The last war with the UK was ,when the Cod war wich ended in 1975 .
And now ,that the President says no the reumbursing the UK and Holland the Icesave account.
Now the goverment is planning a referandum , where the people of Iceland , will vote on , weather to pay ,or not pay the debt ,that Iceland has against the UK and Holland.
There has never been a referandum in Iceland, and there are no laws about it.
Here is a video from the Cod war in 1975
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Decleration by the President of Iceland - january 5 - 2009
DECLARATION
BY THE PRESIDENT OF ICELAND
(OFFICIAL TRANSLATION)
The collapse of our banks and the difficulties following in the wake
of the world economic crisis have created profound difficulties. Although
the Icelandic state has undertaken various liabilities of a magnitude
greater than those involved in the Icesave case, the debate on this case has
become the focus regarding how we deal with the challenge of the past
and also of the future.
The Althingi has now again passed legislation on this matter. This
amends the current law, the Act No. 96/2009, which the Althingi passed
on 28 August and which was based on agreements with the Governments
of the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. The President approved that
Act on 2 September, with a reference to a special statement.
Following the passing by the Althingi of the new Act on 30
December, the President has received a petition, signed by about a quarter
of the electorate, calling for the Act to be subjected to a referendum. This
is a far larger proportion of the electorate than the criterion that has been
referred to in declarations and proposals from the political parties.
Public opinion polls indicate that the overwhelming majority of the
nation is of the same opinion. In addition, declarations made in the
Althingi and appeals that the President has received from individual
Members of Parliament indicate that the majority of the Members are in
favour of holding such a referendum.
Since the new Act was passed by the Althingi, the President has had
extensive discussions with Ministers in the Government of Iceland: the
Prime Minister, the Minister of Finance, the Minister for Foreign Affairs
and the Minister of Economic Affairs.
ItIt is the cornerstone of the constitutional structure of the Republic of
Iceland that the people are the supreme judge of the validity of the law.
Under the Constitution, which was passed on the foundation of the
Republic in 1944, and which over 90% of the nation approved in a
referendum, the power which formerly rested with the Althingi and the
King was transferred to the people. It is then the responsibility of the
President of the Republic to ensure that the nation can exercise this right.
At this crucial juncture it is also important to emphasise that the
recovery of the Icelandic economy is a matter of vital urgency.
Clearly,agreement with other nations and good cooperation with international
organizations and all other parties that have an influence on the country’s
economy and financial standing are preconditions for this recovery.
The solution of the Icesave dispute is a part of such a harmonious process. It is
also a prerequisite for the nation to be able to regain its former strength as
soon as possible and embark, in collaboration with others, on a
programme of recovery which will secure the welfare and prosperity of
all people in Iceland.
In the President’s declaration of 2 September 2009,
it was stated that the solution would have to “take account of the fair
rights of the nation, Iceland’s interests in the years ahead and a shared
international responsibility.”
It has steadily become more apparent that the people must be
convinced that they themselves determine the future course. The
involvement of the whole nation in the final decision is therefore the
prerequisite for a successful solution, reconciliation and recovery.
In the light of all the aforesaid, I have decided, according to Article
26 of the Constitution, to refer this new Act to the people.
As stated in the Constitution, the new Act will nevertheless become law and the
referendum will take place “as soon as possible.”
If the Act is approved in the referendum then naturally it will remain
in force. If the referendum goes the other way, then the Act No. 96/2009,
which the Althingi passed on 28 August, on the basis of the agreement
with the Governments of the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, will
continue to be law, recognizing that the people of Iceland acknowledge
their obligations.
That Act was passed by the Althingi with the involvement of four of the parliamentary parties, as stated in the President’s declaration of 2 September.
Now the people have the power and the responsibility in their hands.
It is my sincere hope that this decision will lead to permanent
reconciliation and prosperity for the people of Iceland, at the same time
laying the foundations for good relations with all other nations.
Bessastaðir, 5 January 2010
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson
BY THE PRESIDENT OF ICELAND
(OFFICIAL TRANSLATION)
The collapse of our banks and the difficulties following in the wake
of the world economic crisis have created profound difficulties. Although
the Icelandic state has undertaken various liabilities of a magnitude
greater than those involved in the Icesave case, the debate on this case has
become the focus regarding how we deal with the challenge of the past
and also of the future.
The Althingi has now again passed legislation on this matter. This
amends the current law, the Act No. 96/2009, which the Althingi passed
on 28 August and which was based on agreements with the Governments
of the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. The President approved that
Act on 2 September, with a reference to a special statement.
Following the passing by the Althingi of the new Act on 30
December, the President has received a petition, signed by about a quarter
of the electorate, calling for the Act to be subjected to a referendum. This
is a far larger proportion of the electorate than the criterion that has been
referred to in declarations and proposals from the political parties.
Public opinion polls indicate that the overwhelming majority of the
nation is of the same opinion. In addition, declarations made in the
Althingi and appeals that the President has received from individual
Members of Parliament indicate that the majority of the Members are in
favour of holding such a referendum.
Since the new Act was passed by the Althingi, the President has had
extensive discussions with Ministers in the Government of Iceland: the
Prime Minister, the Minister of Finance, the Minister for Foreign Affairs
and the Minister of Economic Affairs.
ItIt is the cornerstone of the constitutional structure of the Republic of
Iceland that the people are the supreme judge of the validity of the law.
Under the Constitution, which was passed on the foundation of the
Republic in 1944, and which over 90% of the nation approved in a
referendum, the power which formerly rested with the Althingi and the
King was transferred to the people. It is then the responsibility of the
President of the Republic to ensure that the nation can exercise this right.
At this crucial juncture it is also important to emphasise that the
recovery of the Icelandic economy is a matter of vital urgency.
Clearly,agreement with other nations and good cooperation with international
organizations and all other parties that have an influence on the country’s
economy and financial standing are preconditions for this recovery.
The solution of the Icesave dispute is a part of such a harmonious process. It is
also a prerequisite for the nation to be able to regain its former strength as
soon as possible and embark, in collaboration with others, on a
programme of recovery which will secure the welfare and prosperity of
all people in Iceland.
In the President’s declaration of 2 September 2009,
it was stated that the solution would have to “take account of the fair
rights of the nation, Iceland’s interests in the years ahead and a shared
international responsibility.”
It has steadily become more apparent that the people must be
convinced that they themselves determine the future course. The
involvement of the whole nation in the final decision is therefore the
prerequisite for a successful solution, reconciliation and recovery.
In the light of all the aforesaid, I have decided, according to Article
26 of the Constitution, to refer this new Act to the people.
As stated in the Constitution, the new Act will nevertheless become law and the
referendum will take place “as soon as possible.”
If the Act is approved in the referendum then naturally it will remain
in force. If the referendum goes the other way, then the Act No. 96/2009,
which the Althingi passed on 28 August, on the basis of the agreement
with the Governments of the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, will
continue to be law, recognizing that the people of Iceland acknowledge
their obligations.
That Act was passed by the Althingi with the involvement of four of the parliamentary parties, as stated in the President’s declaration of 2 September.
Now the people have the power and the responsibility in their hands.
It is my sincere hope that this decision will lead to permanent
reconciliation and prosperity for the people of Iceland, at the same time
laying the foundations for good relations with all other nations.
Bessastaðir, 5 January 2010
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson
Icelands President says no - to Icesave
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, President of Iceland, announced today that he had decided to refuse the law that guarantees the payment of Icesave account in England and Holland
"Now the Icelandic people will have the power and responsibility is now in their hands," said Olafur Ragnar included in a statement. "It is my sincere hope that this outcome will lead to permanently reconciliation and progress for Icelanders as it lays the foundation for good cohabiting with all nations. "
Now a referendum must take place and the people of Iceland will decide about the Icesave account.
A spokesman for the Dutch Finance Ministry says that is very disapointed with the decision of the Icelandic President
It is unacceptable that no solution is available in Icesave matter. Netherlands bíði now for the responce of the Government of Iceland.
Holland looks at Iceland as an Unreliable countrie .
"All financial assistance to Iceland , is out , if Icelandic people say no to the Icesave payment" , according to Paul Myners , bank minister of the UK , and aslo that if the ICelandic People said no, then iceland would be out of every International market on the planet .
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Iceland in the bottom five countries in the Banking crisis
What can help Iceland,is maybe ,getting into the Europian Union.
The other four countries are , Spain ,Ireland,Dubai and Greece.
President in Iceland not yet signed Icesave
It is not know yet ,if the President of Iceland intends to confirm the law on Icesave, Landsbanki accounts.
The president has now taken over the three days to make the decision, on Icesave but parliament approved the government bill on Wednesday.
The Icesave Goverment guarantee law, is no effective law, but if the President does not sign them , then there has to be a national election on the law.
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Protesters at the president house today
Indefence.is group ,is now giving the President of Iceland ,petition,asking him not to sign the Icesave law,
56.089 Icelanders have signed the petition.
That would make , 25 % of the Icelandic population.
600 hundred are now at the Presidents house, delivering the petition to the President.
Here you can see photos from the event.
56.089 Icelanders have signed the petition.
That would make , 25 % of the Icelandic population.
600 hundred are now at the Presidents house, delivering the petition to the President.
Here you can see photos from the event.
Friday, January 1, 2010
New years eve in Iecland - video and photos
Happy new year to you all.
Hope we have a better year in 2010 thatn in 2009 .
In Iceland everybody can buy fireworks of every size.
And here is a little video clip of the fireworks in Reykjavik.
Also some photos i took last night around midnight.
Hope you like the video and photos.
The video was recorded on Ipod Nano
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