Þekkingarnet

Frægur hagfræðingur sem hefur rannsakað heilbrigðiskerfi og talað um þörfina á sérhæfingu.

Nóbelsverðlaunahafi í hagfræði og talsmaður frjálshyggju, nefndur í samhengi við efnahagsleg áhrif innflytjenda.

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.

Alþjóðlegur sáttmáli sem undanskilur vörur fyrir einstaklinga með skerta hreyfigetu frá tollum, sem hefur verið mikilvægur fyrir Össur.

Noregur is the Icelandic name for Norway, a Nordic country in Northern Europe that shares borders with Sweden, Finland, and Russia. It is known for having some of the lowest pharmaceutical prices in Europe due to strict management and negotiation of drug costs. Iceland and Norway share a long history, with Iceland initially settled by Norwegian and Gaelic explorers. Many Icelanders also travel to Norway for education or work.

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

Geðlæknir og viðskiptafræðingur sem hefur skrifað greinar um víxlverkun lífeyriskerfisins og almannatrygginga og bent á hvernig kerfið getur hvatt fólk til að vinna ekki.

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

Fyrrverandi forseti Bandaríkjanna, þekktur fyrir húmor sinn og ræðuhæfni.

Forsætisráðherra sem er gagnrýndur fyrir ákvarðanir varðandi innkaup á smjöri og pálmaolíu.

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.

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

Rússland, or Russia, is a major global power currently engaged in a war with Ukraine, which significantly impacts international politics. In Icelandic media, Russia is frequently discussed in the context of this conflict and its implications for Iceland's foreign policy and security. Iceland, a NATO member, has condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine, joined international sanctions against Russia, and suspended operations at its embassy in Moscow, reflecting a shift in its foreign policy to deepen ties with Western countries.

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.

Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson is an Icelandic politician who served as the Prime Minister of Iceland from 2013 to 2016. He was also the chairman of the Progressive Party from 2009 to 2016. He resigned as Prime Minister in 2016 following revelations from the Panama Papers regarding his and his wife's offshore holdings, which led to significant public protests. In 2017, he founded the Centre Party, which he currently leads, and continues to serve as a Member of Parliament for the Northeast Constituency.

Land sem er stundum nefnt sem dæmi um vel rekið heilbrigðiskerfi, þó með ákveðnum takmörkunum.

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.

Forstjóri Emblu og hefur starfað hjá fyrirtækinu síðan 2009. Hann leiðir fyrirtækið í gegnum alþjóðlegar áskoranir og tækifæri.

Svíþjóð is the Icelandic name for Sweden, a Nordic country in Northern Europe. It is the largest and most populous of the Nordic countries, sharing borders with Norway and Finland, and a maritime border with Denmark. The name "Svíþjóð" originates from Old Norse, meaning "Swede nation" or "land of the Swedes." While the provided description mentions a person named Herbert who ran an ice cream and coffee shop there, this information does not appear to be broadly significant in the context of Sweden's role or significance in Iceland, nor is it a widely known fact about Sweden itself.

Saudi Arabia is a country in the Middle East, known in Icelandic media as "Sádi-Arabía." It is home to the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, a prominent medical institution with facilities in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Madinah. Saudi Arabia has ambitious plans to develop its healthcare system, with the King Faisal Specialist Hospital playing a significant role in this endeavor, specializing in areas like oncology, organ transplantation, and cardiovascular diseases.

Íslenskt skáld, oft kallaður Reykjavíkurskáldið, sem Davíð Oddsson bar mikla virðingu fyrir.

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.

Íran (Iran) is a country in the Middle East that has been a prominent topic in Icelandic media due to recent military actions, economic turmoil, and discussions surrounding its clerical government. Iceland's Foreign Minister has expressed concern over rising Middle East tensions involving Iran, and Icelandic parliamentarians have voiced support for democratic change in the country. The Iranian community in Iceland has also held protests in Reykjavík to show solidarity with protesters in Iran and to call for the designation of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization.

Ísrael (Israel) is a country in the Southern Levant region of West Asia. Iceland and Israel have a complex relationship; while Iceland supported the creation of Israel in 1947 and established diplomatic relations in 1948, the relationship has become controversial, with Iceland often advocating for a two-state solution and criticizing Israeli actions. The entity's involvement in military operations in Iran is a notable context.

Fyrrverandi þingmaður og vinur Brynjars Níelssonar, meðlimur í "Fílupúkafélaginu." Hann hefur lagt bakkann.

Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson is an Icelandic politician who served as the fifth President of Iceland from 1996 to 2016, making him the longest-serving president in the country's history. Before his presidency, he was a Member of Parliament for the People's Alliance and served as Minister of Finance from 1988 to 1991. He is known for his strong advocacy of environmental issues, particularly renewable energy and climate change, and for being the first Icelandic president to veto legislation and put it to a public referendum. Since leaving office, he has been involved as Chairman of the Arctic Circle, an organization focused on Arctic cooperation and climate change.

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

Stofnandi Össurar árið 1971 og uppfinningamaður silikonhulsunnar sem lagði grunninn að velgengni fyrirtækisins.

A poet and writer who collaborated with Davíð Oddsson and Hrafn Gunnlaugsson on "Mathildarþættir."