Embassy of Iceland - Washington D.C., USA
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News and Events
Olympic Silver for the Icelandic men's handball team.
The Icelandic men’s handball team lost 28-23 against France in the final at the Beijing Olympics on Sunday morning. But Iceland still celebrates coming in second and taking home the silver in handball for the very first time.
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Icelandic Idependace Day Celebration
The Icelandic Association of Washington, D.C. and the Deputy Chief of Mission, Mr. Ólafur Sigurðsson and his wife Mrs. Svala Guðmundsdóttir will celebrate June 17th, Icelandic Independence Day on Saturday, June 14th.
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Iceland ranked as most peaceful nation.
The Global Peace Index for 2008, released earlier this week, ranks Iceland as the world’s most peaceful nation.
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Icelandic violinist Judith Ingolfsson at the National Gallery of Art.
Icelandic violinist Judith Ingolfsson performs on June 15th at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC.
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Mother's Day Report Card: The Best and Worst Countries to Be a Mother
Save the Children, a U.S.-based independent global humanitarian organization, released its ninth annual Mothers' Index that ranks the best — and worst — places to be a mother and a child. Iceland tops the list in third place this year, Sweden being in first place and Norway in second and United States is in 27th place
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Meeting with Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State
Mrs. Ingibjörg Sólrún Gísladóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland met Dr. Condoleezza Rice, Secretary of State, in Washington D.C. on April 11, 2008.
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Concert at the Ambassador's Residence
On March 18th, Ambassador Albert Jónsson and Mrs. Ása Baldvinsdóttir hosted a concert at the ambassador's residence. Einar Jóhannesson, clarinet, and Martin Berkofsky, piano, played Icelandic music and works by Brahms, Schumann and Alan Hovhaness.
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WIREC 2008
The Minister of Industry, Energy and Tourism Mr.Össur Skarphéðinsson was a speaker at the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference on March 5th. To view his speach visit the website of the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism.
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Fundraiser for UNIFEM
On February 8th, Ambassador Albert Jónsson and Mrs. Ása Baldvinsdóttir hosted a reception at the ambassador's residence for the National Capital Chapter of UNIFEM and the US National Committee for UNIFEM.
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Icelandic violinist Judith Ingolfsson in Andover and Boston
The New England String Ensemble will have a Nordic Concert that will take place in Andover and Boston on April 12 and 13 with music from the five Nordic Countries and featuring Icelandic violinist Judith Ingolfsson.
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The Icelandic Association's Annual Thorrablot
The Icelandic Association of Washington, DC, will host its annual Thorrablot on February 16th at the American Legion (post 177) in Fairfax, Virginia.
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Iceland's Population Statistics 2007
As of December 1, 2007, Iceland’s population was 312.872 compared to 307.261 the year before
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The phonelines at the Embassy are not working
The phonelines at the Embassy are not working today (busysignal),
for emergencies call the foreign ministry at: 011-354-545-9925.
Small nations poetry reading Tuesday, November 6
The National Museum of Women in the Arts and Their Excellencies, the Ambassadors of Austria, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta and Monaco, will host the 2007 Small Nations Poetry Reading on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 at the National Museum of Women in the Arts.
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múm performs at the Sixth and I Historic Synagogue in Washington D.C. on November 7
The Icelandic band múm will perform at the Sixth and I Historic Synagogue on November 7. Múm is now touring the US and Canada and the concert in D.C.
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The Iceland Dance Company performs in New Bedford, Massachusetts
The Iceland Dance Company will give its first performance in the United States on Saturday, October 27, at the Zeiterion Theater in New Bedford, Massachusetts
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Presentation of Credentials
Ambassador Jónsson presents his credentials to President Felipe Calderón of Mexico.
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Iceland - US signs a revised Income Tax Treaty
Iceland and the US signed yesterday a revised Treaty for the avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income.
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Iceland's Minister for Foreign Affairs meets with Women's Foreign Policy Group
Iceland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs meets with Women’s Foreign Policy Group Ingibjörg Sólrún Gísladóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, addressed the Women’s Foreign Policy Group at an evening reception and program on October 19, 2007 at the Residence of the Ambassador of Iceland in Washington D.C.
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Leif Erikson Day, 2007
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America
The Following Proclamation is on the White House Website:
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President of Iceland gives testimony on geothermal energy before the US Senate's Energy Committee
H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, President of the Republic of Iceland, today gave a testimony before the US Senate’s Energy Committee on the potential of geothermal energy as a source of renewable energy.
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A Taste of Iceland in Baltimore and Washington, DC on Oct. 6 and 7
Baltimore and Washington DC residents prepare for a Viking invasion of Icelandic music, film and fun October 6 and 7, when Iceland Naturally sponsors “A Taste of Iceland”.
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Icelandic Association Annual Picnic
The Icelandic Association of Washington, D.C hosts its Annual Picnic on August 25, at Nottoway Park in Vienna, VA.
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The Snorri Sturluson Icelandic Fellowships
The Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies invites applications for the Snorri Sturluson Icelandic Fellowships for 2008.
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Annual Deuce of August Icelandic Celebration
The first weekend in August the Ambassador of Iceland, Mr. Albert Jónsson attended the 108th Annual Deuce of August Icelandic Celebration in Mountain, North Dakota. Guests of honor this year were Icelandic Prime Minister Mr. Geir H. Haarde and North Dakota Governor Mr. John Hoeven.
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Iceland Airwaves Music Festival 2007
The 9th Annual Iceland Airwaves Music Festival will be held in Iceland October 17-20, 2007.
Some 170 bands, solo artists and DJ´s will perform at 8 different main venues in Reykjavik’s city center.
Reminder of Approaching Deadline for the Re-granting of Citizenship
The Embassy of Iceland wishes to remind the website´s visitors of the Ministry of Justice & Ecclesiastical Affairs deadline for the re-granting of Icelandic Citizenship.
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Sustainable Iceland Receives Rammy Award
Baldvin Jónsson, CEO of Sustainable Iceland, recieved the Restaurant Association of the Metropolitan of Washington (RAMW) 2007 Associate Member of the Year Award.
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Independence Day
Today, June 17, 63 years ago Iceland reclaimed full independence. In Iceland June 17 is considered one of the most revered days in the calendar year and is celebrated all over Iceland.
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New Coalition Government Formed
A new coalition government was formed between Sjálfstæðisflokkur (Independence Party) and Samfylkingin (The Alliance). The new government conveened for the first time today at Bessastadir, the Presidential Residence.
New Minister for Foreign Affairs
A new Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Ingibjörg Sólrún Gísladóttir, took office today replacing Mrs. Valgerður Sverrisdóttir who had held the position since June 15, 2006.
Seed Forum International
Meet early stage companies from the Nordic countries that are selected for their innovative edge, prosperity and international potential, that are presenting their businesses at Seed Forum.
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Orri Vigfússon receives the 2007 Goldman Environmental Prize for Islands and Island Nations
Ambassador Jónsson held a reception at the ambassador’s residence to honor salmon conservationist Mr. Orri Vigfússon and 2007 Goldman Environmental Prize Recipient.
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Utankjörfundaratkvæðagreiðsla vegna kosninga
Utankjörfundaratkvæðagreiðsla vegna alþingiskosninga 12. maí 2007 hefst 17. mars og fer fram í öllum sendiráðum Íslands erlendis, fastanefnd Íslands hjá Evrópuráðinu og aðalræðisskrifstofum Íslands í New York, Winnipeg og Þórshöfn í Færeyjum (frá 2. apríl).
Upplýsinga- & þjónustuvefur opnar
Þann 7. mars opnaði samstarfsverkefni ríkis og sveitarfélaga upplýsinga- og þjónustuvef með heildstæðum upplýsingum um þjónustu ríkis og sveitarfélaga.
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Re-Granting of Icelandic Citizenship
The Ministry of Justice and Ecclesiastical Affairs draws attention to the fact that the deadline for applying for the re-granting of Icelandic citizenship is 1 July 2007.
Kosingarvefur
Dóms- og kirkjumálaráðuneytið opnar í dag, 2. mars, upplýsingavef vegna alþingiskosninganna 12. maí næstkomandi. Á upplýsingavefnum er að finna fróðleik og hagnýtar upplýsingar um atriði sem lúta að næstu alþingiskosningum.
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Iceland - Another Take
Ambassador and Mrs. Albert Jónsson attended a photographic art exhibit hosted by the Villanova University Art Gallery on February 23, 2007. Mr. John Welsh’s exhibit, entitled “Iceland-Another Take,” is the result of his travels to Iceland since 2001.
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The San Francisco Ballet to Preform in Reykjavík Arts Festival 2007
The San Francisco Ballet will preform at the Rekjavík Arts Festival 2007, which takes place May 10-26.
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Ambassador for New Nordic Food
Baldvin Jónsson, Agricultural Attaché at the Embassy of Iceland in Washington D.C., was nominated as the Ambassador of New Nordic Food by the Nordic Council of Ministers.
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Presentation of Credentials
Ambassador Jónsson presents his credentials to President George W. Bush.
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Kosningaréttur íslenskra ríkisborgara sem búsettir hafa verið erlendis lengur en 8 ár.
Athygli er vakin á fréttatilkynningu dóms- og kirkjumálaráðuneytisins dags. 11. október sl. varðandi kosningarétt íslenskra ríkisborgara sem búsettir hafa verið erlendis lengur en 8 ár, en þeir falla sjálfkrafa af kjörskrá og þurfa að sækja um kosningarétt til Þjóðskrár fyrir 1. desember nk. ef þeir vilja kjósa í alþingiskosningunum 2007.
Concert organized by the Beethoven Society of America
Sigurður Bragason baritone and Bjarni Jónatansson piano perform with the German Karlsruher Duo on Monday October 30, 2006, at 7:30 p.m. in the German Embassy Auditorium.
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Snorri Sturluson Icelandic Fellowships
The Sigurður Nordal Institute invites applications for the Snorri Sturluson Icelandic Fellowships for 2007.
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Icelandic singer Magni on Rockstar:Supernova
Icelandic singer Guðmundur "Magni" Ásgeirsson is one of the top 12 contestants on the CBS television show Rockstar:Supernova.
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The President of Iceland attends dinner at the White House
H.E. Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, President of Iceland and his wife Mrs. Dorrit Moussaieff attended a dinner last night at the White House hosted by the President of the United States, H.E. George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush
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Former President George H.W. Bush plans to visit Iceland.
Former President of the United States George H.W. Bush plans to visit Iceland from July 4 -7.
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Iceland Export Directory
Iceland Export Directory aims to provide information on Icelandic exporters and their products
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New Minister for Foreign Affairs
Former Minister of Industry and Commerce, Mrs.Valgerður Sverrisdóttir, took office today as Minister for Foreign Affairs. Former Foreign Minister Mr. Geir H. Haarde, took office today as Prime Minister.
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Kvennahlaup 10. júní 2006
The Sixth Annual Run in the Maryland/Washington D.C./Virginia Region is being held Saturday, June 10 at 11:00 AM.
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Icelandic Open 2006
The Icelandic Golf Association in the United States will hold the Icelandic Open in Washington, D.C. May 20th and May 21st, 2006
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New Icelandic Passports
As of May 17th 2006. All Icelandic Passports are issued in Iceland. Icelandic Consulates can not accept applications for Icelandic Passports as of May 17th, 2006.
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Municipal Elections in Iceland 2006
The general election of municipal governments will take place 27 May 2006. All Icelandic citizens with permanent residence in Iceland have the right to vote in these elections.
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Two Top Economists Praise The Strength And Promise of Iceland's Economy
Iceland's economic fundamentals are strong, and despite recent commentary Iceland is "not going down traditional routes to financial instability," Professor Mishkin of Columbia asserted in a meeting hosted by the Iceland Chamber of Commerce in New York today. Present were over 100 top international banking and financial executives.
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Iceland comes first in broadband
Iceland is most web-savvy country, with a study showing it has the highest concentration of broadband users.
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Iceland's Population Statistics 2005
Statistic Iceland has now released figures on fertility rates in Iceland.
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Iceland´s Geothermal research
Geologist in Iceland are drilling directly into the heart of a hot volcano. BBC News highlights Iceland´s Geothermal research.
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M.A. in Medieval Icelandic Studies
The University of Iceland started a new M.A. program in Medieval Icelandic Studies in the Fall of 2005.
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Large reduction in US Military activity in Iceland
The decision has been made that the US military's activities at the Keflavik Airbase will be greatly reduced later this year.
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Alcoa explores building geothermal smelter in Iceland
The Government of Iceland and Alcoa and begin Feasibility Studies on a New 250,000 mtpy Renewable Energy-Powered Smelter in North Iceland.
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Mayor Anthony Williams visits Iceland.
Washington DC Mayor, Mr. Anthony Williams and Mrs. Williams where guest of honors during the Food and Fun Festival in Reykjavik last week.
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5th Annual Food and Fun Festival
The 5th Annual Food & Fun Festival, February 22. - 25. 2006 in Reykjavík, Iceland
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20th Anniversary of the Reagan-Gorbachev Reykjavik Summit.
Mikhail Gorbachev, former leader of the Soviet Union, will celebrate the 20th year anniversary of the Reagan - Gorbachev Summit Meeting in Reykjavík
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Þorrablót 2006
The Icelandic Association of Washington DC will host its annual Þorrablót on March 4.
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Iceland placed 3rd on Forbes list
Iceland placed 3rd on a list recently published by Forbes of the most "capital hospitable" countries.
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Icelandic Foreign Minister meets Secretary of State in Washington D.C.
Mr.Geir H. Haarde, the Foreign Minister of Iceland, met February 2, 2006, with the US Secretary of State, Dr. Condaleezza Rice.
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Icelandic film nominated for Oscar
The Last Farm (Síðasti Bærinn), a short film directed by the Icelandic filmmaker Rúnar Rúnarsson, has been nominated for the Oscar awards as the best live action short film.
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Icelandic Ballet Students at the Kennedy Center
Two Young Icelandic Ballet Students will be preforming with the Royal Danish Ballet School at the Kennedy Center.
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Studious Nation!
One third of all Icelanders, 99,963 individuals, are currently students according to data in Statistics Iceland.
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The Icelandic International Development Agency
The Icelandic International Development Agency, ICEIDA, has received an ISK 229 million budget increase for 2006.
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Iceland's volcanic activity.
Journalist Amanda Leigh Haag writes about Iceland's volcanic activity in the New York Times.
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Icelandic Jazz in Washington D.C.January 16, 2006,
The renown Icelandic jazz band, the Siggi Flosa Quartett, will be performing in Blues Alley, Georgetown, Monday 16th of January, 2006, at 8 pm and 10 pm.
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Icelandic men live the longest.
Men's Health magazine on-line talks about how Icelandic men live then longest and cheat death by eating allot of fish.
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Icelanders almost 300.000!
According to the Statistical Bureau of Iceland, Iceland's population is approaching 300.000!
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Icelanders prepare for New Year's Eve Spectacular.
315,000 aerial fireworks have been imported for Iceland's Annual New Year's Eve Spectacular.
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Season´s Greetings from the Embassy of Iceland
Season´s Greetings and Best Wishes for the New Year From the Embassy of Iceland in Washington.
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Arnaldur Indriðason and Jar City.
Arnaldur Indriðason the award winning Icelandic crime novelist has published his first crime novel in the United States.
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Miss World 2005: Unnur Birna Vilhjámsdóttir
Unnur Birna Vilhjámsdóttir a 21 year old law student from Reykjavík, Iceland was crowned Miss World 2005 in Sanya China on Saturday.
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Icelandic Artists at Art Baesl
19 Icelandic artists will participate at the well know artfestival Art Baesl in Miami Beach
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Embassy Series & Víkingur Heiðar Ólafsson !
Víkingur Heiðar Ólafsson, the young, talented pianist of Iceland comes to Washington, DC.
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66˚North stores in the US !
The national clothing brand of Iceland, 66˚North, opens a new store in New York City.
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Conductor Laureate of the Icelandic Symphony Orchestra comes to the Kennedy Center!
World-famous conductor and longtime Icelandic citizen Vladimir Ashkenazy together with Midori's prodigy younger brother, violinist Ryu Goto, join the National Symphony Orchestra to celebrate its 75th Anniversary in a series of three spectacular concerts!
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Icelandic Bazaar - November 12, 2005
The Annual Icelandic Bazaar is on November 12, 2005, from 10 Am – 3 PM
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Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. Geir H. Haarde
For his CV see the website of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Iceland
New Minister for Foreign Affairs
Former Minister of Finance, Mr. Geir H. Haarde, took office September 27, 2005, as Minister for Foreign Affairs.
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Hurricane Rita - Icelanders Notice !
Hurricane Rita, a potentially catastrophic Category 5 hurricane is forecast to hit land near Galveston, Texas, late Friday or early Saturday.
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