Highlights from the president's agenda
March 17, 2026
New member joins the President's team
Guðrún Dögg Guðmundsdóttir hired as Special Advisor.
March 17, 2026
New member joins the President's team
March 3, 2026
Esteemed guests from Canada
The president meets with Francis Scarpaleggia.
March 3, 2026
Esteemed guests from Canada
February 28, 2026
“A healthy mind in a healthy body”
The President inaugurates a sports center in Búðardalur.
February 28, 2026
“A healthy mind in a healthy body”
February 26, 2026
“Every child is unique”
The president addresses the conference “Where experience gets a voice”.
February 26, 2026
“Every child is unique”
February 25, 2026
Moustache March
The presidential couple receive pairs of socks from the Icelandic Cancer Society
February 25, 2026
Moustache March
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 19, 2026
Sigurður Reynir and Grímur honored
The President presents awards from the Ása Wright fund.
February 19, 2026
Sigurður Reynir and Grímur honored
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