News
Gathering Ban Extended
Minister of Health Svandís Svavarsdóttir has approved an extension to the gathering ban and restrictions on school operations until May 4. The decision was made
Larissa Kyzer
April 3, 2020
Politics
News
Deportations Reassessed in Light of Coronavirus Pandemic
The Directorate of Immigration has decided to alter the material handling and assessment of applications from asylum seekers, including those who have applied for international
Ragnar Tómas
April 1, 2020
Business
Icelandair to Receive Government Support
The Icelandic government will pay down part of Icelandair’s losses so the airline can continue to operate minimal flights to Europe and the US in
Jelena Ćirić
March 30, 2020
News
Akureyri and Egilsstaðir Airports to be Expanded
The expansion of Akureyri and Egilsstaðir airports in North Iceland and East Iceland respectively will be part of the government’s public investment measures intended to
Jelena Ćirić
March 26, 2020
Business
Icelandic Government Presents Economic Response Package to COVID-19 Crisis
The Icelandic government presented an ISK 230 billion ($1.6bn/€1.5bn) response package to the COVID-19 crisis last Saturday. The package is equivalent to just under 8%
Jelena Ćirić
March 23, 2020
News
Iceland’s Presidential Election Scheduled for June
Iceland’s presidential election will take place on June 27, RÚV reports. The country’s current president, Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, is currently serving his first term and
Larissa Kyzer
March 21, 2020
News
US Stealth Bombers Fly Over Iceland
Two American B2 Stealth Bombers flew over Iceland earlier this week alongside supporting fighter jets from the UK and Norway, Business Insider reports. The March
Larissa Kyzer
March 20, 2020
News
Alþingi Will Only Convene For COVID-Related Business
Starting on Friday, Icelandic parliament will only convene to deal with issues that are directly related to the COVID-19 virus, RÚV reports. This precaution will
Larissa Kyzer
March 20, 2020
News
Meeting with US Secretary Cancelled
Minister of Foreign Affairs Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarsson’s scheduled meeting with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has been cancelled, RÚV reports. Guðlaugur Þór had intended
Larissa Kyzer
March 14, 2020
News
Minister of Foreign Affairs to Seek Exception to Travel Ban
Minister of Foreign Affairs Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarsson will meet with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Washington DC next week, RÚV reports. Guðlaugur Þór
Larissa Kyzer
March 14, 2020
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