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Dark Shadows Cause Deep Rifts In ‘Undir Trénu’

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In Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson’s third feature, ‘Undir Trénu,’ the shadow cast from the tree next door sparks a seething feud…

Missing In Iceland: Hookah Bars

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In Iceland, since 2007 it’s been illegal to smoke indoors in public buildings such as restaurants, bars, cafés, on school…

Readers Write: On Flying Visits

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Grapevine minn, I’ve managed to secure a flight back to my dearest Iceland this coming January. The problem? I’ve only…

70-80 People Have Vanished Without A Trace In Iceland Since 1930

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Saknað – íslensk mannshvörf 1930-2018 (Missing – Vanished Icelanders 1930-2018) is the working title of a book by Bjarki H….

What’s New & Who’s Who #5: Lo-fi, Rap, Jazz & More

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Oh lord, the fun never ends: part five of our guide to the bands playing Airwaves for the first time…

Darkness And Dread: The Drag Electronica of Mighty Bear

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A glittering skull-shaped mask appears from the fog, striding out over the moss, with the rest of his (or her?)…

Sugar Paper Theories: Notorious Murder Case Through The Lens

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Iceland’s biggest and most controversial murder investigation is brought back to life in the exhibit Sugar Paper Theories. British photographer,…

Guerrilla Film-Making

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Legendary film-maker Werner Herzog is no stranger to Iceland. Apart from his recent documentary on the island’s geological turmoil, ‘Into…

Missing in Iceland: Nuclear Energy

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Most people are familiar with the fact that Iceland’s electricity comes from hydropower and, to a lesser extent, geothermal energy….

Missing In Iceland: Casinos

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Looking for a casino to spend countless hours playing blackjack in the hope of scoring some big bucks? Well, in…

The Hveragerði Cat Killer Continues Killing Spree: Mutilated Cat Discovered

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The little town of Hveragerði is one of many quaint little roadside towns in Iceland. It is the first town…

Get Your Read On: Reykjavík Nights & Ashes To Dust

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On a disgusting, dim, grey, rainy autumn day, what could be better than blasting up the radiator and getting stuck…

MPs Refused To See The Testimonies For Paedophiles

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All MPs of the Independence Party and members of the Constitutional and Supervisory Committee refused to have a look at…

Missing In Iceland: Cat Cafés

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What pairs well with a good cup of coffee? Cute, cuddly, and playful cats sitting on your lap, of course….

Sumac Grill: Paris of the East, in the North

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There has historically been a real lack of culinary institutions in Iceland representing the northern parts of Africa and the…

Grumpy Swans Destroy Indian Drone

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A couple of malevolent swans in the Westfjords of Iceland showed some Indian tourist that they are not to be…

Out of Thin Air: Documentary Charts Alleged Murder & The End Of Innocence

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On January 25, 1974, 18-year-old Guðmundur Einarsson disappeared without a trace. His body was never found, which caused great consternation…

North Of The Wall: A Game of Thrones Tour Of Iceland

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The Iron Island clan in ‘Game of Thrones’ are based on the Vikings from Nordic history—but they are both more…

Missing In Iceland: Late Night Delivery

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It’s 02:00 you’ve got a growling stomach and you’re too lazy to leave your couch. All you have in your…

Thomas Møller Olsen Brought To Court

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Thomas Frederik Møller Olsen is being prosecuted by the Reykjanes District Court today, in a case that shook Iceland to…

Missing In Iceland: Rabies

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So you plan on flying your adorable akita from America to Akranes. Well, best make plans in advance because upon…