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26.8.2010 : 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. >>>
 

25.8.2010 : 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. >>>
 

25.8.2010 : 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. >>>
 

19.8.2010 : 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. >>>
 

19.8.2010 : Íslensk fyrirtæki á Birdfair sýningunni í Rutland, Leicestershire.

Dagana 20. til 22. ágúst n.k. munu tíu íslensk fyrirtæki, undir forystu Íslandsstofu, taka þátt í Birdfair sýningunni í Rutland. Sýningin er sú stærsta sinnar tegundar í ferðatengdri þjónustu fyrir fuglaskoðara og er búist við yfir 20.000 gestum á sýninguna. Fyrirtækin sem um ræðir eru Gavia Travel, Vesturferðir, Fuglar á Suð-Austurlandi, Breiðarfjarðafléttan, Fuglar á Suðurlandi, Puffin.is, Emmson, Hofstaðir, Fuglar á Norð-Austurlandi og Hótel Brimnes.

Birdfair sýningin er haldin árlega en þetta er í annað skiptið sem íslensk fyriræki taka þátt.

Nánari upplýsingar um sýninguna er að finna á vefsíðunni: www.birdfair.org.uk.

 

18.8.2010 : 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.

Further information

 

17.8.2010 : 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. >>>
 

16.8.2010 : Sýning 3.sept.-17.okt. 2010: Hreinn Friðfinnsson, Egill Sæbjörnsson o.fl. Waterside Project Space

8 Waterside, 44-48 Wharf Rd, London N1 7UX

wps@watersideprojectspace.org

watersideprojectspace.org

tel +44.2071935440

Cornered Rooms Facing In - Facing Out

 

Hreinn Fridfinnsson (IS)

Karim Noureldin (CH)

Anna Ostoya (PL)

Damien Roach (UK)

Egill Sæbjörnsson (IS)

Patrick Tuttofuoco (IT)

 

Exhibition curated by Annabelle von Girsewald

Placed within a 90º angle, one can either face in or face out. A corner can either cage or cradle. By bringing together ambitious installations, wall drawing and sculpture, Cornered Rooms examines whether this particular space of experience serves to reinforce our fears of entrapment, or whether it can create a positive space for reflection.

http://watersideprojectspace.org/cornered-rooms/cornered-rooms.html

Hreinn Friðfinnsson: "Bláhorn" courtesy of i8 Gallery, Reykjavík.

 

10.8.2010 : 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.

The deadline for applications for the Snorri Sturluson Fellowships in 2011 is 31 October 2010. There are no special application forms for the Fellowships. Applicants should submit a brief but thorough account of the purpose of their stay in Iceland, specifying period of stay, as well as details of education and publications. Applications should be sent to the Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies, Sigurður Nordals Office, P.O.Box 1220, 121 Reykjavík, by ordinary mail (no e-mail application). >>>

 

5.8.2010 : Dikta í London 12. ágúst

Ein vinsælasta hljómsveitin á Íslandi í dag, Dikta, er nú væntanlega til London þar sem hún mun koma fram á hinum vinsæla Hoxton Square Bar And Kitchen þann 12. ágúst næstkomandi til kynna sig og hina frábæru plötu Get It Together.

Miðasala er nú í fullum gangi og er miðaverð í forsölu £5 en £7 við dyrnar og hægt er að nálgast miða hér.

Tónleikarnir fara fram á Hoxton Square Bar And Kitchen, 2-4 Hoxton Square, London, N1 6NU og opnar húsið kl. 20.00

Nánari upplýsingar:
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/robertaron#!/event.php?eid=145100208839909&ref=ts
Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/dikta
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx4KoRbh0c

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3.8.2010 : Newsletter - July 2010

The Embassy has published a newsletter for July 2010.
 

3.8.2010 : Icelandic play in Edinburgh

Cellophane, a hit comedy show from Iceland by Björk Jakobsdóttir, is an honest and hilarious look at what it means to be a modern woman, this is the female version of ‘Defending the Caveman’ and will guarantee to leave you laughing from start to finish.

 

Cellophane will run daily at the Festival between 7-15 August at The Pleasance Courtyard: Beneath at 12:40pm

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30.7.2010 : Volcano: Turner to Warhol

Volcano: Turner to Warhol exhibition at Compton Verney art gallery, including works of Icelandic artists, courtesy of The Icelandic National Gallery.

24 July - 31 October.

www.comptonverney.org.uk

Compton Verney, Warwickshire, CV35 9HZ.
Tel: +44 (0)1926 645500

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20.7.2010 : 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. >>>
 

13.7.2010 : Jónsi 'Go' Live UK Tour Dates

Jónsi follows his sold out shows at London’s Forum on May 26th and 27th, and his previously announced performance at this summer’s Latitude festival, with a full UK tour in September and then his biggest solo headline show to date in November at London’s HMV Hammersmith Apollo.

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13.7.2010 : Elfa Rún í Foundling safninu í London

Nú er komið að fimmtu tónleikum íslenskra tónlistarmanna í Foundling safninu í London sem munu fara fram þann 14. júlí næstkomandi. Að þessu sinni mun Elfa Rún Kristinsdóttir fiðluleikari flytja fjölbreytt prógram ásamt Michael Rauter sellista.

 

Tónleikarnir hefjast klukkan 13.00 og standa yfir í um það bil klukkustund. Aðgangseyrir er 5 pund (innifalið aðgangur að safni og tónleika).

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25.6.2010 : '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. >>>
 

21.6.2010 : ARNAR DAVIDSSON - Degree Show

23.-27. 06 2010

Útskriftarsýning/Degree Show, City & Guilds of London Art School, Kennington Park Road, London SE11 4DJ

 

16.6.2010 : Embassy closed on 17 June

The Embassy of Iceland is closed on 17 June, the Icelandic National Day.
 

15.6.2010 : 17. júní hátíðarhöld

Félag Íslendinga í London og íslenski söfnuðurinn bjóða þér og þínum að fagna þjóðhátíðardegi okkar Íslendinga sunnudaginn 20. júní næstkomandi í dönsku kirkjunni á 4 St. Katharine’s Precinct, London NW1 4HH. Næstu jarðlestarstöðvar: Regent’s Park og Camden Town.

 

Hátíðarmessa hefst klukkan 15:00 og verður boðið upp á skemmtidagskrá eftir hana í garðinum þar sem gestir geta gætt sér grilluðum SS pylsum með öllu og íslensku sælgæti. Hoppukastali og skemmtiatriði fyrir börnin að venju! Einnig verður boðið upp á danskt smørrebrød í veitingasal kirkjunnar.

 

 

Allir velkomnir – hlökkum til að sjá ykkur!

 

14.6.2010 : Icelandic Piano Music at the Foundling Museum

Pianist Tinna Þorsteinsdóttir will give a lunch recital at the Foundling Museum in London on June 17th, the Icelandic National Day. She will be playing Icelandic works by composers Jón Leifs, Mist Þorkelsdóttir, Hilmar Þórðarson, Karólína Eiríksdóttir and Þorsteinn Hauksson. The recital is part of a series with Icelandic musicians held at the museum this concert season. The conert starts at 1 pm.

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8.6.2010 : RNCM to perform music by Radiohead's Jonny Greenwood alongside a première performance with Ólafur Arnalds

Thursday 1 July, 7.30pm, The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester.

 

The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) will present a night of avant-garde experimentalism conducted by André de Ridder, who led the première performances of Damon Albarn’s highly successful Monkey: Journey to the West for the Manchester International Festival.

 

Performing pieces written nearly a hundred years apart by the hugely influential Stravinsky as well as Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood, young Icelandic phenomenon Ólafur Arnalds and contemporary composer Avner Dorman, the night is a great introduction to the overlap between classical and popular music.

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8.6.2010 : Jónsi 'Go' Live UK Tour Dates

Jónsi follows his sold out shows at London’s Forum on May 26th and 27th, and his previously announced performance at this summer’s Latitude festival, with a full UK tour in September and then his biggest solo headline show to date in November at London’s HMV Hammersmith Apollo.

See full article for dates and tickets.

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7.6.2010 : Inspired by Iceland

From our powerful nature to the streets of Reykjavík, Iceland is literally bursting with energy like never before. That’s why now isn’t a time to stay away, this is a time to get closer.


 

The Icelandic nation welcomes you. We know this is still a country packed with amazing things to see and do; things that can really inspire and take the breath away of those who come and visit.

 


 

We want to share our Iceland inspiration with you here.


Iceland is more awake than ever.
Tell your story on www.inspiredbyiceland.com.

 

18.5.2010 : Iceland - Safest in the world!

Tourism-review.com branded Iceland as "the safest country in the world" in its list of the Top 10 Safest Countries in the World, published on 17 May.

 

 

The eruption in Eyjafjallajökull glacier poses no safety threat and is localised to a very small area surrounding the volcano. The rest of the country continues much as usual, with little or no disturbance to daily lives. Feel free and safe to come visit Iceland and experience the unique nature!

 

 

See iceland.is for information on the volcanic eruptions and the safest travelling in the world!

 

17.5.2010 : UNDRAWN HOURS

Photography exhibition by Paola Leonardi - Photographs of Iceland

Teasmith Gallery
6 Lamb Street, Spitafields
London E1 6EA

Exhibition will be open 20th May-13th June, everyday 11am-6pm

Q&A 23rd May and 6th June, 2-4 pm

http://www.undrawnhours.com

This exhibition is sponsored by the Arts Council England

 

17.5.2010 : www.all-iceland.co.uk

A small, smart, specialised travel agency has opened in London which aims to provide a range of imaginative travel options for people interested in seeking out Iceland’s hidden gems.

www.all-iceland.co.uk

 

21.4.2010 : Handrit.is launched

The website Handrit.is has been launched in Iceland. This site provides access to historical manuscripts dating back hundreds of years.
 

21.4.2010 : Reykjavik Children's Culture Festival

19.04.2010 - 25.04.2010

Children's culture, culture for children and culture with children. These are the three main aspects of this festival held for the first time this year. Reaching all corners of Reykjavik city from the slopes of Mt. Esja to the bottom of the swimming pools, the festival is meant to become an annual event.

Click here for a programme in English

 

16.4.2010 : Volcanic eruption in South Iceland

16.4.2010
The volcanic eruption in the glacier Eyjafjallajokull
in South Iceland is continuing but Icelandic civil
protection authorities have the situation as regards
public response fully under control. The affected
areas have been evacuated and damage has
been limited to roads, bridges and other
infrastructure that has been destroyed by
flooding. Further damage to agricultural land is evident.


Day to day business in Iceland apart from the
directly affected areas in the south has not been
affected. The ash hurled into the atmosphere by
the eruption has however caused serious disruption
of air traffic. Icelandic scientists and public authorities,
the Meterological Institution (http://en.vedur.is/) and
the Icelandic Civil Aviation Administration (www.isavia.is), remain in close contact with their counterparts in Europe in order to monitor the eruption, the weather conditions and the projected path of the volcanic ash cloud.


Travelling in Iceland – safety first
Foreign visitors in Iceland that have had their
flights cancelled are advised to contact their
travel agents. Visitors coming to Iceland are
encouraged to monitor the news and learn about
their rights if the flight is cancelled.

Travelers are also urged to take all necessary
general precautions while travelling in Iceland and
seek the advise of local authorities.


Air traffic
Ash fall from the volcanic eruption in Eyjafjallajökull
has affected air traffic in North Europe the last
few days and therefore traveling to and from Iceland.
People are encouraged to monitor the news and
learn about their rights if the flight is canceled.


Passengers flying to and from Iceland are
advised to follow updated travel information on
http://www.kefairport.is/English/.


- Information from Icelandair 
- Information from Iceland Express 
- Information from SAS 
- Information from the Icelandic Civil
Aviation Administration

Situation report from the Civil Emergency Authorities

 

15.4.2010 : Volcanic eruption in Southern Iceland

Passengers flying to or from Iceland are advised to follow updated travel information on: www.kefairport.is/English/

For newscoverage in English see: www.icelandreview.com/daily_news/ 

 

Information can also be found on www.en.vedur.is (Icelandic Met Office), www2.norvol.hi.is - (Nordic Volcanological Center), www.mfa.is/ (the Ministry for Foreign Affairs) and www.almannavarnir.is (Civil Protection Department).

 

15.4.2010 : Report of the Special Investigation Commission (SIC)

The Special Investigation Commission (SIC) delivered its report to Althingi on April 12 2010. The Commission was established by Act No. 142/2008 by Althingi, the Icelandic Parliament, in December 2008, to investigate and analyse the processes leading to the collapse of the three main banks in Iceland.

An English summary and excerpts of the report's findings can be found on sic.althingi.is

 

12.4.2010 : Utankjörfundaratkvæðagreiðsla vegna sveitarstjórnarkosninga

Utankjörfundaratkvæðagreiðsla vegna sveitarstjórnarkosninga, sem fram fara á Íslandi hinn 29. maí 2010, er hafin og fer fram í öllum sendiráðum Íslands erlendis. Einnig er unnt að kjósa utan kjörfundar hjá kjörræðismönnum Íslands erlendis.

 

Í sendiráði Íslands í London er hægt að kjósa utan kjörfundar alla virka daga til kjördags frá kl. 09:30-16:30. Vinsamlega athugið að sendiráðið er lokað á eftirfarandi opinberum frídögum: 22. apríl, 3., 13. og 24. maí 2010.

 

 

Ýmsar hagnýtar upplýsingar um kosningarnar og atkvæðagreiðslu utan kjörfundar er að finna á vefsetrinu: www.kosning.is

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6.4.2010 : Icelandic design on internet

The most in-vogue Icelandic designers decided to get together and sell their design via the Icelandesign e-shop. The choice is big; you can buy clothes, ceramics, Icelandic wool products, fish skin jewelry and bags as well as cosmetics made from the Icelandic flora. The webshop ships from Iceland to Europe and America.

We hope to see you soon on www.icelandesign.com

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6.4.2010 : Utankjörfundaratkvæðagreiðsla vegna sveitarstjórnarkosninga

Utankjörfundaratkvæðagreiðsla vegna sveitarstjórnarkosninganna 29. maí n.k. er hafin. Hægt er að kjósa í sendiráðinu alla virka daga frá kl. 09:30-16:30 og/eða eftir samkomulagi. Frekari upplýsingar má finna á www.kosning.is.

 

31.3.2010 : Íslenska kvennalandsliðið í handbolta leikur við Breta

Íslenska kvennalandsliðið í handbolta leikur við Breta miðvikudaginn 31. mars í London, Crystal Palace National Stadium kl. 19.00.

http://www.handbolti.is/?p=101&i=31103

 

30.3.2010 : Embassy of Iceland - closing time over Easter Sendiráð Íslands - lokunartími yfir páska

The Embassy of Iceland is closed on the following days:

Thursday, 1 April
Friday, 2 April
Monday, 5 April

In case of emergency, please contact the Minstry for Foreign Affairs on +354 545 9900.

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Sendiráð Íslands er lokað yfir páska á eftirtöldum dögum:

Fimmtudaginn 1. apríl
Föstudaginn 2. apríl
Mánudaginn 5. apríl

Í neyðartilvikum, vinsamlegast hafið samband við utanríkisráðuneytið í síma +354 545 9900.

 

25.3.2010 : Kynningarmiðstöð íslenskrar myndlistar auglýsir eftir umsóknum um styrki

Kynningarmiðstöð íslenskrar myndlistar auglýsir eftir umsóknum um styrki vegna verkefna myndlistarmanna erlendis. Hver styrkur er 400 þúsund krónur og verða fimm styrkir veittir að þessu sinni. Umsókn þarf að berast a.m.k. 40 dögum áður en verkefni hefst.

Umsóknarfrestur er til 19.apríl 2010

Opið er fyrir umsóknir um styrki vegna verkefna með skemmri fyrirvara allan ársins hring.

Nánari upplýsingar um styrkina fást á heimasíðu miðstöðvarinnar http://www.cia.is/styrkir/index.htm

 

24.3.2010 : Information on the eruption in South Iceland

The website of the Icelandic Met Office has information on the eruption in South Iceland both in Icelandic and English.

www.vedur.is

www.en.vedur.is

 

22.3.2010 : 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. >>>
 

19.3.2010 : University College of London - Stofnun Árna Magnússonar ÍSLENSKUKENNSLA

University College of London auglýsir eftir afleysingakennara í íslensku á tímabilinu frá 15. september 2010 til 14. júní 2011.

http://www.ucl.ac.uk/scandinavian-studies/

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17.3.2010 : Vegabréf/Passports -sumar/summer 2010

Almennur afgreiðslufrestur vegna útgáfu nýrra íslenskra vegabréfa á Íslandi verður ein vika (auk póstsendingartíma a.m.k. 6 daga) á tímabilinu apríl-ágúst í sumar.

Athugið einnig að númer nýs vegabréfs er ekki vitað fyrr en vegabréfið er tilbúið. Það þýðir t.d. að þeir sem ætla að ferðast til Bandaríkjanna innan 10 sólarhringa þurfa að greiða forgangsgjald til að geta skráð sig með rétt vegabréfanúmer þrem sólarhringum fyrir brottför.

Please note that during this summer, April-August, processing of applications in Iceland for Icelandic Passports will take at least one week plus delivery time (minimum 6 days). Those who intend to travel to the USA within 10 days will have to pay extra for express services.

 

15.3.2010 : Annual Easter Bingo

The annual Easter Bingo of the Icelandic Society in London will be held on Sunday 21 March at 14:00 at the Embassy of Iceland. We will be playing for Icelandic chocolate Easter eggs! We will also be selling chocolate Easter eggs and Icelandic sweets. More information will be coming soon.

The Icelandic Embassy is located on 2A Hans Street, London SW1X 0JE. Next tube stations: Knightsbridge and Sloane Square.
 

15.3.2010 : Scholarship in the UK

The British Embassy is offering a number of Chevening Academic Scholarships for the academic year 2010/2011.

Application forms and further information can be obtained at the Embassy website www.ukiniceland.fco.gov.uk.

The deadline for completed applications is 1 April 2010.

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15.3.2010 : The Fancy Toys with Ragga Gröndal in London

The Fancy Toys who have performed in Reykjavik a few times over the last 2 years are collaborating with Icelandic artist, Ragga Gröndal and will be debuting in Soho, London on the 13th of April.   

Start Time: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at 6:30pm
 
Location: Freedom Bar
Street: 66 Wardour Street, London
 
Facebook event

 

9.3.2010 : Eliza Newman Plays London

Singer songwriter Eliza Newman will be in London in March, playing two shows at the Troy Bar (acoustic set) and Buffalo Bar (full band).

11th of March 8 PM - Almost Acoustic at Troy Bar London
16th of March 9 PM - Club Fandango at Buffalo Bar London 

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9.3.2010 : Ólöf Arnalds: Debut UK Show And SXSW Dates!

As the finishing touches are being put to Ólöf Arnald's’ second album, the singer songwriter has announded SXSW show dates as well as her very first UK appearance, with a low-key gig at Café Oto on 15th April. >>>
 

8.3.2010 : 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. >>>
 

6.3.2010 : Upplýsingar um þjóðaratkvæðagreiðslu

NÝTT: Kjósendum er vinsamlegast bent á að ganga úr skugga um hvar þeir eru á kjörskrá áður en þeir koma til að kjósa. Þær upplýsingar má finna á www.kosning.is og www.thjodskra.is.

 

 

Utankjörfundaratkvæðagreiðsla erlendis vegna þjóðaratkvæðagreiðslunnar 6. mars 2010, hófst 28. janúar. Greidd verða atkvæði um framtíðargildi laga nr. 1/2010 um breytingu á lögum nr. 96/2009 um ríkisábyrgð Tryggingasjóðs innistæðueigenda í tengslum við Icesave-reikningana svokölluðu.

 

 

Hagnýtar upplýsingar um kosningarnar er að finna á vefsetrinu: www.kosning.is.

 

 

Utankjörfundaratkvæðagreiðslan fer fram í öllum sendiráðum Íslands erlendis og aðalræðisskrifstofum Íslands í New York, Winnipeg, Shanghai og Þórshöfn í Færeyjum. Væntanlegum kjósendum er vinsamlegast bent á að hafa beint samband við ræðismenn áður en þeir koma til að kjósa. Lista yfir ræðismenn má finna hér (pdf).

 

Athygli kjósenda er vakin á því, að þeim ber sjálfum að annast og kosta sendingu atkvæðabréfs síns og tryggja þannig að það berist í tæka tíða til viðkomandi kjörstjórnar á Íslandi.

 

 

Vefsíðan thjodaratkvaedi.is hefur verið opnuð í tilefni af þjóðaratkvæðagreiðslunni.

 

Athugið að sendiráðið í London verður opið laugardaginn 20. febrúar frá kl.10:00-15:00. Þetta er eini tíminn fyrir kosningar sem sendiráðið er opið utan skrifstofutíma.

 

 

25.2.2010 : 2010 F.A.D. Competition & Awards

Icelandic student receives special recognition in catwalk final

A student from Istituto Marangoni made her mark on the London Fashion Week catwalk this week when she received special recognition at the 2010 F.A.D. Competition, held at the prestigious Freemason’s Hall on Monday 22nd February.

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25.2.2010 : Reykjavik Movement: Exhibition by Peter Anderson

Tue 30 Mar to Sun 11 Apr Lower Gallery; Opening hours Tue to Fri 11am to 4pm, Sunday 11th midday to 5pm              

Private View and Artist’s Talk: Wed 31 March 7.30-10pm

www.peteranderson.name /e: awarr@btinternet.com

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25.2.2010 : Ja Ja Ja Host Special Event At 2010 ILMC (London, Thursday 11th March).

Bands: Megaphonic Thrift (Norway), Hjaltalin (Iceland), Husky Rescue (Finland), Lucy Love (Denmark)

Venue Info

Tabernacle, 34 – 35 Powis Square, London W11

Door opens: 7.00pm

Stage time: 7.45pm

Ticket price: £6 in advance – £8 at door www.jajajamusic.com/tickets

 

25.2.2010 : STRIPPED AWAY

Small population – massive art scene: contemporary art in Iceland is direct and distinctive. STRIPPED AWAY presents the work of Icelandic artists Birgir Snæbjörn Birgisson, Helgi Hjaltalín Eyjolfsson and Helgi Thorgils Fridjónsson.

 

24 February – 14 March 2010
Open Wednesday to Sunday, 11am – 6pm

 

 

242 Cambridge Heath Road, London E2 9DA
Tube: Bethnal Green Mainline: Cambridge Heath

www.tintypegallery.com

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24.2.2010 : Iceland welcomes the opinion of the European Commission on Iceland's EU application

Iceland welcomes the opinion of the European Commission on Iceland's application for EU membership, which recommends the opening of accession negotiations.

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24.2.2010 : Community film society, Crystal Palace Pictures, present an Icelandic double bill...

Síðasti bærinn/ The Last Farm

Mýrin/ Jar City

Thursday 4 March, 7.30pm, tickets £5 on the door
The Gipsy Hill Tavern, 79 Gipsy Hill, London, SE19 1QH

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16.2.2010 : Riding around Iceland from 9th - 26th June 2010

Reach is predominantly a children’s charity whose purpose is to support children with an upper limb deficiency and help them develop a positive self image.

 

To find out more about the trip visit www.aroundiceland.co.uk or join the facebook group “Reach around Iceland”.

www.justgiving.com/pete-n-nick-r-nutz

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16.2.2010 : Icelandic musicians at the Foundling Museum.

The first concert in a lunch time recital series will take place this coming Thursday, 18 February, at the Foundling Museum in London at 13 pm. All the performers are young Icelandic classical musicians who will perform various music.  The series will run from this February till July with one concert per month.  

The Foundling Museum >>>

 

12.2.2010 : ICELAND Jason Gibilaro EXHIBITION

4-27 FEBRUARY 2010

Jason Gibilaro’s latest UK exhibition, Iceland takes as its focal point the global banking crisis which has decimated so many economies around the world from its first cataclysmic impact in August 2007 until the present day.

SUBWAY GALLERY open monday to saturday
11am - 7pm

Kiosk 1 Joe Strummer Subway Edgware Rd/Harrow Rd London W21DX

www.subwaygallery.com

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12.2.2010 : ÞORRABLÓT FREYJANNA Á HUMBERSIDE

ÞORRABLÓT FREYJANNA Á HUMBERSIDE

Laugardaginn 27 febrúar 2010
Verð £30
byrjar kl.19:00
Í Cave Castle Hotel South Cave

www.cavecastlehotel.com

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10.2.2010 : STRIPPED AWAY

STRIPPED_AWAY_BIRGISSON_FIGURESmall population – massive art scene: contemporary art in Iceland is direct and distinctive. STRIPPED AWAY presents the work of Icelandic artists Birgir Snæbjörn Birgisson, Helgi Hjaltalín Eyjolfsson and Helgi Thorgils Fridjónsson.

Birgisson, Eyjolfsson and Fridjónsson are three of the four artists in WISTFUL MEMORY, an exhibition at the National Gallery of Iceland in Reykjavík that opens on March 13 and will subsequently tour to the US.

24 February – 14 March 2010 Open Wednesday to Sunday, 11am – 6pm

242 Cambridge Heath Road, London E2 9DA

info@tintypegallery.com
www.tintypegallery.com

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10.2.2010 : Help spread a positive message about ICELAND Project by Heather Millard

About this project
We need to raise $10,000 for the completion of the feature-length documentary 'Future of Hope'.


'Future of Hope'
A feature-length documentary
Filmed on Full HD.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/444880133/help-spread-a-positive-message-about-iceland

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9.2.2010 : Ambassador hands in his credentials

On 9 February, Ambassador Jónsson handed in his credentials to Her Majesty the Queen.

 

9.2.2010 : Proudly presenting a preliminary programme for the second DesignMarch 18-21 March 2010

With the success of DesignMarch last year, we are now proud to present the upcoming DesignMarch on 18-21 March 2010, celebrating the awakening of spring and the growth in Icelandic Design. We invite you to march with us and celebrate a four-day design feast in Reykjavík. >>>
 

9.2.2010 : Newsletter Jan/Feb 2010

Newsletter February 2008The Embassy has published a newsletter for January/February 2010.
 

5.2.2010 : Icelandic Student in London Fashion Week final

A fashion student from Iceland has beaten hopefuls from 34 universities/colleges nationwide to win a coveted place in the 2010 F.A.D. Competition final, set to take place at London Fashion Week on Monday 22nd February. >>>
 

2.2.2010 : María Dalberg - In Memory of Edgar Lutzen

María Dalberg plays one of the leading roles in "In Memory of Edgar Lutzen", a disorientating psychodrama which propels the audience into the nightmare of an unravelling mind. David Hauptschein takes inspiration from August Strindberg’s autobiographical writings where the Swedish playwright chronicles his experiments with alchemy, the occult and telepathic sex.

 

February 2 - 20

Tuesday – Saturday at 7.30pm; Sunday at 6pm

Tickets: £13/concessions £10

www.oldredliontheatre.co.uk

 

27.1.2010 : NATIONAL REFERENDUM 6 MARCH DIRECTIONS FOR PRE-ELECTIONS VOTING

Pre- election voting

Voters who are not able to attend during polling session on Election Day may vote outside of the regular polling session (Article 56, Law No. 24/2000).

Abroad, the pre-election casting of votes shall take place in the offices of Icelandic embassies or permanent missions to international organisations, in consular offices or in the offices of honorary consulates.  

Election registry

Voters should be advised to contact the National Registry for all enquires regarding their status in the Elections Registry.

The National Registry
Borgartúni 24
150 Reykavík
Telephone :+354 569 2900
Fax: +354 569 2949
Email: thjodskra@thjodskra.is
Webpage: http://www.thjodskra.is  

 

Proof of identity

Voters who wish to cast their votes outside of the regular polling session are required to prove their identity to the election official by, for instance, producing an identification document (passport) or an ID card, or by satisfying the opinion of the election official in another manner.

 

20.1.2010 : Icelandic Music Days in Amsterdam

Icelandic Music Days is a three day long music festival starting on the 11th of February until the 13th.
In close co-operation with Conservatorium van Amsterdam and the Icelandic Music Information Center it will bring icelandic music to the people of Amsterdam.

www.verenigingijslandnederland.nl

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20.1.2010 : Texture restaurant receives Michelin star

Texture restaurant in London, run by the Icelandic chef Agnar Sverrisson and the French sommelier Xavier Rousset, received its first Michelin star.

www.texture-restaurant.co.uk

 

19.1.2010 : National referendum on 6 March

Important information:

Icelanders who want to find out if they can vote, i.e. are on the voting register in Iceland for the national referendum, should contact Thjodskra tel: + 00 354 569 2904 or +354 569 2908 to find out where they are registered.

 

19.1.2010

A national referendum on the so-called Icesave legislation will be held on 6 March 2010, as announced by the Icelandic Minister of Justice, Ragna Arnadottir, today. Out of country voting will start on the 28 January.

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Korpúlfsstaðir

15.1.2010 : 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. >>>
 
La vida es un contratiempo / Life is an offbeat / Lífið er kontrataktur 2006

14.1.2010 : 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. >>>
 
Skjaldarmerki Íslands

6.1.2010 : 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. >>>
 
Skjaldarmerki Íslands

5.1.2010 : 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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24.12.2009 : Embassy closing dates for the holidays

The Embassy will be closed on the following dates:

24 Dec - closed after 12.00pm

25 Dec - closed

28 Dec - closed

31 Dec - closed after 12.00pm

1 Jan - closed

 

17.12.2009 : Animagica - 17 December at Shoreditch Church

Icelandic musicians Amiina (who are the string section of band Sigur Ros) perform a live soundtrack to the animations of Lotte Reiniger. The event was commissioned by the Branchage, Jersey International Film Festival and was a great success when we presented it at the Jersey Opera House in October. For more information on Branchage please see: www.branchagefestival.com and for info on Amiina: http://www.amiina.com/.

The event will take place at 7.30pm on Thursday
December 17, and tickets cost £12, available in
advance from www.wegottickets.com

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14.12.2009 : Vetrarborgin, eftir Arnald Indriðason

Vetrarborgin, eftir Arnald Indriðason, er komin út í Bretlandi, Kanada og Bandaríkjunum.

Titill á ensku: Arctic Chill

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9.12.2009 : Jólaball Íslenskuskólans í Hollandi

Beste VIN leden, aanstaande zondag is het Ijslandse kinderkerstfeest in Utrecht !

Meer informatie is te lezen op www.verenigingijslandnederland.nl

www.islenskuskolinn.nl

Onderwerp: Jólaball 2009, Kinderkerstfeest 2009

 

8.12.2009 : Newsletter - November

Newsletter February 2008The Embassy has published a newsletter for November.
 

8.12.2009 : JA JA JA Xmas Party!

The JA JA JA phenomenon continues in December with a Xmas party special! Following last month's hugely successful launch night, the Nordic-fuelled madness will continue on the 17th of December 2009 with an equally stellar line up curated by none other than Xfm's John Kennedy.

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1.12.2009 : The 8 UN Millennium Goals for Development through the Eyes of the Children

6th Dec 2009 - 28th Feb 2010

Iceland is represented as a subject and source of inspiration for the photography in this exhibition of drawings and poetry created by a few of the hundreds of children AiA founders Anthony Asael and Stéphanie Rabemiafara have met on their travels for their organisation, as well as photographs taken by the pair.

www.artinallofus.org

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1.12.2009 : i:identify - Exhibition

i:identify is a personal exploration of the reliability of our reality and belief in a photo-sculptural installation by Guðrún Sigríður Haraldsdóttir.

3rd - 6th December 2009

www.noidgallery.net

31 Commercial Road,
London E1 1LG

 

29.11.2009 : Celebration of Icelandic sovereignty

Icelanders will celebrate Iceland’s sovereignty on Sunday 29 November 2009 with a cultural afternoon with Icelandic artists and performers at the Swedish Church, 6 Harcourt Street, London, W1H 4AG. Next tube stations are Edgware Road and Marylebone. Exact timing and programme will be advertised at a later date.
 

27.11.2009 : The Yule Lads in London

Written and performed by Felix Bergsson
Directed by Kolbrun Halldorsdottir


5 & 6 Dec 2009 | 12 & 2pm
in Icelandic: 9 Dec 2009 | 7pm

Drill Hall 2
£7 adults | £5 children & conc.

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19.11.2009 : JA JA JA - A Nordic Affair

The Lexington, 96-98 Pentonville Road, London, 19 Nov at 19:30.

www.jajajamusic.com

 

JA JA JA is an exciting new monthly club night in London showcasing the best emerging talent from the Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

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HönnunarMars 2010 verður haldinn dagana 18.- 21. mars.

10.11.2009 : 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. >>>
 

2.11.2009 : Newsletter - October 2009

Newsletter February 2008The Embassy has published a newsletter for October 2009.
 

2.11.2009 : Center for Icelandic Art seeks new director

Deadline for applications: November 23, 2009

Further information can be found on the Center’s website: www.cia.is

Applications in digital format only must be sent via email to Dr. Halldór Björn Runólfsson, chairman of the CIA.IS board before November 23, 2009 to board@cia.is.

 

29.10.2009 : SEQUENCES 2009 real time art festival in Iceland

Reykjavik
Oct 30th - Nov. 7th

SEQUENCES is a festival that exhibits contemporary visual art with its curators placing a special emphasis on the ephemeral nature of art this year. The concept builds on the practice of SEQUENCES 2009 honorary artist Magnús Pálsson.

WWW.SEQUENCES.IS >>>

 

27.10.2009 : UK - Information on swine flu

Please click here for information on the swine flu pandemic in the UK.

 

13.10.2009 : ÍSLENDINGAR - VEGABRÉF - ICELANDIC PASSPORTS

Íslendingum, sem þurfa að endurnýja/framlengja vegabréf sín fyrir jólin, er bent á að gera það tímanlega m.a. vegna yfirvofandi póstverkfalls. Sendiráðið vill því hvetja fólk til að sækja um vegabréf með góðum fyrirvara og ekki síðar en 8. desember n.k.

Icelanders who need to apply for a new Icelandic passport before Christmas should do so at their earliest convenience and if new Passports are needed for the Christmas/New Year period not later than 8 December 2009.

 

9.10.2009 : BURN - Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir aka Shoplifter

October 9th – November 14th 2009

Trolley Gallery presents first London solo show by Icelandic artist Hrafnhildur Arnardóttir. Also known as ‘Shoplifter’, for this exhibition they have invited SHOPLIFTER to BURN TROLLEY. >>>
 

8.10.2009 : English-Speaking Union Music Scholarships

The English-Speaking Union offers music scholarships to young musicians that have studied in the UK. Click here for further details.
 

8.10.2009 : Rupert Nightingale From Static to Silence - Icelandic Landscapes 2008-9

theprintspace
74 Kingsland Road, London, E2 8DL
8th October - 28th October 2009

Photographer Rupert Nightingale presents a series of large-format photographic prints of Icelandic landscapes. >>>
 

20.9.2009 : Kirkjustarfið að hefjast aftur

Sunnudaginn 20. september klukkan 15:00 verður íslensk guðsþjónusta í Sænsku kirkjunni, 6 Harcourt Street, London W1H 4AG (næstu jarðlestarstöðvar eru Edgeware Road og Marylebone).

Íslenski kórinn í Lundúnum syngur undir stjórn Þóru Hallgrímsdóttur.

Sunnudagaskólinn hefur vetrarstarfið á sama tíma og stað.

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12.9.2009 : Garðar Cortes at Proms in the Park Hyde Park, London

Sir Terry Wogan presents a host of inter­nationally acclaimed stars, including Katherine Jenkins and Garðar Þór Cortes, with a special appearance from pop legend Barry Manilow at Proms in the Park on Saturday 12 September 2009.

See link for further information: www.bbc.co.uk/proms/2009/promsinthepark/london.shtml

 

9.9.2009 : Icelandic short films at the London Film Festival

Two Icelandic short films, The Nail and Committed, are among the films featured at The Times BFI 53rd London Film Festival.

 

Committed, Njálsgata, 18 min, Director Isold Uggadóttir will be shown in the selection "The Young" at BFI Soutbank Sat 17 Oct 16:00 NFT2; Sun 18 Oct 16:15 NFT3

 

The Nail, Naglinn, 16 min, Director Benedikt Erlingsson will be shown in the selection "People are strange" at BFI Southbank Thu 15Oct 14:00 NTT3; Sun 18 Oct 14:00 NFT3

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9.9.2009 : Come join The Choir!

The first choir rehearsal of The Icelandic Choir in London this winter will be held on the 15th of September from 7-9 at the Icelandic Embassy.

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5.9.2009 : Sigridur Osk at Kings Place, London, 5 Sept.

Sigridur Osk Kristjansdottir mezzo-soprano, Sophie Bevan soprano, Thomas Hobbs tenor and Gary Cooper fortepiano, will be performing with the Classical Opera Company at the Kings Place in London on the 5th of September. Program to include Mozart, Haydn's Arianna a Naxos and Beethoven songs. £4.5 for the ticket.

Have a look at : www.kingsplace.co.uk

Kings Place - bringing together under one roof a creative hub, a dining venue, a conference and events centre, and office complex.

 

4.9.2009 : Snorri Sturluson Icelandic Fellowships for 2010

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 2009 to the Sigurdur Nordal Institute in Iceland.

For further details see www.arnastofnun.is/english

 

 

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