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Iceland Holds Tight Referendum on Resuming EU Membership Talks
Icelandic voters cast ballots in a closely watched referendum to determine whether the country should reopen negotiations to join the European Union. Election officials are currently tallying the results amid high public interest.
29 Aug, 14:17 — 29 Aug, 23:33
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ReutersVery High11h ago
Icelanders head to the polls divided on whether to start EU talks - Reuters
Icelanders head to the polls divided on whether to start EU talks Reuters
Read full article →Al JazeeraMostly Factual2h ago
Voting closes in Iceland’s knife-edge EU referendum
Iceland's leadership has promised to honour whatever the country's people decide.
Read full article →globe-and-mailHigh3h ago
Iceland counts ballots in close-fought referendum on reopening EU membership talks
A reliable result might not be available until midday on Sunday, election officials said
By Tom Little and Johan Ahlander
Read full article →rte-newsMostly Factual2h ago
Iceland in suspense after vote on EU membership talks
Iceland voted in a referendum on whether to resume membership negotiations with the European Union, with a close race predicted and the final result expected late in the night or next morning.
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First report: Reuters · 29 Aug, 14:17|Full coverage: 11 · 10h|Window: 10h
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