Embassy of Iceland - Tokyo, Japan

As a modern globalised economy and an active participant in EU´s single market, Iceland was among the first to become seriously hit in this unprecedented financial crisis.

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The Icelandic Government has reached an agreement ad referendum with a mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on a comprehensive stabilisation program. >>>

From the Icelandic Tourist Board: While Iceland and most other countries are currently dealing with a serious financial crisis, business in Iceland is being conducted as usual. All services - including banking services – are functioning as on any other day.

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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. The unit can be reached throughout the year, 24 hours a day.

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On the Prime Minister's office information site www.presspodium.com/is you can find photos and videos from the press meetings in Iceland as well as declarations and further information regarding the financial situation in Iceland.http://www.presspodium.com/is/

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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.The purpose of the center is to receive enquiries by telephone or email, addressed to the Icelandic authorities regarding the current circumstances. >>>

The Japanese newspaper Japan Times carried an interesting article on Iceland under the heading "Iceland >>>

Iceland tops peace index, wrote the Guardian on May

read the article

 

http://www.hindu.com/2008/05/22/stories/2008052256612400.htm

The Icelandic bands múm and Skakkamanage will visit Japan this month and perform in Osaka and Tokyo.

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