Author: Iryna Zubenko
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…
Chasing Birds In The Snow
In Flateyri, birdwatching is done a bit differently It’s Easter break and I see photos of friends around the world…
The Japanese Entrepreneur Making Iceland Sweeter
Kenichi Noda brought Japanese strawberries to Iceland, with plans to introduce even wider range of Japanese foods It’s a Friday…
Earthquake Swarm Shakes Reykjanes Peninsula
An earthquake swarm that began west of Eldey around 21:00 on May 5 has significantly decreased. Dozens of earthquakes have…
Halla Hrund Logadóttir Takes Lead in Presidential Race
Halla Hrund Logadóttir, the Director-General of Iceland’s National Energy Authority, leads the presidential race with approximately 29% support in the…
Atli Örvarsson Receives BAFTA Award
At the BAFTA Awards ceremony on April 28, Atli Örvarsson received recognition for his music in the series Silo. This…
Living Off A Dying Business
Stu and Ren Gates run the cosiest bookstore in Iceland, perhaps the last of its kind The first time I…
The Lazy Gardener With A Blooming Business
Sigríður Soffía Níelsdóttir’s side hustle sparks fireworks and profit “I found it very uncomfortable that I was so interested in…
Homicide Under Investigation In South Iceland
Four men are in custody pending an investigation into the death of another man at a summer house in Grímsnes,…
Meteorologist Predicts Warm Summer
Meteorologist Sigurður Þ. Ragnarsson, known as Siggi the Storm, is promising warmth and sunshine for the summer ahead, reports Vísir….
Ísafjörður Limits Cruise Ship Passengers to 5,000 Per Day
According to a new cruise ship policy adopted by the municipality of Ísafjörður, the number of ship passengers allowed to…
Therapy Dog Leó Works At Akureyri Hospital
You can find a therapy dog Leó, a mature Labrador with great charisma, working at Akureyri Hospital, reports RÚV. His…
Driving Mum Wins Film of the Year and Takes Home Multiple Edda Awards
The 2024 Edda Film Awards were presented April 13, with 20 awards presented to films that premiered between January 1,…
Tourists Face Fines For Illegally Importing Dogs Into Iceland
The Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) has filed three complaints with the police regarding tourists who illegally imported dogs…