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2015 in Iceland

Explore 5 historical events and records for Iceland in 2015.

Historical records for Iceland in 2015

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March

EU Candidate Status Reconsidered

Gunnlaugsson, Sigmundur David · Reykjavik · Prime Minister of Iceland · Government / Government of Iceland

The government informs European Union institutions that Iceland should no longer be regarded as a candidate country and does not intend to resume negotiations.

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Euro Qualification Wide Play

Guðmundsson, Jóhann Berg · Reykjavík · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Jóhann Berg Guðmundsson offers industrious wing play and delivery from the right during Iceland's landmark qualification campaign for Euro 2016.

Iceland Captain Leads Historic Qualification

Gunnarsson, Aron · Reykjavík · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Aron Gunnarsson captains Iceland through their successful Euro 2016 qualification campaign, helping the nation reach a major men's tournament for the first time.

Qualification Goals Boost Iceland

Sigþórsson, Kolbeinn · Reykjavík · Forward · Sport / Football

Kolbeinn Sigþórsson supplies centre-forward goals and aerial presence as Iceland secure qualification for the 2016 European Championship.

Two Goals in Netherlands Qualifier

Sigurðsson, Gylfi · Reykjavík · Midfielder · Sport / Football

Gylfi Sigurðsson scores twice against the Netherlands in Euro 2016 qualifying, delivering a crucial home victory for the Icelandic national team.

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