the current revisions are
Larissa Kyzer
September 26, 2020
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