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09 August 2021 /Vaccinated passengers with ties to Iceland to undergo testing
As of August 16, vaccinated passengers with ties to Iceland must undergo testing within 48 hours of arrival in Iceland. Individuals with ties to Iceland are: Icelandic citizens Individuals do...
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21 May 2021 /COVID-19: Border measures extended to 15th of June
Svandís Svavarsdóttir, Minister of Health of Iceland, has decided to extend the application of current government regulation on quarantine, isolation and testing at the border of Iceland in connectio...
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20 April 2021 /COVID-19: Temporary introduction of stricter border measures
The Government of Iceland has announced temporary border measures to counter the domestic spread of COVID-19. These measures aim to create conditions to allow lifting domestic restrictions as much as ...
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25 March 2021 /Stricter measures intended to stop new outbreak in Iceland
Gatherings mostly limited to 10 people All in-person teaching halted, least until after Easter Measures to remain in place for three weeks Iceland will use AstraZeneca jab for those o...
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20 March 2021 /A small volcanic eruption has started in Iceland
No risk to Reykjavik, populated places and infrastructure No disturbance for international aviation At approximately 20.45 last night lava began flowing from a rupture in the ground ...
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16 March 2021 /Exemption from border measures for vaccinated individuals to be extended to non-Schengen countries
The Icelandic government has announced that all those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be allowed to travel to Iceland without being subject to border measures, such as testing and...
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04 March 2021 /Possible volcanic activity in southwest Iceland
Risk to populated areas and critical infrastructure considered very low Volcanic activity follows considerable seismic activity in the past week The type of eruption expected will not hav...
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23 February 2021 /Significant easing of domestic restrictions in Iceland to take effect tomorrow
In-person attendance at sporting events is allowed again Limits on attendance at cultural events raised to 200 Higher level education returning to normalcy Low threshold testing, cont...
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17 February 2021 /The Government launches the Icelandic Income Database
The Icelandic Income Database is an interactive tool that examines changes in the financial position of different groups in Icelandic society. The data used is provided by Statistics Iceland and is ga...
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16 February 2021 /Travelers required to present negative PCR test before boarding
Double screening for all arrivals remains in place Those who test positive in first screening may be required to isolate in a managed facility Temporary measures at border are intended al...
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18 January 2021 /Iceland hosts first activist led conference against gender-based violence in over 25 years
The Government of Iceland and city of Reykjavik will host the Reykjavik Dialogue and Conference, on August 16th-18th 2021. This three-day event will be the first conference led by international activi...
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15 January 2021 /Covid-19 screening mandatory for arriving passengers until spring
As of today, all passengers must undergo a PCR test upon arrival in Iceland, followed by a 5–6-day quarantine and a second screening at the end of quarantine period. This procedure will remain in plac...
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18 December 2020 /Iceland announces enhanced ambition at Climate Ambition Summit
Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Prime Minister of Iceland, announced on 12 December that Iceland would enhance its ambition in emissions cuts. The announcement came at the Climate Ambition Summit, convened by th...
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27 November 2020 /Prime Minister of Iceland addresses UNESCO High-Level Round Table on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Katrín Jakobsdóttir, prime minister of Iceland, addressed a UNESCO high-level round table on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against women on the 25th of November. The round...
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21 November 2020 /Border measures to be reviewed by 15 January
The Icelandic Government has announced that current border measures to limit the influx of COVID-19 infections will remain mostly unchanged until 1 February next year. These measures include a choice ...
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20 November 2020 /Resilience: strengthening Iceland’s foothold – Resilience subsidies and support for job-seekers, old-age pensioners, families with children, and vulnerable groups
The Government has decided to pay a special supplement over and above basic unemployment benefits next year, so as to support the large group of people whose income-linked unemployment benefits will e...
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13 November 2020 /Katrín Jakobsdóttir hosts the Council of Women World Leader's Annual Meeting
On November 9, 2020 H.E. Katrín Jakobsdóttir, the Prime Minister of Iceland and Chair of the Council of Women World Leaders, gathered current and former women presidents and prime ministers for the Co...
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12 October 2020 /Eight stability measures
Following discussions with employer and employee unions, the Government presented a package of eight measures designed to promote social and economic stability in accordance with Living Standard...
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07 October 2020 /Double screening until December
The current procedure of double screening for covid-19 at the border for all passengers arriving in Iceland is planned to remain in place until 1 December, unless circumstances warrant earlier easing...
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06 October 2020 /Iceland welcomes Syrian families from Lesbos
The Government of Iceland has agreed to receive refugees from the Greek island of Lesbos, with emphasis on vulnerable Syrian families. These families previously lived in the Moria refugee camp, which...
