Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson

Iceland swears in shaky new government after Panama Papers

 Iceland`s new right-wing government took office on Thursday, under fire from the start as the opposition sought a vote of no confidence and stuck to its call for swift elections.

Apr 07, 2016, 22:52 PM IST

Iceland government appoints new PM, to call early elections

Iceland`s government named a new prime minister and called for early elections in the autumn on Wednesday, a day after Prime Minister Sigmundur David Gunnlaugsson quit to become the first global politician brought down by the "Panama Papers" leaks.

Apr 07, 2016, 10:13 AM IST

Iceland names new PM, to hold autumn election

Gunnlaugsson remains the head of the Progressive Party for the time being.

Apr 07, 2016, 02:47 AM IST