The protests intensified on 20 January 2009 with thousands of people showing up to protest at the parliament (Althing) in Reykjavík.

On 20 January 2009, the protests intensified into riots.

These protests intensified with the return of the Althing from Christmas recess on 20 January 2009.

By 1973 they had become commonplace as protests against the administration intensified amid increasing shortages.

The protests intensified over the following days, until the police fired on a mass demonstration (20 January), leaving many casualties.

February, anti-Hindi protests intensify and 27 women and 6 mothers with their infants were arrested and sentenced to prison terms.

But he made it clear that while protests "should grow and intensify," he intends to stay within the letter of the law.

This time the protests and persecution intensified following a 500% rise in the cost of fuel due to the government withdrawing its subsidy.

Since last year, the protests have intensified, a sign of what defense lawyers say is the growing desperation of the detainees.

Their protests, up to now restrained, could intensify if relief does not come soon.