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November 14. 2018Celebrating the Centenary of Independence and Sovereignty
On 1 December 2018, the Government of Iceland will host a cultural programme celebrating the centenary of Iceland as a sovereign country. The program will explore the past while focusing on the future...
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November 06. 2018Minutes of the meeting of the Financial Stability Council on October 5 2018
Meeting held at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs In attendance were: Bjarni Benediktsson, Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, chairman; Már Guðmundsson, Governor of the Central Bank ...
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November 05. 2018Progress of the Plan for Removal of Capital Controls
The Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs today published a report on the progress of plans to remove restrictions on cross-border capital movements and foreign currency trading. The minister shall...
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October 31. 2018Leaders of Iceland and the UK reach an agreement on residence rights after Brexit
The leaders of Iceland and the UK have agreed that Icelandic citizens in the UK and British citizens in Iceland will retain their residence rights after Brexit, even in the case of a no-deal with the ...
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October 30. 2018Iceland hosts annual NATO conference
This week, Iceland hosts the annual NATO conference on weapons of mass destruction, arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation. Gudlaugur Thór Thórdarson, Iceland‘s Minister for Foreign Affairs s...
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October 24. 2018NATO Exercise Trident Juncture 2018 in Iceland
This month NATO Exercise Trident Juncture 2018 takes place in Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. As an integral part of Trident Juncture, several activities took place in Iceland last week with the...
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October 23. 2018Government’s participation in the sixth Arctic Circle Assembly in Reykjavík
The annual Arctic Circle Assembly took place at Harpa last week, attracting over 2,000 guests from over fifty countries. The assembly, led by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson former President of Iceland, has be...
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October 22. 2018Prime Minister's address at the opening of the Arctic Circle - October 19th 2018
Mr. Chairman of the Arctic Circle, Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, former President of Iceland, Excellencies, distinguished guests, Ladies and Gentlemen. It‘s an honour to be here with you today. Time of...
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October 12. 2018Fourth meeting of the Financial Stability Council in 2018
The fourth meeting of the Financial Stability Council in 2018 was held on Friday October 5th. The meeting discussed risks in the financial system which is still considered moderate, despite having inc...
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October 11. 2018Government accounts 2017
The results of the Government accounts for 2017 have now been published and the accounts sent to Parliament. The accounts show a surplus of ISK 39bn, showing Iceland’s strong fiscal position. Revenues...
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October 11. 2018Merger of Central Bank of Iceland and Financial Supervisory Authority in preparation - Inflation targeting to remain the principal objective of monetary policy
The Ministerial Committee on Economic Affairs and Restructuring of the Financial System has decided to commence a review of the statutory framework for monetary policy, macroprudential policy, and fin...
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October 05. 2018Ambassador Palsson presents his credentials
The Ambassador of Iceland had the honour to present his credentials to His Majesty the King of Belgium, Philippe I, on 4 October 2018. One of the Embassy‘s tasks is to represent Iceland in Belgium. Ov...
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October 03. 2018Minister Thordarson visits United Nations, France and UK
Mr. Gudlaugur Thor Thordarson, Minister for Foreign Affairs, is back from his visit to New York, where he attended the United Nations General Assembly. He then went on to France, where he met wit...
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October 02. 2018Statement at the OECD Barbershop Conference, engaging men for gender equality
Barbershop Conference OECD, Paris 2 October 1, 2018 Statement by H.E. Mr. Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland Ladies and gentlemen, Thank you all for being with us tod...
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September 28. 2018Statement at the United Nations General Assembly General Debate
Madame President, The United Nations has played a critical role in promoting peace and development for all. Most indices, measuring human development tell a positive story - a story of our shared suc...
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September 27. 2018Statement at the Carbon Neutrality Coalition (CNC) Inaugural High-Level Meeting, New York
Carbon Neutrality Coalition (CNC) Inaugural High-Level Meeting 27. september 2018, 13:15-14:30 Höfuðstöðvar SÞ, Conference Room 7 My Government is strongly committed to the Paris Climate Agreement an...
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September 26. 2018Statement at a High Level Event to mark 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, New York
High Level Event to mark 70th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights A Prevention Tool to Achieve Peace and Sustainable Development Statement by Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson Minister for ...
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September 25. 2018IMF Article IV visit to Iceland 13 – 25 September 2018
A mission from the International Monetary Fund has issued the following concluding statement after a two week Article IV Consultation visit to Iceland. The mission met with representatives of governme...
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September 24. 2018Global Alliance to end trade in goods used for capital punishment and torture - Statement by the Minister
Global Alliance to end trade in goods used for capital punishment and torture Meeting at the United Nations, New York 24 September 2018 Thank you for giving me the floor and our thanks to the organiz...
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September 24. 2018A Call to Action to End Forced Labour, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking - Statement by the Minister
A Call to Action to End Forced Labour, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Hosted by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 24 September 2018 United Nations, New York Thank you for convening this ...
