The Central Bank’s committee voted unanimously to leave rates unchanged despite signs that economic activity is slowing.
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Chair Halla Gunnarsdóttir says the union plans to give notice on Thursday unless a solution is reached before the 16:00 deadline.
A government-backed discussion will examine how weakening ocean circulation could affect Iceland’s security and climate.
The US secretary of state emphasised Iceland’s role in Arctic security but announced no specific increase in American military presence.
Anita Anand’s October 8–9 programme includes meetings with Iceland’s prime minister and foreign minister, and a visit to Keflavík air base.
Seasonal flights will link Keflavík with a new US gateway and restore the airline’s Madrid service next spring.
Heavy rain on saturated ground raises the risk of rockfalls and smaller landslides in East Iceland through Friday.
Iceland’s Environment and Energy Agency says decades of research indicate little chance of recoverable oil or gas in Drekasvæði. It sees no basis for seeking new exploration or production licence applications.
The US secretary of state visited the historic summit house days before a free public opening and Reykjavík’s fortieth-anniversary commemorations.