News Tagged with “President of Iceland”

Icelandic President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson.

Poll Shows 93.5 Percent Support for President

25 Jun 2020 In a new Gallup poll, conducted June 11-18, 93.5 percent of respondents state they intend to vote for President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson in Saturday’s presidential election.

Singers Honor Former President on Her 90th Birthday: Video

16 Apr 2020 Yesterday, some of Iceland’s best known opera singers gathered in front of the home of Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, former president of Iceland, and sang for her in celebration of her 90th birthday.

Former President Vigdís Finnbogadóttir Turns 90 Today

15 Apr 2020 Today is the 90th birthday of Vigdís Finnbogadóttir, former president of Iceland.

‘Presidential Decree’ Prohibits Visits

2 Apr 2020 We’ve all had to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic and change our behavior accordingly – including Icelandic President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson and his family.

Kári Stefánsson, CEO of deCode Genetics.

First deCode COVID-19 Findings Are In

16 Mar 2020 Screening for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 – a project initiated by deCode Genetics – is in full swing.

Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, president of Iceland.

Icelandic President to Run for Re-Election

2 Jan 2020 Icelandic President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson announced in his New Year’s Day address that he will be running for re-election this summer.

President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, admiring the falcon.

Falcon Pampered by the President

30 Dec 2019 Some birds are luckier than others this Christmas.

The presidential couple on their way to a dinner, hosted by PM Shinzo Abe, in honor of Emperor Naruhito.

Icelandic President Attends Naruhito’s Enthronement Ceremony

23 Oct 2019 Icelandic President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson and First Lady Eliza Reid attended yesterday’s enthronement ceremony of Japan’s Emperor Naruhito.

Feminist First Lady Speaks Out

2 Oct 2019 First Lady of Iceland Eliza Reid writes an op-ed page in The New York Times yesterday, titled, “I’m a First Lady, and It’s an Incredibly Weird Job.”

Iceland's First Lady Eliza Reid, with US Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen Pence.

Colors Speak Loudly during Pence’s Visit

5 Sep 2019 Colors said more than many words yesterday when US Vice President Mike Pence visited Höfði house, Reykjavík.

President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, reaching shore with Marglytturnar.

President Enjoys Company of Jellyfish

13 Aug 2019 Swimming in the company of jellyfish is not something people generally do with a smile.

Icelandic President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson and First Lady Eliza Reid.

Big Plogging Day Big Success

30 Apr 2019 More than a thousand trash bags were filled during the Big Plogging Day on Sunday, according to Morgunblaðið.

Guðni Th. Jóhannesson forseti var hvattur áfram af fjölda áhorfenda í maraþoninu í fyrra.

President ready for Reykjavík Marathon

13 Aug 2018 The president of Iceland, Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, announced on his Facebook page today that he intends to run a half marathon (21 km, 13.1 mi) in the Reykjavík Marathon this Saturday.

Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, President of Iceland wearing a monkey tie, now on auction.

President's monkey tie on auction

15 Nov 2016 President Jóhannesson's wardrobe is a continuing success. His buff headwear made headlines in Iceland on Sunday and now mbl.is reports that the President is putting a few select items f clothing on auction to support children with diabetes.

The values Iceland shares with the US are "gender equality, and equal rights for all citizens whatever their colour or religion. "

Iceland President sends congratulations to Trump

10 Nov 2016 In his letter, Jóhannesson said that Iceland and the US shared many values including the belief in freedom of speech,gender equality, and equal rights for all citizens whatever their colour or religion.