Articles by: Jóhannes Bjarkason
The Suburban Circle: Crawling Through The Capital Area’s Suburban Pubs
When I told my friends and family about my upcoming weekend plans, their reaction was a stifled laugh, followed by…
Vigilante Group Shields Of Iceland Survey Downtown Reykjavík
On Friday, July 18, a group of convicted criminals rallied together to found the Shields of Iceland organisation — a…
Smjörvi Is Young, Wild, Free
Smjörvi’s latest EP #ung og eirðarlaus feels like the intersection of cyberculture and hyperpop Gaining ground in 2017 with the…
Hometown Heroes: Hardcore Group Gaddavír Play Wacken Open Air
Gaddavír is a pillar in the punk community “Are you a weeb?” asks Gaddavír frontman Kristján Alexander Reiner Friðriksson as…
Grindavík Residents Restrict Blue Lagoon Access
On July 17, a group of Grindavík residents restricted entry on the road leading to the Blue Lagoon as an…
Reykjanes Eruption Waning, Blue Lagoon Reopened
The recent volcanic eruption in the Reykjanes Peninsula is slowly fizzing out, RÚV reports. Earthquake activity has decreased significantly and…
Three-Year-Old Wandered Off Preschool Grounds, Found In Bónus
On July 14, a three-year-old girl at the Urriðaból preschool in Garðabær wandered off the schoolyard. According to RÚV, the…
Alþingi In Recess Following Historic Filibustering
The most discussed parliamentary bill in the history of Iceland, a legislation on fisheries resource rents, was finalised on July…
Increased Safety Measures At Brúará Following Fatality
Safety measures at Brúará are currently being upgraded following an accidental death that occurred last June, RÚV reports. On June…
Potential Human Trafficking Victims Identified Following Police Action
The police claim to have identified 36 potential human trafficking victims during an extensive, multi-national operation in June. Up to…
Open The Doors For Birnir
Hip-hop artist Birnir lives for 2,000 years It’s been about a month since Birnir’s third LP Dyrnar came out. His…
Almost 70% Of Public Support Fisheries Rent Bill
A ruling majority of the public supports Alþingi’s contested bill on fisheries resource rent, according to a new survey by…
American Nuclear Sub Docks At Grundartangi
On July 9, an American nuclear submarine is set to dock at Grundartangi for servicing. This is the eight submarine…
More Music, Less Borders
No Borders Iceland organise the upcoming Festival Against Borders After hosting a series of concerts last spring, activist group No…
Parking In Paradise At A Hellish Price
by Jóhannes Bjarkason and Jón Trausti Sigurðarson
Highway robbery: The parking meters are running on the Ring Road Like any intrepid tourist knows, Iceland is famed for…
Tourist Aged 19 Dies In Öræfi
On Friday evening, July 4, a search party was sent to locate a missing 19-year-old tourist travelling in Öræfi. He…
Earthquake Surge Near Hekla In South Iceland
On the morning of July 7, a short surge of earthquakes was recorded near Árnes in South Iceland, about 20…
Track By Track: Drop P By GRÓA
Faster than lightspeed There are fewer bands active in Iceland truer to their craft and ethos than GRÓA. Whether it’s…
June Temperatures Below Average Nationwide
May was unusually warm this year, with temperatures measuring higher than June in some parts of the country, the Icelandic…
Edition Hotel Murderer Sent Last Will To Relatives
The French woman suspected of killing her husband and daughter at the Reykjavík Edition hotel in June denies conviction. As…
Five Year Inquiry Into Samherji’s Activity In Namibia Concluded
The Icelandic District Prosecutor has concluded its inquiry into the activities of fisheries company Samherji in Namibia, which began five…
Former MP Dies After Boat Sinks Off Patreksfjörður Coast
On June 30, a costal fishing vessel sunk off the coast of Patreksfjörður. The Icelandic Coast Guard was dispatched after…
President Halla Tómasdóttir Weighs In On Heart-Shaped Traffic Lights
President of Iceland Halla Tómasdóttir has weighed in — albeit informally — about the controversial decision to remove Akureyri’s heart-shaped…
Disabled Pregnant Woman To Be Deported
Icelandic authorities are set to deport a pregnant woman who uses a wheelchair, in defiance of her doctor’s recommendations, RÚV…
Two Icelanders Recognised Among NOMEX’s Top 20 Under 30
The Nordic Music Export (NOMEX), a joint project of the Nordic music export offices, has announced the recipients of their…