<p>The Icelandic Government has collapsed and some people talk about a revolution. In a way it is true. Simply ordinary people turned this government down by writing articles, holding speeches, noise demonstrations, bonfires, car horns, direct action, civil disobedience and sabotage. A nation that before had no sign of life, only citizen obedience and servility, finally stood up and said:...

<p><strong>During the last two weeks several protests and actions have taken place in Iceland, concerning the current situation on Gaza. Big demonstrations and performances have taken place, as well as red paint has been thrown on parliamentary buildings. Here is a little summary on what has been happening.</strong></p>

On December 31st, we witnessed a unique action here in Iceland. Obviously it was not the all time climax in the history of Icelandic resistance compared e.g. to the 1949 riot, when Iceland joined NATO and people put up heavy resistance in Reykjav&iacute;k. But first and all, it was a symbol for the waking up which is taking place in the Icelandic society &ndash; society that before was ...

Since early this winter, Iceland has been facing economic crisis. More protests and direct actions against capitalism and the government are taking place. Here is a summary of what has been happening for the last week or so.