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Occupy Reykjavík

2011 in IcelandOccupy movementProtests in Iceland

Occupy Reykjavík (OR) was a collaboration that included peaceful protests and demonstrations against economic inequality, social injustice and corporate greed in Reykjavík, Iceland.

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Occupy Reykjavík
Skipholt, Reykjavik Hlíðar

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N 64.14 ° E -21.9 °
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Skipholt 50c
105 Reykjavik, Hlíðar
Iceland
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