Marco Rubio In Iceland, 50 Million Chairs, Gender Role Poll, Ireland vs. Israel & More

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The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks. On the docket this week is:
[00:08:02] Are Icelandic Men More Brosphere Than Their Nordic Brethren?
A Nordic survey of adults aged 18–45 reveals contrasting views on gender roles, with 71% of Icelandic men expecting to be the primary breadwinner and 65% associating masculinity with physical strength or solving disputes with violence.
[00:26:00] A Million For A Chair
The City of Reykjavík faces public backlash over spending 50 million ISK on city hall chairs. That and replacing outdoor seating with parking spaces in downtown Reykjavík.
[00:43:09] Football News: Ireland vs. Israel And Icelandic Coach Heimir
Heimir Hallgrímsson, the former Icelandic dentist turned Irish national team soccer coach, holds spirited press conferences ahead of matches against Israel.
[00:48:33] A Serious Traffic Accident In East Iceland
A severe four-car traffic accident in East Iceland results in two tourist fatalities in their 60s and leaves six others seriously injured.
[00:50:23] Marco Rubio Visits Iceland
Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, visited Iceland for discussions on security and international relations.

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