Author: Sam O'Donnell
Tourists Sleeping In Vaðlaheiði Tunnel
Recently, foreign tourists journeying around Iceland in small motorhomes widely began seeking shelter overnight in the Vaðlaheiði tunnel in Akureyri….
First Icelander Dies Due To COVID-19
An elderly woman died yesterday due to COVID-19. She is the first Icelander to succumb to this illness, and the…
All Routes To Iceland Could Close Next Month
There is a good chance that all routes to Iceland, both by air and sea, will be closed by the…
Gathering Ban Update: No More Than 20 People At A Time In An Establishment
Tighter restrictions are being levied upon the people in Iceland in the form of a stricter gathering ban, which takes…
Member of Parliament Diagnosed With COVID-19
Smári McCarthy of the Pirate Party in Parliament has been diagnosed with COVID-19 over the weekend, according to his Facebook…
Iceland To Participate In EU Travel Ban
The government of Iceland has notified the European Commission that Iceland will participate in the EU ban on travel. The…
COVID-19 Expected To Peak Around April 10th
Surgeon General Alma Möller told RÚV that the COVID-19 epidemic could peak three Fridays from now, on April 10th. However,…
BREAKING: Eurovision 2020 Cancelled
In an unprecedented turn of events, for the first time in its 64 years of operation, Eurovision 2020 has been cancelled. …
Music Festival “Aldrei Fór Ég Suður” Still On, Will Be Livestreamed
The annual music festival Aldrei fór ég suður, which has been held in Ísafjörður over Easter for nearly two decades,…
Wind, Rain, And Snow Throughout Northern Iceland
In case you didn’t have enough reasons to stay inside, the weather is supposed to get nasty over today and…
Ask An Architect: Why Are There No Ancient Buildings In Iceland?
The observant sightseer may notice when travelling the country that there are no ancient buildings to be found. Iceland was…
A Visit To Reykjanes Is Just What The Doctor Ordered
It’s flu season, which means that you or someone you know is likely to come down with some form or…
Eurovision 2020: Daði Freyr To Represent Iceland
Saturday was the final round to determine who will compete in Eurovision 2020. Five artists took the stage to determine…
Coronavirus In Iceland: Three Confirmed, 300 Quarantined
A woman in her forties was diagnosed last night with the COVID-19 virus, also known as coronavirus, RÚV reports. Currently…
Coronavirus Strikes: Seven Icelanders Quarantined In Tenerife
The coronavirus has been detected in Tenerife, and seven Icelanders have been quarantined at the H10 Costa Adeje Palace hotel…
Sprengidagur Is Here! Let’s Have Some Salted Meat And Split Bean Soup
Today is Sprengidagur, which literally translates to “Bursting Day”. The idea here is you’re supposed to eat a whole lot…
Craft Burger Kitchen
As I step into the brightly-coloured diner-style restaurant that is Craft Burger Kitchen, I instantly feel like I’m back in…
Culture Pick: National Museum’s History Of The Earth
A new and exciting exhibition opens today at the National Museum of Iceland called “History of the Earth“, starting Saturday…
Culture Pick: 20×20
I don’t know about you, but I’m still getting used to the fact that it’s 2020. Thank goodness there is…
Globe-Trotting Pedophile Busted In Iceland
A pedophile is in the custody of the Icelandic police, RÚV reports. Police in Suðurnes arrested an American man at…
Supercomputer (Probably) Coming To Iceland
A new supercomputer is rumoured to be coming to Iceland. The British Meteorological Office is looking for somewhere to keep…
The Bell Curve Of Emotions: ‘Transmutants And Emotional Curves’
Arnar Ásgeirsson and I meet in his studio to talk about his new book of illustrations. On a table is…
Efling Strike Continues, Only Collective Bargaining Agreement Will End It
The strike by members of the labour union Efling working for the City of Reykjavík began at midnight. This is…
Bread Shelves Cleared Last Night Before Storm
Residents of the capital area stormed the supermarkets and cleared the shelves of bread, milk, and eggs last night in…
Extratropical Cyclone Lands, Country Locks Down
A extratropical cyclone has made its way across the country. The western and southern parts of the island seem to…