2013 in Iceland
Today, we delve into the exciting world of 2013 in Iceland, exploring all the fascinating aspects that surround it. From its origin to its impact on today's society, we will immerse ourselves in a journey of discovery and knowledge, analyzing every detail and unraveling the mysteries that surround it. 2013 in Iceland has been the subject of interest and debate throughout history, and through this article, we aim to shed light on all the facets that make it so intriguing. Prepare for an in-depth exploration that will leave you with a renewed and enriching vision of 2013 in Iceland.
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The following lists events that happened in 2013 in Iceland.
Incumbents
- President – Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson
- Prime Minister – Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir (until 23 May), Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson (starting 23 May)
Events
January
- January 31 - Icelandic teenager Blaer Bjarkardottir wins a legal fight to use the name given to her by her mother, which the Icelandic Naming Committee had argued was not a proper female given name.
February
- February 27 - Gæðakokkar 30% meat pie on Iceland is found to not contain any meat at all.
April
- April 27 - Voters in Iceland go to the polls for a parliamentary election with a centre-right coalition expected to regain office.
May
- May 22 - Prime Minister elect of Iceland, Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, declares that a January decision to freeze European Union membership talks will be extended indefinitely.
December
- December 2 - The Icelandic police kills a person for the first time since it became a republic in 1944.[1][2]
- December 12 - Four former Icelandic bank bosses are jailed over concealing illegal activities within the bank Kaupthing.
References
- ^ "For First Time In Memory, Icelandic Police Shoot And Kill". NPR.org. Retrieved 2017-06-06.
- ^ "Iceland grieves after police shoot and kill a man for the first time in its history". Public Radio International. Retrieved 2017-06-06.