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Creating Possibilities In The Underground: The National Theatre’s Kjallarinn
Recognition of Iceland’s vibrant arts culture radiates across the globe—as does the assumption that the scene has always been as diverse as today. In reality, though, much of Reykjavík’s underground artists have always been just that—underground. It’s only recently that traditionally “low”…
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Finding Paradise: The Hidden Highlands Of The Reykjanes Peninsula
As if the Icelandic landscapes already famous on social media weren’t enough, Mother Nature added a freshly blazing volcano to the roster of awe-inspiring scenery. However, the recent eruption in Geldingadalur isn’t the only reason to visit the Reykjanes Peninsula. If you…
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Hot Dog Shortage In The East
Tourists and locals alike have flocked to the East, as warm weather and sunshine have been in full force. For many Icelanders, a trip out East is as close to the holiday heat of Spain as they can get. With many campers…
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Missing Honeymoon To Iceland After Experimental Vaccination With Novavax
Pete Harris from England recently found out that he would be missing his dream honeymoon to Iceland after participating in a vaccine trial for Novavax, reports BBC. Vaccination trials produce positive results Pete was a trial volunteer for the US-based vaccine Novavax.…
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Experts Urge Sensitive Groups To Stay Indoors Due To Eruption
An expert at the Environment Agency of Iceland recommends people monitor the air quality in their area, as pollution has increased in southwestern Iceland from the volcanic eruption in Geldingadalur. Furthermore, those with respiratory diseases should avoid the outdoors when pollution is…
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Ask A Scientist: How Does The Midnight Sun Affect The Wildlife Of Iceland?
Travelers tend to revel in the majestic midnight sun of Icelandic summer, but for some it’s not so magical. When the skies aren’t smothered by rain clouds, the incessant sunlight penetrates the blinds of our homes and campervans into the late hours…
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Gods of Iceland: Þór, The Unpopular Fraternal Twin Brother of Marvel’s Thor
Superpowers: Speaking Old Norse Weaknesses: Fishing and deadlifts Modern Analogue: The inferior twin brother of MCU’s Thor Brace yourselves for a controversial statement: the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Thor is a superior version of Norse Mythology’s Þór. Now, before the mythology aficionados clench…
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New Eruption Begins On The Outside Of The Crater
The eruption in Geldingadalir sprouted a new small eruption on the outside of the crater last night at around ten o’clock, reports Vísir. After a brief stint of decreased activity, the resurgence has been welcomed by visitors and webcam watchers alike. New…
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Befriending Belugas & Puffins: Behind The Scenes Of The Beluga Whale Sanctuary
Stepping through the door of the sanctuary, we expected to be welcomed with some sort of ceremonial orchestra. Instead, we were greeted by two melon-headed, curious creatures, also known as the “Canaries of the Sea.” Fortunately, we still got our orchestra–chirping, whistling,…
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Volcano Revives Itself After Fears Of Eruption Ending
Earlier this week, there were fears of the Fagradalfjall eruption coming to an end. A fog had previously disrupted the view of the crater, however, the fog finally cleared. The eruption was finally captured coming back to life Tuesday night, according to…
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Landslide Damages Houses In Varmahlíð, Calls For Evacuation Of Remaining Homes
A landslide damaged two houses in Varmahlíð Tuesday at four o’clock, according to Vísir. Fortunately, there were no casualties. However, the two homes faced significant damage from the landslide. Two homes damaged in the landslide The Chief of Police at the Northwest…
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This Week’s Culture Pick: A Time-Travel Cake Tasting
A recipe ripe with culture and history but long-forgotten by the minds of most Icelanders, the Vínarterta cake was brought by the Icelandic community to Canada when a third of the country emigrated in the late-nineteenth century. The project, “Cake of the…
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Saving The Road From The Eruption With A Lava Bridge
The road that we’ve all been talking about, Suðurstrandarvegur, just might stand a chance against the lava flow from the eruption at Geldingadalur. Magnús Rannver Rafnsson, engineer and managing director of Línudan ehf, believes there might be a way to save the…
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Lost American Tourist At Geldingadalur Found By Rescue Squad
Over the weekend, American tourist Scott Estill was separated from his wife near the eruption site at Fagradalsfjall. Police and rescue teams conducted a search for more than 24 hours in the area. Scott was finally found at eight o’clock Saturday night,…
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A Defense Wall Is Rising In Nátthagi
Today, Civil Defense announced plans to slow the lava flow from Nátthagi down to Suðurstrandarvegur and Ísólfsskáli, a three to five meter-high defense wall is being built at the mouth of Nátthaga, according to Vísir. Reinforcements against lava flow Yesterday, construction was…
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Travelers Should Pre-Book Campsites This Summer
Vaccinations have made significant progress this summer. However, it’s likely that Icelanders will mostly be traveling domestically, with the addition of incoming tourists. Representatives of Tjalda.is recommend reserving camping areas in advance. Busy summer of camping ahead Visír reports that campervans are…
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Reykjavík Councilperson Calls For Better Infrastructure For Scooters, Questions Logic Of Ban
Dóra Björt Guðjónsdóttir, Pirate Party representative in the Reykjavík Planning and Transportation Council, suggests that if electric scooters are to be banned on weekends, then banning cars would be more suitable, reports Frettablaðið. Most electric scooter accidents occur on weekends A new…
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Possible Polar Bear Sighting Was Actually A Swan
It seems that a polar bear probably never landed on Hornstrandir this week, reports Vísir. A veterinarian examined a sample from the area and determined that it was likely from an herbivore such as a swan, not a polar bear. Earlier this…
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WOW Air Applies For Operating License
WOW Air has applied for an operating license with the Icelandic Transportation Authority, reports Fréttablaðið. Ballarin is back at it again Michele Ballarin purchased assets to WOW Air in 2019 and planned to rebuild the aviation company. She expressed that they would…
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Possible Banning Of Electric Scooters On Weekends
A new report on traffic safety made for the City of Reykjavík calls for the potential banning of electric scooter rentals on weekends, when the most accidents occur due to drunkness, reports Vísir. The CEO of Hopp believes the idea to be…
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Search For A Polar Bear In The Westfjords
Last night, Visír reports that a group of hikers in Hornstrandir noticed potential traces of a polar bear and notified police in the Westfjords, initiating a search in the area. Possible tracks of a polar bear A Facebook announcement was made last…
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Michele Ballarin Spreads Election Conspiracy And Falsely Claims A $30 Million Mansion As Her Own
In another bizarre development, investigative journalists from Kveik arrived a few days after the November 2020 US election at the (falsely) claimed Virginian estate of none other than Michele Ballarin, or Michele Roosevelt Edwards. They obtained a rare video interview with the…
