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Prime Minister's Opening Address to the Icelandic parliament Althingi
Madam Speaker. As Icelanders, we want to and should be proud of our country, its natural environment and cultural heritage, and the resources of both the land and its people.These strong ties make us ...
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Government Coalition Platform of the Social Democratic Alliance and Left-Green Movement
This is a translation – in case of any discrepancies, the Icelandic original prevails. The government coalition of the Social Democratic Alliance and the Left-Green Movement has been formed to ensure...
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Iceland donates 5 million IKR in emergency relief in Sri Lanka
Ossur Skarphedinsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, urges the Government of Sri Lanka and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) to ensure that the civilian population is protected in ...
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Debt statistics, May 2009
Central government debt, claims and cash at hand 1997-2009 (PDF 140 KB), May 2009.
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2009/05/13/Debt-statistics-May-2009/
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Iceland responds to UK Treasury Select Committee's report in a letter to MPs
Iceland’s Ambassador in London has sent a letter, on behalf of the Minister for Foreign Affairs Össur Skarphéðinsson, to all Members of the United Kingdom Parliament regarding the Treasury Selec...
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The First 100 Days Planned Actions
Principles and assumptions for the 2010 Budget and medium-term fiscal plan approved by the government. Report on government’s fiscal plans for 2009 and for the medium-term presented to the Alt...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2009/05/10/The-First-100-Days-Planned-Actions/
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The President approves of the Prime Minister's second government
At a meeting of the State Council of Iceland at Bessastaðir today President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson agreed to the proposal of Mrs. Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, regarding the formation and composition of her...
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Government Coalition Co-operation Statement by the Social Democratic Alliance and Left-Green Movement
The government coalition of the Social Democratic Alliance and the Left-Green Movement has been formed to ensure economic and social stability, and to seek national unity on Iceland’s path to re...
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New Government Takes Office - Social Democrats and Left-Greens Continue their Coalition Partnership
A new coalition government, formed by the Social Democrat Alliance and the Left-Green Movement, formally announced today at a press conference held at the Nordic House in Reykjavik, will continue the ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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