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Kristrún Frostadóttir is an Icelandic politician and economist who has served as the Prime Minister of Iceland since December 2024 and is the current leader of the Social Democratic Alliance (Samfylkingin). She was elected to the Althing (Icelandic Parliament) in the 2021 parliamentary election. Frostadóttir has stated that Iceland is not ready for EU membership "on any terms" and that accession talks have not begun, emphasizing the need to consider Iceland's resources and fishing industry in any potential discussions. Her government has committed to a national referendum on resuming EU negotiations by 2027.

The European Union (EU), known in Icelandic as "Evrópusambandið," is an economic and political union of 27 member states primarily located in Europe. While Iceland is not a member of the EU, it has strong ties through the European Economic Area (EEA) agreement, which grants it access to the EU market and requires it to implement EU directives related to the free movement of goods, persons, services, and capital. Iceland is also part of the Schengen Area, allowing for passport-free travel with EU member states and other non-EU countries.

RÚV, also known as the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service (Ríkisútvarpið), is Iceland's national public-service broadcasting organization. Established in 1930, it plays a significant role in Icelandic cultural life by providing reliable news, educational content, and entertainment across television, radio, and online platforms. RÚV operates two television channels (RÚV and RÚV 2) and three radio stations (Rás 1, Rás 2, and Rondó), with its online news service being one of the most visited websites in Iceland.

Seðlabanki Íslands, also known as the Central Bank of Iceland, is an independent institution owned by the Icelandic government responsible for monetary policy, financial stability, and sound financial activities in Iceland. Established in 1961, it has the sole right to issue Icelandic krónur notes and coins and manages the state's foreign currency reserves. Davíð Oddsson, a former Prime Minister, served as its governor for many years and was known for warning about economic developments before the 2008 financial crisis, for which he received significant criticism.

Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir is a prominent Icelandic politician, currently serving as the Minister for Foreign Affairs since December 2024 and as the chairwoman of the Liberal Reform Party (Viðreisn) since 2017. She has a long and distinguished career in Icelandic politics, having previously held ministerial positions such as Minister of Education, Science and Culture (2003-2009) and Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture (2017). She was also a member of the Althing (Icelandic Parliament) from 1999 to 2013 for the Independence Party, and again from 2016 for the Liberal Reform Party.

Alþingi is the national parliament of Iceland, a unicameral legislature and one of the oldest national parliaments in the world, established around 930 AD at Thingvellir. Its primary role is to enact and amend laws, and it also handles applications for Icelandic citizenship, including requests for exemptions from the Icelandic Nationality Act. Alþingi has fiscal powers, making decisions on government spending and taxation.

Davíð Oddsson was an influential Icelandic politician, lawyer, and writer who served as the longest-serving Prime Minister of Iceland from 1991 to 2004. He was also the Mayor of Reykjavík from 1982 to 1991, Governor of the Central Bank of Iceland from 2005 to 2009, and editor of Morgunblaðið until his death in March 2026. Oddsson was known for his conservative-liberal policies, including economic liberalization, privatization, and tax cuts. He also had a background in acting and writing, authoring several plays and a best-selling collection of short stories.

Landspítali is the National University Hospital of Iceland and the country's leading hospital. It plays a crucial role in healthcare, education for health sciences students at the University of Iceland, and medical research in Iceland. The hospital has faced criticism regarding its use of hormone blockers on children without sufficient research.

Fyrrverandi heilbrigðisráðherra Íslands sem Björn Zoëga átti gott samstarf við.

Úkraína, also known as Ukraine, is a country in Eastern Europe that is currently engaged in a war with Russia. Iceland has strongly condemned Russia's invasion and has actively supported Ukraine through political, financial, and humanitarian aid, including providing temporary asylum to over 2,700 Ukrainian citizens. The conflict has significantly impacted Icelandic foreign policy and the economy, leading to increased cooperation with Western countries and a focus on defending the rules-based international system.

Bandaríkin, also known as the United States of America, is a federal republic and a global superpower. It maintains significant diplomatic relations with Iceland, with discussions often revolving around their bilateral ties and military actions. The U.S. has an embassy in Reykjavík, and Iceland has an embassy in Washington, D.C., highlighting the ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two nations.

Bjarni Benediktsson is a prominent Icelandic politician who served as the leader of the Independence Party from 2009 to 2025 and held various high-profile government positions, including two terms as Prime Minister (2017 and April-December 2024), Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, and Minister for Foreign Affairs. He is known for his role in stabilizing Iceland's economy after the 2008 financial crisis and for shaping the country's international relations. As of March 1, 2026, he has been appointed as the CEO of Samtök atvinnulífsins (Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise).

Forstjóri King Faisal sérhæfða sjúkrahússins í Sádi-Arabíu og fyrrverandi forstjóri Landspítalans. Hann er sérfræðingur í breytingastjórnun í heilbrigðiskerfinu.

Borgarlínan is a proposed high-capacity public transport system for the Capital Area of Iceland, primarily a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) network with potential for future upgrade to light rail. It aims to improve public transport efficiency, reliability, and accessibility, and is a key part of Iceland's commitment to reducing CO2 emissions and achieving carbon neutrality by 2040. The project, which has been in planning since 2015, involves upgrading existing road infrastructure with dedicated lanes for public transport vehicles and emergency services. The first phase of Borgarlínan is expected to become operational in 2026, though it has faced delays due to factors like the COVID-19 pandemic and coordination with other construction projects.

Fjármögnunarkerfi í heilbrigðisþjónustu þar sem sjúkrahúsum er greitt fyrir framleiðslu, þ.e. fjölda og tegund meðferða.

Dagur B. Eggertsson is an Icelandic politician and physician who served as the Mayor of Reykjavík from 2014 to 2024, and previously from 2007 to 2008. He is a member of the Social Democratic Alliance and has been a key figure in Reykjavík's city council since 2002. Eggertsson has been noted in Icelandic media in connection with comments on foreign relations, particularly regarding human rights policies, and his political campaigns.

Danmörk, also known as Denmark, is a Nordic country in Northern Europe and a sovereign state within the Kingdom of Denmark, which also includes Greenland and the Faroe Islands. It has historically had significant influence on Iceland, which gained full independence from Denmark in 1944. Sigurður Jökull, an Icelandic individual, lived in Denmark for an extended period, and the country has significantly impacted his career and mindset, particularly in the shipping industry.

Fjármálaráðherra sem hefur verið gagnrýndur fyrir efnahagsstjórnun sína og skattahækkanir.

Donald Trump is a former President of the United States who has been a subject of discussion in Icelandic media, particularly due to criticism from Kári Stefánsson, CEO of deCODE genetics, regarding his governance and impact on freedom of expression and international relations. Trump also garnered attention in Iceland for repeatedly confusing Iceland with Greenland in his speeches, leading to Iceland hiring a lobbyist for advice. His proposed nominee for U.S. ambassador to Iceland also caused controversy by joking about Iceland becoming the 52nd state.

Móðurfélag Össurar sem var stofnað til að skýra betur hlutverk mismunandi hluta starfseminnar.

Bandarískt fyrirtæki sem Össur keypti, sem var stærra en Össur á þeim tíma, og var lykilákvörðun í vexti fyrirtækisins.

Framsóknarflokkurinn, also known as the Progressive Party, is a centrist to centre-right agrarian political party in Iceland, founded in 1916. It has historically been one of Iceland's two largest political parties and has frequently participated in coalition governments, often holding the prime minister post. The party's primary support traditionally comes from rural areas, and it advocates for moderate nationalism, social market economy principles, and the interests of rural Iceland.

Fyrrverandi fjármálaráðherra og samstarfsmaður Davíðs Oddssonar. Hann var lykilmaður í efnahagslegum umbótum á Íslandi á tíunda áratugnum.

Fyrirtæki sem sér um félagslegt húsnæði og hefur verið gagnrýnt fyrir rekstrarvanda og áhrif á fasteignamarkaðinn.

Fyrrverandi forsætisráðherra Íslands og formaður Sjálfstæðisflokksins. Hann var talinn frjálshyggjumaður og studdi starfsemi ungra sjálfstæðismanna.

Róbert Guðfinnsson mætir fyrstur og ræðir framtíð Genís, nýsköpunarfyrirtækis á Siglufirði sem leitar að fjármagni á Íslandi til frekari vaxtar en verður lítt ágengt.

Fyrrverandi forsætisráðherra og borgarstjóri Reykjavíkur. Hann var þekktur fyrir snjallræði í stjórnmálum og gaf Davíð Oddssyni góð ráð.

Stofnandi og forstjóri Kerecis, sem áður starfaði hjá Össuri og hefur verið drifkrafturinn á bak við velgengni Kerecis.

Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir is an Icelandic politician and business leader, born on February 9, 1970. She served as the Minister of Justice for Iceland from June 2023 to December 2024. A member of the Independence Party, she was elected to the Althing (Icelandic Parliament) in 2021 and became the leader of the Independence Party in March 2025. She has been noted for her decision to appoint Ásmundur Einar Jónasson to lead a committee focused on young men.

Prófessor og frjálshyggjumaður sem tengdur var við uppskriftina 'frjálshyggjukrap'.

Viðskiptaháskóli þar sem Björn Zoëga kennir breytingastjórnun, sérstaklega í heilbrigðiskerfinu.

Sérfræðingur hjá hugveitu í Brussel sem hefur fjallað um undanþágur og aðildarferli Evrópusambandsins.

Hjörtur J. Guðmundsson is an Icelandic historian, journalist, and political commentator known for his expertise in European affairs and his opposition to Iceland's membership in the European Union. He has worked as a journalist for Morgunblaðið and mbl.is, and has advised politicians on foreign and international issues. Guðmundsson is also the owner of the website Fullveldi.is, which focuses on foreign and defense affairs, and Stjórnmálin.is, which covers Icelandic and international politics.

A collaborator with Davíð Oddsson on the "Mathildarþættir" television series.

Icelandair is the flag carrier airline of Iceland, playing a crucial role in connecting the island nation to the rest of the world and significantly contributing to its economy through tourism and international trade. Founded in 1937, it operates flights across the Atlantic, utilizing Iceland's geographical position as a hub between North America and Europe. The airline is part of the larger Icelandair Group, which encompasses various travel and tourism-related subsidiaries.

Fyrrverandi ríkisskattstjóri og ráðgjafi í fjármálaráðuneytinu. Hann hefur verið áberandi í umræðu um skattamál og efnahagsmál.

Inga Sæland is an Icelandic politician, founder and current leader of the People's Party (Flokkur fólksins), and has been a member of the Althing (Icelandic Parliament) since 2017. She currently serves as the Minister of Education and Children, having previously been the Minister of Social Affairs and Housing. Sæland is known for her populist stance, advocating for disability rights and combating poverty, and has recently been involved in a controversial bill linking social security benefits to the wage index.

Stjórnmálamaður sem nefnd er í vísu um samráðherra Halldórs Blöndal. Hún er sýnd sem sterkur leiðtogi í vísunni.

Leiðtogi íslensku sjálfstæðisbaráttunnar, nefndur sem dæmi um þjóðernisvakningu.

Fyrrverandi hæstaréttardómari og lögmaður, þekktur fyrir skoðanir sínar á stjórnsýslu og upplýsingalögum. Hann var hluti af hópi ungra frjálshyggjumanna.

Eitt af stærstu og virtustu háskólasjúkrahúsum í Svíþjóð, þar sem Björn Zoëga var áður forstjóri. Það hefur náð miklum árangri í að bæta rekstur og rannsóknir.

Íslenskur banki sem studdi Össur í kaupunum á Flex-Foot, á tímum mikils vaxtar í íslenskum bankageira.

Kerecis is an Icelandic biotechnology company that develops, manufactures, and sells patented medical products derived from sustainably sourced fish skin, primarily from Atlantic cod, for tissue regeneration and wound healing. Founded in Ísafjörður in 2010, Kerecis has gained international recognition for its innovative use of fish skin grafts to treat chronic wounds, burns, and surgical incisions, preventing amputations and promoting healing. The company's success led to its acquisition by Danish healthcare company Coloplast in 2023 for over USD 1 billion, making Kerecis Iceland's first startup unicorn. Kerecis plays a significant role in the Icelandic economy, with manufacturing and quality control in Ísafjörður and R&D and corporate functions in Reykjavík, and its operations are powered by 100% renewable energy.

Sérhæft sjúkrahús í Sádi-Arabíu sem Björn Zoëga stýrir, þekkt fyrir rannsóknir og nýjustu tækni.

Landsbankinn is one of the largest financial institutions in Iceland, offering a full range of banking services to individuals, corporations, and investors. It was established in 2008 by the Icelandic government to take over the domestic operations of its predecessor, Landsbanki, which failed during the 2008–2011 Icelandic financial crisis. Landsbankinn is primarily state-owned, with the Icelandic State Treasury holding a significant majority of its shares. The bank is a market leader in Iceland's financial service sector, boasting the most extensive branch network in the country.

Stærsta orkufyrirtæki Íslands, sem hefur verið í umræðunni vegna arðgreiðslna til ríkisins.

Lilja Dögg Alfreðsdóttir is an Icelandic politician and economist who was recently elected as the chair of the Progressive Party (Framsóknarflokkurinn) with 58% of the votes, becoming the first woman to be elected to this position. She has held several ministerial roles in the Icelandic government, including Minister of Foreign Affairs (2016-2017), Minister of Education, Science and Culture (2017-2021), and Minister of Tourism, Trade and Culture (2021-2024). She has been a member of the Althing (Iceland's parliament) for the Reykjavík South constituency since 2016.

Marel — Icelandic public company listed on NASDAQ OMX Iceland. Sector: Technology.

Fyrrverandi forsætisráðherra Bretlands, þekkt fyrir íhaldssama og frjálshyggjusinnaða stefnu. Hún var fyrirmynd margra hægrimanna á Íslandi.

Fyrrverandi seðlabankastjóri Evrópska seðlabankans og höfundur skýrslu um efnahagsmál ESB.