Author: Iryna Zubenko
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Blue Lagoon Partially Reopens, Grindavík Could Follow
Following its closure on November 9 due to increased seismic activity in the Reykjanes Peninsula, the Blue Lagoon partially resumed…
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Santa Claus
Introducing Torfi: a jolly Santa with a side of rock’n’roll At first glance, Torfi Guðbrandsson could be anyone. Add a…
The Hornstrandir Film Festival Premieres Its Making Of Film
The Hornstrandir Film Festival (HFF), which proudly claims to be the most remote festival in the world, has premiered its…
Air Traffic Controllers Go On Strike
The Icelandic Air Traffic Controllers Association has announced two work stoppages on December 12 and 14, lasting six hours each…
Björk Narrates Fungi Documentary
Björk announced on her social media channels that she has narrated a documentary about fungi. The artist with the most…
How (And Why) To Start Collecting Art
Art without a splurge: a myth or reality If you’re currently navigating a rental market crisis, while trying to keep…
Disappearing In Plain View: A Documentary Captures Glacial Decline
In a State of Change provides much-needed food for thought “Sorry, that it made you feel sad,” says director Donal…
Rán Flygenring Never Stops Playing
With a shiny new prize, a just-released book and many projects in the works, Rán Flygenring’s creative journey is just…
Water Supply To Westman Islands Badly Damaged, Alert Phase Declared
There is a danger that the water supply to the Westman Islands will be cut off after being damaged on…
American Conglomerate Makes Takeover Bid For Marel
Chicago, U.S., conglomerate John Bean Technologies Corporation (JBT) has made a takeover bid for Icelandic food processing company Marel, reports…
Laufey Nominated For Grammy
Musician Laufey Lín Jónsdóttir recently received a Grammy nomination for her album Bewitched in the Traditional Pop Vocal Album. The…
Famous Icelandic Horse Celebrates 25th Birthday
Stáli, one of Iceland’s finest and most famous stallions, celebrated his birthday over the weekend, reports Vísir. Stáli has nearly…
The Blue Lagoon Remains Closed Due To Ongoing Seismic Activity
The Blue Lagoon announced on November 9th it was closing for one week amid rising concerns over the seismic activity…
Eliza Reid Announces New Murder Mystery Book
Eliza Reid, First Lady of Iceland, has announced on her personal Instagram that she has written a new book. According…
In Pictures: Severe Road Damage In Grindavík Following Earthquakes
As the residents of Grindavík have been allowed to go into town on Monday, November 13, to pick up essentials…
Grapevine Events: Gigs, Films, Exhibitions & More
We don’t know about you, but last weekend was a busy one for us – hitting every Iceland Airwaves venue…
The First Cacao Fruit Harvested In Iceland And Turned Into Chocolate
The first cocoa plantation in Iceland recently had its first harvest, as reported by RÚV. Cocoa plants have been cultivated…