Sigmar Guðmundsson returns to parliament after sick leave

Sigmar Guðmundsson, an MP for Viðreisn, returned to Alþingi, Iceland’s parliament, on Friday after just over a month on sick leave, mbl.is reported, citing an announcement on parliament’s website.

Valdimar Breiðfjörð Birgisson had taken Sigmar’s seat as a substitute MP during his absence.

The announcement also said María Rut Kristinsdóttir will resume her seat next Monday. Her substitute, Edit Ómarsdóttir, will then leave parliament. María had been absent since Monday.