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Referring to Iceland's law on land sales, the ministry said "it was considered necessary to limit foreigner's rights to property in Iceland to protect Iceland's independence" and to ensure that Icelandic people - rather than foreign investors - are able to benefit from the country's resources.
The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed ANNA ANDERSEN 2011
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This clause has been eagerly awaited by the nation and stipulates that Iceland's resources, including its fishing grounds, are the property of the nation, which therefore has the right to the resources, Gylfason said.
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She says it is a "distinct possibility" that the draft constitution will be put to the people in a referendum before Iceland's parliament debates final approval.
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To me, it has long been clear that a comprehensive review of the constitution would only be carried out with the direct participation of the Icelandic people, said Iceland's Prime Minister Johanna Sigurdardottir, one of the champions of the constitutional review since taking office in 2009.
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Iceland's population of 320,000 is among the world's most computer-literate.
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But Iceland's return to bond markets reflects two key factors available to any sovereign in or out of the euro.
Investors Reward Iceland's Steady Progress Richard Barley 2011
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Iceland's currency flexibility and banking default were important factors, but not unambiguously positive.
Investors Reward Iceland's Steady Progress Richard Barley 2011
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A thorough review of the constitution has been on the agenda ever since, but action came only after the crisis in 2008, when Iceland's main commercial banks collapsed within a week, the krona currency plummeted and protests toppled the government.
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A warm reception in a cold climate for sovereign debt: Iceland's first international bond offering since its spectacular economic and banking collapse late in 2008 has been snapped up by investors.
Investors Reward Iceland's Steady Progress Richard Barley 2011
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It remains to be seen whether Icelanders can unite behind the most emotionally charged sections of the proposed constitution, such as nature conservation and ownership of Iceland's natural resources.
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