Author: Iryna Zubenko
Ramp Up Iceland Expands To Europe
On June 27, entrepreneur Haraldur Þorleifsson announced on Twitter he is set to build wheelchair ramps throughout Europe. He met…
Operation Napoleon: A Glacier Thriller
Icelandic movies have been exploring various genres with great success in recent years. These days, it’s not uncommon to come…
How The Hell Do I Save For A House?
With half of Reykjavík’s residents splurging way too much on their monthly mortgage payments and the other half renting all…
Call For More Municipalities To Welcome Refugees
According to the director of the welfare department in Reykjanesbær, the number of refugees in the municipality has rapidly increased,…
Potentially The Oldest Boat Picture Discovered in Stöðvarfjörður
On June 15, RÚV reported that archaeologists in Stöðvarfjörður discovered an ancient sandstone carved with a picture of a boat….
Canadian Prime Minister To Visit The Westman Islands
Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau will be a special guest at the Nordic Prime Ministers’ Summer Meeting being held in…
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Upcycling Designer
A sleeping bag jacket or a bedsheet suit? Easy! Waste couture is the specialty of Ross and Rik McNair. Both…
The Islanders: Hæ Reykjavík, What’s Growing On?
Heather and Matthew Haynsen, a writer and a geneticist, moved to Iceland from the USA. Now they feel at home…
President Hosts Open Day at Bessastaðir
The President of Iceland Guðni Th. Jóhannesson hosted an Open Day at Bessastaðir on June 18. Built in the 18th…
Unmasking The Burden Of Being A Woman
Júlíanna Ósk Hafberg embraces womanhood through intimate reflection It was the use of colour that initially attracted me to Júlíanna…
Movies On The Fjord: A Taste of Skjaldborg
A couple in their seventies strolling towards the cinema, clutching a six-pack of beer. A steadfast group of 10-year-olds always…
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Dog Walker
With Jaki the Siberian husky, Mía the schnauzer by his side, Guðmundur Ingi Halldórsson turns heads as he strolls through…
The Islanders: The Wood Master Of Patreksfjörður
Einar Vignir Vatneyr Skarphéðinsson’s wood workshop is located just a few steps from his house in Patreksfjörður. It’s his private…
Hot Pool Hopping In The Westfjords
In Iceland, swimming pools are not merely places to take a dip; they are a way of life. With more…
Icelandic Embassy in Moscow to Close, Russian Ambassador Expected to Leave
The Icelandic government has announced the closure of its embassy in Moscow, with the activities set to cease on August…
Eating Well On a Budget
How to feed a family without splurging Katrín Björk Birgisdóttir regularly posts her grocery hauls to YouTube. A nail technician…
Birdwatching With A Pro
Learning to “catch and release,” the birder’s way* I vividly remember the moment I met with friends after lockdown. Everyone…
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Weekend Musician
Prices in Reykjavík are rising as you read this, post-pandemic layoffs persist and AI is threatening to take over everybody’s…
Voices In Sync
A glimpse into the world of dubbing at Myndform In a quest to better understand how movies are dubbed in…
Icelandic Musicians Nominated For 2023 Nordic Council Music Prize
Nominees for the 2023 Nordic Council Music Prize were announced May 23 and the list includes two Icelandic acts —…
Puffin Population Declines By 70%
Iceland’s Atlantic puffin population has experienced a significant decline of 70% in almost thirty years, reports RÚV. This decrease is…
Documentary Lovers Flock To The West For Skjaldborg
Skjaldborg, Iceland’s famous documentary film festival, returns to Patreksfjörður May 26 to 29. Over the course of the festival weekend,…
The Islanders: Juggling Two Worlds
Icelandic farmer Pálína Axelsdóttir Njarðvík balances farm life and city life “Look, there is one there that is breathing a…
Felt Cute, Might Delete Later
Anna Karín Lárusdóttir’s short film Felt Cute challenges the conformity of society’s labels Winning a short film competition is a…
KÁRI Plays His Debut Album Release Show in Reykjavík
Icelandic musician KÁRI (Kári Egillson) held a release show for his debut album Palm Trees in the Snow on May…