Author: Asha Edmondson
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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….
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,…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…