
News Search Select ministry Select ministry Select topic Select topic Select a year Select a year Showing 101-150 of 2918 results 04 April 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs Iceland’s National Action Plan on women, peace and security 2025–2030 With United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (UNSCR 1325), adopted in 2000, the Council recognised for the first time the gendered impact of conflict and the crucial role of women in peace and security efforts.… 20 March 2025Ministry of Education and Children ISTP 2025: International Summit on the Teaching Profession in Reykjavík The International Summit on the Teaching Profession, ISTP 2025, takes place in Reykjavík, Iceland on 24-26 March 2025. Twenty-five ministers of education from leading countries in the field of education, along with heads of teacher associations, will attend the Summit to discuss education reforms. 12 March 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint statement by the ministers for foreign affairs of the Nordic-Baltic countries 12 March 2025Ministry of Justice, Ministry for Foreign Affairs Minister announces defence policy formulation and actions Iceland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, presented a proposal to the government yesterday for the formulation of a policy for Iceland's security and defence. The new coalition government's platform from 21 December 2024 states that a security and defence policy will be formulated.… 11 March 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs Aurora Forum - UK and Nordic-Baltic Eight Ministerial Roundtable: Joint Statement 10 March 2025Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs Proposal on the resolution of HF fund A Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs discussion committee and advisors to the pension funds have jointly drafted proposals on the settlement of Housing Financing Fund (HFF) bonds, which will facilitate the winding-up of ÍL Fund (previously the HFF). The ÍL Fund project management team has recommended to the Minister that efforts be made to advance the proposals. 07 March 2025Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs S&P Global Ratings affirms Iceland at 'A+/A-1', Outlook Stable S&P Global Ratings has affirmed 'A+/A-1' long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Iceland. The outlook is stable. 07 March 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs The Minister for Foreign Affairs addressed a UNESCO conference on the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan The dire situation of women and girls in Afghanistan was discussed at a conference held at the initiative of Iceland at the headquarters of UNESCO in Paris today on the occasion of International Women's Day. A video address from the Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Ms.… 26 February 2025Ministry of Infrastructure, Ministry for Foreign Affairs Iceland and Georgia sign air services agreement An air services agreement between Iceland and Georgia was signed in Reykjavík today. This is the first air services agreement between the two countries, but preparations for the agreement began in 2018. Martin Eyjólfsson, Permanent Secretary of State, and Givi Davitashvili, Director of the Civil Aviation Agency of Georgia, signed the agreement. 26 February 2025Prime Ministers Office Joint statement of the leaders of Ukraine and Nordic-Baltic Eight Joint statement of the leaders of Ukraine and Nordic-Baltic Eight on the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale aggression against Ukraine. 24 February 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs Minister puts emphasis on safeguarding human rights and international system in address to UN Human Rights Council Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir today delivered her address to the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. In her speech, Foreign Minister Gunnarsdóttir emphasized the need to safeguard the United Nations and the international system established after World War II.… 16 February 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint statement on the first anniversary of Alexei Navalny’s death 15 February 2025Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs Fitch Affirms Iceland at ‘A’; Outlook Stable Fitch Ratings has affirmed Iceland's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'A' with a Stable Outlook. 14 February 2025Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs Public Offering of the Icelandic State’s Share in Íslandsbanki The Icelandic Government is preparing to sell its remaining stake in Íslandsbanki, approximately 42,5% of the bank’s shares, over the coming months. The sale will be conducted in accordance with Act no. 80/2024 and grants individuals priority in the offering. 14 February 2025Prime Ministers Office Nordic-Baltic leaders’ statement on Ukraine Nordic-Baltic leaders’ statement (Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, 14 February 2025) 10 February 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs The Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse calls for gender to be an integral part of the AI Action Summit 26 January 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs Nordic Baltic Foreign Ministers statement on Belarus The Nordic-Baltic countries support the statement by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas on support to the Belarusian people. 21 January 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs Regular Consultation Meeting on Bilateral Relations between Iceland and Greenland Senior officials from Iceland and Greenland met in Reykjavík on Wednesday to review the bilateral cooperation between the countries. The meeting was part of regular consultations between the countries based on a cooperation declaration signed by the Prime Ministers of Iceland Greenland in Reykjavík on 13 October 2022 on increased cooperation.… 09 January 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs The Minister for Foreign Affairs’ working visit to Ukraine Thorgerdur Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, made a working visit to Ukraine on Tuesday. 09 January 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs Finland conducts its first NATO Air Policing Mission in Iceland A Finnish fighter detachment will arrive in Iceland by the end of January for a NATO Air Policing Mission. The detachment consists of four F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets and up to 50 personnel. 07 January 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Statement by Nordic Baltic countries on the energy situation in the Republic of Moldova We note Gazprom’s decision to cease gas supplies to Moldova as of January 1st, 2025. This action is aimed at undermining political and economic stability in Moldova. 06 January 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs Iceland takes seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council On January 1st, Iceland became a Member of the United Nations Human Rights Council and will serve for a three-year term, or until the end of 2027. 03 January 2025Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education Exposition on Performance-Based University Funding Available in English The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation has published an Exposition on Performance-Based University Funding in English. 30 December 2024Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy 2025-2029 The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs has published Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy for the period 2025-2029. The MTDMS is presented on the basis of the fiscal plan, in accordance with Article 38 of the Act on Public Finances, no. 123/2015, and is to be presented annually.… 29 December 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Statement by Nordic Baltic Foreign Ministers on Situation in Georgia 22 December 2024 Afgreiðslutími sendiráðsins í Vín yfir hátíðarnar 22 December 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir assumes role as Minister for Foreign Affairs Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir assumed the role of Minister for Foreign Affairs today, succeeding Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir, the outgoing Minister. Þorgerður Katrín becomes the the fifth woman to hold this position. 21 December 2024Prime Ministers Office New Icelandic Government takes office A Government consisting of the Social Democratic Alliance, the Liberal Reform Party and the People‘s Party took office today. The new government is headed by Kristrún Frostadóttir, the chairman of the Social Democratic Alliance. 19 December 2024Ministry of Justice, Ministry for Foreign Affairs Popular course on security and defence issues Around 50 people have now completed an in-depth course on security and defence issues, conducted jointly by the Directorate for Defence at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice. Altogether three fully subscribed courses have been held so far. 18 December 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs JEF Leaders' Summit Emphasizes Continued Support for Ukraine Security developments in Europe, support for Ukraine, and increased defence cooperation were among the topics discussed by the leaders of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) at their summit in Tallinn, Estonia, which concluded today. Foreign Minister Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir attended the meeting on behalf of the Prime Minister. 11 December 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs Advanced Research Workshop on Undersea Communications Cables and Crisis Management The Department of Defence in Ireland and the Directorate for Defence of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Iceland jointly hosted an Advanced Research Workshop on Undersea Communications Cables and Crisis Management on 3-5 December. 06 December 2024Ministry of Industries Licences for hunting of fin whales and minke whales issued The Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries has issued licences to the companies Hvalur hf. and Tjaldtangi for the hunting of fin and minke whales respectively. The licences will be valid for a total of five years and will be extended for a year annually. 04 December 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs ICC 23rd Assembly of States Parties - General Debate 25 November 2024 VEGNA UTANKJÖRFUNDARATKVÆÐAGREIÐSLU - SENDING ATKVÆÐA 22 November 2024 VEGNA UTANKJÖRFUNDARATKVÆÐAGREIÐSLU 2024 15 November 2024 Íslendingar búsettir erlendis – Kosningaréttur í Alþingiskosningum 30. nóvember 2024 13 November 2024Ministry of Education and Children Unlocking Potential Effective Strategies for Supporting Immigrant Children The Nordic Network for Newly Arrived Students, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Children in Iceland, organised a conference titled Unlocking Potential: Effective Strategies for Supporting Immigrant Children.… 07 November 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse on the lifecycle of online violence from childhood to adulthood 01 November 2024Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing 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. 31 October 2024 ALÞINGISKOSNINGAR 2024 30 October 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs Statement by Nordic Ministers of Foreign Affairs on the situation in Georgia We, the Nordics, join the international calls for a thorough and impartial investigation of reported irregularities before and during Georgia’s 26 October parliamentary elections. It is essential to dispel doubts that have been cast on the integrity of the electoral process. 30 October 2024 Utankjörfundaratkvæðagreiðsla hjá kjörræðismönnum 29 October 2024Prime Ministers Office Declaration by the Nordic Prime Ministers Declaration from the Nordic Prime Ministers meeting in Reykjavik 29 October 29 October 2024Prime Ministers Office Statement at the fourth Nordic-Ukrainian Summit At the fourth Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Thingvellir on 28 October, the Prime Ministers of Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden and the President of Ukraine issued the following statement: 27 October 2024Prime Ministers Office Volodymyr Zelensky to visit Iceland President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will arrive in Iceland tomorrow. President Zelensky will meet with Prime Minister of Iceland, Bjarni Benediktsson, and participate in the fourth Nordic-Ukrainian summit. 25 October 2024 Utankjörfundaratkvæðagreiðsla vegna alþingiskosninga 2024 Athygli er vakin á því að utankjörfundaratkvæðagreiðsla vegna alþingiskosninganna á Íslandi þann 30. nóvember 2024, hefst í sendiráði Íslands í Vín fimmtudaginn 7. nóvember. 23 October 2024 Kosning utan kjörfundar í sendiráði Íslands í London, Alþingiskosningar 2024 Utankjörfundaratkvæðagreiðsla vegna Alþingiskosninga hefst þann 7. nóvember 22 October 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs Nordic statement on the draft legal bills in the Knesset related to UNRWA The Nordic countries are deeply concerned by the recent introduction of draft legal bills in the Knesset that, if adopted, would prevent the UNRWA from continuing its operations in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza.… 21 October 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs Strong Bilateral Defense Relationship Reaffirmed with Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff The challenging security environment, cooperation in the Arctic, and bilateral defense cooperation between Iceland and the United States were among the topics discussed during a recent meeting between Foreign Minister Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir and General Charles Q. Brown Jr., U.S. Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff. 18 October 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs Joint Statement on Arctic Security and Defence Under the auspice of the Northern Defence Dialogue meeting held on the margins of the NATO Defence Ministers’ Meeting on 17 October 2024, the defence ministers of Canada, Denmark together with the Foreign Minister of the Faroe Islands and a representative from Greenland, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, and representatives from Iceland and the United States reaffirm their shared commitment to enhanced… 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59

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04 April 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Iceland’s National Action Plan on women, peace and security 2025–2030

With United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (UNSCR 1325), adopted in 2000, the Council recognised for the first time the gendered impact of conflict and the crucial role of women in peace and security efforts.…

20 March 2025Ministry of Education and Children

ISTP 2025: International Summit on the Teaching Profession in Reykjavík

The International Summit on the Teaching Profession, ISTP 2025, takes place in Reykjavík, Iceland on 24-26 March 2025. Twenty-five ministers of education from leading countries in the field of education, along with heads of teacher associations, will attend the Summit to discuss education reforms.

12 March 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Joint statement by the ministers for foreign affairs of the Nordic-Baltic countries

12 March 2025Ministry of Justice, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Minister announces defence policy formulation and actions

Iceland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, presented a proposal to the government yesterday for the formulation of a policy for Iceland's security and defence. The new coalition government's platform from 21 December 2024 states that a security and defence policy will be formulated.…

11 March 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Aurora Forum - UK and Nordic-Baltic Eight Ministerial Roundtable: Joint Statement

10 March 2025Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs

Proposal on the resolution of HF fund

A Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs discussion committee and advisors to the pension funds have jointly drafted proposals on the settlement of Housing Financing Fund (HFF) bonds, which will facilitate the winding-up of ÍL Fund (previously the HFF). The ÍL Fund project management team has recommended to the Minister that efforts be made to advance the proposals.

07 March 2025Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs

S&P Global Ratings affirms Iceland at 'A+/A-1', Outlook Stable

S&P Global Ratings has affirmed 'A+/A-1' long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Iceland. The outlook is stable.

07 March 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs

The Minister for Foreign Affairs addressed a UNESCO conference on the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan

The dire situation of women and girls in Afghanistan was discussed at a conference held at the initiative of Iceland at the headquarters of UNESCO in Paris today on the occasion of International Women's Day. A video address from the Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Ms.…

26 February 2025Ministry of Infrastructure, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Iceland and Georgia sign air services agreement

An air services agreement between Iceland and Georgia was signed in Reykjavík today. This is the first air services agreement between the two countries, but preparations for the agreement began in 2018. Martin Eyjólfsson, Permanent Secretary of State, and Givi Davitashvili, Director of the Civil Aviation Agency of Georgia, signed the agreement.

26 February 2025Prime Ministers Office

Joint statement of the leaders of Ukraine and Nordic-Baltic Eight

Joint statement of the leaders of Ukraine and Nordic-Baltic Eight on the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale aggression against Ukraine.

24 February 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Minister puts emphasis on safeguarding human rights and international system in address to UN Human Rights Council

Foreign Minister Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir today delivered her address to the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council. In her speech, Foreign Minister Gunnarsdóttir emphasized the need to safeguard the United Nations and the international system established after World War II.…

16 February 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Joint statement on the first anniversary of Alexei Navalny’s death

15 February 2025Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs

Fitch Affirms Iceland at ‘A’; Outlook Stable

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Iceland's Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at 'A' with a Stable Outlook.

14 February 2025Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs

Public Offering of the Icelandic State’s Share in Íslandsbanki

The Icelandic Government is preparing to sell its remaining stake in Íslandsbanki, approximately 42,5% of the bank’s shares, over the coming months. The sale will be conducted in accordance with Act no. 80/2024 and grants individuals priority in the offering.

14 February 2025Prime Ministers Office

Nordic-Baltic leaders’ statement on Ukraine

Nordic-Baltic leaders’ statement (Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway, Sweden, 14 February 2025)

10 February 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs

The Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse calls for gender to be an integral part of the AI Action Summit

26 January 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Nordic Baltic Foreign Ministers statement on Belarus

The Nordic-Baltic countries support the statement by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas on support to the Belarusian people.

21 January 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Regular Consultation Meeting on Bilateral Relations between Iceland and Greenland

Senior officials from Iceland and Greenland met in Reykjavík on Wednesday to review the bilateral cooperation between the countries. The meeting was part of regular consultations between the countries based on a cooperation declaration signed by the Prime Ministers of Iceland Greenland in Reykjavík on 13 October 2022 on increased cooperation.…

09 January 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs

The Minister for Foreign Affairs’ working visit to Ukraine

Thorgerdur Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, made a working visit to Ukraine on Tuesday.

09 January 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Finland conducts its first NATO Air Policing Mission in Iceland

A Finnish fighter detachment will arrive in Iceland by the end of January for a NATO Air Policing Mission. The detachment consists of four F/A-18 Hornet fighter jets and up to 50 personnel.

07 January 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Joint Statement by Nordic Baltic countries on the energy situation in the Republic of Moldova

We note Gazprom’s decision to cease gas supplies to Moldova as of January 1st, 2025. This action is aimed at undermining political and economic stability in Moldova.

06 January 2025Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Iceland takes seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council

On January 1st, Iceland became a Member of the United Nations Human Rights Council and will serve for a three-year term, or until the end of 2027.

03 January 2025Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education

Exposition on Performance-Based University Funding Available in English

The Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation has published an Exposition on Performance-Based University Funding in English.

30 December 2024Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs

Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy 2025-2029

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs has published Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy for the period 2025-2029. The MTDMS is presented on the basis of the fiscal plan, in accordance with Article 38 of the Act on Public Finances, no. 123/2015, and is to be presented annually.…

29 December 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Joint Statement by Nordic Baltic Foreign Ministers on Situation in Georgia

22 December 2024

Afgreiðslutími sendiráðsins í Vín yfir hátíðarnar

22 December 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir assumes role as Minister for Foreign Affairs

Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir assumed the role of Minister for Foreign Affairs today, succeeding Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir, the outgoing Minister. Þorgerður Katrín becomes the the fifth woman to hold this position.

21 December 2024Prime Ministers Office

New Icelandic Government takes office

A Government consisting of the Social Democratic Alliance, the Liberal Reform Party and the People‘s Party took office today. The new government is headed by Kristrún Frostadóttir, the chairman of the Social Democratic Alliance.

19 December 2024Ministry of Justice, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Popular course on security and defence issues

Around 50 people have now completed an in-depth course on security and defence issues, conducted jointly by the Directorate for Defence at the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice. Altogether three fully subscribed courses have been held so far.

18 December 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs

JEF Leaders' Summit Emphasizes Continued Support for Ukraine

Security developments in Europe, support for Ukraine, and increased defence cooperation were among the topics discussed by the leaders of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) at their summit in Tallinn, Estonia, which concluded today. Foreign Minister Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir attended the meeting on behalf of the Prime Minister.

11 December 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Advanced Research Workshop on Undersea Communications Cables and Crisis Management

The Department of Defence in Ireland and the Directorate for Defence of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Iceland jointly hosted an Advanced Research Workshop on Undersea Communications Cables and Crisis Management on 3-5 December.

06 December 2024Ministry of Industries

Licences for hunting of fin whales and minke whales issued

The Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries has issued licences to the companies Hvalur hf. and Tjaldtangi for the hunting of fin and minke whales respectively. The licences will be valid for a total of five years and will be extended for a year annually.

04 December 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Íslendingar búsettir erlendis – Kosningaréttur í Alþingiskosningum 30. nóvember 2024

13 November 2024Ministry of Education and Children

Unlocking Potential Effective Strategies for Supporting Immigrant Children

The Nordic Network for Newly Arrived Students, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Children in Iceland, organised a conference titled Unlocking Potential: Effective Strategies for Supporting Immigrant Children.…

07 November 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Global Partnership for Action on Gender-Based Online Harassment and Abuse on the lifecycle of online violence from childhood to adulthood

01 November 2024Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing

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.

31 October 2024

ALÞINGISKOSNINGAR 2024

30 October 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Statement by Nordic Ministers of Foreign Affairs on the situation in Georgia

We, the Nordics, join the international calls for a thorough and impartial investigation of reported irregularities before and during Georgia’s 26 October parliamentary elections. It is essential to dispel doubts that have been cast on the integrity of the electoral process.

30 October 2024

Utankjörfundaratkvæðagreiðsla hjá kjörræðismönnum

29 October 2024Prime Ministers Office

Declaration by the Nordic Prime Ministers

Declaration from the Nordic Prime Ministers meeting in Reykjavik 29 October

29 October 2024Prime Ministers Office

Statement at the fourth Nordic-Ukrainian Summit

At the fourth Nordic-Ukrainian Summit in Thingvellir on 28 October, the Prime Ministers of Iceland, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Sweden and the President of Ukraine issued the following statement:

27 October 2024Prime Ministers Office

Volodymyr Zelensky to visit Iceland

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will arrive in Iceland tomorrow. President Zelensky will meet with Prime Minister of Iceland, Bjarni Benediktsson, and participate in the fourth Nordic-Ukrainian summit.

25 October 2024

Utankjörfundaratkvæðagreiðsla vegna alþingiskosninga 2024

Athygli er vakin á því að utankjörfundaratkvæðagreiðsla vegna alþingiskosninganna á Íslandi þann 30. nóvember 2024, hefst í sendiráði Íslands í Vín fimmtudaginn 7. nóvember.

23 October 2024

Kosning utan kjörfundar í sendiráði Íslands í London, Alþingiskosningar 2024

Utankjörfundaratkvæðagreiðsla vegna Alþingiskosninga hefst þann 7. nóvember

22 October 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Nordic statement on the draft legal bills in the Knesset related to UNRWA

The Nordic countries are deeply concerned by the recent introduction of draft legal bills in the Knesset that, if adopted, would prevent the UNRWA from continuing its operations in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza.…

21 October 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Strong Bilateral Defense Relationship Reaffirmed with Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff

The challenging security environment, cooperation in the Arctic, and bilateral defense cooperation between Iceland and the United States were among the topics discussed during a recent meeting between Foreign Minister Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir and General Charles Q. Brown Jr., U.S. Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff.

18 October 2024Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Joint Statement on Arctic Security and Defence

Under the auspice of the Northern Defence Dialogue meeting held on the margins of the NATO Defence Ministers’ Meeting on 17 October 2024, the defence ministers of Canada, Denmark together with the Foreign Minister of the Faroe Islands and a representative from Greenland, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, and representatives from Iceland and the United States reaffirm their shared commitment to enhanced…