Author: Asha Edmondson
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Icelandic Horse Social Network
The Horseday app is a specially designed app for the Icelandic horse community, reports RÚV. The app can be used…
Reindeer Poaching Investigation Underway
Police in east Iceland are investigating a potential reindeer poaching case, reports RÚV. It is suspected that illegal reindeer hunting…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…