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Icelandic Authorities Track Russian Warship

07 June 2026

The Yuri Ivanov has been operating within Iceland´s Exclusive Economic Zone, west of Iceland.

Ministry for Foreign Affairs

NATO Military Committee visits Iceland

03 June 2026

The visit of the Military Committee provided a valuable opportunity to demonstrate how Iceland actively supports NATO´s collective defence and strengthens Alliance cohesion.

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Minister of Education and Children

Inga Sæland

Inga assumed the office of Minister of Education and Children on 11 January 2026.

Inga founded the People’s Party in 2016 and has been its chair since its establishment.