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Civic Movement

The Civic Movement falls from grace

July 17, 2009

Predictably, the EU membership talks vote has been the issue of the day here in Niceland. Generally I have the sense that people are pleased, although of course there are specific interest groups that are vehemently opposed – most notably those in the fisheries industry, and in agriculture. I must say, though, that I am [...]

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YT strikes in the Huffington Post

July 15, 2009

My first post for the nice people at the Huffpo: Fury in Iceland as disgraced banking moguls request loan write-off [Er ... apologies if it sounds slightly familiar.] IN OTHER NEWS Tense times right now here in Niceland, as parliament is debating whether or not to enter into talks with the EU. It’s been going [...]

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