Iceland names new prime minister

Written by David Fletcher 08 Apr 2016
Iceland names new prime minister

Iceland's coalition government has appointed a new prime minister, a day after Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson stepped aside in the wake of the Panama Papers scandal. It is unclear whether the move will satisfy angry Icelanders. Protesters, already fed up with the financial and political elite after the 2008 banking crisis wrecked their economy, have gathered on the last three nights in Reykjavik, some pelting parliament with yoghurt and eggs. Iceland has struggled to recover from the 2008 collapse of its highly indebted banks, the fall of a government, and the jailing of many bankers. Many Icelanders still harbour a strong distrust of their leaders. Pray for Iceland’s Christian radio Lindin as it reaches 90% of the population.

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