Protestors disrupt state opening of parliament

About 2,000 protesters gathered in the Icelandic capital to protest at the opening of parliament today, police said.

Sat, 02 Oct, 2010 - 15:22

About 2,000 protesters gathered in the Icelandic capital to protest at the opening of parliament today, police said.

Reykjavik police chief Stefan Eiriksson said protesters angry about the economy threw eggs and tomatoes at Prime Minister Johanna Sigurdardottir and other politicians as they made their way to Parliament on Friday.

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