Author: Iryna Zubenko
Landowners Of Sólheimasandur Purchase Old Plane
The landowners of Sólheimasandur, home to Iceland’s most famous plane wreck, have purchased an old Douglas Dakota DC-3/C-47 plane from…
Metal Detectors Added To Police Kit
Handheld metal detectors have been added to police officers’ equipment, reports RÚV. The decision comes as a response to the…
Where North Begins: Eight Perspectives On What It Means To Live In The North
What is North? Do we think about the North solely from the perspective of our own position in the world?…
When The Road Calls Again
Chasing spring through the winding roads of Hvalfjörður Oh, that first sunny day after weeks of grey skies and gloom….
MPs Call For Action To Prevent 2026 Solar Eclipse Disruptions
Members of Parliament from all parties are calling for the formation of a task force in response to the upcoming…
Pétur Thomsen Named Artist Of The Year At Icelandic Art Prize 2025
The Icelandic Art Prize celebrated its eighth edition at Iðnó on March 20, recognising outstanding contributions to the Icelandic art…
Minister For Children Resigns Following Scandal Over Relationship With A Minor
Minister of Education and Children’s Affairs Ásthildur Lóa Þórsdóttir has announced her resignation. She revealed her decision in an interview…
4.2-Magnitude Earthquake In Bárðarbunga
An earthquake measuring 4.2 in magnitude struck Bárðarbunga just before 8:30 this morning, reports RÚV. A smaller earthquake, measuring 2.9,…
No Trial In Sight For Bouncy Castle Accident
There is still no court hearing scheduled for the bouncy castle accident in Akureyri, which occurred three and a half…
The Night The Mountain Roared
Daníel Bjarnason’s documentary revisits the deadly night of the Súðavík avalanche At around 6:25 on January 16, 1995, a massive…
Larger Eruption Expected With Short Notice
According to an interview with geophysicist Freysteinn Sigmundsson on RÚV, there is increasing uncertainty about the warning time for the…
Smallest Potato Harvest In 32 Years
Iceland’s potato harvest last year was the smallest since 1993, reports RÚV, citing new data from Statistics Iceland. Severe weather…
2025 Icelandic Music Awards Winners Announced
The Icelandic Music Awards celebrated the best of the country’s music scene on March 12, with 26 awards handed out,…
Man Who Killed Couple In The East Found Criminally Insane, Placed Under Secure Supervision
The man accused of murdering a couple in Neskaupstaður last summer has been deemed criminally insane, as he was not…
Eruption Expected Within Three Days
An eruption on the Sundhnúkur crater row could begin within three days, according to a volcanologist, reports RÚV. Volcanologist Þorvaldur…
Debate Over Five- Or Six-Month Summer Halt On Ice Cave Tours
A professional advisory board representing companies that offer ice cave tours in Vatnajökull National Park has proposed ending tours in…
New VR Experience Aims To Protect Iceland’s Seals
Visitors to Iceland will soon be able to observe seals in their natural habitat without disturbing them — through virtual…
Five Thousand City Employees Were Overpaid
At the end of last year, the City of Reykjavík had to correct payments to employees totalling 34 million ISK…
Becoming Icelandic: Gamithra Marga On Emotional Language Learning And Building TVÍK
Gamithra Marga’s relationship with Iceland is a bit of a love-hate affair. Over the years, it’s been a mix of…
Pickpockets Targeting Tourists In Þingvellir And Other Places
A gang of pickpockets is targeting tourists at popular travel destinations in South Iceland, reports mbl.is. Police suspect a group…
Dagur B. Eggertsson Wants To Speed Up The EU Referendum
A Member of Parliament from the Social Democratic Alliance and the chair of Iceland’s NATO Parliamentary delegation, Dagur B. Eggertsson,…
Phones In Schools Likely To Be Banned Next Year
Mobile phones will be banned in primary schools across Iceland next school year, reports RÚV. The Ministry of Education and…
Two Men Swept Into The Sea In Akranes
Two men were swept into the sea near the pier in Akranes around 8:00 this morning when a large wave…
Iceland Airwaves Announces First Wave Of 2025 Lineup
Iceland Airwaves has announced the first wave of acts for its 2025 edition, set to take place on November 6-8….
Two People Sentenced For Smuggling 20 Kilos Of Drugs Into Iceland
The Reykjanes District Court has sentenced a man and a woman to 22 months in prison for the large-scale importation…