Day: July 1, 2020

Society

Arriving Residents to Be Tested Twice in the Space of a Few Days

Following two false-negative COVID-19 tests among Icelandic residents at the border, Chief Epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason will propose an amendment to border testing to the Minister

Ragnar Tómas July 1, 2020

Economy

GDP Expected to Contract by 8% in 2020

In its most recent quarterly report, the Financial Stability Committee of the Central Bank expects GDP to contract by 8% in 2020. The report notes

Ragnar Tómas July 1, 2020

Politics

Travel Restrictions for 15 Countries Soon to Be Lifted

The Icelandic authorities plan on lifting travel restrictions for residents of 15 countries outside the Schengen Area within the next few days. Once the regulation

Ragnar Tómas July 1, 2020