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Creighton University offering a Fellowship to a Icelander.
Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, is offering one Fellowship to an Icelander for a full year Master’s Level study towards a M.A in International Relations.
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Nordic Jazz Week, June 14-17
Sunna Gunnlaugs Quartet performing on Nordic Jazz Week in Washington DC Iceland’s National Day, June 17, will be celebrated in Washington DC with a performance by the Sunna Gunnlaugs Quartet at the House of Sweden Rooftop. The concert is a part of a Nordic Jazz Week in Washington DC, which will be kicked off on Sunday, June 14, with a concert at the Finnish Embassy and then followed by two concerts at the House of Sweden Rooftop on June 16 and 17.
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Iceland landed in 2nd place at the Eurovision song contest 2009.
Iceland landed in 2nd place at the Eurovision song contest in Moscow, Russia, May 16th, 2009.
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Iceland´s Blue Lagoon is featured in the May issue of Better Homes & Gardens
"The Healing Waters"
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Iceland will keep your servers cool
Data Centers in Iceland. Report by Stephen Beard, NPR's Market Place Morning Report. March 27, 2009.
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Icelandic Government Scholarships for the academic year 2009-2010
Scholarships in Icelandic Studies
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Endurviðtökusamningur við Makaó undirritaður.
Gunnar Snorri Gunnarsson sendiherra undirritaði fyrir hönd íslenskra stjórnvalda Endurviðtökusamning við stjórnvöld á sjálfstjórnarsvæðinu Makaó.
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Kosningaréttur íslenskra ríkisborgara búsettir erlendis lengur en 8 ár.
Breyting var samþykkt á Alþingi í gær á lögum um kosningar til Alþingis, nr. 24/2000. Breytingin heimilar íslenskum ríkisborgurum sem búsettir hafa verið erlendis lengur en 8 ár og vilja kjósa í Alþingiskosningunum 2009 að sækja um kosningarétt sinn til Þjóðskrár til 25. mars nk.
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Nordic commitment to green growth
"The Nordic countries have every opportunity to be world leaders in innovative and climate-friendly energy. Investments in environmental technology and the sustainable use of energy resources will also create positive opportunities for growth," the Icelandic Prime Minister, Johanna Sigurdardottir, told a press conference held by the Nordic prime ministers on Thursday.
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Prime ministers unanimous in support of Iceland
The Nordic prime ministers fully support Iceland and are committed to helping the country out of its economic crisis, they told a press conference at the Blue Lagoon after their meeting on Thursday during the two-day Nordic Globalisation Forum.
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Iceland will honor its obligations - Interview with Gylfi Magnusson, Minister for Business Affairs
Gylfi Magnússon, Iceland's Minister for Business Affairs, reiterates in an Interview with the German newspaper, die Welt, that the Icelandic Government will honour its legal obligations abroad; the assets of Kaupthing Edge in Germany will almost certainly be sufficient for paying off depositors.
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Small Nations Poetry Reading at the National Geographic on March 4th, 2009.
A growing Washington tradition now in its fifth year, the Small Nations Poetry Reading brings together the ambassadors of nine countries— Austria, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Malta, Monaco, and Slovenia.
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Icelandic Designer wins Forum Aid Prize
The Icelandic Designer Katrín Ólína was handed over the Forum Aid Prize earlier this week.
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DARK MUSIC DAYS
During the dark days of the long Icelandic winter, music lovers have taken comfort in the annual contemporary music festival DARK MUSIC DAYS.
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Gourmet Iceland, your gastronomic guide to Iceland
The Icelandic Tourist Board has launched a new website. Gourmet Iceland, your gastronomic guide to Iceland.
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New Icelandic Government formed
A Government of the Social Democratic Alliance and the Left-Green Movement has took office on February 1, 2009. The economic policy of the Government will be based on the programme already established by the authorities and the International Monetary Fund, IMF. The two parties agree on the importance of holding early elections, set for 25 April 2009.
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Iceland and the US sign a Trade and Investment Cooperation Agreement
Össur Skarphéðinsson, acting Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland, and Christopher S. Wilson, Assistant US Trade Representative for Europe and the Middle East, signed today in Reykjavik an Agreement on Trade and Investment Cooperation between Iceland and the US.
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Icelandic author Solveig Eggerz and Seal Women.
Solveig Eggerz discusses her novel about the migration of German women to Iceland after World War II Thursday, February 5, 7:30 pm Kensington Row Bookshop
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The Snorri Program 2009.
Discover your roosts in Iceland. Deadline for applications is January 12, 2009.
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International Monetary Fund approves Iceland's request for a two year stand-by arrangement
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved Iceland’s request for a two year stand-by arrangement. Iceland will receive USD 2.1 bn. from the IMF. Additional loans of up to USD 3 bn. have been secured from Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Russia and Poland.
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Icelandic Christmas Bazaar, November 15th, 2008.
The Icelandic Association of Washington DC, hosts its Annual Icelandic Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 15th from 11 AM – 4 PM.
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Award-winnig author Arnaldur Indriðason
On October 8th, Ambassador Albert Jónsson and Mrs. Ása Baldvinsdóttir held a reception at the ambassador's residence for award-winning author Arnaldur Indriðason
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Iceland takes decisive action with the launch of an economic stabilisation plan in conjunction with the IMF
See news from the Prime Minister's Office.
Few basic facts on the Global Liquidity Crisis and the Economic Turmoil in Iceland.
See attached pdf file.
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The Snorri Sturluson Fellowships.
Annually The Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies invites applications for the Snorri Sturluson Icelandic Fellowships.
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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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