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Foreign Minister meets with German counterpart in Berlin
Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson, Foreign Minister of Iceland, met today with German Foreign Minister, Guido Westerwelle, in Berlin. In their meeting, the ministers discussed Arctic and security issues, E...
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Consulting Committee deliver it's recommendations regarding á subsea interconnector for electricity between Iceland and Europe to the Minister of Industry and Trade
The minister of industry established a consulting committee which task was to assess the possibility of laying a subsea interconnector for electricity between Iceland and Europe. Such a project has be...
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Iceland to open Consulate General in Nuuk on 1 July
The Consulate General of Iceland in Greenland will be opened in Nuuk on 1 July. The main role of the Consulate will be to strengthen the business connection between Iceland and Greenland, to inc...
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Iceland elected to FAO Council 2014-2017
Iceland was elected Friday as a member nation to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Council, FAO, for 2014 – 2017. The Nordic countries supported Iceland‘s bid for a seat in t...
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Electronic publication: Gender Equality in Iceland's Development Cooperation and Iceland´s second NAP on implementing UNSCR 1325
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has published two new policy documents; Gender Equality in Iceland´s Development Cooperation and a National Action Plan for the implementation of UNSCR 1325. Both doc...
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Minister Sveinsson meets with UK's Minister for Europe
Foreign minister Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson met yesterday with UK's Minister for Europe, David Lidington. Minister Sveinsson explained the Icelandic Government's decision to put further accession negotia...
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Sustainable whaling in Icelandic waters
Iceland attaches great importance to the principle of sustainable use of living marine resources as the sustainability of these resources is essential for the long-term prosperity of the country. Wha...
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Statement from Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson, Iceland's Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture
“We were pleased to welcome EU Commissioner Maria Damanaki to Iceland last week to discuss the ongoing debate over mackerel fishing rights in the North Atlantic. At the meeting Iceland expressed its ...
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Minister Sveinsson meets with Stefan Füle
H.E. Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson, Iceland‘s Minister for Foreign Affairs, met today in Brussels with Enlargement Commissioner Stefan Fule. The Minister informed the Commissioner of the decision of Iceland‘...
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Minister Sveinsson meets with the NATO Secretary General
Foreign Minister Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson visited NATO headquarters in Brussels today, where he met with the NATO Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen. At the meeting, the Foreign Mini...
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FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PLAN - ICELANDIC SAITHE
The management of fisheries in Iceland is the responsibility of the Minister of Industries and Innovation. The management is based on law. Regulations are issued annually and they can be different bet...
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FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PLAN - ICELANDIC HADDOCK
The management of fisheries in Iceland is the responsibility of the Minister of Industries and Innovation. The management is based on law. Regulations are issued annually and they can be different bet...
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Embassy in Moscow takes over issuing of visas for Iceland
The Embassy of Iceland in Moscow has taken over issuing of visas to Iceland from the Danish Embassy. Applications for visas continue to be received at the VFS Global service centres but can also be ha...
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Political Advisor to the Minister
Ms. Margrét Gísladóttir has been appointed as a Political Advisor to Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland. Margrét Gísladóttir is born in 1986. She studied social scie...
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Prime Minister meets with President of Finland
The Prime Minister had a meeting on 29 May with the President of Finland, Mr. Sauli Niinistö, during the Presidents offical visit to Iceland which started on the 28 May. The meeting was held in the Go...
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Treasury Finances January-April 2013
Statistics for Treasury finances for January-April 2013 are now available. Statistics for Treasury Finances January-April 2013
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New Icelandic Government takes office
A Government of the Progressive Party and the Independence Party has been formed and took office today. A comprehensive policy statement of the new Government in Iceland has been introduced, where th...
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New Minister for Foreign Affairs
A new Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mr. Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson, took office today, replacing Mr. Össur Skarphéðinsson who has held the position since 1 February 2009. Mr. Sveinsson has been member o...
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New Icelandic Government takes office
A Government of the Progressive Party and the Independence Party has been formed and took office today. Please see the Prime Minister's Office's press release for full details.
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Draft legislation on Financial Stability Council
Draft legislation on the establishment of a Financial Stability Council has been submitted for review on the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs‘ website. The draft legislation was prepared by a ...