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Iceland stands with Ukraine. You are not alone. We wholeheartedly support Ukraine in their quest for just and lasting peace against the unprovoked and unlawful Russian aggression.

The Refugee Olympic Team is incredibly proud of Cindy Ngamba, the first EOR athlete and the first-ever refugee medallist at the Olympics. This bronze medal is a victory #ForThe100Million displaced people worldwide. Today, we are speechless. Cindy did it. Refugees did it! 🫶 #Paris2024 #Olympics

This week the #NATOSummit is taking place in Washington. To reaffirm the importance of the alliance and celebrate its 75th anniversary, Ambassadors and representatives of #NATO member states in Iceland published an article in @morgunbladid #StrongerTogether #WeAreNATO

An honor to deliver a statement at @SecBlinken WPS event as we prepare to adopt a new WPS strategy at #NATOSummit. Having met so many inspiring Ukrainian women serving on the battlefield, we can see how much the WPS matters to our collective security: “At critical times, when so much is at stake, it is vital to mobilize all available human capital, both men and women. This is equally important for economic growth, as well as deterrence and defence.” “Bringing women on board is not only a women’s rights issue. It brings benefits to the whole of society – and to our collective security. We in Iceland know this, the Ukrainian society knows this. It is not about waiting for the time when you can afford focusing on WPS, gender equality or women’s empowerment. You become stronger because you focus on those points.” Read my statement 👇 shorturl.at/HxNdu

@MariaKj1991 Elskann!!!

Not only is he absolutely beautiful but he also seems to be the only one with the right attitude on this Portugal team 🥲

Halla Tómasdóttir has been elected the 7th president of Iceland. She takes office on 1 August when incumbent president Guðni Th. Jóhannesson steps down. We wish Halla the best of success in her new role. Photo: RÚV/Ragnar Visage

I am grateful to Iceland's Parliament @Althingi and government led by Prime Minister @Bjarni_Ben for approving the long-term Ukraine support policy for 2024-2028. Iceland is Ukraine's reliable friend, partner, and ally. We greatly appreciate Iceland's strong and comprehensive political, security, and financial assistance in countering Russian aggression. This is already the twentieth long-term support policy approved by Ukraine's partners and the EU. Such decisions strengthen reliable protection against Russian terror across our continent and beyond.

Today, a resolution on long-term support for Ukraine was passed by @althingi with not a single dissenting vote. I am grateful for the broad political support. Look forward to concluding our bilateral agreement with Ukraine as soon as possible, which will further manifest Iceland's support.

For those in doubt, it is totally safe to travel ✈️ to #Iceland despite current 🌋unrest. The hazard zone only about 1/1000 of the land area and does not affect air traffic at all. Q&A about the volcanic activity on the Reykjanes Peninsula youtu.be/QA3-BXYuYrw?si… via @YouTube

MAREK RODAK JUST SAVED A PENALTY FROM ERLING HAALAND 🧤

Iceland expresses deep concern over attempts of interference in politics and democratic processes in the UK. We need strengthened compliance with international law and agreed norms for responsible state behavior in cyberspace. gov.uk/government/new…

Another eruption has started in #reykjanes - here you can see it happening from three different webcams #volcano #volcaniceruption #iceland

Välkommen Sverige - Welcome Sweden! 🇸🇪 🤝 #WeAreNATO

When you are watching #FULBHA & also waiting for the imminent next volcanic eruption #reykjanes #volcano #iceland #ffc #coyw

A #volcanic #eruption on #Iceland's #Reykjanes Peninsula appears imminent. #Grindavík and the @BlueLagoonIS have been evacuated. Follow the RÚV English live blog, from Iceland's national broadcaster RÚV, for the latest. ruv.is/english/2024-0…

Fulham late goal (2 - 1 win) made this Manutd fan go crazy. Watch 😂👇

Strong statement by 🇺🇦 FM @DmytroKuleba in #UNGA 🇺🇳 as two years have passed since the Russian full-scale senseless and unprovoked invasion in #Ukraine️. Overwhelming support and solidarity in the Hall. #Iceland 🇮🇸 continues to #StandWithUkraine. Their fight is our fight.

Two years ago today Russia started its unlawful, unjustified and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. Iceland continues to condemn, in the strongest possible terms, the brutal attack of Russia. We stand with Ukraine - for as long as it takes.

“If you weaken truth and create false equivalencies, you weaken, in the long term, the ability of citizens to distinguish between what’s real and what’s not, and democracy becomes impossible by design" - I answered a few questions for @guardiantech theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Honored to support this important mission with our Lithuanian and Ukrainian friends.