Highlights from the president's agenda

February 25, 2026
New website launched
Design in the hands of the digital agency Júní
February 25, 2026
New website launched

February 21, 2026
“Translators build bridges”
The President presents the Icelandic Translation Award
February 21, 2026
“Translators build bridges”

February 20, 2026
Sigríður Björk and Jón Karl welcomed
Two positions filled at the Office of the President
February 20, 2026
Sigríður Björk and Jón Karl welcomed

February 18, 2026
Letters of Credence
The President receives five new ambassadors.
February 18, 2026
Letters of Credence

February 6, 2026
Open house at Bessastaðir
The President of Iceland welcomes guests on Museum Night.
February 6, 2026
Open house at Bessastaðir

January 21, 2026
Beware of fake content
Artificial intelligence is being used for forgeries.
January 21, 2026
Beware of fake content

January 1, 2026
“Solidarity, courage and faith in the future”
The President delivers her New Year’s address at Bessastaðir.
January 1, 2026
“Solidarity, courage and faith in the future”

December 30, 2025
State council meeting – The welfare of children and young people
State council meeting at Bessastaðir on the 30th of December.
December 30, 2025
State council meeting – The welfare of children and young people

November 21, 2025
The President's visit to London
The President is heading home after her visit to the United Kingdom
November 21, 2025
The President's visit to London

November 14, 2025
Storytelling festival
The Presidential Couple welcomes guests of Iceland Noir.
November 14, 2025
Storytelling festival

November 13, 2025
Gratitude towards the Icelandic people
The President meets with members of parliament from Ukraine.
November 13, 2025
Gratitude towards the Icelandic people

November 10, 2025
Reykjavík Global Forum 2025
The President takes part in the Reykjavík Global Forum
November 10, 2025
Reykjavík Global Forum 2025

October 27, 2025
The Women’s Day Off draws attention
The President of Iceland in an interview with CNN, ARD and The Guardian.
October 27, 2025
The Women’s Day Off draws attention

October 22, 2025
Letters of Credence
The President receives three new ambassadors.
October 22, 2025
Letters of Credence

October 12, 2025
State visit to China
The President of Iceland visits Beijing and Shanghai.
October 12, 2025
State visit to China

October 10, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Palestine at Bessastaðir
The President meets with Dr. Varsen Aghabekian.
October 10, 2025
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Palestine at Bessastaðir

October 7, 2025
Warm welcome in Finland
The President of Iceland goes on a State visit to Finland.
October 7, 2025
Warm welcome in Finland

September 18, 2025
The strong ties between Iceland and Poland
The President receives the Marshal of the Senate of the Republic of Poland.
September 18, 2025
The strong ties between Iceland and Poland

September 17, 2025
Letters of Credence
The President receives six new ambassadors.
September 17, 2025
Letters of Credence

September 4, 2025
Letter of Credence
New ambassador of Finland.
September 4, 2025
Letter of Credence

August 18, 2025
Cousins from the West
The President welcomes visitors from the United States and Canada.
August 18, 2025
Cousins from the West

July 29, 2025
The Presidential Couple visits Manitoba
The Presidential Couple are heading to Canada.
July 29, 2025
The Presidential Couple visits Manitoba

June 17, 2025
17th of June Celebration at Austurvöllur
The President delivers an address on the National Day.
June 17, 2025
17th of June Celebration at Austurvöllur

May 19, 2025
The Presidential Couple visit Japan for EXPO 2025
The Presidential Couple will visit Japan from May 26 to June 1.
May 19, 2025
The Presidential Couple visit Japan for EXPO 2025

May 14, 2025
Letter of Credence
The President receives the new ambassador of Malaysia
May 14, 2025
Letter of Credence

December 23, 2024
Season's greetings
The presidential couple wishes the people of Iceland a Merry Christmas.
December 23, 2024
Season's greetings

November 27, 2024
Letters of Credence
The President receives three new ambassadors.
November 27, 2024
Letters of Credence

October 29, 2024
President of Ukraine
The president meets with Volodymyr Zelensky.
October 29, 2024
President of Ukraine

October 21, 2024
President of Germany
The President of Iceland meets with the President of Germany, Frank-Walter Stein...
October 21, 2024
President of Germany

October 17, 2024
Arctic Circle 2024
The President addresses Arctic Circle's opening ceremony.
October 17, 2024
Arctic Circle 2024

October 14, 2024
Letters of Credence
The President receives four new ambassadors.
October 14, 2024
Letters of Credence

October 7, 2024
State visit to Denmark 2024
The President and her husband visit Denmark.
October 7, 2024
State visit to Denmark 2024

October 1, 2024
Honorary Consuls of Iceland
The Presidential Couple received around 140 Honorary Consuls of Iceland.
October 1, 2024
Honorary Consuls of Iceland

September 27, 2024
Greetings to China
The President sends greetings to the President of China.
September 27, 2024
Greetings to China