Articles by: Jóhannes Bjarkason
Icelanders Expected To Spend 36 Billion ISK Gambling Online
According to an extensive news report by RÚV’s investigative programme Kveikur, Icelandic people are expected to spend approximately 36 billion…
Cartoonist Hugleikur Dagsson Survives Meta Cancellation
On October 19, celebrated cartoonist and comedian Hugleikur Dagsson announced that he’d been “kicked out of Meta”. According to Hugleikur,…
RAKEL’s Debut LP Mixes The Natural With The Unnatural
RAKEL finds her place with a place to be One of the busiest people in the Icelandic music scene, solo…
Honey Pie: Pizza 107’s Neighbourhood Charm Works Wonders
There’s a scene in the quintessential rom-com Along Came Polly where Philip Seymour Hoffman scoffs at Ben Stiller for dabbing…
New Border Surveillance System Enacted At Keflavík International Airport
On October 12, the new border control system Entry Exit (EES) was implemented at Keflavík International Airport and in 28…
Elves Approve Road Construction Project In South Iceland
According to the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (Vegagerðin), elves living in Efri-Laugardælaeyja have approved the construction of a bridge…
Björk Expresses Support To Icelandic Citizen Kidnapped By Israel
On Wednesday, October 8, internationally renowned artist Björk expressed her support for Magga Stína, who was kidnapped by the Israeli…
Video Premiere: Íris Thorarins Spotlights The Guzheng In ‘A Duet Of Distant Strings’
Icelandic composer Íris Thorarins releases the video to her latest art piece, “A Duet Of Distant Strings.” Described as a…
Size Of Rental Market Severely Underestimated
The size of the Icelandic rental market has been severely underestimated, according to a recent report by the Housing and…
Play Airlines Cease Operations
Airline company Play has ceased its operations. On September 28, the company issued its declaration of closure at the Icelandic stock…
Trúnó On The Dancefloor: Inside Benni Hemm Hemm And Páll Óskar’s New Album
Benni Hemm Hemm and Páll Óskar join forces for a politically charged, sugary pop album In a rare twist of…
Björk’s Music Made Inaccessible In Israel
Icelandic artist Björk Guðmundsdóttir has removed her music from streaming platforms in Israel, Vísir reported on September 22 citing Israeli…
Chamber Of Commerce Encourages Oil Exploration In Dreki Area
The Iceland Chamber of Commerce has encouraged the Icelandic treasury to issue permits for oil research and production in the…
Sandrayati Creates Life Alongside Her Latest Album INHABIT
A deeper resonance Expecting the birth of her first child, Indonesian-born Sandrayati Fay welcomed the release of her sophomore LP…
RnB Artist Kris Brings Poise And Professionalism To The Stage
Kristening a debut album Starting their third concert series Hauslaus in September, Reykjavík Brewing Company’s venue Tónabíó shifts its focus…
Over 100 Organisations Call For Nationwide Palestine Demonstration
Over 100 Icelandic organisations are planning a nationwide demonstration in support of Palestine, demanding action from the Icelandic government. The…
Record Number Of Foreign Students Enrolled In 2024
According to a recent compilation made by Registers Iceland, a record number of foreign students were enrolled at the secondary…
Kaffi Ó-le And Brút Shut Down
On September 1, Vísir reported that the Michelin restaurant Brút and café Kaffi Ó-le have been closed. The two businesses…
Tornado Spotted Off Coast Of Iceland
On Friday, August 29, a tornado was spotted along the coast of Vatnsleysuströnd on the Reykjanes Peninsula, Vísir reports. A passerby…
Across Borders And Decades, múm Carries On
Era-defining experimental group múm release their first LP in 12 years It’s been 25 years since múm released their debut…
Danish Football Supporters Fined After Icelandic Match
The European Football Association has issued a fine of 3.6 million ISK to the Danish football team Brøndby after its…
Break-In At RIFF Headquarters
On August 19, the offices of the Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF) were broken into and several items were stolen….
Tension Builds In Crater Row South Of Reykjavík
On the afternoon of Monday, August 18, an earthquake measuring the magnitude of 3.8 was recorded in Brennisteinsfjöll, an active…
Strætó Launches New And Improved Service
From August 17 onwards, transit company Strætó bs. will improve its services with more frequent trips and shorter wait times….
“When The Light Breaks” Nominated For Nordic Council Film Prize
The Icelandic film When The Light Breaks, directed by Rúnar Rúnarsson, is one of seven films nominated for the 2025…