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Mission
Vernissage de l'exposition "Retour d'Islande"
Unnur Orradóttir Ramette, Ambassadrice d'Islande, a inauguré au sein de sa résidence le 5 décembre dernier, une exposition des œuvres de l'artiste Bernard Alligand intitulée "Retour d‘Islande". ...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2023/12/07/Vernissage-de-lexposition-Retour-dIslande/
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Speeches and Articles
Media Freedom Coalition statement on the safety of journalists and media workers in conflict
Media Freedom Coalition statement on the safety of journalists and media workers in conflict The undersigned members of the Media Freedom Coalition express their concern over the repercussions for the...
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News
Vigdís Finnbogadóttir Prize for Women's Empowerment open for nominations
Nominations are now open for the Vigdís Finnbogadóttir's Prize for Women's Empowerment. The award was established in Reykjavík last May on the eve of the Council of Europe summit. Sponsored by the Cou...
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News
IceWind selected for the first DIANA Challenge
The Icelandic innovation company IceWind, which develops and builds robust vertical axis wind turbines, designed to withstand all weather conditions, and be installed in remote locations, was selected...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2023/12/05/IceWind-selected-for-the-first-DIANA-Challenge/
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News
Unlocking potential: Live conference stream
The Nordic Network for Newly Arrived Students and the Ministry of Education and Children in Iceland host the Nordic conference, Unlocking potential: Effective strategies for supporting immigrant ...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2023/12/02/Unlocking-potential-Live-conference-stream/
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News
Enhanced surveillance of critical underwater infrastructure
The Defence Ministers of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) have decided to activate a JEF Response Option, which includes enhanced surveillance of critical underwater infrastructure. The activity wi...
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News
Your views matter!
Would you like to participate in the shaping of Iceland’s first policy on the matters of immigrants and refugees? The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour is currently working on a future vision and ...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2023/11/28/Your-views-matter-/
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News
Defence ministers discuss security developments at a meeting in Stockholm
Security developments, strengthened defence posture and continued support for Ukraine were among the issues on the agenda in a recent two-day meeting of Nordic and Baltic defence ministers in Stockhol...
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News
Mobile field hospital donated by Iceland operational in Ukraine
The mobile field hospital, which Alþingi, the Icelandic Parliament, decided in the spring to donate to the Ukrainian people, has arrived in Ukraine and is operational. The total cost of the project am...
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Mission
24 heures au bout du monde avec Benni Hemm Hemm
Avez-vous déjà écouté l’Islande pendant 24h ? Le musicien islandais Benedikt H. Hermannsson aka Benni Hemm Hemm, a enregistré 24 heures de son pour le projet radiophonique Five Radio Stations. Une pl...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2023/11/23/24-heures-au-bout-du-monde-avec-Benni-Hemm-Hemm/
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Mission
Vivre l'Islande!
Ce matin un petit-déjeuner tout à l’islandaise a eu lieu à l’ambassade à l’occasion de la parution du nouveau livre de Nína Björk Jónsdóttir et Edda Magnus, Vivre l’Islande. Cet ouvrage peu ordinaire,...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2023/11/22/Vivre-lIslande/
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Mission
Grand weekend littéraire du Festival Les Boréales
A l’occasion du grand weekend littéraire du Festival Les Boréales qui a eu lieu les samedi et dimanche derniers, l’auditorium des Beaux-Arts de Caen était comble ! Les festivaliers sont venus nombre...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2023/11/21/Grand-weekend-litteraire-du-Festival-Les-Boreales/
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Mission
L'Islande à l'honneur au Festival les Boréales 2023
Le Festival Les Boréales de Caen qui a lieu du 15 au 26 novembre a choisi cette année de mettre notre île à l’honneur. Les événements culturels en tout genre se déroulent à Caen même ainsi que dans se...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2023/11/21/LIslande-a-lhonneur-au-Festival-les-Boreales-2023/
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News
Iceland increases support to humanitarian relief efforts in Gaza
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Iceland has decided to provide an additional contribution of 100 million ISK in response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The contribution will be divided betwee...
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News
Robert Spano elected to the Board of the Register of Damage for Ukraine
Robert Spano of Iceland was today elected to serve on the Board of the Register of Damage caused by the Aggression of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. The election took place at the meeting of ...
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News
Call for Applications for grants from the Development Fund for Immigrant Issues
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour and the Immigrant Council invite applications for grants from the Development Fund for Immigrant Issues. The Fund's purpose is to enhance research and develop...
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News
Construction started on barrier to protect the power plant in Svartsengi
Construction has started on a barrier to protect the power plant in Svartsengi from the possible consequences of a volcanic eruption. Work on the protective barrier is being carried out in accordance ...
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News
Reykjavík Global Forum
The Reykjavik Global Forum, taking place in Harpa 13-14 November, has become an important venue for international discussions and networking on women's rights and gender equality. Over 500 participant...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2023/11/15/Reykjavik-Global-Forum/
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News
Government and tourist service provider emergency response plan activated
In light of the development of earthquakes in Reykjanes, the response plan for the authorities and the tourism industry has been activated. It aims to ensure an orderly and coordinated response by all...
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News
Seismic activity in Reykjanes
Icelandic Civil Protection authorities have declared a state of emergency following increased seismic activity in Reykjanes Peninsula. During last night the town of Grindavik was evacuated as a preven...
Path: https://www.government.is/news/article/2023/11/11/Seismic-activity-in-Reykjanes/