Author: Iryna Zubenko
The Islanders: Gísli’s Life As A Helicopter Pilot
Gísli Gíslason on his love affair with the skies and choppers As we meet outside one of the hangars at…
A Pilgrimage To The Hornstrandir Film Festival
Iceland’s last wilderness as the ultimate movie theatre “Is this a film festival?” Someone opens the door of a cooking…
Opinions Differ As Infrastructure Develops In Landmannalaugar
New changing facilities were built in Landmannalaugar this summer. Opinions on the execution of the project are divided, as some…
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Wedding Photographer
Balancing passion and hustle I was first introduced to Kaja Balejko through her friend, who called her “the master of…
It’s Company Time!
Traversing the landscape of bureaucracy in search of a shiny ehf Whether you sell handicrafts or make music, it turns…
Money Moves: Investing Made Simple
They say investing is the key to unlocking financial success, but for most ordinary people, terms like bonds, stocks and…
Fire Breaks Out In An Industrial Building In Reykjanesbær
A fire broke out in an industrial building in Reykjanesbær shortly before one o’clock, reports RÚV. All available firefighting units have…
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Silly Clown
Myth busted: not all of them are creepy It’s not difficult to spot Bryndísa Jara Þorsteinsdóttir, known as Bryn Bryn,…
To Hollywood And Beyond
With Truenorth Talent, Tania Zarak Quintana is expanding opportunities for Iceland’s creative powerhouse We meet Tania Zarak Quintana, VP of…
Crater Wall Collapsed, Lava Flowing In A New Direction
Lava from the volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula is now flowing towards Litli-Hrútur after the crater wall collapsed, reports RÚV….
Do It Together Kind Of Magic
Hátíðni, a festival that also feels like home Nestled in a tiny village of Borðeyri in north-west Iceland, one couldn’t…
The Islanders: In The Heat Of The Moment
Ragga Ágústsdóttir turned her obsession into a family business We meet Ragnhildur Ágústsdóttir on a day when a swarm of…
Eruption Site Open To The Public, Hikers Encouraged To Be Cautious
Kristín Jónsdóttir, the director of nature conservation at the Icelandic Met Office, states that the situation regarding the volcanic eruption…
New Eruption: Bigger Than Previous Two, Less Powerful Today
The eruption that started on the Reykjanes Peninsula on July 10 is believed to be significantly larger than the previous two…
An Eruption Has Started On The Reykjanes Peninsula
At 16:40 on July 10, a new eruption has begun on the Reykjanes Peninsula, RÚV reports. Smoke is rising from the…
Eruption Approaching: Magma Ascending Towards the Surface
In a recent update from the Icelandic Met Office, it is stated that since the onset of the ongoing earthquake…
Next Eruption Looms Just Hours Or Days Away
There is a high likelihood of an eruption nearing Fagradalsfjall, according to a volcanologist, as the ongoing seismic activity is…
Snowfall And Chilling Temperatures In Snæfell and Askja
Snow covered ground around Snæfell mountain on July 5, reports RÚV. Conditions are also quite wintry and cold near Askja….
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Full-Time Hustler
How does he do it all?! Whatever you do, Laurent Somers will make you feel you’re not productive enough. By…
Tourists Escape from Burning Bus at Þingvallavatn
On July 4th, a fire broke out in a bus while it was travelling near Þingvallavatn, reports RÚV. The bus…
Fár: Short And Powerful
Gunnur Martinsdóttir Schlüter’s short film Fár wins a Special Mention in Cannes In a world where glass structures dominate urban…
Love, Death & Joint Bank Accounts
A pure practicality or a recipe for disaster? Talking about money is not easy. In fact, according to psychotherapist and…
The Islanders: The Cheese Queen Of Iceland
Eirný Sigurðardóttir asserts her dominion on home turf Eirný Sigurðardóttir is fondly known as the Iceland Cheese Queen. Believe it…
Echoes Of Heritage In Tálknafjörður
One of the oldest buildings in the Westfjords continues to thrive as a vibrant cultural hub With its large rainbow-coloured…
RIFF To Celebrate Its 20th Anniversary In September
Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF) will return September 28 with a captivating 10-day programme. What’s more, this year marks RIFF’s…