Islandip Nuummi Generalkonsuuleqarfia - Aðalræðisskrifstofa Íslands Nuuk

17/05/2026

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Þetta er ekki flókið. Við eigum öll að hafa frelsi til að vera við sjálf.

Í dag, 17. maí, er alþjóðlegur dagur gegn fordómum í garð hinsegin fólks. Ísland beitir sér á alþjóðlegum vettvangi fyrir mannréttindum alls fólks og reynir að stuðla að lagalegum umbótum og berst gegn hvers konar ofbeldi, mismunun og fordómum í garð hinsegin fólks.

Mannréttindi eru fyrir alla – óháð kynhneigð, kynvitund, kyneinkennum eða kyntjáningu.🏳️‍🌈

Ajornarnerusariaqanngilaq. Tamatta kiffaanngissuseqarluta kinaassuserput saqqummiussinnaasariaqarparput.

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Ullumi Majip 17-iani tassaavoq Nunarsuarmi Suiaqatinoortuluarneq akiorniarneranut ulluat (International Day against Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia).

Islandi nunanut allanut saqqummiuttarpaat illersorlugit inuit pisinnaatitaaffii eqqartuussivimmilu aaqqissuussat taakkununngua tunngasut. Pingaartumik akiorniartarpaat ajortuliornerit, assigiinngisitsinerit pigiliutiinnakkamillu isumaqarnerit inunnut LGBTQI+-inut.

Inuit pisinnaatitaaffii inunnut tamanoorpoq, suiassuseq kajungerfigisaq, suiaassutsimik kinaassuseq, suiaassuseq ersersitaq immaqaluunnit kajungissutsikkut kinaassuseq aporfiginagu. 🏳️‍🌈

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It‘s not that complicated. We all should have the freedom to be ourselves.

Today, 17 May, is the International Day against Homophobia, Lesbophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. On the international stage, Iceland advocates for human rights and legal reforms and fights against all forms of violence, discrimination and prejudice against LGBTQI+ people.

Human rights are for everyone, regardless of s*xual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or s*x characteristics.🏳️‍🌈

25/03/2026

🇬🇱 Congratulations to Greenland’s newly elected Members of the Danish Parliament (Folketinget)🇩🇰

Yesterday the 52,3 % of the Greenlandic people voted for their two new members of the Danish Parliament, 4,5 % more than the last folketings election in 2022.

The Icelandic Consulate General in Nuuk warmly congratulates Naaja H. Nathanielsen (IA) and Qarsoq Høegh-Dam (Naleraq) on their election as Greenland’s representatives to the Danish Parliament (Folketinget).

Best wishes for success in your important work ahead✨

11/03/2026

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Grænlandssjóður (Grønlandsfonden) aningaasaateqarfiuvoq inatsisit nr. 108/2016 naapertorlugit. Grønlandsfonden siunertarivaa Kalaallit Nunaat Islandilu attaveqaqatigiinnerat nukittorneqarnissaanut suliniuteqartunut tapersersuinissaq.

Aningaasaateqarfik studietur-inut, studieophold-ini, eqqumiitsulianik saqqummiisitsinissamut, timersortartunut pisussat, siunertallu allat kultoorikkut, ilinniarnermut ilisimatusarnermullu attuumassuteqartunut, Kalaallit Nunaat Islandilu attaveqatigiinneranut nukittorsaasinnaasunik.

Ukioq manna 4,5 millionit Islandske kronit ( 232189,20 danske kronit) aningaasaliinissamut pisassaqartitsipput.
Qinnuteqarnissaq 22. april tungaanut killeqarpoq mailimullu [email protected] nassiunneqarsinnaalluni.
Apeqquteqassaguit Islandip Nuummi Generalkonsulaateqarfianut attaveqarsinnaavutit: [email protected] tlf. +299 34 83 80

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Grænlandssjóður starfar samkvæmt lögum nr. 108/2016. Hlutverk Grænlandssjóðs er að efla samskipti Grænlands og Íslands.

Sjóðurinn veitir styrki til kynnisferða, námsdvalar, listsýninga, íþróttaviðburða og annarra málefna á sviði menningar, menntunar og vísinda sem geta stuðlað að auknum samskiptum Grænlendinga og Íslendinga.

Til úthlutunar í ár eru 4,5 m.kr. Umsóknum skal beint til stjórnar Grænlandssjóðs og þær sendar menningar-, nýsköpunar- og háskólaráðuneytinu, Reykjastræti 8, 101 Reykjavík eða í tölvupósti á [email protected]. Umsóknir skulu berast í síðasta lagi 22. apríl nk.

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Grænlandssjóður (Grønlandsfonden) arbejder i henhold til lov nr. 108/2016. Grønlandsfonden har til formål at styrke kontakten mellem Grønland og Island.

Fonden yder støtte til studieture, studieophold, kunstudstillinger, idrætsevents og andre formål inden for kultur, uddannelse og forskning, der bidrager til øget kontakt mellem Grønland og Island.

I år bevilges 4,5 millioner islandske kroner ( 232189,20 danske kroner) i støtte.
Ansøgningsfristen er 22. april og ansøgningen skal sendes til [email protected].
Hvis man har spørgsmål, kan henvende sig til [email protected] tlf. +299 34 83 80

https://www.stjornarradid.is/efst-a-baugi/frettir/stok-frett/2026/02/25/Stjorn-Graenlandssjods-auglysir-eftir-umsoknum-frestur-til-22.-april-n.k/

https://www.stjornarradid.is/verkefni/menningarmal/styrkir-og-sjodir/graenlandssjodur/

Grænlandssjóður starfar samkvæmt lögum nr. 108/2016. Hlutverk Grænlandssjóðs er að efla samskipti Grænlands og Íslands. Sjóðurinn veitir styrki til kynnisferða, námsdvalar, listsýninga, íþróttaviðburða og annarra málefna á sviði menningar, menntunar og vísinda sem geta stuð...

26/01/2026

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📞 Konsulatip normua attavigineqaqqissinnaalerpoq

Konsulatip oqarasuaataata normua
+299 34 83 80
sianerfigineqaqqissinnaalerpoq.

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📞 Konsulatets telefonnummer virker igen

Vi er glade for at kunne informere om, at konsulatets hovednummer
+299 34 83 80
nu fungerer igen.

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📞 The Consulate’s phone line is working again

We are pleased to inform you that the Consulate’s main phone number
+299 34 83 80
is now fully operational, and it is once again possible to reach us by phone.

24/12/2025

Ammartagaq // Advent calender 2025
🎅🏼🤶🏼Day 24 out of 24🎄

🎄✨ Juullimi pilluaritsi from the Icelandic General Consulate in Nuuk✨🎄

As the year comes to a close, we would like to extend our warmest Christmas greetings to everyone in Greenland, Iceland and beyond.

Christmas is a time for reflection, togetherness, and gratitude and also a moment to appreciate the light, warmth, and community that carry us through the winter season. We are thankful for the cooperation, encounters, and shared moments throughout the year.

We wish you and your loved ones a peaceful Christmas and a bright New Year. 💙

Photo taken by Rebecca Gustafsson, found in VisitGreenland

23/12/2025

🎄Aðalræðisskrifstofa Íslands Nuuk óskar Íslendingum, og öllum Íslandsvinum nær og fjær, gleðilegra jóla og farsældar á komandi ári🎄

Afgreiðslutímar aðalræðisskrifstofa um hátíðarnar eru sem hér segir:

24. des. -28. des. Lokað
29. des. -30. des. Opið í síma/tölvupósti milli 09:30-16
31.des. - 1. jan. Lokað
2. jan. Opið í síma/tölvupósti milli 09:30-16

Í neyðartilvikum utan afgreiðslutíma er hægt að hafa samband við Utanríkisráðuneytið, í neyðarnúmer sem er opið allan sólahringinn:
+354 545 0 112 eða með því að senda tölvupóst á netfangið [email protected]
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🎄The General Consulate of Iceland in Nuuk wants to wish you all, Icelanders and friends of Iceland near and far, a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year🎄

The Consulates opening hours during the holidays are as follows:

24 Dec. -28 Dec. Closed
29 Dec. -30 Dec. Open by phone/email between 09:30-16
31 Dec. - 1 Jan. Closed
2 Jan. Open by phone/email between 09:30-16

In case of emergencies outside of opening hours, we advise you to contact the Ministry for Foreign Affairs in Iceland, on their 24-hour emergency number +354 545 0 112 or by sending an email to [email protected]

23/12/2025

Ammartagaq // Advent calender 2025
🎅🏼🤶🏼Day 23 out of 24🎄

Today in the ammartagaq:
Grønlandskonferencen 2025 🇬🇱

Grønlandskonferencen, hosted by NUNALAW, once again brought together key voices to discuss developments shaping Greenland’s future.

This year’s programme focused on geopolitics and critical minerals, highlighting Greenland’s strategic importance and global relevance, as well as tourism and business development, offering insights into new opportunities and emerging challenges for sustainable growth.

The conference reflected the growing international interest in Greenland, where its unique location, resources, and new infrastructure initiatives are placing the country firmly on the global agenda.

Thank you to NUNALAW, the speakers, and all participants for a well-organised and insightful conference, and for fostering meaningful dialogue on Greenland’s future. 💬✨



Photo source: Nuna Law

22/12/2025

Ammartagaq // Advent calender 2025
🎅🏼🤶🏼Day 22 out of 24🎄

Today in the ammartagaq:
Polar Law Symposium 18, Nuuk ❄️⚖️

It was a true pleasure to experience the 18th Polar Law Symposium in Nuuk, hosted here for the second time. The symposium gathered a warm, engaged international community to share knowledge, perspectives, and a common commitment to the Arctic’s future 🌍✨

The event was organized by Rachael Lorna Johnstone and Romain Chuffart from University of Akureyri, in close collaboration with Maria Ackrén from Ilisimatusarfik 🤝

With Greenland at the heart of Arctic research, the symposium welcomed over 150 participants from 23 countries, a wonderful reflection of the strong international interest and shared responsibility for the Arctic region 💙❄️



photo source: unak.is
Representatives from the University of Akureyri in Nuuk

21/12/2025

Ammartagaq // Advent calender 2025
🎅🏼🤶🏼Day 21 out of 24🎄

🌑✨ Ullukinnersiorluarisi // Happy winter solstice ✨🌑

In Greenland, 21. december is Ullukinneq, which marks the winter solstice, the shortest day and the longest night of the year. It is a powerful moment in the annual cycle, symbolising the turning point where the light slowly begins to return.

For generations, this time has carried deep meaning in Kalaallit Nunaat, reminding us of resilience, patience, and the close relationship between people, nature, and the rhythm of the seasons.

Before christianity, it was celebrated with putting on new clothing, eating food with familly and friends and singing drum songs⭐️ Even as the darkness lingers, Ullukinneq signals hope, that brighter days are on their way.

A quiet but meaningful moment to pause, reflect, and welcome the returning light. 💙

20/12/2025

Ammartagaq // Advent calender 2025
🎅🏼🤶🏼Day 20 out of 24🎄

Today in the ammartagaq:

🍂 A walk in Narsarsuaq 🍂

During a stay in Narsarsuaq this fall, we took the opportunity to go for a walk and experience the surrounding landscape up close.
From wide river plains and calm reflections to autumn-coloured tundra and mountains, Narsarsuaq offers a unique sense of space and tranquillity.

A quiet moment in South Greenland’s nature, where history, landscape, and seasonal change meet. 💙