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Treasury finances January-April 2016
Statistics for Treasury finances for January-April 2016 are now available. Treasury finances January-April 2016
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2016/06/06/Treasury-finances-January-April-2016/
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Measures to curb the negative effects of inflows of foreign currency
This afternoon, Bjarni Benediktsson, the minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, presented a bill to the Althing regarding amendments to the Foreign Exchange Act, the Act on the Handling of ISK Asse...
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Q&A on the Act on the treatment of króna-denominated assets subject to special restrictions
Questions and answers on the Act on the treatment of króna-denominated assets subject to special restrictions and Central Bank of Iceland foreign currency auction are now available. Q&A on the Act...
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The next steps in capital account liberalisation
This afternoon the Icelandic Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Bjarni Benediktsson, submitted before Parliament a bill of Law that sets forth the next steps towards liberalisation of capital c...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2016/05/20/The-next-steps-in-capital-account-liberalisation/
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Second Meeting of the Financial Stability Council in 2016
The second meeting of the Financial Stability Council in 2016 was held on Wednesday, 18 May, in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs. At its meeting the Council reviewed the main risk factors ...
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Legislation
Act on the Free Right to Employment and Residence within the European Economic Area, No. 105/2014
Updated: November 2018 Act on the Free Right to Employment and Residence within the European Economic Area, No. 105/2014 as amended by Act No. 75/2018.
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Minutes of the Meeting of the Financial Stability Council of 18 May 2016
The meeting was held in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs. Members of the Council: Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Bjarni Benediktsson, Chairman; Már Guðmundsson, Governor of the C...
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Treasury finances January-March 2016
Statistics for Treasury finances for January-March 2016 are now available. Treasury finances January-March 2016
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2016/05/13/Treasury-finances-January-March-2016/
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The Nordic Welfare Watch Final Conference
Are the Nordic Welfare States Ready for Future Risks? How can we prepare? The Nordic Welfare Watch final conference in Iceland 10th of November 2016 in Hilton Reykjavík Nordica The Icelan...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2016/05/06/The-Nordic-Welfare-Watch-Final-Conference/
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Fiscal Policy and Fiscal Strategy Plan for 2017-2021
The five-year Statement of Fiscal Policy and Fiscal Strategy Plan for the public sector, that have been presented before Parliament, entail that it will be possible in coming years to ...
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Hrannar Pétursson Political Advisor to the Minister
Mr. Hrannar Pétursson has been appointed as a political advisor to the Minster for Foreign Affairs, as of today, 4 May. Hrannar is born in 1973 and has a wide-ranging professional experience. He work...
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Statement of Fiscal Policy and Fiscal Strategy Plan presented for the first time
The five-year Statement of Fiscal Policy and Fiscal Strategy Plan for the public sector, presented before Parliament today, entail that it will be possible in coming years to prepare even better for t...
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Speeches and Articles
Address by the Prime Minister at Social Progress Index
The spoken word applies Madame Chairwoman / Mr. Chairman.Ladies and gentlemen I am honored to have this opportunity today to discuss the competitiveness of nations with several leading scientist...
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Treasury finances February 2016
Statistics for Treasury finances for February 2016 are now available. Treasury finances February 2016
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2016/04/25/Treasury-finances-February-2016/
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145th legislative session 2015-2016
145th legislative session 2015-2016. Parliamentary document 1166 - Case no. 327. no. 26/145. page 1 of 2 PARLIAMENTARY RESOLUTION on a National Security Policy for Icel...
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Parliament approves national security policy for Iceland
On 13 April Parliament approved the Minister for Foreign Affairs' proposed Parliamentary resolution on a national security policy for Iceland, with no dissenting votes. Minister for Foreign Affairs Li...
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Tax Information Exchange Agreement with UAE signed
A Tax Information Exchange Agreement, TIEA, between Iceland and the United Arab Emirates was signed today, thereby completing a joint Nordic campaign on agreements with low-tax jurisdictions, which be...
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Tax Information Exchange Agreement with UAE signed
A Tax Information Exchange Agreement, TIEA, between Iceland and the United Arab Emirates was signed today, thereby completing a joint Nordic campaign on agreements with low-tax jurisdictions, which b...
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Iceland's new Minister for Foreign Affairs
A new Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ms. Lilja Alfredsdottir, took office today, succeeding Mr. Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson who had held the position since 23 May 2013. Ms. Alfredsdottir has hel...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2016/04/08/Icelands-new-Minister-for-Foreign-Affairs/
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Government of Mr. Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson takes office
Ten ministers will take seat in the Government, five from the Progressive Party, and five from the Independence Party. Two of the current ministries, Ministry of Industries and Innovation, and Ministr...