Iceland celebrates 100 years of sovereignty

Today, Iceland celebrates 100 years as a free and sovereign state. In 1918, Iceland and Denmark signed a Union Treaty, effectively freeing Iceland from Denmark. This was the culmination of nearly a century long campaign for Icelandic self-determination.

Celebrations begin in central Reykjavik at 2 pm and the house of parliament, Alþingi, will be open on this occasion to the public and there will be displays of photographs and documents from this period. 

The reception room at Alþingi features works of art by Kjarval and Júlíana Sveinsdottir. mbl.is/RAX