Residency assured for Iceland and EEA following Brexit
Negotiations between the EFTA countries within the European single market have been completed over the continued citizens’ rights in the event of a no...
EEA and Norway Grants strengthening cultural bonds
This year has seen the peak of the implementation of the EEA and Norway Grants, with over 6500 projects contracted in the 16 beneficiary countries.
EFTA officials: salmonella under control in Iceland
Recent inspections have revealed that Iceland is on par with EEA regulations in controlling salmonella in pork and poultry products. The news comes vi...
Proposed EU regulation on trade measures causes concern for Iceland
At Monday’s (30. April) meeting of the EEA Joint Committee, Iceland presented a statement on the Commission proposal for a “Regulation on ...
EFTA court declares Iceland currency restrictions legal
At the same time as the Icesave case continues, the EFTA court has already passed verdict on another Icelandic issue and came down on the site of the ...
EFTA Iceland Icesave court decision: analysis and reactions
The EFTA surveillance authority’s decision to take Iceland to court over its unwillingness to accept a state guarantee for Icesave customers in ...
EFTA to take Iceland to court over Icesave
ESA, the EFTA (European Free Trade Association) surveillance authority, has decided to take the Icelandic state to the EFTA court over its handling of...
Icelandic tax law discriminating illegally against foreign companies?
The application of tax to interest earnings made by foreign companies in Iceland is a direct violation of the European Economic Area treaty, which Ice...