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Summer job for economics students at SKE

The Competition Authority is looking to hire an economics student for a summer position. The role offers the opportunity to take part in a variety of projects related to economics.

22 April 2026
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Merger of Hekla and Bílson – consultation process

The Competition Authority is handling the merger of Hekla and Bílson. Hekla is the importer for Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda, GWM and Mitsubishi in Iceland and th...

20 April 2026
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The Competition Authority has concluded that the merger of Ferro Zink ehf. and Metal ehf. hinders effective competition and must therefore be annulled.

The Competition Authority annuls the merger of Ferro Zink and Metal

The Competition Authority has concluded that the merger of Ferro Zink ehf. and Metal ehf. hinders effective competition and must therefore be annulled.

17 April 2026
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The Competition Authority submits an opinion on the bill to reduce the value added tax on fuel.

The Competition Authority has submitted a report to the Economic and Commercial Committee of the Althingi on the bill for a temporary reduction in the value-added tax on fuel...

16 April 2026
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Competitive assessment is a key factor in enhancing competitiveness.

Páll Gunnar Pálsson, Director-General of the Competition Authority, and Margrét Einarsdóttir, Chairwoman of the institution, discuss the importance of competition assessment and...

10 April 2026
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The Competition Authority appeals the district court's dismissal of Samskip's case to the Court of Appeal.

The Reykjavík District Court has today dismissed the case brought by the Competition Authority against Samskipar Holding B.V. et al. The Competition Authority had brought...

30 March 2026
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Investigation into Míla concluded with administrative fines and a review of the conditions imposed on the company.

In 2022, Ardian's acquisition of Míla was subject to detailed conditions to protect competition in telecommunications. Later, Míla requested a review of the conditions...

19 March 2026
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Ministry of Health announces increased equity in healthcare following SKE recommendations – it is important that they are implemented

In this country, the government has authorised the operation of both public and private healthcare. This means that the healthcare services have the incentive and capacity to offer ...

13 March 2026
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Chief Economist position available for application

The Competition Authority is inviting applications for the position of Chief Economist. Valur Þráinsson, who has worked at the Authority since 2010 and has served as...

12 March 2026
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Merger of the Free Pension Fund and the Pension Fund of the Icelandic Dental Association – consultation process

The Competition Authority is handling the merger of Frjálsi Pension Fund and the Pension Fund of the Icelandic Dental Association.

27 February 2026
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Competition and the public sector – a great deal to gain for Icelandic business and the public

The Competition Authority would like to extend its sincere thanks to all those who took part in the workshops and conference on competition and the public sector from 17th to 19th February ...

27 February 2026
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OECD Guidelines on Public Procurement published in Icelandic

Presented in more detail at a public meeting on competition and the public sector The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has published an Icelandic translation of guidelines on its website...

17 February 2026
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