There were no published opinions yesterday, but there are some good ones today. I’m also in Iceland on a family vacation, so my posts may be a bit late this week. It’s now almost midnight here, for example, but on
The Securitisation (Overseas STS Equivalence) (European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) Regulations 2026
On 20 May 2026, the Securitisation (Overseas STS Equivalence) (European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) Regulations 2026 were made.
These Regulations come into force at 11:00pm on 30 June 2026 and amend the UK securitisation framework to remove the time
"All these kinds of winter traditions are tied very intricately into small communities. You develop between yourselves a folklore about this winter time and this period of darkness."
Said Nordic studies professor Maren Johnson, quoted in “How cozy Yuletide traditions got their start with raging parties and animal sacrifice” (NPR).
For example, in Iceland, instead of Santa Claus, “there’s the ‘Christmas Men,’ also known as the Yule lads.
Iceland releases AI Action Plan
Iceland has released the English version of its Artificial Intelligence Action Plan, which outlines the nation’s strategy for integrating AI technologies across various sectors, including healthcare, education, and industry. The plan emphasizes ethical considerations, innovation, and the importance of digital
Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein: TEPA between EFTA and India enters into force on 1 October 2025 – A key milestone for trade relations
Following 16 years of negotiations, the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) between India and the EFTA (European Free Trade Association) States – Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein – will enter into force on 1 October 2025. As the first
E. coli cases hit record high in Iceland
Iceland has reported a record high number of E. coli cases, driven by a large outbreak in 2024.
A total of 79 people were diagnosed with confirmed or probable Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infection. Patients ranged in age from
Updated report covers Iceland and Norway’s audit actions
The progress made by Norway and Iceland on food-related audit recommendations has been disclosed in an updated report.
Norway and Iceland are part of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA) monitors how these countries implement
Litigation in Iceland
Iceland is one of my favorite places in the world. Beautiful land, fun people, great food, plentiful swimming pools. It’s a paradise. But even in such an amazing country, there are commercial disputes. And while I have visited many times,
Audit reveals progress with import controls in Iceland; more work needed
An audit in Iceland has found the country has strengthened import controls for food of animal origin but there is still room for improvement, according to a recent report.
Iceland is part of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). The
Food at traditional feast sickens more than 100 in Iceland
At least 140 people have fallen sick in Iceland after eating food as part of a traditional feast.
On Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, Þorrablót, an Icelandic festival, was held in Grímsnes and the town of Þorlákshöfn.
The Directorate of