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Will Iceland soon be without any doctors?
Written by kammathordarson
There is one remarkable thing about Icelandic doctors: they actually work in Iceland. Despite lower salaries and longer hours that they could expect in many other countries, they usually return home after specialising abroad. However, this may not hold true for much longer. Many doctors have resigned over the […]
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kammathordarson
An Icelandic freelance journalist, currently doing a diploma in Development Studies at the University of Iceland. Has a bachelors degree from Sciences Po Paris where she studied political sciences with a focus on Asia and has previously lived in Paris, New York, Hong Kong, Lin Yi (China) and Leeds.
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Iceland’s Angelic Herb: Treating new ailments with old remedies
Written by kammathordarson
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) currently cause 60% of deaths worldwide and are set to become the number one cause of disability by 2030. They affect people in all parts of the world and include cancer, cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes. A change in lifestyle can reduce the prevalence of NCDs and […]
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The Wealth of a Nation: How Norway Escaped the Oil Curse
Written by kammathordarson
While oil may be a cause of corruption and unaccountable government in many countries, Norway has been able set aside its resource wealth to invest in the country’s future. Norway has struck oil yet again, and each time there is a major oil discovery in Norway, the population is set to […]
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Occupiers in Paris: Goodbye La Défense
Written by kammathordarson
Sunday December 4th, 2011 – Paris. This is the last day of Occupy La Défense, Paris’ business district. The encampment has held its ground here for one month despite police harassment and rain. November here isn’t made for sleeping out in the open air, or in this case, under the […]
