Vandals Painted over the Rainbow Flag

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Sigfús Aðalsteinsson, the leader of Iceland Across Parties, has called for a solidarity meeting with the vandal who painted over the gay flag on the steps of Grafarvog Church. A statement from Sigfús states that those who wish to participate can show up with an Icelandic flag at 11 a.m. on Sunday.

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The vandalism that took place on the steps outside Grafarvog Church last night has been reported to the police. This is confirmed by Hjördís Sigurbjartsdóttir, assistant chief of police in the capital area. The case is being investigated as a hate crime. The Icelandic flag was painted over the rainbow flag on the steps last night. Parish priest Arna Ýrr Sigurðardóttir says that in the coming days the church plans to gather people to paint the or…

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Unscrupulous individuals took action under cover of night and painted the Icelandic flag over the pride flag, often called the rainbow flag, that has adorned the steps down to Grafarvog Church in Reykjavík. The act has been reported to the police.

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The LGBT flag on the steps of Grafarvog Church was painted over with the Icelandic flag colors last night. In an interview with the news agency, Reverend Arna Ýrr Sigurðardóttir confirmed that the act was not organized by the church.