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Pirate Party Iceland and Their Path to Popularity | PirateTimes

Pirate Party Iceland and Their Path to Popularity April 7, 2016 · by Stathis Leivaditis · in Pirate Party News The Pirate Party Iceland (PPIS) was formed only 3.5 years ago. In 2013 three of their Pirates were elected into parliament (5.1%) and have, together with their party, now managed to shake up a nation. For the past year PPIS have consistently polled more than 30%, making them the most popular party in Iceland. The Pirate Times has continually reported on the progress of the Pirate Party of Iceland. We take a historical look-back upon earlier articles to better describe how PPIS managed to get where they are today. Everything started with the …

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The Schrödinger’s Prime Minister of Iceland | PirateTimes

The Schrödinger’s Prime Minister of Iceland April 6, 2016 · by Josef Ohlsson Collentine · in Pirate Party News When the #panamapapers scandal broke the Prime Minister of Iceland, Sigmundur Davið Gunnlaugsson, was resolute that he would not resign. Iceland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson, backed him up saying that “We aren’t worried at all… It is unfair, impolite to put his (Gunnlaugsson’s) name with a bunch of criminals”. However, the government is a coalition the Progressive Party (where Sigmundur is chairperson) and the Independence party. The chairperson of the Independence party, Bjarni Benediktsson, stated however, that he was not sure if the government could continue. Sigmundur Davið …

Creator News Stathis Leivaditis

It’s Time for the Pirates | PirateTimes

It’s Time for the Pirates April 5, 2016 · by Stathis Leivaditis · in Pirate Party News This post is also available in: Greek After yesterday’s massive demonstrations outside Alþingi (the Icelandic parliament) all eyes are on the Pirates. Since the morning, Birgitta Jónsdóttir (MP and a leading figure of the Pirate Party of Iceland) has been interviewed by CNN, BBC and other global news channels about Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson’s scandal. “He has already done so much damage for people’s trust in the state, and he’s completely defamed Iceland in the eyes of the international community,” Birgitta told CNN. Icelanders were “embarrassed” and “in shock” to see their leader appear …

Creator Iceland Josef Ohlsson Collentine News Pirate Parties

PPIS | PirateTimes – Part 2

Re-elections looming close as Iceland hits a political scandal April 4, 2016 · by Josef Ohlsson Collentine · in Pirate Party News The recent release of the #Panamapapers has already resulted in startling revelations spanning the globe. The “leak” reveals that several people, previously beyond suspicion (as well as those already subject to blacklisting and criminals), set up off-shore companies within more… PPIS is Largest Party on Iceland for 6th Month October 7, 2015 · by Josef Ohlsson Collentine · in Pirate Party News If there were elections in Iceland today 34.6% of the population would vote for the Pirate Party. This is the result from the  latest Gallup poll, a slight decrease …

Creator Iceland Josef Ohlsson Collentine News

Iceland | PirateTimes – Part 2

Re-elections looming close as Iceland hits a political scandal April 4, 2016 · by Josef Ohlsson Collentine · in Pirate Party News The recent release of the #Panamapapers has already resulted in startling revelations spanning the globe. The “leak” reveals that several people, previously beyond suspicion (as well as those already subject to blacklisting and criminals), set up off-shore companies within more… Crucial state elections for the German Pirates March 12, 2016 · by Stathis Leivaditis · in Election The Pirate Party of Germany (PPDE) and the Pirate movement as a whole, will be experiencing the first of many election tests in 2016 and the coming year 2017. The first …

Creator Josef Ohlsson Collentine News

Re-elections looming close as Iceland hits a political scandal | PirateTimes

Re-elections looming close as Iceland hits a political scandal April 4, 2016 · by Josef Ohlsson Collentine · in Pirate Party News The recent release of the #Panamapapers has already resulted in startling revelations spanning the globe. The “leak” reveals that several people, previously beyond suspicion (as well as those already subject to blacklisting and criminals), set up off-shore companies within more than 20 tax heavens worldwide. The Panamanian law firm, Mossack Fonseca, helped individuals set up off-shore companies and bank accounts in these tax heavens. Political scandal in Iceland October 2007, the Prime Minister of Iceland, Sigmundur Davið Gunnlaugsson, created an off-shore company (Wintris Inc.) together with Anna Sigurlaug …

Creator Inside Pirate Times Josef Ohlsson Collentine News

Bitcoin | PirateTimes

Pirate Times Introduces Paywall to Fund Further Reporting April 1, 2016 · by Josef Ohlsson Collentine · in Inside Pirate Times Edit: April Fool’s. We’d never want to restrict access to information in such a way, completely contrary to pirate principles.  What are online readers willing to pay for digital content? Pirate Times has been publishing articles for free since August… Flattr Appreciation During Mar 2015 (7.41E) April 18, 2015 · by Josef Ohlsson Collentine · in Inside Pirate Times Our flattr income is back to normal levels again after being below sustainable levels last month. Many thanks to the eight persons that have supported us during March. We’re planning sending …

Creator Inside Pirate Times Josef Ohlsson Collentine News Pirate Times

Pirate Times Introduces Paywall to Fund Further Reporting | PirateTimes

Pirate Times Introduces Paywall to Fund Further Reporting April 1, 2016 · by Josef Ohlsson Collentine · in Inside Pirate Times Edit: April Fool’s. We’d never want to restrict access to information in such a way, completely contrary to pirate principles.  What are online readers willing to pay for digital content? Pirate Times has been publishing articles for free since August 2012. During this time we published 687 articles, where we made some of these more accessible (43 Spanish, 26 French and 11 Greek translations). We have had some backing from people through flattr and bitcoin to cover basic costs. (thanks a lot to those who have backed us!!) However, …

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“Intellectual Property” is not REAL property | PirateTimes

“Intellectual Property” is not REAL property March 31, 2016 · by Guest Author · in Guest Opinion This is an opinion article by Óscar which reflects the author’s ideas. — “Sometimes we discover unpleasant truths. Whenever we do so, we are in difficulties: suppressing them is scientifically dishonest, so we must tell them, but telling them, however, will fire back on us”.– Edsger W. Dijkstra [4] The present essay was written as part of an assignment in one of the PhD classes the author was enrolled in. In that particular class, a range of “extra-curricular” topics were covered, and one of those was (you’ve guessed it) “Intellectual Property (IP) rights”. The assessment …

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Pirates Away From Keyboard | PirateTimes

Pirates Away From Keyboard March 25, 2016 · by Guest Author · in Guest Opinion This is an opinion article by Leonardo which reflects the author’s ideas. — On 9 March 2016, here in the Pirate Times, we read the Spanish answer to Falkvinge’s analysis of Pirate Party’s first decade. The judgment on Falkvinge is quite harsh: according to the authors, “he lives in a bubble” and “seems to believe the world circles around Sweden”. But, above all, he has been accused of only focusing on digital rights, instead of other and more important issues, such as crises, unemployment, refugees flows etc.Now, the first thing we can notice is that these two visions …

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