Author: Alice Demurtas
Life Behind Bars: How Design Can Reach Out To Prisoners
There aren’t that many people in the Litla Hraun prison located in Eyrarbakki, on the South coast of Iceland—less than…
Eggshibition: A Celebration Of Eggs And Their Historic Symbolism
“I’ve always thought of it as being normcore, even tacky, but the more I thought about it the more I…
Into The Groove And Back: SYKUR Sweeten Sónar Reykjavík
Some people—the ones that have had a real impact on your life—never really leave you. It’s true of long gone…
Prostitution In Iceland Mostly Occurring In AirBnB Apartments
According to the Chief of the Police Human Trafficking Team Snorri Birgisson, prostitution in Iceland has recently found a safe…
Sónar Reykjavík: The Electronic Extravaganza Begins Tomorrow
The time has finally come! Sónar Reykjavik will be held in Harpa this weekend, and we can’t contain our excitement….
Icelandic Prime Minister Speaks Up About Lack Of Transparency In Government
Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir is currently working on a set of regulations aimed at increasing transparency within government institutions, RÚV…
Travel Warning! Storms Are Back
After two weeks of beautiful sunny days, we were almost tricked into thinking that summer was just around the corner….
Monday News Edit: What Are Icelanders Talking About?
It’s been a busy week, with good and sad news alike, and with a good dose of sunshine to warm…
President Of Iceland Says Icelanders Should Stop Joking About Global Warming
During the World Ocean Summit held in Mexico last weekend, President of Iceland Guðni Th. Jóhannesson said it’s time for…
Uproar Over Medical Requirements To Take Part In Miss Universe Iceland
The Chairman of Trans Iceland Alda Villiljós has condemned the requirement list published by Miss Universe Iceland which requires applicants…
#AldreiAftur: Icelandic Women Speak Up On Facebook Against Domestic Violence
On International Women’s Day, Icelandic women are sharing on social media a new campaign called #aldreiaftur, or ‘never again,’ in…
Catholic Bishop Of Iceland Speaks Up About Circumcision
Davíð Tencer, the Catholic Bishop of Iceland, has recently declared his support for the Jewish and Muslim community in their fight…
Refugee Children See The Snow For The First Time
If their arrival to Iceland weren’t already a moment to cherish, the magical snowfall that welcomed the group of refugees…
New Open-Air Food Market Set To Open In Reykjavík This Summer
After these few days of sun and beautiful weather we’re more than ready for summer—and so is the city. We’ve…
Increasingly Difficult For Icelandic Unions To Protect Workers’ Rights
According to new a report from the labour union Efling, 60% of cases involving violations of workers’ rights last year…
Like A Raging Storm: Daníel Bjarnason On Creating And Composing
There is something very calming about Icelandic composer Daníel Bjarnason. Daníel has just won the Harpa Award for his score…
Monday News Edit: What Are Icelanders Talking About?
Despite the blinding sun and the freezing cold, what has been on Icelanders’ minds as of late? Here’s a round-up…
Word Of The Issue: Að Kynda
Have you ever heard Icelanders’ favourite story about the word ‘kynda’? Tour guides in particular love to explain how it…
Monday News Edit: What Are Icelanders Talking About?
With no more weather-related complaints to issue, what has been on Icelanders’ minds as of late? Here’s a round-up of…
Event Management Company Sena Live Buys Iceland Airwaves
by Alice Demurtas and John Rogers
Event managing company Sena Live, a subsidiary of production company Sena, has recently bought popular Iceland Airwaves Music Festival. Airwaves…
Safe Consumption Centre For Drug Addicts To Open In Reykjavík
The Icelandic Ministry of Welfare and the City of Reykjavík have recently began working on a new supervised consumption centre…
Tales Of The Unseen: Siggi Ámundason’s Dark Dreams Take Over Kjarvalsstaðir
When artist Sigurður Ámundason steps into Kjarvalsstaðir, the museum that hosts his latest exhibition, a group of students is looking…
Icelandic Police Launches Project To Help Victims Of Sexual Abuse
The police department of northeast Iceland has recently launched a pilot experiment in the hopes of improving the assistance provided…
United Silicon Expected To Open Again In 18 Months
The infamous United Silicon factory, that used to provide materials necessary for the construction of solar panels, is set to…
Icelandic Imam Speaks Up Against Circumcision Ban
The debate about the controversial circumcision ban has by now expanded beyond national territories, and while the Jewish population has…