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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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

S&P Global Ratings has upgraded Iceland ´s long-term foreign and local currency credit ratings to 'A+' from 'A'. The outlook is stable. The upgrade reflects Iceland's continued strong growth momen...

駐日アイスランド大使館主催でアイスランド語学セミナーが開催されます。 11月16日はアイスランド語の日。アイスランド語は地理的理由により古い言語体系が残され、サガや北欧神話を研究する人はアイスランド語を勉強するのだとか。 大阪大学でアイスランド語の教鞭をとっている南澤 佑樹先生と現在アイスランド大学院に在籍している朱位 昌併氏のお二人を講師としてお招きし、アイスランド語の基...

The Government of Iceland has decided to double its financial contribution to the United Nations emergency appeal for Gaza. The decision was announced on 2 November during the 10th Emergency Special S...

Artificial intelligence (AI) presents great opportunities for society, but also serious challenges to our democracy. The Nordic countries, with their advanced level of digitalization, similar societal...

An overwhelming majority of Icelanders, or close to 82 % of participants are in favour of Iceland supporting Ukraine in the war with Russia, while 7 % oppose. Additionally, 86.5 % support Iceland’s ef...

Foreign Minister Bjarni Benediktsson held a meeting today with the Chair of the NATO Military Committee, Admiral Rob Bauer of the Royal Netherlands Navy. Among the topics discussed were NATO's deterre...

On Sunday 22 October a contingent of 120 United States Air Force personnel will arrive in Iceland with four F-16 Fighter Jets. For the next weeks they will conduct regular Air Policing in Iceland on b...