Politics
Parliament Passes Third Energy Package
The Icelandic parliament has just passed legislation adopting the EU’s Third Energy Package, RÚV reports. The legislation has seen 150 hours of debate in the
Jelena Ćirić
September 2, 2019
bill
Politics
Parliament Lifts Sunday Bingo Ban
A bill lifting the legal ban on public gatherings and gambling on religious holidays was passed by Alþingi on Tuesday, RÚV reports. Per a law
Larissa Kyzer
June 14, 2019
Politics
Drivers’ Blood Alcohol Limit Lowered
A bill amending the Traffic Act with extensive changes was passed unanimously by the Icelandic parliament yesterday, RÚV reports. A decrease in the legal blood
Jelena Ćirić
June 13, 2019
Politics
Abortion Bill Passed in Icelandic Parliament
The Icelandic parliament passed a bill which legalises the termination of a pregnancy within the first 22 weeks regardless of circumstances. Abortion was previously legal
Jelena Ćirić
May 14, 2019
Politics
New Bill Allows 18 and Older to Undergo Elective Sterilisation
It is now legal for Icelanders aged 18 and older to choose to undergo elective surgical sterilisation, RÚV reports. Previously, the age of consent for
Larissa Kyzer
May 10, 2019
Nature
Single-Use Plastic Bags Banned in Iceland
The Icelandic Parliament passed a bill yesterday banning single-use plastic bags, Fréttablaðið reports. As of July 1, stores will not be allowed to provide plastic
Jelena Ćirić
May 7, 2019
Society
Amnesty International Calls on Iceland to Respect ‘Diverse Bodies’
A new report issued by Amnesty International uses case studies in Iceland to show how a lack of supportive legislation leads to people “born with
Larissa Kyzer
February 20, 2019
Politics
One Third of MPs Want Subsidies for Mental Health Services
Over 20 MPs are working on a bill which proposes psychological services be covered by public health insurance, Vísir reports. The National University Hopital’s Director
Jelena Ćirić
January 28, 2019
Nature & Travel Archive
Widespread Road Tolls to Be Implemented Across Iceland
Road tolls will be implemented on all major roads leading out of Reykjavík as well as all tunnels across the country, if a bill currently
Jelena Ćirić
December 11, 2018
Politics
Icelandic Government to Establish National Reserve Fund
A bill proposing the establishment of a national reserve fund will be put before the Icelandic parliament in the fall, RÚV reports. Dividends from energy
Jelena Ćirić
October 30, 2018
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