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Dark Shadows Cause Deep Rifts In ‘Undir Trénu’
by Charley Ward
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
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
by Charley Ward
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
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
by John Rogers, Hannah Jane Cohen and Alice Demurtas
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
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
Iceland’s biggest and most controversial murder investigation is brought back to life in the exhibit Sugar Paper Theories. British photographer,…
Guerrilla Film-Making
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Thomas Frederik Møller Olsen is being prosecuted by the Reykjanes District Court today, in a case that shook Iceland to…
Missing In Iceland: Rabies
So you plan on flying your adorable akita from America to Akranes. Well, best make plans in advance because upon…