Articles by: Jóhannes Bjarkason
Sambíó Theatres Increase Security For Minecraft Screenings
Proprietors of cinema chain Sambíó have decided to increase security during its screenings of the Minecraft movie. The decision was…
National Handball Team Calls For Boycotting Israeli Sports Participation Following Win
The Iceland women’s national handball team has issued a statement encouraging Icelandic sports authorities to bar Israeli teams from participating…
13.000 People Opposed To Fish Farm In Seyðisfjörður
A total of 13.022 people signed a petition urging authorities to cancel plans to allow open-pen fish farming in Seyðisfjörður,…
First Puffins Return As Breeding Season Begins
The first puffins to return to Iceland settled in Grímsey last weekend, reports akureyri.is. The small bird was unusually punctual,…
Punk Band Geðbrigði Wins First Place At Músíktilraunir
On April 6, the annual battle of the bands competition Músíktilraunir showcased its finalists at Harpa. Following four nights of…
More People In Favour Of EU Membership Than Opposed
Approximately 44% of the Icelandic population is in favour of joining the European Union, according to a new Gallup survey,…
Towering Voices Of Theremin: Hekla Releases Turnar
Theremin master Hekla opens up a new dimension with Turnar A spectral pitch opens theremin-master Hekla’s latest album Turnar. Reverberating…
Iceland Foreign Ministry Publishes Travel Advisory For LGBTQ+ People
The Foreign Ministry has published a travel advisory aimed at LGBTQ+ people, encouraging travellers to be mindful of the attitudes…
20.000 Oxycontin Proxy Tablets Confiscated At Keflavík Airport
In late March, customs officers at Keflavík Airport confiscated around 20.000 nonprescription tablets. At first glance, they seemed to be…
Search And Rescue Members Threatened During Grindavík Evacuation
During the evacuation of Grindavík moments before the latest volcanic eruption, search and rescue members were threatened at gunpoint, RÚV…
Silja Bára Ómarsdóttir New University Of Iceland Rector
Dr. Silja Bára Ómarsdóttir will assume office as the new rector of the University of Iceland, following a victory in…
Police Warns Against Pickpockets In Reykjavík
The Capital Area Police implores the public to be on the lookout for pickpockets, who are reportedly operating in the…
Government Announces Changes To Fishing Fees
On March 25, Minister of Industries and Liberal MP Hanna Katrín Friðriksson and Finance Minister Daði Már Kristófersson announced changes…
The Icelandic Film School Declares Bankruptcy
On March 24, the dean of the Icelandic Film School Hlín Jóhannesdóttir sent an e-mail to its staff and students…
Guðmundur Ingi Kristinsson New Minister For Children
During a cabinet meeting between the Icelandic government and President Halla Tómasdóttir on Sunday, March 23, former minister for children…
Special Police Unit Criticised For Not Following Protocol
A report has been released on the conduct of National Police Commissioner’s Special Unit when, in 2023, armed policemen searching…
Third Of Icelandic Young Adults Use Nicotine Pouches
According to a recent report published by the Nordic Welfare Centre, 33% of Icelandic adults aged 18-24 years old use…
UN Commission Recognises Icelandic Rights Of Continental Shelf
The United Nations Continental Shelf Commission has formally approved Iceland’s rights and sovereignty of the Icelandic continental shelf. The approval…
Reykjavík Zoo’s Seal Pool To Be Upgraded
The Reykjavik Family Park and Zoo’s seal aquarium is set to be upgraded in order to comply with animal protection…
Financing Started For Sundabraut Highway Project
As reported by RÚV, the government has appointed a task force to prepare financing for the Sundabraut highway project. The…
Short-Term Rentals To Be Limited To Legal Residence
On March 13, the government published a drafted bill to limit short-term rentals exclusively to individuals’ legal residences. With the…
Video Premiere: Jelena Ciric Releases “Love Song”
Jelena Ciric has been a definitive namestay in Reykjavík’s folk scene for years. In February, she released her first follow-up…
Man Dies Following Group Assault, Eight Arrested
On March 11, the police arrested eight people suspected of killing a man. The victim, who was in his 60s,…
Foreign Ministry’s Name Possibly To Change
The Icelandic Ministry for Foreign Affairs could soon be titled the Foreign and Defence Ministry following new government policy, RÚV…
Mayor Of Reykjavík Still Employed As Chair Of Local Authorities Association
The new Mayor of Reykjavík, Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir, is still employed as the chairperson of the Icelandic Association of Local…