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Industrial Policy Council issues first Activity Report

18 June 2026

The Industrial Policy Council has issued its first Activity Report, setting out its assessment of Iceland’s new Industrial Policy and its Action Plan.

Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Icelandic Authorities Track Russian Warship

07 June 2026

The Yuri Ivanov has been operating within Iceland´s Exclusive Economic Zone, west of Iceland.

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Minister of Social Affairs and Housing

Ragnar Þór Ingólfsson

Ragnar Þór has served as Minister of Social Affairs and Housing since 11 January 2026. He has been a Member of Parliament since 2024 and has chaired the parliamentary group of the People’s Party since 2025.