Lögberg-Heimskringla - 01.06.2012, Qupperneq 13

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Lögberg-Heimskringla • 1. júní 2012 • 13
iceland objects to eu’s proposal
State Radio News – According to a press release from the
Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Iceland submitted its declaration
regarding a pending proposal of the EU on regulatory authority
to impose commercial sanctions against states engaging in
unsustainable fisheries to a meeting of a joint EEA committee.
Iceland’s declaration reiterates that the substance of the planned
regulation violates international law, including the EEA Agreement.
The European Parliament has been discussing a proposal of the
EU Commission on a regulation authorising the EU to impose
commercial sanctions against states engaging in what the EU views
as unsustainable fisheries. During proceedings in parliament, the
provisions of the proposal have been altered so that they directly
contravene the EEA Agreement. The Icelandic Government
has repeatedly declared its concern over these revisions to the
proposal and presented protests both orally and in writing to the
European Parliament’s Fisheries Committee, the EU Commission
and its Member States. In its declaration the Icelandic Government
charges the EU to in all ways respect its international obligations
regarding decisions and application of commercial sanctions of this
kind. Specific reference is made to the provisions of Protocol 9 in
the EEA Agreement banning all commercial sanctions extending
farther than a ban on the landing of fish from disputed joint stocks.
uS providing naTo air security in iceland
mbl.is – In May and until 7 June a United States Air Force
squadron will provide NATO airspace security in Iceland. A news
release stated that it is NATO’s policy that its member states shall
see to Iceland’s airspace security to ensure the member states’
airspace security.
value of mackerel catch triples
Fiskifréttir – Last year the export value of frozen mackerel
products from Iceland was just over ISK 24 billion (US$ 192M). The
processing of mackerel for fishmeal and fish oil brought in an additional
ISK 2.5 billion (US$ 20M), bringing the total value to ISK 27 billion
(US$ 216M). The exported quantity was about 110,000 tons of frozen
mackerel. This information appears in the recently published report
of a workgroup appointed by the fisheries minister. By comparison, in
2010 54,000 tons of frozen mackerel products were exported, totalling
ISK 8.5 billion (US$ 68M). Thus, the quantity doubled between the
years and the catch value nearly tripled. Icelanders are unique in
that part of the mackerel catch is frozen whole, but not headed. This
applies particularly to products frozen aboard traditional freezing
crawlers. Whole frozen mackerel was sold to 31 countries in 2011.
About three quarters of the quantity was exported to three countries:
38% to Russia, 23% to the Netherlands and 12% to Nigeria. Between
2010 and 2011, there was a great increase in the price of mackerel
products. Whole frozen mackerel brought in an average price about
40% higher than the average price the year before.
iceland’s positions on two chapters
mbl.is – According to a press release from the Ministry for
Foreign Affairs, Iceland’s negotiating positions regarding two
chapters in the discussions on Iceland’s admission to the EU have
been sent to the EU Commission. These chapters involve, on one
hand, transport operations and, on the other, the free flow of goods.
The press release states that discussion on these chapters will be given
later this year; they are both under the EEA Agreement that Iceland
is a party to. Regarding the chapter on transport operations, Iceland’s
wishes include that consideration be given to special circumstances
in Iceland’s environment for flight operations. In addition Iceland
requests maintaining an adaptation because of the financing
agreement on air travel services in the North Atlantic. It also requests
authorisation to subsidize domestic flights, and that Iceland will not
have to implement a directive regarding daylight savings; finally, a
formal request is made for demarcated special solutions regarding
driving and rest periods for drivers. The press release also states that
Iceland already made agreements on the above points in the context of
the EEA, but the points must nevertheless be renegotiated specifically
for the membership agreements.
State receives billion-dollar loan
State Radio News – The State Treasury of Iceland signed an
agreement last week with institutional investors in the US and
Europe on the issue of bonds for US$1 billion. The bond period is
10 years and the interest rate 6%. A press release from the Ministry
of Finance states that investors have expressed great interest in the
bonds, and the demand was US$4 billion, i.e., quadruple the amount
of the bonds offered.
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Saturday 26 May
Edmonton, AB: The Icelandic Canadian
Club of Edmonton’s Library is hosting a
Strawberry Spring Tea. 2-4 p.m. 15212
- 117 Ave. The tea will be held on the
main floor with new books on display,
however, everyone is welcome to access
the complete library on the second floor
as well. This will be a great opportunity to
view new books and visit with old friends
as well as enjoy coffee and dessert.
Saturday 16 June
Winnipeg and Gimli, MB: The Annual
Kvennahlaup Icelandic Women’s Walk will
again be held in two locations in Manitoba.
Registration is $25. The Winnipeg walk
will be held at Assiniboine Park, contact
Gunnvör (204) 284-1535, gunnvor@mfa.
is; or Ainsley (204) 504-0615, vbloomer@
shaw.ca to register. The Gimli walk will
be held at Gimli Park, contact Margaret at
(204) 642-9945, mkernested@lakenet.ca;
or Marlene (204) 895-8328, marl4bes@
mymts.net to register.
Markerville, AB: Markerville Picnic. The
ICCE will be renting a bus for travel to
Markverille. The bus will leave the Dutch
Centre at 10 a.m., returning from Markerville
at 6 p.m. No charge for ICCE members.
Races begin at 1 p.m. Program starts at
3; Pot Luck dinner at 6 p.m. Please bring a
salad or dessert for the buffet table. Hope to
see everyone out to support the crowning of
the new Fjallkona, our own Pat Bond.
Sunday 17 June
Winnipeg, MB: The Icelandic Community
celebrates Icelandic Independence. Come
celebrate Jon Sigurdsson Day. Wreath
Laying at the Jon Sigurdsson statue,
Manitoba Legislative grounds. 1:30 p.m.
Gala Concert, Winnipeg Art Gallery 3:30 pm.
Includes music by Garðabæjar Kvennakór
and Jazz guitarist Björn Thoroddsen from
Iceland. All welcome, no charge.
17 to 19 June
Burnaby, BC: ICC of BC holds its
Midsummer Festival. Scandinavian Centre.
6540 Thomas Street.
22 and 23rd June
Morrhead, MN: Nordic Footprints, the
35th Scandinavian Hjemkomst and
Annual Midwest Viking Festivals. 10 a.m.
- 5 p.m. Hjemkomst Center, 202, 1st Ave.
N. Adults $10/day, youth (13-17) $5/day,
children (12 and under) free with paid
adult. www.hcscconline.org or www.
nordiccultureclubs.org.
Sundays from 1 July to 2 September
Hecla, MB: Regular summer church
services. Hecla Community Church at 11
a.m. Contact: John and Maxine Ingalls.
(204) 279-2061or jingalls@mymts.net.
25 to July 29
Gimli, MB: GFF 2012 will showcase
the best new films from Canada’s most
promising directors and an exceptional
selection of features, documentaries and
shorts from around the world. Four indoor
venues and the popular free on-the-beach
screenings.Industry workshops and
seminars. Short Film Awards. Info: www.
gimlifilm.com.
3, 4 and 5 August
Mountain, ND: 113th Annual Deuce
of August Icelandic Celebration. Our
Celebration will always be held on the
weekend preceding the first Monday
in August. This enables visitors to also
attend the Íslendingadagurinn in Gimli on
the first Monday in August. 2012 is the
134th anniversary of the settlement of the
Icelandic Communities in Northeastern
North Dakota!
3, 4, 5 and 6 August
Gimli, MB: 123rd Annual Íslending-
adagurinn We hope you will have the
opportunity to visit Gimli during the
weekend, take in some of the events,
and have a wonderful time renewing old
friendships and visiting with family. For
more Info: icelandicfestival.com.
4 , 5 and 6 August
Edmonton, AB: Heritage Days Festival.
The Annual Heritage Days Festival is being
held on the Long Weekend. As always
the Scandinavians will have a booth with
many displays and foods to taste.
Sunday 5 August
Hecla, MB: Hecla Village Parade, Hecla
Island. 1 p.m. Lots of local floats, children’s
activities and craft sales.
GENEALOGy
Sundays
Victoria, BC: The first Sunday of each
month the Icelanders of Victoria offer a
genealogy night open-house style at Fred
Bjarnason’s. You will have the opportunity
to use his collection of genealogy books,
use his password to a variety of databases
and have an experienced hand to guide
you in your quest to find your Icelandic
ancestors. Please join us from 6-9 p.m.
Fred Bjarnason (250) 477-3535.
ICELANDIC CLASSES
Mondays until June 11
Toronto, ON: Adult Icelandic beginner and
Intermediate Classs. 8 consecutive Mon-
days, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Morningside Park
Presbyterian Church, 4 Morningside Ave.
To register contact Arden Jackson at thor-
rablot@icct.info or online ICCT website.
Wednesdays
Gimli, MB: Kaffitími (coffee time) in Gimli
takes place at 3 p.m. each Wednesday,
meeting at Amma’s Tea Room at the Gimli
Waterfront Centre. There is no signup and
no teacher. Anyone is welcome to drop
in; the only fee is the price of your cup of
coffee. There is only one rule – you need
to talk Icelandic in order to participate in
the chat around the table. If you just want
to listen at first that’s fine too!

Music
Wednesday 13 June
Toronto, ON: The Nordic Singers. 7:30 p.m.
Danish Lutheran Church, 72 Finch Ave. W.
Tickets $25. gaileinarsonmccleery@gmail.
com. (416) 762-8627. The Nordic Singers
have a wide repertoire from all time favou-
rite Nordic songs, classical music, opera,
operetta, Broadway musicals and famous
movies. Meet the singers and enjoy some
great Danish cheese and a glass of wine af-
ter the concert (suggested donation $5).
Sports
Friday 22 June
Gimli, MB: The Viking Open Golf
Tournament at Links at the Lake. Teams
and individuals welcome. $110/person
Includes cart, golf, dinner. Registration:
10:30 – 11:30 a.m., putting contest 11.
Shot gun start a noon. Includes a putting
contest, longest drive competitions, closest
to the pin and much more. New this year –
tee gift sponsored by Tergesen’s and dinner
at the Lakeview Resort at approximately 6
p.m. (cash bar). Putting contest, longest
drive competitions, closest to the pin and
much more. Register at (204) 642-7417,
fax (204) 642-9382 or at www.icefest.
ca. Limited to 144 golfers. Money raised
from this tournament will go towards the
family entertainment performances for
Íslendingadagurinn Aug 3 to 6.
Friday 1 August
Gimli, MB: The Icelandic Open, in support
of Lögberg-Heimskringla will be at the
Links at the Lake Golf Course. Registration
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Tee off at 11 a.m., Shot
Gun Start. Texas Scramble, with 2 teams
playing at the same time. Registration is
$125 until June 15th, $150 after June
15th. Post golf reception “Under the Tent”
4:30 – 7 p.m. Register online www.lh-inc.
ca. or 204-284-5686, 1-866-564-2374.
Núna (Now)
Winnipeg
Friday 25 May: Music – Lay Low, Leif
Vollebekk, Christine Fellows. 8 p.m. First
Lutheran Church, 580 Victor St. $15 adults
/ $ 10 students.
Tuesday 29 May: Film – Everything Every-
where All the Time and The Icelandic Paper.
7:30 p.m. Cinematheque, 100 Authur St. $5.
Thursday 31 May: Theatre – Sargent
& Victor. 8 p.m. The Asper Centre for
Theatre and Film at the U of W. 400
Colony St. $15 adults / $10 students.
Fri / Sat 1 & 2 June: Performance –
The Island. 8 p.m. The Asper Centre
for Theatre and Film at the U of W. 400
Colony St. $15 adults / $10 students.
Gimli
Sunday 27 May: Music – Lay Low, Leif
Vollebekk, Mise En Scene. 2 p.m. Johnson
Hall. 94 1st Avenue. 2 p.m. $10.
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