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Poll: Pirates, Progressives And Left-Greens See Rise In Support In Reykjavík City Council
A new poll from Þjóðarpúls Gallup shows that while the Independence Party remains strongest, three parties have seen a significant rise in support since Reykjavík City Council elections in 2018. [su_pullquote]You can now order First Lady of Iceland Eliza Reid’s new book…
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Campaign To Set Up Access Ramps Expands Beyond Reykjavík
What started as a campaign in Reykjavík–installing 100 access ramps at businesses all over the city–has now expanded its reach beyond Iceland’s capital. [su_pullquote]You can now order First Lady of Iceland Eliza Reid’s new book from our store! Of course, you will…
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“We Need To Learn To Live With Rabbits”
Rabbits, who are not native to Iceland but have by all accounts made this country their home, are here to stay, and at least one Icelander believes it is time we made our peace with this fact. [su_pullquote]You can now order First…
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Asteroid Explodes Just North Of Iceland
An asteroid known as 2022 EB5 exploded in the upper atmosphere north of Iceland at 21:22 UTC on March 11th. It was detected two hours before it struck the Earth. [su_pullquote]You can now order First Lady of Iceland Eliza Reid’s new book…
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Storm Warning For Southeast Iceland Through Saturday Morning
The Icelandic Met Office has issued a yellow alert for the entirety of southeast Iceland, in effect now and through tomorrow morning. [su_pullquote]Get a copy of our new issue, hot off the press, and a presale copy of First Lady Eliza Reid’s…
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Gallup: Largest Portion Of Icelanders Favour Joining The European Union
A new poll from Gallup shows the highest level of support for Iceland joining the European Union in 12 years. [su_pullquote]Get a copy of our new issue, hot off the press, and a presale copy of First Lady Eliza Reid’s new book![/su_pullquote]…
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Minister Who Lifted All Pandemic Measures Encourages People To Take Responsibility For Preventing Spread Of Virus
It has been nearly two weeks since all pandemic measures were lifted in Iceland, both domestically and at the border. [su_pullquote]Get a copy of our new issue, hot off the press, and a presale copy of First Lady Eliza Reid’s new book![/su_pullquote]…
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Iceland & Ukraine: Two Upcoming Events For Supporting Humanitarian Efforts In Ukraine
If you live in Iceland and are wondering how you can help the people of Ukraine, there are a number of avenues you can take. Two events particular could go a very long way towards that end. [su_pullquote]Get a copy of our…
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One In Ten Icelanders Now With Coronavirus
According to the latest data from covid.is, the 14-day incidence of the coronavirus per 100,000 people is now 10,460. In other words, just over one in ten Icelanders now has the coronavirus. [su_pullquote]Get a copy of our new issue, hot off the…
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Iceland & Ukraine: Ukrainian Refugees Might Not Get Full Help; Russian Trawlers Banned; Icelandair Loses Stock Value
Ukrainian refugees arriving in Iceland might not get the full rights and protections normally afforded to those seeking international protection in Iceland, RÚV reports. [su_pullquote]Get a copy of our new issue, hot off the press, and a presale copy of First Lady…
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Icelandic Moonshine Now Available On Store Shelves
MBL reports that the brewery KHB of Borgarfjörður eystri in East Iceland has released a new take on an old Icelandic staple: moonshine, better know to locals as landi. [su_pullquote]Get a copy of our new issue, hot off the press, and a…
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Iceland & Ukraine: Iceland On Russia’s ‘Unfriendly Countries’ List; Refugees Guest At Justice Minister’s Home; Sanctions Hurting Russians
The Russian government issued a list of countries considered unfriendly by the federation yesterday, TASS reports, and Iceland is on it. Sanctions imposed on Russia are hitting its citizens hard, Iceland’s ambassador says. Meanwhile, Vísir reports Minister of Justice Jón Gunnarsson is…
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Iceland & Ukraine: Cutting Diplomatic Ties With Russia No Simple Matter
Since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, calls for Iceland to send the Russian ambassador home and cut diplomatic ties with Russia have been on the rise. However, RÚV reports that this is not an easy task, and would open…
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National Church Membership Continues To Decline, Pagans Still Largest Non-Christian Faith
According to the latest data from the National Registry, membership in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland–better known as simply the National Church–has continued to decline. Meanwhile, those of “undefined faith” have increased slightly. [su_pullquote]Easter is drawing closer and now we have…
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Iceland & Ukraine: Iceland Could Accept Up To 2,000 Ukrainian Refugees, Russian Embassy Vandalised
Up to 2,000 Ukrainian refugees could come to Iceland and apply for international protection, RÚV reports, and Vísir reports that the Minister of Justice will be allowing these refugees to apply for asylum in Iceland without having to go through the usual…
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‘Creatives For Ukraine’ Seeking Submissions
A newly-launched project called ‘Creatives For Ukraine’ is seeking submissions from artists, designers, illustrators and photographers from around the world, Iceland included. [su_pullquote]Easter is drawing closer and now we have Icelandic Easter Eggs back in stock![/su_pullquote] “The platform, launched only a few…
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The Cure For Cabin Fever: Art!
All pandemic restrictions have now been lifted, both domestically and at the border, so if you’ve grown weary of yet another event being held on Zoom and are itching to mingle with the public again, your time has come. Likewise, if you’d…
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The Optimist: First Lady of Iceland, Eliza Reid, On Her New Book, Writing, And Gender Equality
Eliza Reid, the Canadian-born journalist and writer who ended up First Lady of Iceland after her husband, historian Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, was elected President in 2016, is probably the most approachable person in such a high office that you’ll ever meet. Those…
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Horror-Scopes: Kill The Dictator Within
Everyone has a little authoritarian streak. While taking command of your life, being decisive, and standing up for yourself is important, it’s equally important to not overdo it. So you would do well to recognise the authoritarians from history that you share…
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Gear Up For Battle, Card Game Style
Collectible card games (CCG) are pretty hot right now in the world of video games, as the usually-tabletop medium has made its way into the digital world. So it was fairly exciting to hear the news that 1939 Games, founded by Guðmundur…
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Bollur For Vegans (And The Lactose Intolerant)
Bolludagur is typically held three days before Lent begins, and the hallmark of this occasion is the consumption of choux pastry filled with jam and whipped cream and usually topped with chocolate. They are delicious, decadent, filling, and although you may hate…
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Iceland & Ukraine: Refugee Committee Reaching A Conclusion, NATO Traffic Will Increase At Airport
As Parliament struggles with the subject of refugees from Ukraine and elsewhere, Vísir reports that the Refugee Committee is just about prepared to reach a decision on how many Ukrainian refugees to accept and when. [su_pullquote]Easter is drawing closer and now we…
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COVID Roundup: 2,236 Cases Yesterday, 65 Total Deaths
2,236 cases of the coronavirus in Iceland were recorded yesterday; 2,089 of those from rapid testing, and 147 from PCR testing. [su_pullquote]Easter is drawing closer and now we have Icelandic Easter Eggs back in stock![/su_pullquote] In terms of other daily numbers, there…
