Author: Asha Edmondson
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Lost In Google Translation: Music Sickness?
If you’re looking for an Icelandic meal to give you food poisoning this summer, boy do we have the article…
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Life’s A Mess: Relationship Lessons From Musician una schram
The title of una schram’s new EP, “mess mixtape,” perfectly describes the collection of emotions the 22-year-old sings about. Half…
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Ask An Expert: Why Do Icelanders Switch Their ‘W’s And ‘V’s In English?
If you’ve spent time speaking English with an Icelander, you may have noticed some of their letters get mixed up….
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High Turnount At 2022 Pride March
The climax of Reykjavík Pride, the Pride March, was held on Saturday and welcomed a massive turnout, reports RÚV. Starting…
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Coast Guard Pilot Reinstated Despite Sexual Misconduct Allegations
The Coast Guard has decided to reinstate a pilot who was on leave due to a sexual misconduct investigation because…
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Flight Bookings Increase With Eruption
Bookings to visit Iceland with Icelandair and Play increased following the start of the eruption of Meradölum, reports RÚV. Almost…
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Taxi Drivers’ Unions Frustrated With Bill
Two taxi drivers’ unions are speaking out against the Minister of Infrastructure Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson’s taxi driving bill, reports Visir….
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Unsafe To Visit Eruption Site
Emergency services and civil protection authorities advice people that it is unsafe to go to the eruption site at Meradalir,…
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Earth Capacity Day Falls On July 28
July 28th marked 2022’s Earth Capacity Day, which marks the day each year when humans have depleted the planet’s ecological…
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Two Risso’s Dolphins Wash Ashore
Two Risso’s dolphins, a species never before seen in Iceland, washed ashore in Hrútafjörður, reports RÚV. One of the dolphins…
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Medication Shortages Across The Country
Several common medications have not been available across the country as wholesalers, manufacturers, and pharmacies have face shortages, reports RÚV….
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All Passengers Released After Bomb Threat
This is an update on Bomb Threat Halts Air Traffic At Keflavík posted on 26/07/22. After extensive interrogation, authorities could…
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National Festival Expected To Bring 15,000 People
Organisers say this year’s Merchant’s Holiday Weekend Festival could boast the festival’s largest turnout with an expected 15,000 people heading…
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Bomb Threat Halts Air Traffic At Keflavík
A bomb threat on board a flight flying from Frankfurt, Germany to Seattle, United States, halted air traffic at Keflavík…
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Cruise Ship To Greenland Ends Up In Norway
A cruise with the advertised destination of Greenland ended up traveling to Norway due to poor weather conditions, reports RÚV….
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Slut Walk Returns On Saturday
The annual sexual violence solidarity walk, Slut Walk, is returning after a two-year hiatus due to COVID, reports RÚV. The…
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Trees In West Reykjavík Are Dying
West Reykjavík could be devoid of trees in 20 years if nothing is done says horticulturalists and gardening experts, reports…
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Rescued Seal Pup Receiving Care
A seal pup that was rescued at the Reykjavík harbour has been transported to the zoo to be taken care…
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Seal Rescued At Reykjavík Harbour
A seal with a hook in its mouth was rescued at the Reykjavík harbour, reports RÚV. Sigríður Kristinsdóttir and Lilja…
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20 Million ISK For Nature Protection
A 20 million ISK grant has been awarded to Fjarðabyggð for nature conservation and heritage preservation in the Gerpi area…
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Day Of The Icelandic Sheepdog
Yesterday, July 18th, marked the most important holiday of them all, the Day of the Icelandic Sheepdog! Celebrating our favorite…
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Only Men Play At “Rock In Reykjavík” Concert
No women or LGBTQ+ musicians will play at the “Rock in Reykjavík” concert in September, reports DV. The poster for…
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Projections Of 4,000 Refugees By End Of The Year
Gylfi Thor Thorsteinsson, operations manager for the arrival of refugees, believes up to 4,000 refugees could arrive in Iceland before…
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Behaviour Of Nocturnal Birds Tracked
With the use of the world’s smallest GPS trackers, scientists have been able to learn flight habits of nocturnal birds…
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More Education Is Needed On Smart Device Usage
A new study by the Icelandic Media Commission reveals that almost all children from nine to 18 have a mobile…