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Icelandic Foreign Minister makes a formal complaint on British PM's comments
The Icelandic Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ossur Skarphedinsson, today made a formal complaint on comments made by the British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, during a session of Parliamentary question...
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Reports
Action Plan against Trafficking in Human Beings
This report contains the first Government Action Plan against trafficking in human beings, as well as an explanatory statement, which the Government of Iceland approved at a cabinet meeting on 17 Marc...
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Treasury finances January-March 2009
Treasury finances January-March 2009 (PDF 53K) Cash Flow Statement in January–March 2005–2009 Millions of krónur 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Revenu...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2009/04/30/Treasury-finances-January-March-2009/
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Report by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Össur Skarphéðinsson
Excerpt from a report by the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Össur Skarphéðinsson, on foreign and international affairs, presented to the Alþingi during the 136th session of the legislative assembly 200...
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Icelandic Press Officer to join UNICEF in Sudan
The Icelandic Crisis Response Unit has deployed a press officer, Mr. Steinar Sveinsson, for two months to take part in the UNICEF Programme in Sudan. Mr. Sveinsson will be a part of UNICEF’s med...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2009/04/27/Icelandic-Press-Officer-to-join-UNICEF-in-Sudan/
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Speeches and Articles
Excerpts from the address delivered by Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir at the AGM of the Central Bank of Iceland, on 17 April 2009
Dear Guests Trust is a key word – not only during the economic downturn we are currently experiencing and in financial markets, but in all areas of society and in government. Trust is the founda...
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The Commission on Developments in Europe concluded its work
The Commission on Developments in Europe concluded its work today and delivered a report in accordance with the tasking contained in the government´s programme of action. The Commission has worked for...
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Code of Conduct for the Foreign Service
Össur Skarphéðinsson, Minster for Foreign Affairs, has signed a Code of Conduct for the Foreign Service, to take immediate effect. This is the first Code of Conduct to be issued by an Icelandic Minist...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2009/04/17/Code-of-Conduct-for-the-Foreign-Service/
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Iceland comments on EC proposals for restructuring of financial markets supervision in Europe
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Business Affairs, Central Bank of Iceland and the Financial Supervisory Author...
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Iceland and Dominica to cooperate on geothermal energy
On the Caribbean island Dominica all electricity production is based on imported fossil fuel, although the island has access to unutilized geothermal resources. In the year 2007 electricity productio...
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Culture - The Arts, The National Cultural Heritage, Broadcasting, Language Policy, Sports and Youth Activities
Culture - The Arts, The National Cultural Heritage, Broadcasting, Language Policy, Sports and Youth Activities
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Iceland's Foreign Minister concerned regarding N-Korea's missile launch
Iceland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ossur Skarphedinsson, has expressed his deep concern regardingNorth-Korea’s missile launch on 5 April. The launch took place despite UN Security Council Resolut...
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Iceland's FM and US President discuss geothermal energy
During the NATO summit held in Strasbourg-Kehl during the weekend Mr. Össur Skarphéðinsson the Foreign Minister of Iceland held talks with Mr. Barack Obama President of the United States particularly ...
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NATO summit welcomes Iceland's initiative on the High North
In his address to the 60th anniversary NATO Summit in Strasbourg – Kehl, Iceland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ossur Skarphedinsson, urged the Alliance to focus on the High North in its future strat...
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UK Treasury Committe publishes report on failure of Icelandic Banks
In the Report, the Committee considers three sets of depositors: local authorities, charities and UK citizens who deposited in the Isle of Man and Guernsey subsidiaries of the Icelandic banks. The rep...
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Icelandic UN Permanent representative chairs a session on weapons of mass destruction
The Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations, Dr. Gunnar Palsson, chairs a session at a seminar on Weapons of Mass Destruction, held by the International Peace Institute in Rye Brook,...
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Treasury finances January-February 2009
Treasury finances January-February 2009 (PDF 53K) Cash Flow Statement in January–February 2005–2009 Millions of krónur 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Revenue ...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2009/04/02/Treasury-finances-January-February-2009/
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Foreign Minister attending NATO anniversary Summit
Iceland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Össur Skarphéðinsson, will attend the 60th anniversary NATO Summit, which will be held on the 3 – 4 April in Strasbourg/ Kehl and Baden-Baden. The S...
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Respect for human rights essential when rebuilding Afghanistan.
Ambassador Greta Gunnarsdottir spoke on behalf of Iceland at an international conference on Afghanistan, held in the Hague on 31 March. Ambassador Gunnarsdottir emphasized the willingness of the Icela...
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Principal tax rates 2009
Principal tax rates 2009 (PDF 73K) 1. Personal income taxation Iceland’s personal income tax structure is such that all personal income in 2009 (other than capital income, see below) is taxed at a PAY...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2009/04/01/Principal-tax-rates-2009/