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Geir Haarde
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Geir Haarde's Biography

Geir Hilmar Haarde (pronounced [ˈceɪːr̯ ˈhɪlmar̯ ˈhɔrtɛ]) (born 8 April 1951) was Prime Minister of Iceland from 15 June 2006 to 1 February 2009 and Chairman of the Icelandic Independence Party from 2005 to 2009. Geir initially led a coalition between his party and the Progressive Party. After the 2007 parliamentary election, in which the Independence Party increased its share of the vote, Geir renewed his term as Prime Minister, leading a coalition between his party and the Alliance. That coalition resigned in January 2009 after widespread protests following an economic collapse in October 2008.

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  • As world climbs out of recession, Iceland's economy remains in deep freeze
    News Source: Austin America-Statesman/Texas Longhorns | about 1 month ago
    Iceland — Arni Hallgrimsson lost his job as a public relations consultant when Iceland's three biggest banks collapsed last year, putting him out of work for the first time since 1980. After a stint cleaning the docks at a whaling station during
  • Iceland's economy sits frozen by layers of debt
    News Source: Charlotte Observer Online | about 1 month ago
    Iceland Arni Hallgrimsson lost his job as a public relations consultant when Iceland's three biggest banks collapsed last year, putting him out of work for the first time since 1980. After a stint cleaning the docks at a whaling station during the
  • Steamy waters
    News Source: Financial Times | about 1 month ago
    One evening last week at the hot springs on the lava fields above Grindavik, dozens of bathers were still enjoying the warm geothermal waters even as the last trace of daylight faded from a sleet-filled Icelandic sky. Almost all were foreign tourists,
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  • Iceland's Financial Crisis | Red Room
    Blog Source: www.redroom.com | about 1 month ago
    Geir Haarde, Iceland's then prime minister, appeared on television to say the government was taking control of the banks and would pass emergency legislation to save the economy from total collapse. In the weeks that followed, ...
  • EDA Film Review: God Bless Iceland – Not Enough Mustard
    Blog Source: www.economicdisasterarea.com | about 1 month ago
    Helgi's decision to film Jon Asgeir Johannesson, Geir Haarde and Bjorgolfur Thor while they thought the camera was off has been much criticized. It is impossible to argue against such dirty tricks which are likely to chase these ...
  • Iceland Shrinks 8% as Prices Increase 11% in Deepest ...
    Blog Source: inthesenewtimes.com | about 1 month ago
    The government of former Prime Minister Geir Haarde, whose Independence Party oversaw the privatization of the banks, crumbled in January. Voters in April elected a coalition of Social Democrats and Left Greens, who have promised more ...
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