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Iceland takes decisive action with the launch of an economic stabilisation plan in conjunction with the IMF
Reykjavik, Iceland – 24 October 2008– The Icelandic Government has reached an agreement ad referendum with a mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a comprehensive stabilisa...
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Norwegian Government Officials to Iceland for Talks on the Country´s Economy
A delegation of Norwegian Government Officials has arrived in Iceland, ready for talks with Icelandic authorities on the country’s current financial situation. “We are pleased to be able t...
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Advancement of women
Statement by Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hanne...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2008/10/17/Advancement-of-women/
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Promotion and protection of the rights of children
Statement by Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations Third Committee Agenda item 60: Promotion and protection of the rights of children 16 Octob...
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Speeches and Articles
Address to the Althing on the economic situation in Iceland by His Excellency the Prime Minister, Mr. Geir H. Haarde
Address to the Althing on the economic situation in Iceland by His Excellency the Prime Minister, Mr. Geir H. Haarde 15 October 2008 Honourable Speaker I have asked for this opportunit...
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Business as usual-From the Icelandic Tourist Board
While Iceland and most other countries are currently dealing with a serious financial crisis, business in Iceland is being conducted as usual. All services - including banking services – are fun...
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Meeting between the Ambassador of Iceland and representatives of the UK Local Government Authorities
Ambassador Sverrir Haukur Gunnlaugsson, Ambassador of Iceland to the UK met today with representatives of the UK Local Government Authorities (LGA) and discussions were friendly. Ambassador Gunnlaugss...
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The Prime Ministers Office Information Site
The Prime Minister of Iceland information site contains news, press meetings and other information on Iceland in English.
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2008/10/14/The-Prime-Ministers-Office-Information-Site/
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Information center for the public, businesses and the media
Due to the special circumstances on the Icelandic financial markets the Government of Iceland has decided to open an information center for the public, businesses and the media, both in Iceland and ab...
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The UN Peacebuilding Commission
Mr President, It is my pleasure to speak on behalf of the five Nordic countries; Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. I wish to express our support for the statement delivered by France on...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2008/10/13/The-UN-Peacebuilding-Commission/
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Dutch and Icelandic understanding on IceSave
After constructive deliberations, the Dutch and Icelandic governments have agreed on a solution regarding the Dutch depositors of Landsbanki IceSave savings accounts. This was announced by the Dutch...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2008/10/11/Dutch-and-Icelandic-understanding-on-IceSave/
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Joint Declaration
Delegations of Iceland and the United Kingdom have met in a friendly atmosphere in Reykjavík to discuss issues of mutual interest related to the current financial crisis, with the objective to reach a...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2008/10/11/Joint-Declaration/
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Operations begin at Nýi Landsbanki Íslands hf.
Ministry of Finance, Press Release No. 16/2008 A new bank owned by the Treasury began operations today, taking over part of the operations of Landsbanki Íslands hf. The Financial Supervisory Authori...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2008/10/09/Operations-begin-at-Nyi-Landsbanki-Islands-hf/
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Iceland's Ambassador to the UK meets high officials at Downing Street
Iceland's Ambassador to the UK, Mr. Sverrir Haukur Gunnlaugsson, had a meeting this afternoon, Wednesday 8 October, at 10 Downing Street with a number of high officials from the UK Prime Minister&...
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Measures to eliminate international terrorism
Statement by Ambassador Hjálmar W. Hannesson Permanent Representative of Iceland to the United Nations Measures to eliminate international terrorism Agenda item 99 New York, 8 October 2008 ...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2008/10/09/Measures-to-eliminate-international-terrorism/
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Statement by the Prime Minister of Iceland
The Icelandic government appreciates that the British authorities are willing to step in and respond to the immediate concerns of depositors of Landsbankinn Icesave accounts. The governments of the t...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2008/10/08/Statement-by-the-Prime-Minister-of-Iceland/
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Act No. 125/2008 on the Authority for Treasury Disbursements due to Unusual Financial Market Circumstances etc.
This is an English translation. The original Icelandic text, as published in the Law Gazette (Stjórnartíðindi), is the authoritative text. Should there be discrepancy between this translation and the ...
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Act on depositors' and investors' guarantee fund: The new legislation in short
In recent months, the world financial markets have been in a state of crisis mainly due to shortage of liquidity and limited supply of credit. Icelandic banks have been affected dramatically like fina...
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Act providing for special powers in exceptional financial Market circumstances
Act providing for special powers in exceptional financial Market circumstances The new legislation in brief In recent months, the world financial markets have been in a state of crisis mainly...
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Address to the Nation by H.E. Geir H. Haarde, Prime Minister of Iceland
Fellow Icelanders I have requested the opportunity to address you at this time when the Icelandic nation faces major difficulties. The entire world is experiencing a major economic crisis, which can...