Author: Iryna Zubenko
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German Tourist Causes Damage To Nature Reserve
German adventurer Peter Ruppert posted videos showing reckless driving with a large truck in the Icelandic countryside. The incident was…
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Deconstructing Debt And How To Handle It
“We could do a lot better with financial education in Iceland,” says Sara Jasonardóttir, project manager for education and promotion…
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Northern Comfort: A Turbulent Ride Of Comedy
Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for uncomfortable laughter “Never underestimate the power of anxiety,” says director Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson…
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A Rather Unsuccessful Fungi Foray
Lessons learned on the first foraging trip of the year Wild mushroom risotto, oyster mushroom tacos, chanterelle pie, porcini soup,…
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Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Background Actor
Do extras make the ‘credit’ roll call? A party guest, a pedestrian with a dog, or a hospital patient? If…
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A Day Out With A Local Beekeeper
“Hold your ear next to the beehive,” says Torbjörn Andersen as we arrive at his beeyard, hidden behind the trees…
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In Tune With Nature
Two days of hiking, pooling, horseback riding and more in Dalir Every time I spend too long in Reykjavík –…
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Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Receptionist
An introvert’s hell, an extrovert’s paradise Like many other young people, Johanna Gascoin moved to Iceland to work as an…
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Meteorite Spotted In Raufarhöfn
On September 12, an astronomy enthusiast Sævar Helgi Bragason together with a group of photographers spotted a meteriorite at the…
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A Celebration of Film, Food And Dance
The Latin American Film Festival is bringing a true feast to town As I stroll toward Bíó Paradís, where I’m…
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Perlan Is For Sale
On September 7, the City Council approved the Financial and Risk Management Division of the Real Estate Department to initiate…
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“Ha? Ha? Ha?” – What Is This Raven Trying To Tell Us?
When I heard about a talking raven in Iceland, I knew I had to meet him; no other options were…
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You Should Have Started Planning Retirement Years Ago
If you haven’t yet, chances are your future is looking grim Björn Berg Gunnarsson teaches people about money. As the…
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The Islanders: An Old Book Collector On A Rescue Mission
Did you know that to restore old books, they are submerged in water? There are very few things that can…
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Dumpster Diving By Necessity, Not Choice
As prices in Iceland continue to soar, some turn to garbage bins to avoid starvation Iceland’s reputation as an expensive…
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The Islanders: Captain Dóra At Sea And Ashore
Her boat doesn’t have a toilet, but she has come a long way From the crack of dawn, while most…
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Premiere: Unveiling SÆKÝR By Edith Morris
Following our recent interview with the UK-based artist and designer Edith Morris about her short film SÆKÝR, we’re excited to…
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Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Sex Worker
A peek into one of society’s most taboo jobs With the assistance of Rauða Regnhlífin, the association of people involved…
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SÆKÝR: Myths In Motion
In her short film SÆKÝR, Edith Morris breathes life into folklore-inspired creatures I’m a chronic doom-scroller, I’ll admit. But I…
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Cat That Survived Hafnarfjörður Fire Found
Volunteers from the animal rescue organisation Dýrfinna found a young cat that had gone missing after a large fire at…
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Money Moves: Proceed With Caution
Loki Lindarson on why you may want to stay away from the crypto frenzy Cryptocurrency has been around for more…
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Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Podcaster
“It’s called Backwater Bastards and it’s the galaxy’s greatest best friends show of all time.” I speak with Taylor Garcia…
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The Haul: Your Summer Wilderness Checklist
Every time I come back from a hiking trip, my mind is already optimising my packing list for the next…
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Doubling The Thrills
With two films on the horizon, director Erlingur Óttar Thoroddsen is set to make a splash in cinemas During my…
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The Icelandic Opera Claims The Funding Isn’t Sufficient
There’s drama in the opera world and we’re not talking about on stage. The Icelandic Opera is claiming that funding…