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Iceland takes part in NATO Cyber Defense Exercise
Iceland recently participated in the annual NATO Cyber Defense Exercise, Cyber Coalition 2023, along with 35 allied and partner countries. This was the first time Iceland took part in the exercise. It...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2023/12/28/Iceland-takes-part-in-NATO-Cyber-Defense-Exercise/
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Öppettider under jul och nyår
Islands ambassad har stängt 25–26 december och 1 januari. Öppettider under mellandagarna är från 10:00 till 14:00.
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2023/12/27/Oppettider-under-jul-och-nyar/
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Iceland joins two coalitions supporting Ukraine
Iceland will join two coalitions providing support to Ukraine, the IT coalition and the Demining coalition. Iceland also announced additional funding of EUR 340,000 through the NATO Comprehensiv...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2023/12/23/Iceland-joins-two-coalitions-supporting-Ukraine-/
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Budget 2024: Continued fiscal consolidation and support in reducing inflation
Prioritization in government finances, continued fiscal consolidation and support in reducing inflation are reflected in the 2024 budget, which has been approved by Parliament. The budget reflects the...
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Reykjanes Volcanic Eruption: Tourism Response Team Meeting and Media Centre Reopened
A Volcanic Eruption started yesterday northwest of Grindavík in the Reykjanes peninsula. This eruption follows intense seismic activity over the past few weeks. The international airport in Kefla...
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Reykjanes Volcanic Eruption: Icelandic Government Advice
Eruption does not present a threat to life Risk to infrastructure is being monitored and a nearby town had already been evacuated No disruptions to international or local aviation&n...
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Joint Statement of the Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Oslo
At the second Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Oslo 13 December, the Prime Minister of Norway, Denmark, Iceland and Sweden and the President of Finland and Ukraine issued the following statement: We, the le...
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Vigdís Finnbogadóttir Prize for Women's Empowerment open for nominations
Nominations are now open for the Vigdís Finnbogadóttir's Prize for Women's Empowerment. The award was established in Reykjavík last May on the eve of the Council of Europe summit. Sponsored by the Cou...
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IceWind selected for the first DIANA Challenge
The Icelandic innovation company IceWind, which develops and builds robust vertical axis wind turbines, designed to withstand all weather conditions, and be installed in remote locations, was selected...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2023/12/05/IceWind-selected-for-the-first-DIANA-Challenge/
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Unlocking potential: Live conference stream
The Nordic Network for Newly Arrived Students and the Ministry of Education and Children in Iceland host the Nordic conference, Unlocking potential: Effective strategies for supporting immigrant ...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2023/12/02/Unlocking-potential-Live-conference-stream/
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Enhanced surveillance of critical underwater infrastructure
The Defence Ministers of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) have decided to activate a JEF Response Option, which includes enhanced surveillance of critical underwater infrastructure. The activity wi...
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Your views matter!
Would you like to participate in the shaping of Iceland’s first policy on the matters of immigrants and refugees? The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour is currently working on a future vision and ...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2023/11/28/Your-views-matter-/
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Defence ministers discuss security developments at a meeting in Stockholm
Security developments, strengthened defence posture and continued support for Ukraine were among the issues on the agenda in a recent two-day meeting of Nordic and Baltic defence ministers in Stockhol...
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Mobile field hospital donated by Iceland operational in Ukraine
The mobile field hospital, which Alþingi, the Icelandic Parliament, decided in the spring to donate to the Ukrainian people, has arrived in Ukraine and is operational. The total cost of the project am...
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Iceland increases support to humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland has decided to provide an additional contribution of 100 million ISK in response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The contribution will be divided betwee...
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Robert Spano elected to the Board of the Register of Damage for Ukraine
Robert Spano of Iceland was today elected to serve on the Board of the Register of Damage caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. The election took place at the meeting of ...
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Call for Applications for grants from the Development Fund for Immigrant Issues
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour and the Immigrant Council invite applications for grants from the Development Fund for Immigrant Issues. The Fund's purpose is to enhance research and develop...
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Construction started on barrier to protect the power plant in Svartsengi
Construction has started on a barrier to protect the power plant in Svartsengi from the possible consequences of a volcanic eruption. Work on the protective barrier is being carried out in accordance ...
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Reykjavík Global Forum
The Reykjavik Global Forum, taking place in Harpa 13-14 November, has become an important venue for international discussions and networking on women's rights and gender equality. Over 500 participant...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2023/11/15/Reykjavik-Global-Forum/
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Government and tourist service provider emergency response plan activated
In light of the development of earthquakes in Reykjanes, the response plan for the authorities and the tourism industry has been activated. It aims to ensure an orderly and coordinated response by all...