Iceland's EU Enigma: A Tense Referendum and Deeper Questions Icelanders are no strangers to taking bold stances on the global stage, but their upcoming referendum on resuming EU membership negotiations is a particularly intriguing development.
The decision appears to be a clear cut choice between embracing European unity or maintaining independence.
The Ghosts of 2009 The financial crisis that struck Iceland in 2009 was one of the most severe in modern history. The country's banking system collapsed, leaving thousands of citizens facing financial ruin.