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15. Jun 2026Ministry of Infrastructure, Local authorities and regional policy

Local authorities and regional policy

Mynd: iStock Local authorities and regional policy Ministry of Infrastructure Local authorities control and are responsible for their own administration as provided for by law and Art. 78 of the Icelandic Constitution. Issues concerning local authorities are under the administration of the Minister of Transport and Local Government, which is to safeguard their interests, independence, role and finances

15. Jun 2026Ministry of Infrastructure, Local authorities and regional policy

Regional plans of action

Regional plans of action Ministry of Infrastructure Regional plans of action are strategic plans that include the jurisdictions of regional Associations of Local Authorities. They consist of an assessment of the situation of the region, a future vision, specific targets and actions aimed at achieving those targets. Regional plans of action set out regional priorities that take into account the main objectives of the regional development programme, national land use policy, regional and detail plans, cultural policy and other public policies as the case may be

16. Apr 2026Ministry of Infrastructure

Minister of Infrastructure

Minister of Infrastructure Ministry of Infrastructure Eyjólfur Ármannsson Minister of Infrastructure Eyjólfur assumed the office of Minister of Transport and Local Government on 21 December 2024, and became Minister of Infrastructure on 15 March 2025 when the title of the office was changed by presidential decree. He has been a Member of Parliament for the Northwest Constituency since 2021 (People’s Party). Eyjólfur was born in Vestmannaeyjar on 23 July 1969

27. Mar 2026Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Telecommunications

Transport and telecommunications

Haraldur Jónasson / Hari Transport and telecommunications Ministry of Culture, Innovation and Higher Education Ministry of Infrastructure Transport and telecommunications are part of society's key infrastructure. Transportation The objective, as provided for by law, is to have transport and communications which are quick, efficient, safe, environmentally sustainable and support rural settlements. Actions aimed at increasing safety deliver results in fewer accidents, making it necessary to place sufficient emphasis on safety planning for all transport

20. Mar 2026Ministry of Infrastructure

Department of Policy and Budgeting

Department of Policy and Budgeting Ministry of Infrastructure Director: Sigurborg Kristín Stefánsdóttir On behalf of the Ministry, the Department works on drafting and implementing the government's medium-term financial plan and annual budget. To ensure continuous policy development the Department is responsible for setting criteria for the integration, co-ordination and quality of policies and plans. It is also responsible for defining criteria for service level agreements regarding quality, follow-up and budgetary compliance

20. Mar 2026Ministry of Infrastructure

Department of Local Government and Regional Affairs

Department of Local Government and Regional Affairs Ministry of Infrastructure Director: Aðalsteinn Þorsteinsson The Department's main role is strategic planning in local government and regional affairs. It is also responsible for supervision and co-ordination of administration, finance and planning of local authorities throughout Iceland. Regional and rural policy is also the responsibility of the Department, including regional and rural research, industrial development and industrial development organisations, and regional and development programmes

20. Mar 2026Ministry of Infrastructure

Department of Transport and Infrastructure

Department of Transport and Infrastructure Ministry of Infrastructure Director: Árni Freyr Stefánsson The Department of Transport and Infrastructure is responsible for preparing and implementing the Transport Policy Plan. The Transport Policy Plan presents government policy regarding the operation and development of infrastructure, operation and development of public transport, transportation issues, domestic and international air transport and airports, maritime transport, ports and the operation and development of the road system. The Minister and the Transport Board set out their preliminary emphases and proposals for projects and budgetary requirements

19. Mar 2026Ministry of Infrastructure

About the Ministry

About the Ministry Ministry of Infrastructure The Ministry of Infrastructure‘s responsibilities cover various areas, including transport, local government affairs, regional policy, telecommunications and postal matters. Institutions and international co-operation The Ministry of Infrastructure‘s scope includes five institutes/agencies and three public corporations. The institutes are: The Electronic Communications Office of Iceland (ECOI), The Icelandic Regional Development Institute, The Safety Investigation Authority, The Icelandic Transport Authority, TThe Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration and Registers Iceland

10. Mar 2026Ministry of Infrastructure, Ministry of Justice, Public Safety and Security

Public safety and security

Public safety and security Ministry of Infrastructure Ministry of Justice Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate The government's security policy is implemented through the Civil Protection and Security Council. The principal objectives of security policy are to ensure the safety, environment and property of the general public and to co-ordinate preventive actions and response to catastrophes of any sort. Security is a basic concern of society, which the state and other public bodies seek to ensure, including the safety of individuals and social groups, protection of human rights, identities, values and core institutions, such as important social infrastructure

06. Mar 2026Economic affairs and public finances, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ministry of Culture٫ Innovation and Higher Education, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Education and Children

Iceland Outlook Revised To Positive On Strengthening Fiscal Position; 'A+/A-1' Ratings Affirmed

On March 6, 2026, S&P Global Ratings revised the outlook on its long-term ratings on Iceland to positive from stable. At the same time, the long- and short-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings were affirmed at 'A+/A-1'.

06. Feb 2026Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Economic affairs and public finances, Ministry of Culture٫ Innovation and Higher Education, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Education and Children

Fitch Upgrades Iceland to ‘A+’; Outlook Stable; Withdraws Ratings

Fitch Ratings has upgraded Iceland’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘A+’ from ‘A’. The Outlook is Stable. Fitch Ratings has subsequently withdrawn all ratings.

06. Feb 2026Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Economic affairs and public finances, Ministry of Culture٫ Innovation and Higher Education, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Education and Children

Iceland reduces the number of solicited credit ratings

The Republic of Iceland has solicited credit ratings from three credit rating agencies: Fitch Ratings, Moody’s Ratings and S&P Global Ratings.

29. Dec 2025Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Economic affairs and public finances, Ministry of Culture٫ Innovation and Higher Education, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Education and Children

New Medium–Term Debt Management Strategy through 2030

The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs has published its Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy (MTDS) for 2026–2030. The MTDS describes arrangements for Treasury debt financing over the period and sets forth targets and criteria for the implementation of debt management.

14. Oct 2025Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Economic affairs and public finances, Ministry of Culture٫ Innovation and Higher Education, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Education and Children

Iceland Publishes Its First Impact and Allocation Report on Green and Sustainable Financing

The Government of Iceland has released its first Impact and Allocation Report, detailing the use of proceeds and environmental benefits of the country’s green and sustainable bond issuances.

20. Apr 2021Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Life and Health, Transport and Telecommunications, Covid-19, Tourism, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

COVID-19: Temporary introduction of stricter border measures

The Government of Iceland has announced temporary border measures to counter the domestic spread of COVID-19. These measures aim to create conditions to allow lifting domestic restrictions as much as possible. The vaccination programme in Iceland is continuing at pace, and as more people become vaccinated, conditions for easing restrictions will become more favourable, both within society and at the border.

20. Nov 2020Covid-19, Economic affairs and public finances, Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs

Resilience: strengthening Iceland’s foothold – Resilience subsidies and support for job-seekers, old-age pensioners, families with children, and vulnerable groups

The Government has decided to pay a special supplement over and above basic unemployment benefits next year, so as to support the large group of people whose income-linked unemployment benefits will expire in the next few months. The 2.5% supplement will be paid in addition to the 3.6% increase provided for in the 2021 fiscal budget proposal. With these increases, which total 6.2%, basic unemployment benefits will equal ISK 307,403 per month.

21. Oct 2020Legislation, Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Telecommunications, Acts of Parliament

Act on the Cape Town Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and the Protocol on Matters Specific to Aircraft Equipment No 74/2019

21 October 2020 / Ministry of Infrastructure Act on the Cape Town Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and the Protocol on Matters Specific to Aircraft Equipment No 74/2019 Act on the Cape Town Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment and the Protocol on Matters Specific to Aircraft Equipment No 74/2019 Tags Ministry of Infrastructure Transport and Telecommunications Acts of Parliament Go back Disclaimer: This section of the site details available translations on legislation relating to the Government Offices in Iceland. In case of any discrepancies between the translations and the original text in Icelandic, the original text as published in the Icelandic Legal Gazette prevails

14. Aug 2020Ministry of Health, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Public Safety and Security, Covid-19, Life and Health

Double border screening for all arriving passengers

The Government of Iceland has decided to impose more comprehensive border-screening measures as of 19 August. All arriving passengers must choose between a 14-day quarantine and a double testing procedure along with a quarantine for 5-6 days.

23. Jun 2020Climate Change, Environment Climate and Nature Protection, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Education and Children, Ministry of the Environment٫ Energy and Climate

New Climate Action Plan - Iceland will fulfil its commitments and more

Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Minister of the Environment and Natural Resources Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson, Minister of Finance Bjarni Benediktsson and Minister of Transport and Local Government Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson presented the second version of the Climate Action Plan today.

12. May 2020Ministry of Health, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Testing for international arrivals could start in June

The Government of Iceland has today announced it is expected to start easing restrictions on international arrivals no later than 15 June 2020, while from 15 May some professionals arriving in Iceland including scientists, filmmakers and athletes will eligible for a modified quarantine. The exact details of the revisions for business travellers and tourists will be decided by the Government’s multisector working group, however it is expected they will give travelers the choice between a test for the virus on arrival or a two-week quarantine. ​

12. May 2020Ministry of Health, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry for Foreign Affairs

Testing for international arrivals could start in June

The Government of Iceland has today announced it is expected to start easing restrictions on international arrivals no later than 15 June 2020, while from 15 May some professionals arriving in Iceland including scientists, filmmakers and athletes will eligible for a modified quarantine. The exact details of the revisions for business travellers and tourists will be decided by the Government’s multisector working group, however it is expected they will give travelers the choice between a test for the virus on arrival or a two-week quarantine. ​

21. Mar 2020Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Covid-19

Icelandic Government announces 1.6bn USD response package to the COVID-19 crisis

Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, Bjarni Benediktsson, Minister of Finance and Economy and Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson, Minister of Transport and Local Government today announced the first-phase response measures to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The package is equivalent to ISK 230 bn (USD 1.6 bn) or just under 8% of Icelandic GDP.

10. Sep 2018Ministry of Education and Children, Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ministry of Industries, Ministry of Infrastructure, Prime Ministers Office, Ministry of the Environment, Energy and Climate, Ministry of the Environment٫ Energy and Climate

Iceland launches new Climate Strategy, boosting efforts to reach Paris goals

The Icelandic Government today announced a new Climate Strategy, intended to boost efforts in cutting net emissions. The new measures are to help Iceland meet its Paris Agreement targets for 2030 and reach the government‘s ambitious aim to make Iceland carbon neutral before 2040.

04. Jan 2018Legislation, Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Telecommunications, Acts of Parliament

Act on the Post and Telecom Administration, No. 69, 24 March 2003

04 January 2018 / Ministry of Infrastructure Act on the Post and Telecom Administration, No. 69, 24 March 2003 Translated from the Icelandic In case of any discrepancies between the original text in Icelandic and the translation, only the original text as published in the Official Gazette of Iceland (Stjórnartíðindi) is authentic. Please note as well that amendments may have been made since the translations were prepared