Tag: Bjarni Benediktsson

Politics

National Pact Required to Fight Ongoing Inflation

The Governor of the Central Bank has stated that a national pact may be needed in order to overcome persistent inflation, RÚV reports. Whether or

Ragnar Tómas March 8, 2023

Politics

Labour Minister to Disputing Parties: “You Must Try Harder”

The labour legislation needs to be revised in light of the current wage dispute between the Efling union and the Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise (SA),

Ragnar Tómas February 22, 2023

Economy

Legislation Still Pending on the Taxation of Facebook and Google

Imposing a tax on ad revenue collected by foreign tech companies such as Facebook and Google is urgent, the Minister of Culture and Business Affairs

Ragnar Tómas January 16, 2023

Politics

VR Leaves Negotiating Table, Finance Minister Denies Blame

The Prime Minister has expressed disappointment in VR’s decision to break off wage negotiations with SA Thursday evening. The Minister of Finance does not believe

Ragnar Tómas November 25, 2022

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Treasury Lost Out on “Significant Funds” with Íslandsbanki Sale

A professor at the University of Iceland’s School of Business has told RÚV that the state treasury forfeited “significant funds” in its sale of Íslandsbanki

Ragnar Tómas November 15, 2022

Economy

Report on Íslandsbanki Sale Highlights Lack of Transparency, Reliance on Outside Consultants

State regulators have released a report on the controversial sale of Íslandsbanki shares that took place this March. Among the considerations of the report are

Erik Pomrenke November 14, 2022

Politics

Bjarni Benediktsson to Resign from Politics if Successfully Challenged

In a recent interview with RÚV, Independence Party chairperson Bjarni Benediktsson claimed that he will retire from political life if he loses the contest for

Erik Pomrenke October 31, 2022

Politics

Leadership of Independence Party to be Contested?

This week, Minister Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson confirmed that he is considering his candidacy for Chair of Iceland’s Independence Party – at the party’s National Convention

Ragnar Tómas October 28, 2022

Politics

2023 Budget Bill Projects Decreased Deficit

The Icelandic government’s budget bill for 2023 will run on a deficit of ISK 89 billion [$640 million; €632 million], a significant decrease from last

Jelena Ćirić September 12, 2022

Politics

Government Approves Measures to Counteract Inflation, Overheating Economy

In lieu of raising interest rates, the government will be implementing various measures intended to counteract inflation and an overheating economy as well as reducing

Larissa Kyzer June 12, 2022

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Tag: Bjarni Benediktsson

National Pact Required to Fight Ongoing Inflation

Labour Minister to Disputing Parties: “You Must Try Harder”

Legislation Still Pending on the Taxation of Facebook and Google

VR Leaves Negotiating Table, Finance Minister Denies Blame

Treasury Lost Out on “Significant Funds” with Íslandsbanki Sale

Report on Íslandsbanki Sale Highlights Lack of Transparency, Reliance on Outside Consultants

Bjarni Benediktsson to Resign from Politics if Successfully Challenged

Leadership of Independence Party to be Contested?

2023 Budget Bill Projects Decreased Deficit

Government Approves Measures to Counteract Inflation, Overheating Economy

Vital to Prevent Travellers from Hiking Near Glymur in Winter

Growing Violence in Downtown Reykjavík a Cause for Concern

ASÍ Concerned Over Rising Debt Service Burden of Households

Men’s National Football Team Endures Heavy Loss in Bosnia

State to Subsidise Rental EVs with ISK 1 Billion

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