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Insider appointment, cash allegations widen political pulse

Insider moves in City Hall spark questions about patronage as a party colleague is appointed to a key project-management role.

Finance and money-related allegations against a political figure surface, intensifying scrutiny of ties to lenders.

The government clarifies Iceland’s approach to European Union accession, signaling a more cautious path ahead.

A year-end conference highlights a shift in youth engagement and public sentiment, adding a new dynamic to domestic politics.

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Insider appointment at City Hall

A former deputy mayor becomes a project manager in the mayor's office in a move described as not publicly advertised, raising questions about cronyism and transparency.

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