COPENHAGEN( Reuters)-Icelanders vote on Saturday in an election that could have a messy outcome with a record nine parties likely to enter parliament, making it difficult to find common ground on topics like climate change and healthcare. The North Atlantic island of 371, 000 citizens has seen a period of stability since 2017 under the ruling left-right coalition, after years of political scandals and distrust of politicians following the 2008 financial crisis.... The current government coaliti

In a country as reliant on tourism as Iceland is, the pandemic has hit that industry especially hard.... However, they have been campaigning diligently, and a Gallup poll, conducted between September 13 and September 19, shows them polling high enough to win four seats or more. What could make Iceland's general election historic?... Iceland’s next government may also determine if the country opts to begin accession talks with the European Union again....