Author: Asha Edmondson
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Well, You Asked: Weather Or Not, There Will Be A Volcano
All questions are stupid if you ask us. I’m coming to Iceland at the end of September, how will the…
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Dancing Behind Bars: Exploring The Relationship Between Entertainment And Imprisonment
Musician Ingibjörg Friðriksdóttir’s newest release, ‘Brotabrot’, explores the complex relationship between entertainment and imprisonment, calling into question the morality of…
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Ask An Expert: Why Are Icelandic Houses So Colourful?
If you’ve ever walked down Hverfisgata, or any street in Iceland for that matter, you’ve probably noticed a wide range…
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Don’t Disown Us, Here’s Our Favourite Bónus
by Asha Edmondson and Iryna Zubenko
Whether you think of yourself as a pro home chef or you’re most comfortable microwaving frozen dinners, you’ll find yourself…
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Fire Breaks Out On Tugboat
A fire broke out in the engine room of a tugboat off of Patreksfjörður, reports RÚV. The Coast Guard helicopter…
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Seven Fatal Shootings Since 1990
Seven people have been killed due to shootings since 1990, reports RÚV. 77,000 firearms have been sold in Iceland and…
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Volcanic Eruption First Of Many
As the volcanic eruption in Meradalur is ending, volcanologists are claiming this is just a taste of what is to…
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Icelandic Horse Social Network
The Horseday app is a specially designed app for the Icelandic horse community, reports RÚV. The app can be used…
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Reindeer Poaching Investigation Underway
Police in east Iceland are investigating a potential reindeer poaching case, reports RÚV. It is suspected that illegal reindeer hunting…
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Shortage Of Foster Parents In Iceland
The number of foster children that need to be placed in foster homes is increasing, meanwhile, the number of foster…
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Puffin Saving Season Starts In The Westman Islands
It is time for the annual puffin saving by the people in the Westman Islands, reports RÚV. Every year, around…
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United’s “Nightmare Flight” Stops In Reykjavík
A United Airlines flight from Athens, Greece to Newark, New Jersey made an unscheduled stop at Keflavík Airport, resulting in…
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Refugee Children Unable To Attend School
Ukrainian refugee children are unable to attend school in Iceland because their parents do not have the necessary identification, reports…
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Volcano Bread Cake Competition Underway
Members of Erla and Erla’s Brauðtertufélagi Facebook group are currently in a friendly competition to try and bake the best…
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Tear Down and Destruction Of Rainbow Flag At Hjallakirkja
A rainbow flag that was flying outside of Hjallakirkja Church was torn down and destroyed Saturday night, reports RÚV. Hjallakirkja’s…
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Extreme Increase In Sleeping Pill Usage Among Youths
People under 18, including young children, are using sleeping pills more than ever, yet the usage of sleeping pills should…
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Hátíðni: A Space For Those Without One
by Asha Edmondson and Emma Ledbetter
Cowboy hats, fisherman’s sweaters, retro sneakers, and denim—so much denim—mark Hátíðni as a music festival that’s alive with mismatched cohesion….
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The Islanders: Júlíus Guðnason
Hundreds of boats come into Reykjavík Harbour every year, but we often forget the harbour’s biggest helpers and keepers of…
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Fake IDs Used To Smuggle Opioids
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has been notified that fake ID cards are being used to smuggle…
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10 Reports Of LGBTQ+ Harassment Following Pride
Samtökin ’78, the National Queer Organisation, has received reports of at least 10 incidents of harassment since the Pride celebration…
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2022 Second Wettest Year In Reykjavík
As of now, 2022 is the second wettest year in Reykjavík since records began over a century ago, reports RÚV….
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Pride Flags Cut Down In Hella
All the pride flags were cut down in the middle of the night in Hella, reports RÚV. The chief constable…
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Flag-Coloured Pearl Found At Archaeological Dig
A pearl with the Icelandic flag colours from the beginning of Icelandic settlement was found during an archaeoligical dig in…
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Hot Dogs And Hot Chocolate On Esja: Testing Our Patience And Resolve
by Asha Edmondson and Emma Ledbetter
Across the waters of Faxaflói Bay from Reykjavík resides Esjan—the dark, often cloud-covered mountain considered the quintessential Icelandic hike. Esjan…
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Housing Demand Still Greater Than Supply
The demand for housing is still greater than the available supply, demonstrating the continuing need for more housing builds, reports…