Embassy of Iceland - Pretoria, South Africa
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News and Events
New Ambassador of Iceland to South Africa
On 2 October 2008, Mr Gudmundur Eiriksson presented his Credentials to His Excellency Kgalema Motlanthe, President of the Republic of South Africa, as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Iceland to the Republic of South Africa.
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The Makeba Centre for Girls Receives Support from Iceland
On 5 July 2008, Dr Sigríđur Dúna Kristmundsdóttir, Ambassador of Iceland, presented the Makeba Centre for Girls with a financial contribution
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National Day of Iceland celebrated in Pretoria
On 17 June 2008 the Ambassador of Iceland, Dr. Sigridur Duna Kristmundsdottir held a reception at the Residence to celebrate the National Day of Iceland
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Ambassador of Iceland hosts a reception for OECD Workshop
The Ambassador of Iceland, H.E. Dr Sigridur Duna Kristmundsdottir, hosted a reception at the Michelangelo Hotel Johannesburg on 9 June 2008 for the 2nd OECD Regional Workshop on African Debt Management and Bond Markets.
>>>Nordic countries and South Africa to cooperate for peace, security and development in Africa
On June 9, 2008 the governments of South Africa, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and Norway signed a joint declaration for Nordic-South African partnerships for peace, security and development in Africa.
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Íslensk ljósmyndasýning opnuđ í Jóhannesarborg
Sendiherra Íslands, Sigríđur Dúna Kristmundsdóttir opnađi ljósmyndasýningu Páls Stefánssonar í Gordart Galleríinu í Melville, Jóhannesarborg 8. júní 2008.
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Icelandic Photographic Exhibition opened in Johannesburg
The Ambassador of Iceland, Dr. Sigridur Duna Kristmundsdottir opened a Photographic Exhibition by the acclaimed Icelandic Photographer Mr. Pall Stefansson at the Gordart Gallery in Melville, Johannesburg on Sunday 8 June 2008
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Iceland, the world's most peaceful nation
The Global Peace Index for 2008, released last month, ranks Iceland as the world’s most peaceful nation.The survey is compiled by the Economist Intelligent Unit from 24 indicators of external and internal measures of peace.
The ranking in whole can be found online:
http://www.visionofhumanity.org/gpi/results/rankings/2008/
Credentials presented in Botswana
On 27 February 2008, Dr. Sigridur Duna Kristmundsdottir, Ambassador of Iceland, presented her Credentials to His Exellency Mr. Festus G. Mogae, President of Botswana, as Ambassador of Iceland to Botswana with residence in South Africa.
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Iceland partners with Institute for Security Studies
On 1 February, Dr Jakkie Cilliers, Executive Director of the Institute for Security Studies, and Her Excellency Dr Sigridur Duna Kristmundsdottir, Ambassador of Iceland in South Africa, signed an Agreement regarding Iceland's core support to the Institution.
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Ambassador Kristmundsdottir presents Credentials in Namibia
Ambassador Kristmundsdottir presented her credentials to His Excellency President Pohamba of Namibia on 21 November.
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Address on Foreign Affairs by Ingibjörg Sólrún Gísladóttir, Minister for Foreign Affairs
Delivered at the Althing at its 135th legislative session, 2007 - 2008
Ms. Ingibjörg Sólrún Gísladóttir, Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade delivered her first speech on Foreign Policy for Althingi, the Parliament of Iceland on 8 November 2007.
>>>Guest Studio for Visual Artists
Guest Studio for Visual Artists, Reykjavík Iceland managed by The Icelandic Association of Visual Artist (SÍM) call for applications.
>>>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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Iceland's first time presentation at the International Festival at University of Johannesburg
On 5 October the Embassy participated in the International Festival at the University of Johannesburg. This was the fifth International Festival held although the first time Iceland had participated.
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Ambassador Kristmundsdottir presents Credentials to King Letsi III
Ambassador of Iceland presents credentials in the Kingdom of Lesotho for the first time
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Íslandssögurnar fylla eyđur bókasafns
Háskóli Suđur Afríku (UNISA), stćrsta fjarnámsmiđstöđ Suđur Afríku međ yfir 20.000 nemendur bćđi í Suđur Afríku og á alţjóđavísu, tók á móti heildarsafni ensku ţýđingarinnar á Íslandssögunum viđ hátíđlega athöfn ţann 21. ágúst.
Sagas Fill Gap in Book Collection
Book donation to Africa´s largest distance learning university
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Ambassador Kristmundsdóttir Reaffirms links with Mozambique
Ambassador Sigídur Dúna Kristmundsdóttir presented her credentials to HE President Armando Emilio Guebuza of Mozambique on 9 July.
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17 June Celebrations in Pretoria 2007 / 17. júní hátíđarhöld í Pretoríu 2007
Occasion used to urge the foundation of an Icelandic Society
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Ambassador Kristmundsdóttir presents Credentials to African Union
Iceland took a major step in its relationship with the African continent at a simple ceremony on 12 April 2007: Ambassador Kristmundsdóttir presented her credentials as Permanent Representative of Iceland to the African Union (AU).
Receiving her credentials was Mr. Patrick Mazimhaka, Deputy Chairperson of the AU Commission. The presentation was made at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
>>>Pretoria Embassy has Jurisdiction Extended
A decree signed by Icelandic President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson on 28th March 2007 has extended Ambassador Kristmundsdóttir's jurisdiction within Africa. This clearly indicates Iceland's commitment to enhancing its relationship with the continent.
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Elections: absentee balloting opens
The Embassy of Iceland is open during normal working hours for voters to cast their ballots -- consulates are open only by appointment.
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RE-GRANTING OF ICELANDIC CITIZENSHIP
Iceland's Ministry of Justice and Ecclesiastical Affairs draws attention to the fact that the deadline for applying for the re-granting of Icelandic citizenship under the Interim Provision of the Icelandic Citizenship Act, No. 100/1952 (cf. the Act No. 9/2003) is 1 July 2007.
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Icelandic Foreign Minister Opens Pretoria Embassy
Iceland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Valgerdur Sverrisdóttir, officiated at the formal inauguration of Iceland’s Embassy in Pretoria on 26 February. Although the mission had been established a year earlier, Mrs Sverrisdóttir used the occasion of her visit to South Africa to declare the embassy officially open for business.
>>>Donations Pledged for Makeba Charity
The Makeba Centre for Girls, a charity established by world renowned South African singer Miriam Makeba, is to receive a financial boost from Iceland.
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Bilateral Talks in Pretoria: Foreign Ministers focus on Trade
South Africa’s Foreign Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, held talks with her Icelandic counterpart, Valgerdur Sverrisdóttir, on 26 February in Pretoria.
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Foreign Minister Opens Website
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Valgerdur Sverrisdóttir, will formally inaugurate the Pretoria embassy’s website at a ceremony on 26 February.
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Icelandic Trade Delegation to Visit South Africa
The Trade Council of Iceland has organised a visit of a score of Icelandic business people to South Africa from 25 February to 2 March 2007. Iceland´s Foreign Minister, Mrs. Valgerdur Sverrisdottir, will officially lead the delegation.
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