Articles by: Iryna Zubenko
Part Of Reynisfjara Beach Collapses After Severe Erosion
Significant coastal erosion has been recorded at Reynisfjara, Iceland’s famous black-sand beach, after a large section of the slope beneath…
“We Don’t Want To Be Just A Piece Of Ice”: Greenlanders In Reykjavík React To Trump’s Fantasies Of A “Large Real Estate Deal”
There was a charged tension in the air in mid-January. First in Nuuk, then Copenhagen, later in Davos, and finally…
In Pursuit Of Absolute Smoothness: Kristín Helga Ríkharðsdóttir’s Playful Take On Leg Hair And Perfection
I enter the D-Gallery of the Reykjavík Art Museum through a narrow tunnel draped in shimmering, powder-pink fabric. Plastic flowers…
The Garden Blooms In Reykjavík
Italian choreographers Antonio de Rosa and Mattia Russo reimagine their bold work together with the Iceland Dance Company Antonio de…
Following The Hidden Hand: Ari Árelíus Continues To Explore His Groove On The Hypnotic Hulin Hönd
“I book these concerts every Sunday, and tonight I decided to book myself. You can do this,” says Ari Frank…
Police Investigation Into The Edition Case Concludes
The police investigation into the double homicide at the Edition hotel has been completed, and it is now up to…
Niceair Delays First Flights Due To Weak Demand
Niceair’s management has postponed the start of operations until the latter half of the year after demand proved lower than…
Road Administration To Install Rockfall Barriers At Site Of Fatal Accident
The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (Vegagerðin) plans to install so-called rockfall barriers at Steinafjall, where a fatal accident occurred…
Slippery Conditions In Reykjavík
The emergency department at Landspítali is expected to be very busy today due to accidents caused by icy conditions, and…
Nightlife Damage Costs Prime Minister’s Office Over 1 Million ISK
The Prime Minister’s Office has had to pay more than one million ISK [approx. 6.839 EUR, 7.948 USD] for repairs…
Great Black-Backed Gull Now Critically Endangered In Iceland
The great black-backed gull has been added to the list of bird species in Iceland considered to be in critical…
MP Resigns Over Attempt To Purchase Prostitution
Guðbrandur Einarsson, an MP for Viðreisn (the Reform Party), has resigned from Parliament due to an attempted purchase of prostitution…
U.S. Ambassador Nominee Apologises For 52nd State Joke
Billy Long, the nominated U.S. ambassador to Iceland, has apologised for comments he made about Iceland becoming the 52nd state…
Incoming U.S. Ambassador Jokes About Iceland Becoming The 52nd State
The incoming U.S. ambassador to Iceland and former member of the U.S. House of Representatives joked yesterday that Iceland would…
Breathing Room: Iceland Begins The New Year With A Commercial Break
In the first few days of January, we’ve seen headline after headline of bad news from around the world: a…
Record Store In Denmark Boycotts Björk
A record store in Odense, Denmark, has removed Björk’s music from its shelves, reports the Danish broadcaster TV 2. This…
USA Seizes Russian Oil Tanker Near Iceland
The United States has taken control of the oil tanker Marinera, sailing under the Russian flag, approximately 200 kilometres off…
Three Pickpockets Deported From Iceland
Three foreign nationals who stole large sums of money through pickpocketing in Reykjavík in December have been deported, reports RÚV….
Fifteen People Sought Emergency Care Due To Fireworks Accidents
Fifteen people went to the emergency department at Landspítali in Fossvogur, Reykjavík, due to fireworks accidents on the night and…
Laufey Receives The Order Of The Falcon Along 13 Others
Fourteen people received the honours of the Icelandic Order of the Falcon at Bessastaðir yesterday, reports RÚV. Among them were…
Investigative Committee Highlights Failures Ahead Of 1995 Súðavík Avalanche
The report by Alþingi’s investigative committee into the 1995 Súðavík avalanche was presented yesterday, reports RÚV. The findings state that…
Foreign Minister Delivers Speech At Jewish Festival Of Lights
Around one hundred people gathered on Laugavegur on Sunday to celebrate Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. The Minister for…
Man Goes On Rampage After Being Refused Service Over Swastika Tattoo
In early December, the staff at the 2Guys burger restaurant refused service to a man with a swastika tattoo on…
Icelandic Swimming Pool Culture Added To UNESCO List
In December 2025, it was confirmed that Icelandic swimming pool culture had been added to the UNESCO Intangible Heritage list….
Iceland Will Not Participate In Eurovision
Iceland will not participate in the Eurovision Song Contest this spring, reports RÚV. The decision was made at a meeting…