Margrét Kristín Pálsdóttir
Margrét Kristín Pálsdóttir is a prominent figure in Icelandic law enforcement, currently serving as the acting Chief of Police for the Suðurnes region. She was appointed to this temporary position following the resignation of Úlfar Lúðvíksson, the former chief, as announced by the Minister of Justice, Þorbjörg Sigríður Gunnlaugsdóttir. With a background as the Deputy Chief of Police for the Capital Region, Margrét's leadership is critical as the police force navigates changes in its command.
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Margrét Kristín Pálsdóttir has been acting police chief at the police in the capital area.
Leita að nýjum lögreglustjóra á Suðurnesjum
Iceland· 2025-09-24
Margrét Kristín Pálsdóttir, the police chief in Suðurnes, can only discuss that a matter involving knife carrying has arisen.
Skólaliði greip inn í á ögurstunduIceland· 2025-09-12
Margrét Kristín Pálsdóttir, the police chief of Suðurnes, expressed satisfaction with how the festival went.
Erill og unglingadrykkja á LjósanóttIceland· 2025-09-07Police Commissioner Margret Kristin Palsdottir reported that the evacuation of about 100 people in the town went smoothly.
איסלנד עומדת בפני התפרצות מתמשכת – ואין דרך לעצור אותה
Israel· 2025-08-01
Margrét is the police chief of Suðurnes and has made decisions regarding the risk assessment in Grindavík.
Segir mun á áhættu í Grindavík og í Bláa lóninuIceland· 2025-07-17
Margrét Kristín Pálsdóttir was quoted by RÚV regarding the fascination of tourists with the volcanic eruption.
Island: Neuer Vulkanausbruch auf Reykjanes-Halbinsel
Luxembourg· 2025-07-17Police commissioner Margrét Kristín Pálsdóttir told RUV the evacuation of about 100 people had gone smoothly.
Volcano on Reykjanes peninsula in Iceland erupts for ninth time since 2023 | Iceland
United Kingdom· 2025-07-16
Margrét Kristín Pálsdóttir, the police chief of Suðurnes, states that security cameras are necessary to ensure general safety and service levels in Reykjanesbær.
Öryggismyndavélar í miðbæ ReykjanesbæjarIceland· 2025-07-06Margrét Kristín Pálsdóttir, the police chief in Suðurnes, provided details about the situation involving a man with a weapon.
Sérsveitin í aðgerðum í SandgerðiIceland· 2025-06-26Margrét Kristín Pálsdóttir is the police chief in Suðurnesjum discussing the police response to potential volcanic activity.
Ferðamenn verið þægir í einhvern tímaIceland· 2025-06-25
Margrét Kristín Pálsdóttir, the acting police chief, stated that the police chief's office will expand and its tasks will change.
Vilhjálmur segir ákvörðunina varhugaverðaIceland· 2025-05-14
Margrét Kristín Pálsdóttir has been temporarily appointed as the police chief of Suðurnes.
Sigmundur: „Þetta eru afleitar fréttir“Iceland· 2025-05-14
Margrét Kristín Pálsdóttir, the interim police chief in Suðurnes, is grateful for the trust shown in her new position.
Áherslubreyting í takti við stefnu ríkisstjórnarIceland· 2025-05-13
Margrét Kristín Pálsdóttir has been temporarily appointed as the police chief in Suðurnesjar.
Margrét tímabundinn lögreglustjóriIceland· 2025-05-13