Author: Aliya Uteuova
Orange And Yellow Alerts For Iceland, Strong Wind
Weather reports predict strong winds in the Eastern half of Iceland. Traveling by car is not advised, and there may…
Faroe Islands “Closed”, Will Welcome Maintenance Volunteers
Iceland’s neighbour, the Faroe Islands, plans to close for maintenance in April. The self-governing Danish territory will undertake a series…
Men In Iceland Live Longer Than Women
The 2019 Eurostat report puts Iceland well above the European Union average for healthy life expectancy. Iceland also defies the…
Some 6,000 Icelanders Estimated To Be Intersex
On Monday, February, 18, Amnesty International published a new report on the right to health for people with variations of…
This Week In Icelandic Weather: Rain, Rain, And More Rain
Get your rain boots on and have your umbrellas on standby — it is going to be a wet one….
Icelander Missing In Ireland
41-year-old Jón Þröstur Jónsson went missing in Whitehall, a suburb of Dublin, Ireland on Saturday, February 9th. He is described…
City Officials Propose Separate School For Children Of Refugees And Asylum Seekers
A working group suggests establishing a special school department for children of immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers in Iceland. A…
US Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo To Visit Iceland Today
After his visit to Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, Belgium, Mike Pompeo, the United States Secretary of State will finish off his…
People Named ‘Valentine’ Can Get A Free Trip To Iceland
If your name is Valentine, all the days of strangers associating you with Valentine’s Day have paid off. It looks…
More Than 100 People Protest Deportations of Refugees & Asylum Seekers From Iceland
Yesterday, on February 13th, No Borders Iceland held a protest against the deportation of refugees from Iceland. More than a…
Protest Tomorrow Against Deportations of Refugees From Iceland
On Wednesday, Feb. 13, No Borders Iceland and numerous asylum seekers will hold a protest against the deportation of refugees…
A Bleak Week Ahead For Icelandic Weather
With occasional sighting of sunshine in North Iceland on Tuesday, this week is looking to be a grey one. At…
Björk’s Most Elaborate Staged Concert Set To Premiere, New Director Announced
Björk will debut a new theatrical production in New York City this May. Entitled ‘Cornucopia,’ Björk has teamed up with…
RuPaul’s Drag Race Queens Won An Unforgettable Trip To Iceland
Last Friday, Feb. 1, two queens on RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars won a mega-packed trip of a lifetime to…
Orange And Yellow Alerts Issued For Iceland Today
Today, the Icelandic Met Office issued an Orange alert for weather in South Iceland. Strong gales or storms are expected as…
The Big Chill Is Here To Stay
If last week’s chill got you wishing for warmth, alas, you wishes have not been heard. Here is the latest…