Birgir Þórarinsson

Birgir Þórarinsson, also known as Biggi Veira, is an Icelandic musician and a member of the Samfylkingin political party, serving as a deputy representative in the South Reykjavik constituency. He recently made headlines for protesting the coverage by Ríkisútvarpið (RÚV) regarding Ásthild Lóa Þórsdóttir, a former Minister of Children, by delivering household waste to the RÚV headquarters. His actions sparked criticism from within his party and the media, leading to discussions on the relationship between politicians and the press in Iceland.