Author: Iryna Zubenko
LungA Comes Full Circle
Art festival in Seyðisfjörður completes a quarter-century of artistic legacy “There’s something about driving into town, coming from the mountain…
Frogs Swarm Garðabær Garden
“My garden is swarming with wild frogs,” Askur Hrafn Hannesson said in an interview with Vísir. The resident of Melás…
Icelandic Met Office Announces End Of Volcanic Eruption
The volcanic eruption that began on May 29 appears to have ended, according to a statement by the Icelandic Met…
Side Hustle: Licensed To Wed
Erla Sigurlaug Sigurðardóttir can take you on a tour of Iceland and marry along the way Whether you affiliate with…
Tracing The Sources Of Creativity
A poetic road trip film around Iceland tries to uncover whether there’s one key ingredient to its thriving culture The…
Fermenting For Change
Julia and Björk are unlocking the potential of organic waste with their startup, Melta “I love talking about soil and…
From Farm to Plate: Rækta’s Mushrooms and Microgreens
Akureyri’s Rækta Microfarm values local produce over imports Once a new business pops up in the country — especially far…
Kringlan Closed Until Thursday Due To Fire
A fire broke out at the Kringlan shopping mall on Saturday. All available crews from the Fire Department worked to…
Dettifoss Buried Under Snow
The northern viewing area at Dettifoss waterfall has been closed due to heavy snow accumulation on the trails leading to…
Side Hustle: Princess For Hire
Jessica Chambers is living the princess life, one gig at a time “Anna, Elsa, Ariel, Rapunzel, Belle, Mirabel, Moana..,” Jessica…
A Summer To Remember
Rakel Andrésdóttir’s animated film wins the brand-new award for short films at Skjaldborg The screening room at Skjaldborgarbíó in Patreksfjörður…
A Chair Is All You Need
Carpenter artist Dorka Csora is obsessed with wood “I mopped the floor for you,” smiles Dorka Csora as she welcomes…
Charged For Adventure
“Hey, Tesla, take me to the Westfjords.” There are two types of people — those who love camping and those…
Halla Tómasdóttir Elected President Of Iceland
Halla Tómasdóttir will become the seventh President of Iceland. She will take over for outgoing president Guðni Th. Jóhannesson on…
There Will Be Flood: Jónsi’s large-scale installation opens at Hafnarhús
“I don’t know anything about how to be an artist,” says Jón Þór Birgisson, or Jónsi, as we meet at the…
Prints, Dreams And A Rusty Old Van
Freshly screen printed art just for you One day early in May, I found myself in a random parking lot…
Side Hustle: Seven Years Of Pizza
Einar Ágúst Þorvaldsson is sailing the seas and serving the pies Einar Ágúst Þorvaldsson juggles life as a fisherman on…
27 Injured in Bus Accident in South Iceland
A bus overturned on Rangárvallavegur near Stokkalækur in southern Iceland shortly before 17:00 on Saturday, mbl.is reports. There were 27…
Art Off The Page: The Reykjavík Art Book Fair Has Something For Everyone
Mention “art book,” and one might think of a glossy coffee table book, a pamphlet titled something along the lines…
Icelandic Police To Carry Tasers
Nearly 500 police officers have completed basic training in using tasers, which will soon be put into use in the…
Skjaldborg Calling
The cinematic celebration returns to Patreksfjörður May 17 to 20 As I meet Kristín Andrea Þórðardóttir and Sigríður Regína Sigurþórsdóttir,…
One Man’s Passion Project
After shredding snow and ripping pipes worldwide, Eiki Helgason brings the joy of skateboarding back home to Akureyri Eiríkur Helgason,…
Four In Custody For Abduction And Assault
Three men and one woman are in custody, suspected of abduction, assault, and extortion against a man in a residential…
Illusions Of Pleasure
Director Sigurður Anton Friðþjófsson has already four features up his sleeve — now his latest title is on the big…
From The Office To The Dance Floor
Kolbrún Birna Hallgrímsdóttir Bachmann combines a routine 9-to-5 with a DJ career “We wanted to hear more women in music…