Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
Current Pandemic Restrictions Extended, Latest Coronavirus Numbers
Following a government meeting held this morning, Minister of Health Willum Þór Þórsson announced that the current pandemic restrictions, which…
Storm Across Western Iceland Tonight And Through Thursday
Another midwinter storm is due to touch down at around 20:00 tonight, a new weather alert from the Icelandic Met…
Chief Epidemiologist: Hopeful The Coronavirus Wave Has Crested
Chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason told RÚV this morning that he does not see much room for relaxing pandemic restrictions further,…
National Church Declines, Humanist Society Sees Increase
A new announcement from the National Registry shares some interesting data points when it comes to religious and philosophical organisation…
COVID Roundup: New Isolation & Quarantine Regulations, Two New Deaths, Latest Numbers
An announcement from Iceland’s government offices states that new changes are now in effect for quarantine and isolation, in large…
Album of the Year: Sóley & kef LAVÍK
by Andie Sophia Fontaine and Valur Grettisson
Album of the year: Mother Melancholia by Sóley ‘Mother Melancholia’ is a dark, deep exploration into the feeling of the…
Several Prominent Icelandic Men Experiencing Consequences In Wake Of Candid Survivor Interview
Eigin Konur, a popular Icelandic podcast hosted by feminist influencer Edda Falak, recently featured a guest whose candid recounting of…
COVID Roundup: Border Rate Likely Returning Vacationers, 9 Of 10 Infections Omicron, Site Update
RÚV reported yesterday that over 17,000 people are currently in quarantine or isolation, accounting for some 5% of the total…
What Are Icelanders Talking About: The Machine Must Be Fed
You’ve heard of COVID fatigue; now get ready for volcano fatigue. A series of earthquakes near Fagradalsfjall that began on…
Horror-Scopes: 2022 Edition
by Andie Sophia Fontaine and Josie Gaitens
In this edition of Horror-Scopes, our mystic mind readers are tapping into the anthropomorphised positions of stars to tell you…
Best of Guide: How About Veganuary?
It’s sad but true: when a lot of people talk about “vegan food” or “vegan restaurants,” what they all too…
Gods of Iceland: PRAISE THE SUN
Sól, goddess of the sun Strengths: Literally brings us the sun Weaknesses: Wolves Modern analogue: Beyoncé In many languages that…
A Very Cultured January: Some Of The More Intriguing Exhibitions This Month
Although the winter solstice was last month, bringing more moments of daylight with each passing day, January can still be…
Chance Of Volcanic Eruption Decreasing
As scientists continue to pour over the data, it now appears that a volcanic eruption in Reykjanes is less likely…
A Busy Night For Rescue Workers
The severe weather forecast for yesterday evening through this morning, which ended up cancelling numerous flights, resulted in a very…
COVID Roundup: Hospitalisations Rise, New Border Infection Record, CDC Advises Avoiding Travel To Iceland
As Iceland’s total 14-day incidence of the coronavirus per 100,000 people is now at 3,206.7, the US Centers for Disease…
Rescue Workers Recover Injured Man From Þingvellir
About 30 rescue workers were required to recover a man who injured himself at Þingvellir National Park last night, RÚV…
About A 50/50 Chance Of Another Volcanic Eruption
New satellite measurements examined by scientists at the Icelandic Met Office now indicate about a 50% chance that there will…
Flights Cancelled Due To Severe Weather Tomorrow
Due to an impending storm for the entirety of southwest Iceland and the Highlands, Icelandair has issued a travel alert…
COVID Roundup: Child Vaccinations Beginning, Latest Numbers, New COVID Death
At a press conference held just moment ago, chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason revealed that some 40% of hospital admissions, which…
Ignored “Road Impassable” Sign, Got Stuck, Required Rescue
The rescue squad needed to be deployed after a group of tourists allegedly ignored a sign indicating that a road…
COVID Roundup: Schools Struggling, Education Minister Determined To Keep Classes Open
There are now over 400 school and afterschool centre workers in quarantine or isolation, Vísir reports, adding to the strain…
No Earthquakes Over 3.0 Detected Over New Years, Eruption Watch Still In Effect
According to the latest data from the Icelandic Met Office, no earthquakes measuring at a greater magnitude than 3.0 have…
Reminder: New Law On Icelandic Passports Goes Into Effect Today
Changes made to the Law on Passports are now in effect. The most relevant of these changes is that it…
Severe Weather Warning Issued For East Iceland, COVID Testing Cancelled In Region
A severe weather warning is now in effect for the entirety of East Iceland today. From mid-morning until about 18:00…