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🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

It is sad to watch right-wing parties unite on the fringe

Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir expressed concern about the merging of right-wing parties into a fringe group while highlighting the achievements of her own party, Samfylkingin, in government.

Mar 21 • 12:18 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"Now there has been a setback"

Iceland’s Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir acknowledges a setback following the Central Bank's decision to raise interest rates amid rising inflation expectations.

Mar 18 • 15:50 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Adjustment to the EU is already part of daily life

Kristrún Frostadóttir, Iceland's Prime Minister, addresses the ongoing discussions regarding a national referendum on EU membership negotiations, asserting that adaptation to EU regulations is already integrated into daily life.

Mar 17 • 16:16 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Kristrún's Frustration During Question Time

Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir expressed her irritation over repeated questions regarding EU accession talks during a recent parliamentary session.

Mar 16 • 16:15 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

New list of the Social Democratic Party in Árborg presented

The Social Democratic Party's candidate list for the upcoming elections in Árborg has been unveiled, featuring key party members, including the party leader and the incumbent mayor.

Mar 11 • 18:30 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

A Debate Characterized by Wordplay Will Define the EU Discussion

Kristrún Frostadóttir, the Prime Minister of Iceland, continues to attract attention for her media appearances, particularly regarding EU membership discussions.

Mar 11 • 11:37 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Kristrún Ríkey joins the national team squad

Kristrún Ríkey has been selected for the national team squad.

Mar 10 • 16:13 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Kristrún dismisses silence about the EU issue

Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir asserts her stance on continuing EU negotiations amidst political opposition.

Mar 10 • 13:50 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Splitting the Nation with an Emotional Question

The opposition targeted Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttur with challenging questions regarding EU membership negotiations during parliamentary sessions, highlighting significant shifts in Icelandic society.

Mar 9 • 17:30 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Do like Iceland!

The Icelandic coalition government led by social democrat Kristrún Mjöll Frostadóttir is proposing a referendum on EU negotiations set for August 29.

Mar 9 • 17:02 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Iceland is in a stronger position than before for membership negotiations

Iceland is poised for renewed EU membership negotiations, with the Prime Minister asserting the nation's stronger stance amid global uncertainties.

Mar 6 • 12:54 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Live broadcast: Introducing the proposal for a national referendum

Leaders of the ruling parties in Iceland are conducting a press conference to introduce a proposal for a national referendum on EU membership negotiations.

Mar 6 • 11:01 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Kristrun will inform about the communication with the EU

Kristrun is set to provide updates regarding her interactions with EU representatives.

Mar 5 • 14:19 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Kristrún remembers Davíð, flags are flown at half-mast

Flags across Iceland were flown at half-mast in memory of David Oddsson, former Prime Minister, who passed away at the age of 78.

Mar 2 • 12:53 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Most dissatisfied with the work of the government

A recent poll indicates that 45% of Icelanders are dissatisfied with the performance of Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir's government.

Feb 27 • 15:28 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Icelandic Prime Minister Confirms Upcoming EU Referendum

Iceland plans to hold a referendum on resuming EU membership negotiations within the next few months, according to Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir.

Feb 25 • 20:16 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Iceland to hold referendum on joining the EU

Iceland is preparing to hold a referendum regarding its accession to the European Union, driven by rising living costs and geopolitical factors.

Feb 25 • 19:59 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Iceland is soon holding a referendum on joining the EU

Iceland is preparing for a referendum on joining the European Union, as announced by Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir.

Feb 25 • 19:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Iceland's About-Face – Considering EU Membership

Iceland is preparing for a referendum on EU membership, as announced by Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir.

Feb 25 • 18:58 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Would be glad to see Iceland in the EU: Voting in the coming months

Iceland's Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir stated that a referendum on entering the EU will be held in the coming months, following discussions with Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

Feb 25 • 18:11 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Iceland's Prime Minister Promises EU Referendum in the Coming Months

Iceland's Prime Minister Kristrun Frostadottir announced plans for a referendum on renewing EU membership negotiations amid rising public interest due to living costs and the war in Ukraine.

Feb 25 • 17:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A large referendum in Iceland

Iceland will hold a referendum on EU membership as announced by Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir, responding to public demand and current geopolitical conditions.

Feb 25 • 17:21 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Received Prince Póló: 'Dad, this is for you'

Iceland's Prime Minister, Kristrún Frostadóttir, received a gift of Prince Póló candy from Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk during a meeting in Poland.

Feb 25 • 17:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Prime Minister: Iceland will hold a referendum on starting EU membership negotiations in the coming months

Iceland is set to hold a referendum on whether to initiate European Union membership negotiations, as confirmed by Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir.

Feb 25 • 17:08 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Iceland's Prime Minister Announces EU Referendum

Iceland's Prime Minister, Kristrún Frostadóttir, has announced plans for a referendum on EU negotiations to be held in the coming months.

Feb 25 • 16:57 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Iceland will hold a referendum on EU accession negotiations

Iceland's government plans to hold a referendum within the next few months regarding the resumption of EU accession negotiations.

Feb 25 • 16:50 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Kristrún emphasized Iceland's uniqueness towards the EU - Tusk gave her Prince Polo

Kristrún, an Icelandic political figure, emphasized Iceland's distinctiveness in its relationship with the EU during a meeting with Tusk, who presented her with a gift of Prince Polo biscuits.

Feb 25 • 16:32 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Meeting of Kristrún Frostadóttir and Donald Tusk

Kristrún Frostadóttir and Donald Tusk recently held a meeting to discuss collaborative efforts and political relations.

Feb 25 • 15:14 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Direct: Meeting of Kristrún Frostadóttir and Donald Tusk

Kristrún Frostadóttir had a meeting with Donald Tusk, the former President of the European Council.

Feb 25 • 15:14 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Four Years Since the Russian Invasion and Billions Added to the Treasury

The article marks the four-year anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, discussing the implications for Iceland, including a significant monetary inflow and ongoing international relations.

Feb 24 • 11:29 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Kristrun and other national leaders commemorate the milestones

Kristrun and various national leaders gathered to commemorate significant historical milestones.

Feb 24 • 11:11 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Prime Minister Attends Memorial Ceremony and Meetings in Kyiv

Iceland's Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir is in Kyiv to attend memorial ceremonies marking four years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine and to hold discussions with global leaders.

Feb 24 • 06:57 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

National referendum on EU negotiations said to be possible as soon as August

A national referendum on Iceland's EU negotiation talks might occur as early as August, driven by increasing support for EU expansion amid international shifts.

Feb 23 • 08:24 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Støre says no to EU debate. But she says yes. - You cannot fear the debate

Iceland's Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir advocates for a national debate on EU membership, contrasting with Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre's stance against discussing EU membership.

Feb 22 • 21:05 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"Kristrún is the only economist in the country who is right"

The article discusses a parliamentary exchange in Iceland regarding social security benefits and their connection to the wage index, highlighting differing perspectives between lawmakers.

Feb 16 • 16:11 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
Sports

Kristrún disqualified — "One destroys everything when one cannot make the right turn"

The article discusses Kristrún's disqualification from a competition, emphasizing the impact of not performing well under pressure.

Feb 12 • 14:05 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

ÓL Day 7: Kristrún competes in cross-country skiing

Kristrún participated in cross-country skiing as part of the ÓL event.

Feb 12 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Kristrun not continuing but up thirteen places from last Olympics

Kristrun has decided not to continue in her role, despite improving her standings by thirteen places since the last Olympic Games.

Feb 10 • 09:18 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Victim in the Bakkakots case left behind

The Afstaða association declares that the government's announced measures regarding the Bakkakots case do not encompass all individuals affected by the historical abuse at the institution.

Feb 8 • 14:59 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Kristrún gives the Business Parliament a break this year

Kristrún has decided to grant the Business Parliament a year off from its meetings.

Feb 5 • 16:40 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Hard on Kristrún due to interest rates and inflation

The article discusses the pressures faced by Kristrún arising from high interest rates and inflation rates.

Feb 5 • 12:18 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Gloomy Krist­rún and Winter Festival starts tonight

Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir expressed her dismay over the latest inflation figures while emphasizing the importance of long-term financial planning during a parliamentary discussion.

Feb 5 • 11:28 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The Prime Minister Will Always Consult with the President

Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir emphasizes the importance of ensuring the independence of the presidential office and discusses a proposal regarding the appointment of a presidential secretary.

Jan 30 • 16:40 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Pressure on oil companies to be cautious

Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir urges oil companies to comply with expected fuel price reductions following recent tax cuts, warning them to be careful as current fuel price decreases are not aligned with government expectations.

Jan 30 • 13:05 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Salary reduced by 97 percent but not abolished

Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir proposed a bill to significantly reduce the salaries of officeholders under the Icelandic presidency from around 10 million ISK annually to a fixed amount.

Jan 29 • 13:23 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

This is of course magnificent for the party

Kristrún Frostadóttir expresses her satisfaction with her party's recent primary election in Reykjavík, which saw participation from over five thousand members.

Jan 27 • 11:26 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Pétur Marteinsson has answered well regarding business transactions

Pétur Marteinsson, aiming to lead the Social Democratic Party in the upcoming municipal elections, has been deemed to have responded well to questions about his business dealings with the city.

Jan 16 • 12:01 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Discussion on the exemption of emission permits

Iceland's Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir met with Ursula von der Leyen to discuss various international issues including security, economic policies, and Iceland's cooperation in the European Economic Area.

Jan 14 • 16:46 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The struggle for the Alliance in the city approaches boiling point

In the lead-up to the primary elections, Kristrún Frostadóttir's leadership is significantly affecting the popularity of the Samfylking party in Iceland.

Jan 14 • 09:04 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Hopeful about the Support of the Middle Party

Kristrún Frostadóttir, Prime Minister and leader of the Samfylking party, expresses optimism about gaining support from the Middle Party for government proposals regarding immigration issues in parliament.

Jan 13 • 23:32 UTC

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