Author: Catharine Fulton
Eruption Probable In Near Future
The Icelandic Meteorological Office says the likelihood of an eruption is now significant following weeks of seismic activity in the…
Blue Lagoon Closes Amid Earthquakes, Eruption Concerns
The Blue Lagoon announced Thursday morning it was closing for one week amid rising concerns over the seismic activity in…
Tour Operator Suspends Blue Lagoon Trips Amid Safety Concerns
Tour company Kynnisferðir — better known to visitors as operators of Reykjavík Excursions or the FlyBus — announced Monday it…
Catharine’s Saturday Iceland Airwaves Diary: Honestly, F#%k Mugison Fans
It’s Saturday night, I scored a babysitter. Let’s Airwaves yet again. My first stop of the night was Fríkirkjan and…
Catharine’s Thursday Iceland Airwaves Diary: Post-Print Partying & Ponytails
I’m not going to lie. Getting myself into festival mode was a real exercise. Iceland Airwaves rolled around in the…
Iceland Airwaves Is Back, Baby!
It’s the most wonderful day of the year, when Iceland Airwaves starts in earnest for another long weekend of music…
Magma Collecting Near Blue Lagoon, Svartsengi Power Plant
As earthquakes continue to rock the Reykjanes peninsula, new GPS data and satellite readings confirm that magma is collecting west…
Minister of Finance Bjarni Benediktsson Resigns
Independence Party MP Bjarni Benediktsson has resigned as Minister of Finance, he announced in a press conference this morning. The…
Women Making Waves In Iceland’s Tech Landscape
What are the benefits of increased gender diversity in a traditionally male industry? They’re immeasurable, really, with increased inclusion bringing…
Call For Electric Scooters To Be Locked At Night
A Reykjavík resident is calling on the government to take action and prohibit the rental of electric scooters in the…
Having Fun And Making Tattoos
IsTattFest returns in honour of a local legend Atli Fjölnisson remembers spending his summers differently than other teens. When they…
My, What A Unique Ashtray You Have
The stories making headlines in Iceland in recent weeks Undertaking home renovation projects can be a massive headache. Surprises lurking…
Pirate Party Tables Bill To End Whaling In Iceland
The Pirate Party tabled a bill in Alþingi, Iceland’s parliament, today that would legislate the end to commercial whaling in…
The Indefensible Defence Of An Obsolete Industry
Examining the past, present and still uncertain future of whaling in Iceland “It’s been a crazy day,” Valgerður Árnadóttir says,…
Rediscovering One’s Roots
The Vaka Folk Music Festival celebrates Icelandic tradition Iceland’s musical exports tend to generate buzz. Since the advent of the…
Determining The Future Of A Beloved Urban Forest
Isavia demands 2,900 trees be felled on Öskjuhlíð What is the value of a tree? They are key components in…
Everybody In The Pool!
RIFF turns 20 with the world’s biggest* swim-in cinema Anyone familiar with the Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF) knows that…
Culture Night Is Back And Ready To Party
August is a wild month in Reykjavík. Unlike the rest of the world, August is when Iceland revels in all…
Bound By All Things Kinky
Exploring BDSM in Iceland and how it fits into the larger queer community What is BDSM? Typically considered sexual preferences…
Treading Lightly Around Iceland
How to travel without a massive impact Is any travel technically eco-friendly? Nearly every aspect of our daily lives has…
The Long Walk To Hjalteyri
Being creative while reducing consumption In Hjalteyri is an old herring processing plant. Touted as the best in class during…
Where There’s Smoke
The Reykjanes peninsula’s period of volcanic activity continues There’s something melancholic about approaching for landing at Keflavík International Airport. Perhaps…
Do Shit: Make Small Talk With Icelanders
The Útlendingur’s Guide To Getting Shit Done “So, how do you like Iceland?” If ever you happen across an Icelander…
It’s Getting Hot In Here
The news making headlines in Reykjavík these days There’s no dancing around the biggest news in Iceland these days: a…
Helping The Helpers
The Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue looks for broader support Iceland will welcome 2.1 million tourists in 2023. While…