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Sheep have to be put down at two farms in the rural Fljótsdalshérað region in east Iceland because they have been neglected and deprived of food for an extended period of time. Their condition was such that they wouldn’t have survived.
Archive photo by Páll Stefánsson.
Upon their visitation earlier this month, livestock inspection authorities reported the farms to the district veterinarian, who examined the sheep. One week ago 30 of the 500 sheep at one of the farms had to be put down, ruv.is reports.
A caretaker was appointed to oversee the livestock, which was given time to recover before a decision was made on whether more sheep had to be put down.
Today it was determined that 30 other sheep at the same farm must be put down. The situation at the other farm, where there are fewer sheep but their condition is believed to be even worse, will also be inspected.
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Chairman of the Progressive Party Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson will become Iceland’s next prime minister and leader of the Independence Party, Bjarni Benediktsson, will take up the position of Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, as reported in the Icelandic media yesterday.
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The festival Reykjavík Music Mess kicks off at KEX Hostel in the center of the capital with an opening party on May 23 at 8 pm. An art exhibition themed around the participating bands will open at the occasion and Boogie Trouble will play a few songs. Entry is free.
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Coalition talks between the Independence and Progressive Party are in the final stages, set to be completed today or tomorrow, and a decision on a new government for Iceland is expected to be announced tomorrow or on Tuesday.
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Actors staging Angels of the Universe at the Icelandic National Theater last night took a short break in the performance in order to be able to watch Eyþór Ingi represent Iceland at the Eurovision semifinal.
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The 2013 April-May issue of Iceland Review & Atlantica has been released. Packed with informative and entertaining stories, highlights include an interview with outgoing Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir and the people who know her best, a photo essay of ice caves in Europe’s largest glacier and a colorful feature on life in the West Fjords.
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The 11th Reykjavík Shorts & Docs. Catch it while it lasts!
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Fida Abu Libdeh moved to Iceland from East Jerusalem at 16, made her way through the Icelandic education system and now runs a promising startup company.
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The 27th Reykjavík Arts Festival starts this week.
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