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  • Colombian Refugee Oscar Florez Granted Citizenship 

    Colombian Refugee Oscar Florez Granted Citizenship 

    In the early days of June, Oscar Florez, a 17-year-old refugee from Colombia, was granted Icelandic citizenship by Alþingi. The decision was proposed by Alþingi’s general and educational committee, which oversees applications for citizenships submitted to parliament. In April, 2025, RÚV reported that…

  • Proposal To Strip Convicted Criminals Of Icelandic Citizenship

    Proposal To Strip Convicted Criminals Of Icelandic Citizenship

    Five MPs from the Independence Party have submitted a bill proposing amendments to the laws on Icelandic citizenship, reports Vísir. The bill seeks to allow the revocation of citizenship for individuals who commit serious offences or provide false information to the Directorate…