Embassy of Iceland - Pretoria, South Africa
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News and Events
International Monetary Fund approves Iceland's request for a two year stand-by arrangement
Press Release of the Government of Iceland
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The Global Liquidity Crisis and the Economic Turmoil in Iceland
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has published the following basic facts about the Icelandic economy...
Iceland takes decisive action with the launch of an economic stabilisation plan in conjunction with the IMF
Press release of the Prime Minister's Office issued on 24 October 2008.
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Business as Usual
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. Hotels, restaurants, airlines, car rentals, currency exchange facilities, offices, shops, etc. are all open for normal business. Visitors can be assured that they will be treated with same friendly hospitality that Icelanders have become known for throughout the travel world.
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.
Upplýsingamiðstöð fyrir almenning, fyrirtæki og fjölmiðla
Vegna þeirra erfiðleika sem nú ríkja í íslensku fjármálalífi hafa íslensk stjórnvöld ákveðið að opna upplýsingamiðstöð fyrir almenning, fyrirtæki og fjölmiðla, innanlands sem utan. >>>
Information Site of the Prime Minister's Office
The Prime Minister's Office information site contains photos and videos from the press meetings in Iceland as well as declarations and further information regarding the financial situation in Iceland.
Upplýsingasíða forsætisráðuneytisins
Á upplýsingasíðu forsætisráðuneytisins er að finna yfirlýsingar, myndir, upptökur frá blaðamannafundum auk annarra upplýsinga sem varða ástandið á fjármálamörkuðum.
>>>Snorri Sturluson Icelandic Fellowships for 2009
Writers, translators and scholars (not university students) in the field of humanities from outside Iceland, are eligible to apply for this fellowship which enables a stay in Iceland for a period of at least three months in order to improve their knowledge of the Icelandic language, culture and society.
Applications by ordinary mail (no e-mail applications) should be sent no later than 31 October 2008 to the Sigurdur Nordal Institute in Iceland.
For further details see www.arnastofnun.is/english.
>>>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 Sigríður 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 opnuð í Jóhannesarborg
Sendiherra Íslands, Sigríður Dúna Kristmundsdóttir opnaði 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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