Íslenskupróf vegna umsóknar um íslenskan ríkisborgararétt hefjast hjá Námsmatsstofnun hinn 8. júní

næstkomandi fyrir þá sem hafa skráð sig í próf fyrir 15. maí. Þeir sem skrá sig eftir þann tíma eiga kost

á því að taka próf í nóvember/desember á þessu ári. Prófin verða haldin í Reykjavík og utan höfuðborgarsvæðisins ef næg þátttaka fæst. Skráning í prófin fer fram með rafrænum hætti á vef Námsmatsstofnunar, www.namsmat.is, og þar er einnig að finna nánari upplýsingar um það í hvaða húsnæði prófin fara fram, sýnishorn af verkefnum og prófkröfur. Einnig eru veittar upplýsingar í síma 550 2400. Gjald fyrir þátttöku í prófi er 7000 krónur.

In the present economic situation, many families find themselves in financial difficulties. Sadly, experience shows that parents may be forced to economise on dental care and check-ups for their children. Government funding for children’s dental care has been drastically reduced in recent years, and there is a grave risk that children and youngsters will experience dental decay and even discomfort in the present recession. Some may suffer permanent damage. Dentists have decided to give a helping hand to families affected by the recession, by offering free dental check-ups and treatment for children and youngsters. Families in financial difficulties are urged to seize this opportunity for free dental care for children and youngsters up to the age of 18. The Dental Clinic for children and youngsters is a joint undertaking by the Icelandic Dental Association and the University of Iceland

Faculty of Odontology. The Dental Clinic will be open on the premises of the University of Iceland Faculty of Odontology, Tanngarður, on Saturdays 4 April, 18 April, 9 May and 23 May, from 10.00 to 13.00. Appointments cannot be made, but arrangements are made to keep waiting time reasonable. Further information from the University of Iceland Faculty of Odontology, tel. 525 4850

Today the government signed a new agreement regarding assistance to people who are having financial difficulties because of housing loans. According to the new agreement all banks and loaning institutions who give housing loans may now offer the same aide possibilities as The Housing Finance Fund.

Contact your bank or loan institution for more information. Additional information in Icelandic is on the website of the Ministry of Social Affairs and Social Insurance.

http://www.felagsmalaraduneyti.is/frettir/frettatilkynningar/nr/4331

 A Story Circle for women will be held this Sunday April 5th at 3 - 4:30 pm in Reykjavík City Library, main library, Tryggvagata 15, 6th floor. Ágústa Þorbjörnsdóttir from Iceland and María Priscilla  Zanoria from the Phillippines will tell us about their experience and take part in discussions. Ágústa has lived in North Israel and María Priscilla has lived in Iceland for 30 years. Lets discuss and exchange stories  - and enjoy being together. We will talk about how it is to move between countries, both positive and negative aspects. The library will offer coffee and refreshments and all women are welcome. There will be a place for the little ones for those who want to bring their children. 

           

Icelandic language courses starting spring 2009

in The Intercultural Centre, Alþjóðahús, Laugavegur 37, 101 Reykjavík

Registration and information at the Alþjóðahús office                 

Tel: 530 9300, 530 9309 or mail to: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Icelandic level 1       60 x 40 min 

Laugavegur 37                     at 17.30-19.00           16.4.2009 - 16.6.2009        

Price: 17.000

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

Icelandic level 2       60 x 40 min   

Laugavegur 37                     at 19.00-20.40           6.5.2009 - 13.7.2009                        Price: 17.000

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

Mothers and children at the parent's mornings at the Intercultural Centre in Breiðholt were offered a music course for children aged 0-24 months last week. Everyone sang, danced and the children got to try out different instruments.

Parent's mornings are held all Tuesdays from 10.00-11.30 at the Intercultural Centre in Breiðholt (Address: Gerðuberg, Gerðubergi 3-5, 111 Reykjavík).