Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, a member of the Icelandic Parliament, stated that Iceland cannot participate in the EU's emissions trading system and urged the government to invoke its emergency and sovereignty rights.

The Icelandic Parliament's Welfare Committee proposes less drastic changes to unemployment insurance laws than initially announced, suggesting that the right to unemployment benefits should be earned proportionally after seven months of domestic work.

A session of the Icelandic parliament was temporarily halted after protesters in the public gallery shouted and whistled at the members. The disruption led to a break in parliamentary proceedings.

A mysterious 'secret room' in Iceland's Parliament building has garnered attention following an unexpected government meeting held there to declassify documents related to EU accession talks.

The Icelandic Parliament is scheduled to reconvene for a session tomorrow morning, as an agreement on how to conclude the ongoing debate remains elusive. The Centre Party was reportedly the only party present in the building.

Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson, a Member of Parliament for the Independence Party, stated that the current government is the 'greatest special interest government' ever elected to the Icelandic Parliament.

A parliamentary session of Althingi was paused for the unveiling of a portrait painting of Unnur Brá Konráðsdóttir, the former Speaker of the Icelandic Parliament.

The Icelandic parliament has three weeks to pass a decision on a national referendum concerning EU membership; failure to do so by May 29 would prevent the vote from taking place in late August.

Snorri Másson has called on the Icelandic Parliament to take its responsibilities seriously and thoroughly review the process of granting citizenship, citing the case of Rita Didriksen who was denied citizenship.

A power outage occurred in the Smiðja hall of the Icelandic Parliament (Alþingi) during a session, prompting Minister of Education and Children's Affairs Inga Sæland to remark, "Now this is getting romantic."

The Icelandic parliament passed a bill for a temporary reduction in value-added tax on fuel, effective from May 1 to August 31, to address rising global oil prices.

Árni Helgason has taken a seat in the Alþingi, the Icelandic Parliament, following the resignation of Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir, becoming a full member after starting as a substitute.

The Icelandic Parliament has passed a new bill on infectious disease prevention, which was initially proposed in spring 2022 following extensive work by a dedicated task force.

Guðmundur Ingi Kristinsson has taken Jónína Björk Óskarsdóttir's seat on the Icelandic Parliament's Environment and Transport Committee, after resigning from his party and sitting as an independent.

The Icelandic Parliament has announced an open application for a scholar's apartment in Jón Sigurðsson's house in Copenhagen, available for researchers from August 2026 to August 2027.

The Icelandic Justice Minister's bill to amend the Schengen Information System (SIS) law has been approved by the Althingi, aiming to enhance border security.

Members of both ruling and opposition parties in Iceland's Althingi engaged in a half-hour argument at the start of today's parliamentary session, with the dispute centering on the potential length of the session in light of scheduled meetings with farmers.

A debate erupted in the Alþingi, the Icelandic Parliament, earlier this evening regarding a proposal to extend the parliamentary session, with one member, Sigríður, feeling personally attacked during the exchange.

The Icelandic parliament concluded its third-longest debate since the turn of the century, discussing the foreign minister's proposal for continued EU accession talks. The debate lasted nearly 20 hours.

The Icelandic Parliament continued to debate a potential national referendum on EU accession talks, with the majority of questions during an unprepared question time for ministers focusing on the proposed vote.

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The Icelandic Parliamentary Ombudsman found no reason to criticize the practices or oversight by the Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) regarding blood mare farming, after reviewing the matter on its own initiative.

The Icelandic Parliamentary Ombudsman concluded its review of the Food and Veterinary Authority's (MAST) supervision of blood mare farms, finding no reason to criticize the agency's practices.

The Icelandic parliament (Alþingi) has approved a bill by Infrastructure Minister Eyjólfur Ármannsson to amend taxi laws, reintroducing the 'station duty' system and increasing oversight of taxi operations.

The controversial lumpfish bill was approved in the Icelandic Parliament yesterday after a roll-call vote, following fierce debate.

Þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir, President of the Icelandic Parliament (Alþingi), had to quiet down MPs during a session as Ólafur Adolfsson debated the President's conduct.

The parliamentary session began today with words of remembrance for Davíð Oddsson, former editor of Morgunblaðið and Prime Minister.

Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir has announced her departure from the Icelandic Parliament (Alþingi). She was seen off with hugs and kisses, with discussions also focusing on the importance of involving young politicians.

Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir, a member of parliament for the Independence Party and former minister, has returned to work at Althingi on Wednesday, June 3rd, after nearly a year-long leave of absence.

The Icelandic Parliament has approved a bill from the Minister of Justice to abolish the equal pay certification system, replacing it with a new, simpler framework. This change aims to streamline the process for ensuring equal pay.

The Icelandic parliament has approved a resolution for accession talks with the EU, though many MPs still have unanswered or unclear questions regarding the process.

The Icelandic parliament is holding an extraordinary session to debate a resolution on a national referendum concerning EU accession talks, with discussions expected to conclude today. However, an agreement on how to conclude the debate remains unresolved, leading to a morning parliamentary session being called.

A portrait of Unnur Brá Konráðsdóttir, the former Speaker of the Icelandic Parliament (Alþingi), painted by artist Stephen Lárus Stephen, was unveiled at Alþingi. The event was attended by Konráðsdóttir, her family, the artist, the current Speaker, and other officials.

The Icelandic parliamentary session today, the first after a two-week break for local elections, will feature an unprepared question time followed by the second debate on a national referendum concerning EU negotiations.

The online alcohol retailer Santé has expressed support for a bill currently before the Icelandic parliament, which aims to establish a clear legal framework for domestic online stores offering products from stock in Iceland.

A new law approved by the Icelandic Parliament allows the national flag to be flown around the clock during the summer, a change noted on May 1st, International Workers' Day.

The Icelandic parliament unanimously approved changes to flag laws, allowing the national flag to be flown 24/7 during summer and clarifying general rules for its display.

The Icelandic Parliament has approved a bill allowing police to use electronic monitoring, such as ankle bracelets, in conjunction with restraining orders and eviction decisions.

The Presiding Committee of the Icelandic Parliament (Alþingi) has proposed forming a five-member executive committee to prepare for the celebration of Alþingi's 1100th anniversary in 2030.

Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir has announced her resignation from the Icelandic parliament to take on a new role as an ambassador. Her departure will lead to a new member taking her seat.

The Icelandic Minister of Finance presented the government's five-year financial plan to Alþingi, stating it is the foundation for lower interest rates and improved living standards. The debate is scheduled to last two days.

The canteen at the Icelandic Parliament (Alþingi) is receiving widespread praise for its subsidized lunch, which offers affordable meals to staff and members.

An open meeting of the Icelandic Parliament's Economic and Trade Committee, scheduled to discuss the Central Bank's financial stability report for 2025, has been canceled due to a severe weather forecast.

The Icelandic Parliament has approved a government bill to link annual changes in social security payments to the development of the wage index, rather than general wage development.

Members of the government and opposition clashed at the start of today's parliamentary session in Althingi, with Independence Party members calling for the Speaker to discuss postponing a vote on public insurance with the government.

The first reading of the government's parliamentary resolution on a national referendum regarding European Union accession talks has concluded in Iceland, with the matter now moving to the Foreign Affairs Committee for further discussion.

Former Icelandic minister Guðmundur Ingi Kristinsson has returned to Alþingi (Parliament) today after a sick leave that began in December, following heart surgery. His substitute MP, Grétar Mar Jónsson, has stepped down.

Icelandic Members of Parliament debated the government's resolution on EU accession negotiations until nearly midnight, with the session lasting almost ten hours.

The Icelandic parliament is reportedly employing unusual tactics to push through controversial legislation, including stopping debates, limiting comments, and banning guest appearances in committees, amidst tensions between ruling parties.

A debate in the Icelandic parliament became heated when MP Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson accused Minister Halla Hrund Logadóttir of putting words in his mouth, leading to a call for an apology.

The Icelandic Parliament (Alþingi) has approved a bill to revoke the capelin quota, meaning that capelin fishing in the next fishing year will revert to being based on fishing days rather than a quota system.

Residents of Múlaþing and Seyðisfjörður express frustration, stating that their parliamentary representatives show more interest in other matters than their Norðausturkjördæmi constituency.

The Icelandic Parliamentary Ombudsman has requested copies of the last ten visit requests from foreign female prisoners at Hólmsheiði prison and information regarding the temporary removal of certain female prisoners from work earlier this month.

The majority of the Icelandic Parliament's Environment and Transport Committee proposes postponing the planned relocation of the ring road around Egilsstaðir and the construction of a roundabout, reallocating the funds instead.

The Constitutional and Supervisory Committee of Althingi (Icelandic Parliament) considers the report by the Althingi investigation committee on the Súðavík avalanche of January 16, 1995, to be thorough and valuable. The report is seen as having accurately detailed the events and provided important lessons.

A Model NATO conference for young people will be held at the Icelandic Parliament this autumn, where participants will assume the roles of NATO member state representatives and respond to a simulated international emergency.

A thrush bird and its four eggs have disappeared from a nest near the Icelandic Parliament building in Reykjavík, with a cat suspected of being responsible.

Two items are on the agenda for today's parliamentary session in Iceland: unprepared questions to several ministers and discussions on EU negotiations.

A national referendum is being discussed today in the Alþingi, Iceland's parliament. The details of the discussion were not immediately available.

The second debate on a national referendum concerning the continuation of Iceland's EU accession talks has been scheduled for tomorrow's parliamentary session in Alþingi. It will be the sole agenda item apart from an unscheduled question time.

A bill authorizing the Minister of Infrastructure to increase coastal fishing quotas by 2,700 tons of cod was approved in its second reading in Iceland's Althingi after heated debate.

The Icelandic parliament, Alþingi, has recessed until May 20th, following its last session before the local elections scheduled for May 16th.

An open meeting of the Icelandic Parliament's General and Education Committee is being held today to discuss proposed structural changes to the upper secondary education system.

The President of the Icelandic Parliament announced changes in parliamentary committee assignments for the Independence Party, with Hildur Sverrisdóttir taking a main seat on the Foreign Affairs Committee.

The Icelandic Parliament (Alþingi) today adopted new epidemic prevention laws, drafted in response to weaknesses identified during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure clearer decision-making and better balance.

Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir is expected to resume her seat in the Icelandic parliament this summer. This marks her return to legislative duties.

The Social Democratic Alliance's promise regarding daycare was debated in the Icelandic Parliament today, with the opposition demanding answers on whether other government parties had been informed of the pledges.

Þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir, President of the Althingi (Icelandic Parliament), visited Warsaw on March 30 at the invitation of Małgorzata Kidawa-Błońska, President of the Polish Senate, as part of a trip that also includes Ukraine.

Comments made by Þorgerður regarding the EU have become a central topic of discussion in the Icelandic Parliament (Alþingi) today.

The Environment and Transport Committee of the Icelandic Parliament held an open meeting to discuss the transport plan for 2026-2040 and a five-year action plan, with Minister of Infrastructure Eyjólfur Ármannsson as a guest.

Icelandic MP Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson reacted strongly to comments made by Minister of Education and Children's Affairs Inga Sæland in Alþingi (Parliament) earlier today, leading to a heated exchange.

The Icelandic Parliament has concluded the first debate on the Foreign Minister's bill regarding a national referendum on continuing accession talks with the European Union.

Stefán Þórarinsson has demanded that the Speaker of the Icelandic Parliament or its Presidium investigate whether MPs Lilja Rafney Magnúsdóttir and Sigurjón Þórðarson committed a breach of trust in connection with the Grásleppufrumvarpið (Capelin Bill).

Sharp exchanges occurred in the Icelandic parliament between Dagur B. Eggertsson and Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson regarding the latter's alleged ties to Donald Trump's MAGA movement, following earlier discussions about a national referendum on EU accession talks.

The chairman of the Icelandic Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee stated that it is ambitious but not unrealistic for Iceland to join the European Union by 2030, provided the nation authorizes accession talks in August.

Icelandic parliamentary groups held discussions regarding a proposed national referendum, though the specific topic is not detailed.

The Icelandic Parliament has approved a bill introducing changes to taxi operations, primarily requiring all licensed operators to connect with a taxi station.

A new bill in the Icelandic Parliament proposes allowing the national flag to fly continuously from May 1st to August 15th, citing three parliamentary sessions.

The Icelandic Parliament's Industry Committee is holding an open meeting to discuss bill 153, concerning fishing in Iceland's exclusive economic zone and fisheries management, with Hanna Katrín answering questions.

Iceland's parliament has approved amendments to allow displaced residents of Grindavík to choose their voting location in upcoming municipal elections.