First Geir Haarde Government
Begins the First Geir Haarde Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
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2006 in Iceland
Explore 10 historical events and records for Iceland in 2006.
Historical records for Iceland in 2006
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June
Halldor Asgrimsson Government
The Halldor Asgrimsson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Economy of Iceland
Prime Minister Halldor Asgrimsson resigns after his party's poor performance in local elections and amid concerns about the economy
Election
Prime Minister Halldor Asgrimsson resigns after his party's poor performance in local elections and amid concerns about the economy
Resignation of Halldor Asgrimsson
Prime Minister Halldor Asgrimsson resigns after his party's poor performance in local elections and amid concerns about the economy
September
last US military personnel leave the Keflavik base, ending a military
The last US military personnel leave the Keflavik base, ending a military presence dating back to 1951, the US says it will defend Iceland as a NATO ally
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
The last US military personnel leave the Keflavik base, ending a military presence dating back to 1951, the US says it will defend Iceland as a NATO ally
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
The last US military personnel leave the Keflavik base, ending a military presence dating back to 1951, the US says it will defend Iceland as a NATO ally
Other events (month unknown)
Barcelona Recruit Iceland International
Eiður Guðjohnsen moves from Chelsea to Barcelona and adapts to the Catalan club's possession-based football as a versatile attacker.
Whaling
Iceland breaks its 21-year moratorium on commercial whaling; the fisheries ministry authorises a catch of 30 minke and nine fin whales
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