Embassy of Iceland - Beijing, China
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News and Events
Rector of the University of Iceland, Kristín Ingólfsdóttir, visit Beijing
Kristín Ingólfsdóttir Rector of the University of Iceland, and Geir Sigurðsson, the director of Northern Light Confucius Institute in Iceland visited China from 7 to 13 December.
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Icelandic art in Beijing.
The Ambassador of Iceland, H.E. Mr. Gunnar Snorri Gunnarsson attended the opening of the Group Exhibition, Confronting The Image. The exhibition takes place at the Elements of MOCA in Beijing from 21 November until 8 January 2009.
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IBF paid a visit to Shanghai World Expo 2010
Representatives from the Icelandic Business Forum paid a visit to the Bureau of Shanghai World Expo 2010 on the morning of 21 November.
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2nd IBF Annual meeting in Shanghai
18 representatives from IBF corporate members were present at the 2nd IBF Annual meeting held at OSSUR office in Shanghai on 20 November 2008.
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International Monetary Fund approves Iceland´s request
International Monetary Fund approves Iceland’s request for a two year stand-by arrangement
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Day of the Icelandic language
Ambassador Gunnar Snorri Gunnarsson hosted a reception in honour of the Day of the Icelandic Language on 16 November 2008. Chinese students studying Icelandic in BFSU were the guests of honor.
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GOVERNMENT OF ICELAND
Agreed Guidelines Reached on Deposit Guarantees
Significant progress has been made towards solving the differences on the interpretation of legal obligations with respect to deposit guarantees in the European Economic Area.
IBF event during China Fisheries Seafood Expo in Qingdao
IBF members attended a lunch meeting in Shangri-La Hotel in Qingdao on the occasion of the China Fisheries & Seafood Expo in Qingdao.
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The Snorri Sturluson Icelandic Fellowships 2009
The Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies invites applications for the Snorri Sturluson Icelandic Fellowships for 2009.
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Borgarathjonustan
The Consular Affairs Unit of the Ministry for Foreign Affair’s "Borgarathjonustan" is responsible for the safeguarding of the interests and safety of Icelandic citizen abroad.
Information center for the public, businesses and the media
Due to the special circumstances on the Icelandic financial markets the Government of Icelandic has decided to open an information center for the public, businesses and the media, both in Iceland and abroad.
Icelandic Pianist Víkingur Ólafsson visits China
Icelandic Pianist Víkingur Ólafsson is currently on tour in China. He will hold seven recitals in 6 Chinese cites from 9 – 20 October.
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NOTCH 2008 Music Festival
Nordic and Chinese Music Festival took place in Peking, Shanghai, Guangdong and Hongkong from 1 to 5 October 2008.
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Iceland's Economic Climate
The Icelandic government is taking deliberate action to stabilize the Icelandic economy that has been seriously affected by the current international economic turmoil.
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Icelandic images at the Beijing Capital International Airport
On 1 October the Beijing Capital International Airport began broadasting images of Iceland in its VIP departure lounges. The images are broadcasted 16 times daily on over 100 television screens.
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Iceland in the "New Western Cuisine" magazine
16 pages’ media coverages about ‘Experience of delicious food which combined with fire and ice in Iceland, was published in the September issue of New Western Cuisine.
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The image of Iceland in SOLANA TRAVEL CARNIVAL in Beijing
20 September, 2008, the embassy was invited to a week-long exhibition of SOLANA TRAVEL CARNICAL
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Presentation of credentials in Phnom Penh
On Friday 12 September, Ambassador Gunnar Snorri Gunnarsson presented his credentials to H.E. Norodom Sihamoni, King of Kambodia, as Ambassador of Iceland to Cambodia with residence in Beijing.
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Icelandic volcanic island on the UNESCO World Heritage List
Surtsey, a small volcanic island on the southern coast of Iceland, gained the acceptance of the World Heritage Commitee and was subsequently inscribed on the World Heritage List.
Icelandic companies in China support the victims of the earthquake
Icelandic companies in China show their support of the earthquake victims by raising funds with the aim of building a new primary school.
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The art exhibition “RED HUMOUR INTERNATIONAL”
Ambassador, Gunnar Snorri Gunnarsson attended the opening of the Exhibition, RED HUMOUR INTERNATIONAL by Wu Shanzhuan and Inga Svala Thórsdóttir at Guangdong Museum of Art.
>>>Icelandic music made available on the world wide web
Iceland Music Export launch a new website promoting Icelandic music and musicians at www.icelandmusic.is
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Iceland ranked the most peaceful country
The Global Peace Index for 2008, released earlier this week, ranks Iceland as the world’s most peaceful nation.
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Northern Light Confusius Institute opened in Iceland
The 16th of May a opening ceremony was held at the University of Iceland to celebrate the opening of the Northern Light Confusius Institute.
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Vesturport in S-Korea
Vesturport, a world class Icelandic theatre and film company, is making its first ever appearance with two plays in Seoul and Uijeongbu, South Korea.
Dohop.com Flight Search Engine Released in China
Dohop Ltd., the travel technology company, earlier this week announced the release of the Chinese version of the award winning Dohop.com Flight Planner
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Icelandic Rock Roll bands in Beijing
From 29 April to 8 May, two famous Icelandic Rock & Roll bands: Vicky Pallard and Hellvar are in Beijing to promote Icelandic music in three different popular Beijing Venues.
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Free trade negotiations with China
The fourth round of free trade negotiations between Iceland and China began today.
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Icelandic Embassy participates in Tourism Summit
The Embassy participated in the „The Marketing Summit on Chinese and Overseas Exquisite Tourism Destinations 2008" that took place in Beijing 20 to 22 April 2008.
Icelandic paintings in Beijing
Four Icelandic paintings from the Embassy of Iceland in Beijing will be on display in “One World One Home”- the 3rd Exhibition of Art Works from Embassies in China, from April 11th to April 23rd.
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Icelandic Art exhibition and concert in Xiamen
In recent years the Icelandic community in Xiamen has developed considerably and a number of Icelandic artists have made Xiamen their second home.
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Ambassador visits Zhangjiaje
Ambassador Gunnarsson led a diplomatic delegation on 23 and 24 February to the natural wonders of Zhangjiajie in Hunan province.
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Ambassador's New Year visit to Dalian
Ambassador Gunnarsson visited Dalian on 8 to 9 February with a diplomatic delegation including colleagues from Belgium, France and Peru
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The Icelandic singer Bjork on tour in China
The world renowned singer and songwriter Bjork will be touring in China and is performing in Hong Kong and Shanghai respectively.
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