Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson @ORGrimsson Twitter profile

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Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson

@ORGrimsson

3 years

The #Icelandic way: Turing a volcanic eruption into a folk festival!

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3 years

Taken by my daughter 30 minutes ago!

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2 years

On the first night of the new #vulcanic eruption in #Iceland my son-in-law, a forceful mountaineer, hiked to the location and took this video. Iceland is an ongoing #EarthShow !

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When ⁦ @NicolaSturgeon ⁩ leaves the office of #FirstMinister of #Scotland we fondly remember her formidable speeches at ⁦ @_Arctic_Circle ⁩ Assemblies. The only major #UK leader to this demonstrate commitment to #ClimateAction .

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4 months

The volcanic eruption continues. Dramatic interplay of fire, snow and steam.

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3 years

The unique spectacle of #Iceland : #NorthernLights and #vulcanic eruption. Photo taken last night by my daughter.

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3 years

Her show continues! Demonstrating to the people of #Scotland what independence would look like on the global stage. All the leading #USA representatives at @COP26 participate in this political theater! Has nobody told @BorisJohnson what is going on?!!

Scottish Government USA

@ScotGovUSA

3 years

Today @ScotGovFM met with US @ClimateEnvoy John Kerry to discuss the need for developed countries to support the global effort to tackle climate change. Scotland and the US will continue to stand together at #COP26 and beyond in order to fulfil the goals of the Paris Agreement.

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3 years

Further evidence of the scope of @NicolaSturgeon - @COP26 - #Scotland - #Independence - #GlobalRole retail political road show. Clearly I am not the only one to notice!

Ross Cunningham

@Ross_in_Orkney

3 years

A great montage a fellow Twitter user very kindly put together to highlight all the influential people and world leaders Nicola Sturgeon has been meeting and engaging with on behalf of Scotland over the past couple of weeks. We are lucky to have her as our First Minister. #COP26

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4 years

Since this is possible in #India , other countries have run out of excuses!

Piyush Goyal (मोदी का परिवार)

@PiyushGoyal

4 years

Spectacular sight at a Railway Station in Mumbai! Discipline, cooperation and concern for mutual well being, social distancing is the way to go.

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5 years

As a student I admired his great-grandfather #Nehru ; as a young member of ⁦ @PGAction ⁩ in 1983 I had meetings with his grandmother #indiragandhi in #Delhi ; then worked closely with his father #RajivGandhi . Will ⁦ @RahulGandhi ⁩ be the 4th generation PM of #India ?

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3 years

Everything that @NicolaSturgeon does publicly has a larger purpose. There in lies her genius and uniqueness.

Slàinte 🥃🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

@WhiskyElf

3 years

@bmc875 @ORGrimsson @rubyrubyrubyrt1 @COP26 @BorisJohnson What the picture actually shows is the leader of Scotland, welcoming visiting dignitaries to a global event being held in Scotland, discussing the climate challenges we all face together. Your narrative tries to imply a political agenda, where one does not exist.

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Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson

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6 years

The Government of Scotland decided following the Arctic Circle Forum to create a new Arctic Policy. Just finished a constructive meeting in Edinburgh with officials from various ministries and institutions engaged in its formulation. A new geopolitical position for Scotland.

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4 months

Houses in #Grindavik burning as the lava flow enters the town. Devastating. Horrendous for the people. The whole nation expresses strong solidarity.

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2 months

The eruption continues! Now 7-8 craters endlessly sending columns of burning lava up into the air. Yet a vessel today landed a considerable catch of fish in #Grindavik . Now being processed at the local plant. The #Icelandic spirit!

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4 months

The nightmare is with us. The houses in #Grindavik now going under the burning lava.

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4 months

The front page today of the 100 years old #Icelandic newspaper.

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4 years

On a personal note: Wore the same suit as when I visited 24 years ago my hometown #Isafjordur , the first time as President. Despite all the dinners and launches in this almost quarter of a century they still fit! Do I deserve to be proud? Result of daily walks and exercises

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5 years

Today she would have been 85 years old. Yesterday her eldest granddaughter, bearing her name, gave birth to a baby girl. Even the most painful tragedy can led us to the celebration of a new life. #GudrunKatrin

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4 months

The famous world class photographer #RAX ⁦⁦⁦ @ragnaraxelsson1 ⁩, known for his #Arctic photography of people and #ice , turned his camera this evening to the #volcanic #fire destroying the houses in #Grindavik

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5 years

Over 30 years ago I was privileged to establish cooperation and friendship with their fathers, #RajivGandhi and #MurliDeora . Pleasure to meet their sons ⁦ @RahulGandhi ⁩ and ⁦⁦⁦ @milinddeora ⁩; leaders on a mission.The rally in #Dubai had tens of thousands.

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4 years

A Day for Dorrit!

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1 month

Never before in Earth’s history! The leading #Icelandic scientists have in the last few days stated that the #volcanic eruption in the #Grindavik region is evolving in a way unique in global #geological times.

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4 months

Again! A new eruption in the #Grindavik region. Only 30 minutes warning. 3 km long. The burning lava being thrown 50-80 meters high.

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7 months

The eruption could happen in the coming hours. Or movement of the lava up to #Grindavik surface could also stop. The pendulum swings from utter disaster to complete safety. Science can not provide the answer. The people of #Grindavik stoically wait the fate of their community.

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3 years

Like ocean waves the burning magma flows over the mountain and the 1000 years old lava. What we are seeing are the newest rocks on Planet Earth. Proving that the Creation is a never ending process.

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3 years

Brilliant exposure of 20th Century failures!

21st Century City

@urbanthoughts11

3 years

1970: One more lane will fix it. 1980: One more lane will fix it. 1990: One more lane will fix it. 2000: One more lane will fix it. 2010: One more lane will fix it. 2020s: Houston, you have a problem

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4 months

Taken in the last hour by the #Icelandic Coast Guard. The eruption and the lava flow so dangerously close to #Grindavik . Our thoughts are with the people of the town and their families.

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6 years

Meeting the First Minister of Scotland @NicolaSturgeon : How the Arctic enhances the geopolitical importance of Scotland and @ArcticAssembly facilities cooperation with Asian and European countries, the EU and others. Independent role like Quebec, Greenland et al. demonstrate.

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2 months

The volcanic eruption continues. The largest crater has now been building up to a height similar to a building with over 5 floors. And still forcefully emitting burning lava.

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4 months

The #Icelandic engineering and construction teams continue to work wonders in the new #volcanic area. Have now made a road across the new #lava and another replacement pipeline to bring the hot #geothermal water to thousands of people; now living in cold homes.

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@ORGrimsson

5 years

A #Napoleon in #Paris . Not as good as in the Old Bakery in my hometown #Isafjordur !

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@ORGrimsson

5 years

For those who followed the sad news of our beloved #Samur passing away earlier this year, we now share the splendid, somewhat unbelievable, report that now #Samson has been borne in the USA due to the process of cloning. More news and pictures on Dorrit’s Instagram!

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4 months

The people of #Grindavik gather in the capital for a Town Hall discussion with the Government about their future; whether their unique and dynamic community will again have a home.

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3 years

Another masterpiece by the #Icelandic photographer ⁦ @gollmundur ⁩. The volcano creates the red clouds behind the capital #Reykjavik . Has any other capital ever had such artistic background created by the #ForcesOfNature ?

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4 months

The replacement #geothermal pipeline was also damaged during the night. Therefore thousands of people will be without hot water and heating in their homes for some days. Electricity also cut off in some districts. The crisis continues.

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4 years

The people of #Iceland now mourn #VilhjalmurEinarsson , a hero of my youth who was the first Icelander to win a medal at the #Olympics , 1956. His name will always remain golden in the history of the nation; inspiration to every new generation.

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5 months

Taken now. 15 minutes to midnight. The #Icelandic tradition of fireworks in every city, every town, every village, every street. Wish you all a successful, peaceful and prosperous year.

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1 year

Another new day. Another walk by the river; flows like time. Blessed by the 80 years.

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3 years

@gudmundur_jor Dorrit will help you! Follow her #instagram . #CooCoo ’s Nest has been a pioneer! Samur loved it and now Samson is a frequent guest. Also #Sandholt Bakery!

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2 months

A new stage in the volcanic eruption as the burning lava flows down from the big crater like the majestic waterfalls found all over #Iceland .

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Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson

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4 months

This shows how dangerously close this new eruption and the burning lava flow are to the town of #Grindavik

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4 months

This morning it seems the lava flow is slowing down but still great danger for #Grindavik

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2 years

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@urbanthoughts11

2 years

Does your city look more like this or like Amsterdam? Well, this IS Amsterdam in the 70s. Change is possible.

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6 months

Professor Thorvaldur Thordarson is now stating that the likelihood of a volcanic eruption within or close to town #Grindavik is now considerably less than before; due to different rock layers interacting. But as #Icelanders known too well: The Forces of Nature can surprise us!

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2 months

New volcanic eruption in the #Grindavik area #Iceland . More powerful than the previous ones! The opening of the ground over 3 km long; burning lava flows out of it all. The Icelandic rescue teams made sure everyone is safe.

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5 months

The eruption seen from #Grindavik

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@ORGrimsson

4 months

A new #volcanic eruption has started in the #Reykjanes - #Grindavik region #Iceland . A life photo from #Morgunbladid webcamera.

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4 years

#VigdisFinnbogadottir , the first woman in the world to be elected Head of State in a nationwide election now celebrates her 90th birthday. Served as President of #Iceland 1980-1996. Honored today in multiple ways by the nation. Congratulations Vigdis!

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4 years

New #American President! New Administration! New Cabinet! New people! New policies! New opportunities for the #Arctic !

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4 months

The engineering and construction capabilities and originality found in #Iceland are producing a reserve repair of the #geothermal pipeline bringing hot water again into the houses of 30.000 people in the #Reykjanes region. Hopefully this afternoon!

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7 months

The biggest earthquakes are now close to the island #Eldey , out in the sea, short direction from #Grindavik and the #Reykjanes peninsula. Therefore eruption could be on the seabed. Adding a powerful dimension to the uncertainty. Enhanced suspension for all concerned.

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3 years

The Government of #Iceland has approved a plan to establish an #International / #Arctic Centre bearing my name and house it in a new building. Will also be the future headquarters of ⁦ @_Arctic_Circle ⁩. Proposed by the PM ⁦ @katrinjak ⁩.

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7 months

In the recent hours scientists have reported that the massive burning #lava is reaching the surface under the town of #Grindavik ; indicating that the #volcano could erupt directly within the town. The darkest of all possible scenarios.

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7 months

ALL the roads to #Grindavik have been closed. Red lines. Road to the International Airport still open.

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3 years

Yet another #Icelandic invention: Making #pizza on the new hot #volcanic #lava .

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2 months

Building barricades to defend infrastructure against the burning lava flow: houses, pipelines, roads, the geothermal power plant and other key places. An #Icelandic invention! Has served us well in recent years!

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Three on a sofa while the bridegroom’s procession danced to the festive Indian wedding music. Faraway from their previous responsibilities as SG of #UN , PM of #UK and P of Iceland!

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Arriving at midnight in #Iceland from #Baku . Driving home from the airport. Passing the erupting volcano on the way!

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The old family house in #Isafjordur which my father acquired in 1930. Was over 110 years ago imported as a #Norwegian whalers house. I was borne in this house 14th May 1943 and last month I bought half of it; the part where we lived over 70 years ago.

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@ORGrimsson

4 years

Dear Carl @carlbildt ! A #COVID19 graph of #Nordic countries and you exclude #Iceland ! The most interesting one. @CNN says one of 4 countries creating lessons for others; #Taiwan , #SKorea , #Germany the other three. Also: Don't forget the success of #Greenland and #FaroeIslands .

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There are sharp differences in COVD19 strategists between the Nordic countries. And also a distinct difference in results as measured in deaths.

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7 months

An extraordinary disciplined and efficiently organised operation; demonstrating the cooperation between the people of the town and the national voluntary rescue teams. The pride of the nation!

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7 months

The newest scientific data shows that a big and very dangerous eruption is becoming more likely. The people of #Grindavik and the entire rescue and monitoring teams are demonstrating admirable calm and courage.

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3 years

My Tweets are a way of communicating in English to the international network on the issues listed in the banner. Although I occasionally comment on Tweets in Icelandic it does not change the longstanding language format.

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Ég á bágt með að trúa að Vigdís sé ýkja ánægð með að @ORGrimsson svari íslenskri fyrirspurn @gudmundur_jor um hundavæna veitingastaði á ensku. Við verðum öll að hjálpast að svo við endum ekki eins og Danir!!

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Series of strong earthquakes close to #Reykjavik , the capital of #Iceland , have lead to warnings from the scientists; calling for prevention measures now in case of further #volcanic eruptions.

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6 months

The news are getting more positive for the courageous people of #Grindavik . The measurements of earthquakes and magma movements seem to indicate that a volcanic eruption is now diminishing day by day.

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@ORGrimsson

2 months

The burning lava has already crossed over the main road to #Grindavik . The most forceful eruption in the recent series!

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@ORGrimsson

3 years

In the light of the great global reaction to this photo #Dorrit has proposed on her #Instagram an annual musical folk festival close to the new volcano. Competition for the name of the festival now open here. One suggestion: Volstock, inspired by the famous festival. Your ideas?

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5 years

When I entered the old family house in #Isafjordur earlier today as the new owner a wealth of memories from my youth filled my mind. The people of the town have for nearly a century called the house #GrimsHouse - Grimshus; after my father.

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4 months

Working on the replacement pipeline throughout the night!

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3 years

Delivered the Opening Speech at the inauguration of #Orca , the largest #CO2 air capture plant in the world. Landmark #Climate event. ⁦ @Climeworks ⁩ and ⁦ @CarbFix ⁩ cooperation. Addition to the global role of #Iceland .

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I was deeply moved to return to my home town #Isafjordur and chair the meeting in the People’s House where the mega historic ⁦ @kerecis ⁩ deal was announced. My parents and their generation who build that house nearly 100 years ago would have been proud.

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3 years

A friend called and reminded me that today there are 25 years since my first inauguration as ⁦ @PresidentISL ⁩. How time flies!

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3 years

Us vs the volcano. A sobering photo. How small we are compared to the roars of the Planet.

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@ORGrimsson

4 years

Congratulations to my successor ⁦ @PresidentISL ⁩ on his election victory. Clear mandate for a second term. May he and his family continue to enjoy their time at #Bessastadir , the historic Residence surrounded by beautiful nature.

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A new #Icelandic voice on the global stage. Has great potential!

PES 🌹🇪🇺

@PES_PSE

3 years

"In terms of Iceland... we're obviously not a big country... but we can be at the forefront of technologies.. of carbon capture and storage" - @KristrunFrosta from @Samfylkingin at #COP26 #PES4climate

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The most Icelandic video you will see today 🇮🇸

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#Turkey will definitely broaden the #Arctic dialogue. Turkish delegation and participants will be welcomed at the next @_Arctic_Circle Assembly and e.g the upcoming Forum in #Berlin .

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@TurkiBey2

3 years

@ORGrimsson Turkey released it's Arctic strategy and academics publishes Arctic related works more and more. On Polar Sciences there is an annual meeting which gathers hundreds of scientists Of course they are all recent news but it is safe to say Turkey will become a significant partner

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#Samson 's first experience of snow a few minutes after he and Dorrit created each other. Love at first sight!

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The cars of the rescue teams now queuing up outside #Grindavik in order to transport people to their evacuated homes to gather personal essentials. Only 15 cars at the time allowed into the town.

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The distinguished #Icelandic #geologist Armann Höskuldsson declares that a volcanic eruption is definitely getting closer. The only question: Exactly when? In the next hours? Days? Absolutely within one or two weeks.

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4 months

The new #volcano is erupting on BOTH sides if the defence walls that were built a few weeks ago.

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4 months

Proud to be No 1 in this ranking!

World of Statistics

@stats_feed

4 months

Most peaceful countries in the world: 1. 🇮🇸 Iceland 2. 🇩🇰 Denmark 3. 🇮🇪 Ireland 4. 🇳🇿 New Zealand 5. 🇦🇹 Austria 6. 🇸🇬 Singapore 7. 🇵🇹 Portugal 8. 🇸🇮 Slovenia 9. 🇯🇵 Japan 10.🇨🇭 Switzerland ~ 15. 🇩🇪 Germany 19. 🇲🇾 Malaysia 21. 🇶🇦 Qatar 22. 🇦🇺 Australia 24. 🇳🇴 Norway 29. 🇵🇱 Poland

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As the eruption becomes more likely and the potential lava flow threatens #Grindavik my thoughts are with the people of the town and their families; many friends for decades. Last night the dedicated rescuers had to go house to house to evacuate the town.

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In my home town #Isafjordur such is the snow Christmas; even with avalanches close to the airport and on the main highway.

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5 years

You have to hand it to him @realDonaldTrump . It is funny!

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If @hildurness also wins @Oscars2020s tonight it would be historic for both the people of #Iceland and the world of #movies and #music .

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The volcanic forces of nature are like a gigantic artistic painter. The lava flows from the new #Grindavik eruption. The canvass Planet Earth in the #Reykjanes peninsula.

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Taking the fast speed train from #Shanghai to #Beijing . What a way to celebrate a birthday! 76 years after being born in my parents home in #Isafjordur , Túngata 3.

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3 years

Historic election in #Greenland . The left wing pro-independence party Inuit Ataqatigiit won great victory. By far the largest party. It’s leader, the 34 years old Mute B Egede probably the next PM. The #Arctic is full of surprises!

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Magnificent spectacle said a scientist! Came all of a sudden. The speed of the lava flow extremely fast. What we #Icelanders call “a tourist eruption “! To watch. Not fear!

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5 years

At Bessastaðir, the Presidential Residence, I was honored by the Prime Minister's ⁦ @katrinjak ⁩ unveiling of my bust which now joins the busts of former Presidents of #Iceland . The President Guðni Th. Johannesson opened the ceremony; attended by my family and other guests.

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Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson

@ORGrimsson

2 years

Two brilliant #Indian leaders discussing #liberalism . @ShashiTharoor @milinddeora

Shashi Tharoor

@ShashiTharoor

2 years

You’re right, @milinddeora . Liberalism is still the best engine for equitable progress. We have to strengthen the progressive centre of Indian politics, which is where @INCIndia has historically stood.

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Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson

@ORGrimsson

3 years

GREAT NEWS: The ⁦ @_Arctic_Circle ⁩ Assembly WILL TAKE PLACE IN REYKJAVIK OCT 14-17. The first big multi-sectoral post-Covid gathering in Europe. SEE YOU ALL IN ICELAND!!

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Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson

@ORGrimsson

4 years

Hildur Gudnadottir ⁦ @hildurness ⁩ ! You have not only made #Icelandic history but also #global music and movie history. The first Icelander and the first young woman in the world to win all the major awards. Will be remembered for centuries!

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Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson

@ORGrimsson

6 months

Due to reduced risks the people of #Grindavik are now allowed more time in their return visits. The Mayor even expressed his hope that economic activity might soon be back to some kind of normal. Perhaps the eruption was a temporary scare!! But monumental destruction occurred.

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Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson

@ORGrimsson

4 months

The lava from the new eruption has cut the main #geothermal pipeline which serves neighbouring towns and villages with hot water, e.g to heat the houses.

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Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson

@ORGrimsson

3 years

First time in 7000 years! That is the #scientific verdict on the new lava coming up through the crater. Straight from the deep interior of our Planet. Last time such rocks came on our surface was 7000 years ago. No wonder people are fascinated by the new addition.

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Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson

@ORGrimsson

5 months

Now the predictions are that in two weeks the eruption might start again! Book your flight now so you can witness the Earth being created!😊

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Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson

@ORGrimsson

2 years

Before the lake freezes a perfect mirror reflection of the mountains.

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Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson

@ORGrimsson

6 months

As the people of #Grindavik and the nation wait for the eruption, the rescue and surveillance teams discover large scale damages to infrastructure and houses; caused by the powerful earthquakes.

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