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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Miðflokkurinn (The Centre Party) is a right-wing populist, Eurosceptic, and national-conservative political party in Iceland, established in September 2017. [2, 3, 6] It was founded by former Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson after a split from the Progressive Party. [3, 4] The party emphasizes national sovereignty, economic liberalism, and positions itself against the political establishment, with strong support in rural areas. [2, 3, 4, 8] Ari Edwald is leading the party's list for the 2026 Reykjavík municipal elections. [5, 7, 9]

Morgunblaðið is a prominent Icelandic daily newspaper, founded in 1913, that has played a significant role in Iceland's political and social development. It is considered the country's newspaper of record and its website, mbl.is, is the most popular website in Iceland. The newspaper has historically been associated with the Independence Party and has championed free-market principles and NATO membership. It was the first Icelandic newspaper to launch an online version in 1998 and also offers an English version called the Iceland Monitor.

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) is an international defense alliance established in 1949. Iceland is a founding member of NATO, uniquely without its own military force, and relies on the alliance for its security under Article V of the Washington Treaty. Iceland's strategic geographic location in the North Atlantic, particularly its control over access to key maritime routes, is its primary contribution to NATO, and it hosts NATO facilities like the Iceland Air Defense System and participates in military exercises. Despite not having a military, Iceland contributes civilian experts to NATO missions and operations.

Danskt lyfjafyrirtæki, stýrt af sjóði með samfélagsleg markmið, sem er leiðandi á heimsvísu í lausnum við stórum heilbrigðisvandamálum.

Þýskt fyrirtæki sem er stærsti keppinautur Össurar í stoðtækjaiðnaðinum, stofnað eftir fyrri heimsstyrjöld.

Ríkisendurskoðun, also known as the Icelandic National Audit Office (INAO), is an independent institution operating under the auspices of the Althingi (Iceland's parliament). Its primary role is to oversee the finances of the Icelandic state, its institutions, and state enterprises, ensuring that appropriations and assets are used efficiently and properly. The INAO conducts audits of government accounts, financial audits, administrative reviews, and revenue oversight, and has issued reports on healthcare system funding and the DRG (Diagnosis-Related Groups) system in Iceland.

Sameinuðu þjóðirnar, or the United Nations (UN), is an international organization founded in 1945 with 193 member states, including Iceland. Its primary role is to maintain international peace and security, foster friendly relations among nations, address global problems, promote human rights, and serve as a platform for international cooperation. Iceland actively participates in UN peacekeeping operations, contributes civilian personnel, and has served on the UN Human Rights Council, emphasizing human rights, gender equality, and multilateral cooperation. The organization has faced criticism for perceived inaction in various conflicts, including recent events involving Iran.

Samfylkingin, also known as the Social Democratic Alliance, is a center-left social democratic political party in Iceland. Founded in 2000 through the merger of four center-left parties, it advocates for social justice, equality, and international solidarity, with a pro-European stance. The party's leader is Kristrún Frostadóttir, who became Prime Minister of Iceland in December 2024 after the party emerged as the largest in the parliamentary elections.

Sjálfstæðisflokkurinn, also known as the Independence Party, is a liberal-conservative political party in Iceland, founded on May 25, 1929, from the merger of the Conservative Party and the Liberal Party. It has historically been the largest and most influential party in Icelandic politics, advocating for economic liberalism, lower taxes, national sovereignty, and individual and employment freedom. The party has been a partner in 25 of the 35 governments since Iceland became a republic in 1944, and its leaders have often held the office of Prime Minister. The current chairman is Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir, elected in 2025. The party is currently facing internal disputes, particularly concerning primary elections in Akureyri and candidate selection methods in Suðurnes.

Viðreisn, officially known in English as the Liberal Reform Party, is a liberal political party in Iceland established on May 24, 2016. Positioned on the center to center-right of the political spectrum, the party advocates for economic liberalism, pro-Europeanism, and a publicly financed welfare state. Viðreisn recently held a primary election in Kópavogur where María Ellen Steingrímsdóttir was elected as their new lead candidate for the upcoming municipal elections.

Íslenskt fyrirtæki sem er leiðandi á heimsvísu í framleiðslu stoðtækja. Það er hluti af Emblu en er enn sterkt vörumerki í iðnaðinum.