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Excerpts from the address delivered by Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir at the AGM of the Central Bank of Iceland, on 17 April 2009
Dear Guests Trust is a key word – not only during the economic downturn we are currently experiencing and in financial markets, but in all areas of society and in government. Trust is the founda...
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News
The Commission on Developments in Europe concluded its work
The Commission on Developments in Europe concluded its work today and delivered a report in accordance with the tasking contained in the government´s programme of action. The Commission has worked for...
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Iceland comments on EC proposals for restructuring of financial markets supervision in Europe
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs, in cooperation with the Prime Minister’s Office, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Business Affairs, Central Bank of Iceland and the Financial Supervisory Author...
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Code of Conduct for the Foreign Service
Össur Skarphéðinsson, Minster for Foreign Affairs, has signed a Code of Conduct for the Foreign Service, to take immediate effect. This is the first Code of Conduct to be issued by an Icelandic Minist...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2009/04/17/Code-of-Conduct-for-the-Foreign-Service/
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Iceland and Dominica to cooperate on geothermal energy
On the Caribbean island Dominica all electricity production is based on imported fossil fuel, although the island has access to unutilized geothermal resources. In the year 2007 electricity productio...
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Reports
Culture - The Arts, The National Cultural Heritage, Broadcasting, Language Policy, Sports and Youth Activities
Culture - The Arts, The National Cultural Heritage, Broadcasting, Language Policy, Sports and Youth Activities
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News
Iceland's FM and US President discuss geothermal energy
During the NATO summit held in Strasbourg-Kehl during the weekend Mr. Össur Skarphéðinsson the Foreign Minister of Iceland held talks with Mr. Barack Obama President of the United States particularly ...
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Iceland's Foreign Minister concerned regarding N-Korea's missile launch
Iceland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ossur Skarphedinsson, has expressed his deep concern regardingNorth-Korea’s missile launch on 5 April. The launch took place despite UN Security Council Resolut...
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NATO summit welcomes Iceland's initiative on the High North
In his address to the 60th anniversary NATO Summit in Strasbourg – Kehl, Iceland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ossur Skarphedinsson, urged the Alliance to focus on the High North in its future strat...
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UK Treasury Committe publishes report on failure of Icelandic Banks
In the Report, the Committee considers three sets of depositors: local authorities, charities and UK citizens who deposited in the Isle of Man and Guernsey subsidiaries of the Icelandic banks. The rep...
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Icelandic UN Permanent representative chairs a session on weapons of mass destruction
The Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations, Dr. Gunnar Palsson, chairs a session at a seminar on Weapons of Mass Destruction, held by the International Peace Institute in Rye Brook,...
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News
Respect for human rights essential when rebuilding Afghanistan.
Ambassador Greta Gunnarsdottir spoke on behalf of Iceland at an international conference on Afghanistan, held in the Hague on 31 March. Ambassador Gunnarsdottir emphasized the willingness of the Icela...
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Foreign Minister attending NATO anniversary Summit
Iceland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Össur Skarphéðinsson, will attend the 60th anniversary NATO Summit, which will be held on the 3 – 4 April in Strasbourg/ Kehl and Baden-Baden. The S...
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Treasury finances January-February 2009
Treasury finances January-February 2009 (PDF 53K) Cash Flow Statement in January–February 2005–2009 Millions of krónur 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 Revenue ...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2009/04/02/Treasury-finances-January-February-2009/
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Amendment to Customs Act and Act on Foreign Exchange
News Announcement On 28 November last year, the Icelandic parliament Althingi approved amendments to the Foreign Exchange Act intended to prevent major depreciation of the Icelandic króna (ISK). The...
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Other
Principal tax rates 2009
Principal tax rates 2009 (PDF 73K) 1. Personal income taxation Iceland’s personal income tax structure is such that all personal income in 2009 (other than capital income, see below) is taxed at a PAY...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2009/04/01/Principal-tax-rates-2009/
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Working Group Considers Recommendations by Banking Expert
At a cabinet meeting on 31 March, Iceland’s government discussed a report presented on 30 March by Finnish banking expert Kaarlo Jännäri. Jännäri provides an account of his examination of the le...
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Foreign Ministers of Iceland and UK meet in London
The Icelandic Foreign Minister, Mr Ossur Skarphedinsson, and the Foreign Secretary, Mr David Miliband MP, met in London on 31 March 2009 to discuss matters of mutual interest. There was a frank and p...
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The Kaarlo Jännäri Report on Banking Regulation and Supervision in Iceland Recommendations and Conclusions
In November 2008, as part of its Stand-By Arrangement with the International Monetary Fund, the Icelandic Government undertook to invite an experienced bank supervisor to assess the regulatory framewo...
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Increased cooperation in promoting Iceland and Icelandic products
On 26 March 2009, Össur Skarphéðinsson, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Industry, Ólöf Ýrr Atladóttir, Director of the Icelandic Tourist Board, and Jón Ásbergsson, CEO of the Trade Council of Iceland...