Consulate General of Iceland - Winnipeg, Canada
One Wellington Crescent, suite 100, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3M 3Z2. - Tel: +1 (204) 284 1535
News and Events
Minister of Finance on the status and positive signs in Iceland's economy
Iceland's Minister of Finance, Steingrimur J. Sigfusson, discusses the status and positive signs to be seen in Iceland's economy in a new article, Rising from the Ruins.
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Forsætisráðherra á lista Time yfir tíu helstu kvenleiðtoga heims
Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir forsætisráðherra er í öðru sæti á lista fréttatímaritsins Time yfir tíu helsu kvenleiðtoga heims.
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Prime Minister of Iceland is one of Time's top 10 female leaders
Johanna Sigurdardottir, Prime Minister of Iceland, is second on Time magazine's top ten list of female leaders in the world.
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Atlantic Conference on Eyjafjallajökull and Aviation
International conference on the effects of the volcanic eruption in Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland on aviation. The conference is organized by Keilir Aviation Academy in cooperation with the President of Iceland, the Icelandic Ministry of Transport, the Civil Aviation Administration, ISAVIA, the Icelandic Meteorological Office, Institute of Earth Sciences at University of Iceland, Icelandair, ICAO, IATA, ATA, AEA, the US Embassy in Iceland and the Russian Federations Embassy in Iceland.
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Nordic and Baltic Ministries, Central Banks and Supervisory Authorities sign Agreement on Financial Stability
A co-operation agreement on cross-border financial stability, crisis management and resolution between the finance ministries and other relevant ministries, central banks and financial supervisory authorities of the Nordic and Baltic countries has been signed. The agreement enhances preparedness to handle cross-border financial stability concerns in the financially integrated Nordic-Baltic region.
The Snorri Sturluson Icelandic Fellowships
The Snorri Sturluson Icelandic Fellowships are granted to writers, translators and scholars (not students) in the field of humanities from outside Iceland, to enable them to stay in Iceland for a period of at least three months, in order to improve their knowledge of the Icelandic language, culture and society.
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Harpa, Reykjavik concert hall and conference centre, will open on 4 May 2011
On 29 June 2010 Pétur J. Eiríksson, chairman of Portus announced that the official opening of Harpa concert hall and opening concert by the Iceland Symphony Orchestra would take place on 4 May 2011. The opening concert will be conducted by Vladimir Ashkenazy.
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'Iceland Inspires' Offers Music to the World
Taking place on July 1 at 8pm GMT in Iceland and lasting approximately three hours, and be a mix of live music with some broadcast on a big screen, Iceland Inspires will be a free concert to any lover of the eclectic line-up and will be streamed live around the world on www.inspiredbyiceland.com.
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Celebration Concert June 17, 2010 at the Winnipeg Art Gallery
The wonderful choir from Öldutúnsskóli will perform a selection of Icelandic favourites. Also hear our special guest an exciting young talent, Ms. Sylvia Richardson.
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Situation report on the volcanic eruption in Southern Iceland
Travelling restrictions remain in the area around where a volcanic eruption begun in Southern Iceland late Saturday night. Traffic on main roads has been reopened but travellers in the area are advised to exercise caution, follow instructions and not to enter restricted areas, which are marked.
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Reykjavik University opens an international summer school for the first time
Reykjavík University is opening a summer school for the first time. Ten courses will be offered at the graduate level, starting this June. The programme is geared towards international students and all classes will be taught in English.
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Guest studio for visual artists in Reykjavík Iceland open for applications
SÍM - The Icelandic Association of Visual Artist runs 2 residency apartments situated in 2 different places in Reykjavík. The residencies are applicable for Icelandic and foreign artists and the length of the stay is 1 -3 month. The Apartment / studio is now open for applications for the period July through December 2010.
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Libia Castro og Ólafur Ólafsson sýna fyrir Íslands hönd á Feneyjatvíæringnum 2011
Spænsk-íslenska listamannatvíeykið Libia Castro og Ólafur Ólafsson hefur verið valið til að sýna fyrir Íslands hönd á Feneyjatvíæringnum, La Biennale di Venezia 2011.
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Icelandic Government prepares to submit the Icesave legislation for approval by national referendum and remains fully committed to honor Iceland's obligations with respect to depositor's insur
The Government of Iceland has decided to hold a national referendum on the so-called Icesave legislation, following broad consultations with both coalition and opposition parties as well as employers' associations and labor unions. The referendum is expected to take place late February.
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The Government committed to the Economic Program
The President of Iceland has declined to sign a law authorising a state guarantee for repayment of loans provided by the UK and the Netherlands to the Depositors' and Investors' Guarantee Fund, intended to cover payment of the minimum deposit guarantees to depositors in the UK and Netherlands branches of the failed Landsbanki Íslands hf. Despite the President's decision, the government of Iceland remains fully committed to implementing the bilateral loan agreements and thus the state guarantee provided for by the law.
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Save the Date
HönnunarMars 2010 verður haldinn dagana 18.- 21. mars. Dagskrá HönnunarMarsins verður spennandi og glæsileg en fjöldi viðburða, áhugaverðra fyrirlestra og sýninga munu endurspegla fjölbreytileika íslenskrar hönnunar.
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The 120th Annual Íslendingadagurinn July 31 - August 3rd. 2009
The 120th Annual Íslendingadagurinn July 31 - August 3rd.
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Núna (now) Canada Iceland Art Convergence
Canada Iceland Art Convergence April 24 - May 23, 2009
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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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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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Exchange rate of the Central Bank of Iceland
Please find information on the Exchange rate of the Central Bank of Iceland at the following website
New Icelandic Government formed
A Government of the Social Democratic Alliance and the Left-Green Movement took office on February 1, 2009.
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The Global Liquidity Crisis and the Economic Turmoil in Iceland
As a modern globalised economy and an active participant in EU´s single market, Iceland was among the first to become seriously hit in this unprecedented financial crisis.
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Icelands Minister of Health visit to Manitoba
The Minister of Health Mr. Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson visited Manitoba and attended the Celebration of Iceland´s Independance Day in Winnipeg
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June 17 Concert in Winnipeg, Choir from Iceland
Iceland´s Independance Day
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Iceland´s Independance Day in Winnipeg - Wreath-Laying Ceremony- Jón Sigurdsson Statue, Legislative Building at 7:00pm
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Núna (Now) 06 - 11 May 2008
The second annual Núna (now) festival, celebrating the contemporary artistic and cultural connection between Iceland and Canada
Ljósanótt
On January 26 the Consul General Atli and his wife Þrúður, attended the first Ljósanótt Tribute Dinner, Honouring Dr. Ken Thorlakson for his significant contribution to Icelandic culture and heritage
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Dr. Bjarki Sveinbjörnsson - Lecture
Dr. Bjarki Sveinbjörnsson - Lecture in Winnipeg November 27 - Scandinavian Centre 764 Erin St. at 8 P.M
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Minister´s Address to Parliment on Foreign Affairs
Ingibjörg Sólrún Gísladóttir, Minister of Foreign Affairs and External Trade, delivered her first address on foreign affairs to the Icelandic Parliament on November 8 2007
Concert with the Icelandic choir Frikirkjukorinn
Sunday, 17 June, at 3:30 pm at The Winnipeg Art Gallery - Free admission
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Hulda Stefánsdóttir The Neutral: in Motion
Hulda Stefánsdóttir The Neutral: In Motion Opening Thursday 5, 8:00pm. at Plug in ICA
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Víkingur Ólafsson - Icelandic Pianist in Winnipeg
Wednesday, April 11 7:30 Eva Clare - U of M School of Music Featuring Rising Stars from New York´s Juilliard School - Víkingur Ólafsson Icelandic Pianist and Karen Ouzounian Armenian-Canadian Cellist
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Ragnheiður Gröndal - Jazz - in Winnipeg
Ragnheiður Gröndal from Iceland is performing at the "Inn at the Forks"
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Viking Open Golf June 16 2006
Third annual Viking Golf Tournament at "Links at the Lake" Golf Course in Gimli
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Art Exhibit - Modern Raiders - Víkingar nútímans
Opening reception: March 19, 2006, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Dr. Paul H.T. Thorlakson Gallery, The Iceland Reading Room, Elizabeth Dafoe Library.
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Eivör Pálsdóttir from the Fareo Island
Tröllabundin Tour - Canada 2006, with Bill Bourne and Eivör Pálsdóttir Wednesday 22 march, at the West End Cultural Centre, Winnipeg Great Concert. www.wecc.ca
Sigurður Flosason, Icelandic jazz saxophonist.
Sigurður Flosason, Icelandic jazz saxophonist in Winnipeg
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