Author: Iryna Zubenko
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Zen In The Trees
Iceland doesn’t have a lot of forest, but there’s a hidden gem in at least one of them Akureyri is…
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Mould Detected In Froosh Smoothies
The Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority, MAST, warns against the consumption of several batches of Froosh Strawberry, Banana & Guava…
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Rauðasandur On The List Of World’s Best Beaches
Rauðasandur in the Westfjords is among the best beaches in the world, according to Lonely Planet. Rauðasandur is featured on…
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Don’t Mess With A Chamber Orchestra
Sigurjón Kjartansson reunites with his “brothers in comedy” for a debut feature film “It’s taken me a lot of time…
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Escaping The Grey At One Of Iceland’s Most Storied Greenhouses
On a mission to get lost in a lush wilderness under glass It’s one of the gloomiest days this December…
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Meet The New Mayor Of Reykjavík
From journalism to politics, Einar Þorsteinsson pledges a new chapter for Reykjavík “Trust me, I’m a reporter,” reads the mug…
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Edda Award Nominations Announced
The nominations for the Edda Awards 2024 were publicly announced on February 16. The Edda Awards have been presented annually…
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Natatorium: Where Family Bonds Crumble
Helena Stefánsdottir’s feature debut documents the silent scream of a dysfunctional family Following the Golden Globes and ahead of the…
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Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Football Player
Heiða’s daily grind for the love of the game Heiða Ragney Viðarsdóttir can’t imagine her life without football. A project…
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Palestinian Family Violently Deported, But Safety Of Refugees Remains Top Priority Officials Say
A Palestinian family, detained by special forces on Saturday, February 10, has been deported from Iceland to Greece, reports Vísir….
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Eruption Is Almost Over
The eruption that started early in the morning of February 8 is now almost diminished, reports RÚV. Einar Bessi Gestsson,…
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UPDATED: New Eruption On The Reykjanes Peninsula
A new eruption started on the Reykjanes peninsula around 6:00 on February 8. This eruption is the sixth volcanic eruption…
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Giant Crevasse Discovered In Grindavík, Next Eruption Expected
A giant crevasse was discovered on February 6 beneath the Hópur sports hall in Grindavík, reports Vísir. Concerns had been…
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Italian Man Arrested In Iceland For Sexual Coercion
A man in his fifties has been arrested for sexually exploiting underage girls, reports RÚV. Though he is a resident…
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The Palestinian Entrepreneur Innovating Geothermal And Boosting Other Women
GeoSilica founder Fida Abu Libdeh on paving the way and shattering ceilings Slowly but surely, Reykjavík is evolving into a…
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Famous Cat Banned From Hagkaup
Diegó, a cat living in Reykjavík’s Skeifan neighbourhood, has become famous for being a regular at the local A4 store,…
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Laufey Wins Grammy For “Bewitched”
On February 4, Laufey’s Bewitched won a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. This is the artist’s first Grammy. Among…
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Hvalur Files Claim Against Icelandic State Over Temporary Whaling Ban
Hvalur hf. filed a claim against the state for “massive income loss,” reports RÚV. The whaling company asserts that the…
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Fifteen Strætó Buses Damaged Due To The Weather
Fifteen Strætó buses were damaged due to sudden slippery conditions that occurred last week, reports Vísir. The damage ranges from…
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Iceland To Decide On Eurovision Participation After The National Competition
It is uncertain whether Iceland will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden this spring. The final decision on…
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Death’s Symphony
Pétur Guðmann Guðmannsson’s one-man-show in the autopsy room “We have every kind of case here in Iceland — every chapter…
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Is Being An Anxious Mess A Side Hustle?
Notes of a chronic over thinker This one is a little weird because I was interviewing a drug dealer for…
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Traffic Accident Fatalities On The Rise
The number of traffic accident fatalities recorded in 2024 has not been seen in decades, reports Vísir. In the first…
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Eruptions To Persist For The Next 200 Years, Hafnarfjörður May Be At Risk Next
In a recent interview with Vísir, volcanologist Ármann Höskuldsson said that residing in Grindavík is currently not safe due to…
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A Soul-Cleansing Ritual: “Smoke Sauna Sisterhood” Reveals Untold Secrets
The air is thick with heat. Wooden walls echo the sounds of people breathing, talking, laughing. The wood is crackling…