Trial of Iceland ex-PM Haarde over 2008 crisis begins

[malaise]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-17254544
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The trial of former Icelandic Prime Minister Geir Haarde, on charges of negligence over the 2008 financial crisis, has begun in Reykjavik.

The country's three main banks collapsed during economic turmoil.

The failure of Icesave, which hit thousands of savers in the UK and Netherlands, led to a dispute over compensation, which remains unresolved.

Mr Haarde rejects the charges as "political persecution", saying he would be vindicated during the trial.

The proceedings are being held at the Landsdomur court, a special body to try cabinet ministers, which has never before heard a case.

Some Icelanders see the trial of Mr Haarde as scapegoating, while others argue that public accountability is essential foll
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I love Iceland!!!

[izquierdista]

1. Maybe they can earn foreign exchange?

How about we ship them Hank Paulson and give them some of Eric Holder's budget, since Holder doesn't seem to be doing anything with it?