Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson calls election for November, cites policy disagreements as responsible for government collapse. Icelandic Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson has dissolved the country’s three-party coalition government and called for a new election to take place in November. In a press conference on Sunday, Benediktsson said problems had mounted within the left-right coalition on … Read more
Mindset travels to Iceland to explore why it has the highest rate of antidepressant use in Europe. Iceland is known for its stunning landscapes, sparse population, long winters – and high use of antidepressants. Pills are about seven times cheaper than therapy and easier to access, contributing to the country having Europe’s highest rate of … Read more
The Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland has been bracing for a volcanic eruption for days. Cracks appeared in the earth over the weekend, and steam is pouring out from deep below ground. The Icelandic Met Office warns of a “significant risk” of an eruption in the days ahead, and it pinpoints the town of Grindavik, … Read more
Iceland has 33 active volcanic systems, the highest number in Europe, and thousands of tremors have been recorded since the end of October. ADVERTISEMENT Authorities in Iceland have declared a state of emergency after a series of earthquakes rocked the Reykjanes peninsula in the south-west of the country, raising fears of a volcanic eruption in … Read more
Women to Stop All Work, Go on Strike in Iceland | Vantage with Palki Sharma Firstpost Women in Iceland, including the prime minister, to strike over gender inequality CNN Gravitas: Iceland’s PM a hypocrite? Dark side of Iceland’s Gender Equality success WION Women in Iceland to ‘Take the Day Off’ in Protest of Gender Inequality The New York Times … Read more