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Resolution for ratification of the Paris Agreement put forward to Parliament
Iceland announced its goals on 30 June 2015, aiming for a 40% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by
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Northern Future Forum focuses on creative industries and public sector innovation
On 28-29th October the seminar hosted by Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson will stimulate debate
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Speeches and Articles
Address by Prime Minister Geir H. Haarde to the Althingi September 2nd 2008
of September pursuant to the new Parliamentary Procedures Act – to report to the Althingi on current
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Eruption in Grimsvotn
A volcanic eruption began in the Grimsvotn underneath the Vatnajökull glacier in South-East Iceland in
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2011/05/22/Eruption-in-Grimsvotn/
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Speeches and Articles
Lunch in honour of the President of India
Address by the Prime Minister of Iceland, Halldórs Ásgrímssonar, at a lunch in honour of the President
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2005/05/31/Lunch-in-honour-of-the-President-of-India/
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Iceland and Security in the North-Atlantic
In recent years, the regular participation by NATO partner states in exercises conducted in this country
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2001/05/04/Iceland-and-Security-in-the-North-Atlantic/
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ICEDIA's activities transferred to the Ministry for Foreign Affairs
As of 1 January 2016, following the adoption by Althingi of a proposal amending Act no. 121/2008 on
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The Foreign Ministers of Iceland and Norway met in Iceland to discuss economic issues and sign an Agreement on hydrocarbon deposits
the countries and on the exploitation of it as a unit.
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Government Coalition Co-operation Statement by the Social Democratic Alliance and Left-Green Movement
The new government, guided by these values, aims at creating a Nordic welfare society in Iceland, where
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Financial interactions between the Central Bank of Iceland and the Government
position of the Central Bank in the wake of the banks' collapse.
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The Finance Ministers of Iceland, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands: Joint Statement upon introduction of a Bill on Icesave to the Icelandic Parliament Althingi
set out in Iceland’s Act No. 96/2009 adopted by Parliament on 28 August 2009.
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Social Services in times of Disaster, May 4-5 2015
the field, to discuss the role of local social services in times of disaster.
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2015/03/17/Social-Services-in-times-of-Disaster-May-4-5-2015/
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Speeches and Articles
Address by Prime Minister, Mr Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, at Austurvöllur, 17 June 2014
By maintaining a human presence on farms and in towns and villages all over the country we lay the foundation
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Sustainable whaling in Icelandic waters 2014-2018
The decision is furthermore in conformity with the government's policy on the sustainable utilization
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2013/12/18/Sustainable-whaling-in-Icelandic-waters-2014-2018/
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Meeting of the Financial Stability Council
for the Financial Stability Council and the Systemic Risk Board Provisions on capital buffers in the
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2014/10/16/Meeting-of-the-Financial-Stability-Council/
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Report on Foreign Affairs to the Althing
regard to the competitive position of business enterprises and interest terms.
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2001/11/29/Report-on-Foreign-Affairs-to-the-Althing/
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Reports
National summary sheets on education systems in Europe and ongoing reforms - Iceland
National summary sheets on education systems in Europe and ongoing reforms - Iceland (PDF- 91KB)
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Legislation
Housing Act, No. 44/1998
Updated: 26 January 2018 Housing Act, No. 44/1998 as amended by Act No. 84/1998, No
Path: https://www.government.is/publications/legislation/lex/2008/02/25/Housing-Act-No.-44-1998/
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Policy on alcohol and drug prevention, 2020
In fact the situation in the country in this regard is one of the best in Europe.
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2014/02/21/Policy-on-alcohol-and-drug-prevention-2020/
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The World Financial and Economic Crisis and its Impact on Development
United Nations Conference on the World Financial and Economic Crisis and its Impact on Development