Fishing Across Oceans: Unraveling the Similarities Between Iceland and Indonesia

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When thinking about the world's fishing industries, two countries that might not immediately seem comparable are Iceland and Indonesia. These nations, situated more than 10,000 kilometres apart, are as distinct in culture, geography, and climate as one might expect. Yet, they share remarkable similarities regarding the fishing industry, a critical sector that significantly contributes to … Continue reading Fishing Across Oceans: Unraveling the Similarities Between Iceland and Indonesia

From Indonesia to Iceland: A Guide to Finding a Job

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Hello, fellow Indonesians in Iceland! Moving from our vibrant, tropical home in Indonesia to Iceland's calm, serene beauty is no small feat. As we navigate this new landscape, securing employment is one of the most critical steps towards settling in. Today, we'll discuss finding a job in Iceland as an Indonesian. Understanding the Job Market … Continue reading From Indonesia to Iceland: A Guide to Finding a Job

New in Iceland

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Icelandic Ministry of Social Affairs has launched a new online service centre, New in Iceland. Their aim is to offer various “assistance to feel safe, to be well-informed and supported while living in Iceland.” The website claims that they “can assist with finding answers about labour market, health system, education, social insurance, legal registration, housing … Continue reading New in Iceland

Children Travelling Abroad

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Most of Indonesian people who live in Iceland will travel outside of the country at one time or another. When a child (anyone who is under the legal age of 18, according to Icelandic law) is travelling abroad alone, with only one parent/guardian, with friends or relatives or with a group, it is necessary to … Continue reading Children Travelling Abroad

Lapor Diri

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As of now there is no Indonesian Embassy located in Iceland, but the KBRI (Kedutaan Besar Republik Indonesia) Oslo in Norway also serves as a diplomatic representation to all Indonesian citizens residing in Iceland. As required by law, every Indonesian passport holder must report to the relevant Indonesian embassy at the very latest 30 days after … Continue reading Lapor Diri

Learning Icelandic

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Though almost everybody in Iceland speaks English, it is important to learn Icelandic whilst living here, because not all public information is translated to English, and there is very little source of news in English. Fortunately, there is quite a number of places that offer Icelandic courses: Join a course on Íslenska sem annað mál at … Continue reading Learning Icelandic