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Government deeply regrets Russia's decision on import ban
The Icelandic government deeply regrets the decision of the Russian government to add Iceland to the list of countries that are subjected to an import ban to Russia. Today's decision adds Iceland, Alb...
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Public lecture: Danish Disasters!
A century of accidents and catastrophes in Denmark - on land, sea and in the air. On August 20, 2015. More information
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2015/08/12/Public-lecture-Danish-Disasters/
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Treasury finances January-June 2015
Statistics for Treasury finances for January-June 2015 are now available. Treasury finances Jan-Jun 2015
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2015/08/06/Treasury-finances-January-June-2015/
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Republic of Iceland buys back 400 million of own bonds denominated in USD
Republic of Iceland has purchased for cancellation nominal value of 400 million USD of the bond series “ICELAND 4.875% 06/16/16” (ISIN USX3446PDH48/US451029AD49). On 27 July 2015, the Republic of Ic...
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Treasury finances January-May 2015
Statistics for Treasury finances for January-May 2015 are now available. Treasury finances Jan-May 2015
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2015/08/05/Treasury-finances-January-May-2015/
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Fitch Ratings upgrades Iceland to BBB+
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Iceland's Long-term foreign currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘BBB+' from ‘BBB‘ with a stable outlook. Long-term local currency IDR was also upgraded to ‘A...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2015/07/24/Fitch-Ratings-upgrades-Iceland-to-BBB-/
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Due to “5-state consultation” on fishing in the Arctic Ocean
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has called the ambassadors of the United States of America, Denmark, Canada, Norway and the Russian Federation to a meeting in the ministry and made observations on ...
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Standard and Poor's upgrades Iceland's rating
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services has raised its long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on the Republic of Iceland to ‘BBB/A-2' from 'BBB-/A-3'. The outlook is S...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2015/07/17/Standard-and-Poors-upgrades-Icelands-rating/
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Treasury repays Avens bond
Today the Treasury repaid the balance outstanding on the so-called Avens bond totalling EUR 192 million plus interest. The original face value of the bond, issued in 2010 and to be repaid in instalmen...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2015/07/15/Treasury-repays-Avens-bond/
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Reports
Assessment of the Work of the Welfare Watch
The Ministry of Welfare gave the Social Science Research Institute of the University of Iceland the task of assessing and mapping the work of the Welfare Watch, which was set up in 2009 following the ...
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Legislation on Stability Levy adopted unanimously
The Icelandic parliament Althingi today passed the Bill of the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs on a stability levy, concerning which a political consensus was achieved in the Althingi. The ...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2015/07/03/Legislation-on-Stability-Levy-adopted-unanimously/
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National Cyber Strategy for Iceland released
The National Cyber Security Strategy addresses the need to protect critical infrastructure as well as response to growing cyber security threats. The Strategy outlines cyber security vision until 202...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2015/07/03/National-Cyber-Strategy-for-Iceland-released/
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Moody's upgrades Iceland's rating
Moody's has upgraded the government of Iceland's government debt ratings to Baa2 from Baa3. Moody‘s announced this yesterday. The rating outlook is stable. According to Moody‘s press release ...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2015/06/30/Moodys-upgrades-Icelands-rating/
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Government Accounts 2014
The results of Government Accounts for 2014 have now been published and the accounts forwarded to the Althingi. The current balance for the year was positive by ISK 46.4 billion, which is a better tha...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2015/06/29/Government-Accounts-2014/
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Treasury finances January-April 2015
Statistics for Treasury finances for January-April 2015 are now available. Treasury finances January-April 2015
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2015/06/29/Treasury-finances-January-April-2015/
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Speeches and Articles
Address by Prime Minister, Mr Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, at Austurvöllur, 17 June 2015
My fellow Icelanders, Our National Day on 17 June has had a place in our hearts for more than a hundred years. Public meetings were first held on this date in 1907 to commemorate the birthday of Jón ...
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Disaster social work in Sweden: context, practice and challenges in an international perspective
Disaster social work in Sweden: context, practice and challenges in an international perspective By Carin Björngren Cuadra University of Malmö ...
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Iceland in Continuing Consultations Regarding - Capital Control Liberalization (Glitnir)
The Iceland Ministry of Finance today announced that it has continued its consultations with parties affected by the capital controls in Iceland about the proposals the Government is considering for...
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Comprehensive strategy for capital account liberalisation announced
Comprehensive strategy for capital account liberalisation announced ISK 1200 billion problem solved; stability ensured Stability conditions and stability tax on failed banks' estates ...
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Comprehensive strategy for capital account liberalisation
Comprehensive strategy for capital account liberalisation announced ISK 1200 billion problem solved; stability ensured Stability conditions and stability tax on failed banks' estates ...