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Iceland is the world's most peaceful country according to the Global Peace Index 2011. There is minimum risk in almost all categories, including the one addressing the degree to which political instituions are sufficiently stable to support the needs of its citizens, businesses and overseas investors.

The Embassies of Iceland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland will bring to the United States for the very first time some of the world’s best Chefs from June 20 - 26. The Embassy of Iceland is the proud founder of the Nordic Days in Washington, D.C.

The Department of Civil Protection has abated emergency levels to normal. Volcanologist Steinunn Jakobsdóttir at the University of Iceland, told AFP News, that no volcanic activity has been detected since 28 May.

The Embassies of Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland in collaboration with Twins Jazz present: Nordic Jazz 2011 !

Activity in the volcanic eruption in Grimsvotn in southern Iceland is significantly reduced and the volcano is reduced to emitting mostly low steam, 100-200 meters. Small explosions can still be expected, according to information from the Icelandic Met Office. Travellers are advised not to go closer to the eruption than 6 km, due to these explosions.

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A volcanic eruption began in the Grimsvotn underneath the Vatnajökull glacier in South-East Iceland on Saturday 21 May. Due to airborn ash concentration resulting from the eruption plume, aviation safety measures have been in effect and domestic and international air traffic was closed for Sunday 22 May.

The Andrés Thor Jazz Trio from Iceland is taking part in the Nordic Jazz Festival in Washington D.C. The Festival has become very popular and it takes place 14 through 19 June 2011.

Over 90 guests greatly enjoyed a wonderful concert 7 May given by the talented duo of Icelandic Cellist Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir and English Pianist Sam Armstrong

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WSJ Editorial - April 12, 2011

Inspired by Iceland will be streaming the celebrated music festival Aldrei fór ég suður live April 22 & 23 from Ísafjörður on the West Fjords AND YOU’RE INVITED! The festival is unlike any other!

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It remains in the heart of NYC for the next six months.

Make sure not to miss the opportunity to participate in the unique atmosphere in Reykjavík during the Reykjavík Arts Festival, which brings joy and delight to Iceland's residents and guests in May each year.

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