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Iceland Thaws: The Glaciers Are Melting – What Does It Mean For Iceland?
by John Rogers
The Okjökull glacier died in 2014. It wasn’t the first Icelandic glacier to pass away. Some estimates say that up…
The Frozen Wave: Warm Welcomes & Cold Glaciers In Borgarfjörður
by John Rogers
“Drive past Reykholt and continue to a farm called Stóri Ás,” read the directions to Borgarfjörður’s Lava Lodge. “Cross the…
Union Says Management Counteroffer “Cuts To Our Wages And Conditions”
Efling, one of Iceland’s largest labour unions, has sharply criticised management’s proposed counteroffers, saying they actually undermine worker’s rights. Union…
VIDEO: Iceland Has Never Been A Classless Society, Union Heads Remind Public
A common myth, sometimes even repeated by Icelanders, is that Iceland is a classless society. In a new video, Iceland’s…
Swimmingly Good Food At Tjöruhúsið In Ísafjörður
If ever there was a time to be worried about mainstream popularity of our little island, it’s now. But travel…
Over The River: A Taste Of Winter In Selfoss
by John Rogers
The Ölfusá river near Selfoss gushes down through southern Iceland, from the place where the Hvítá and Sog rivers meet….
Walruses, Once Plentiful In Iceland, Were Wiped Out By Settlers
New research has brought to light two amazing facts about pre-settlement Iceland: there was once a special “breed” of Icelandic…
Bondage-Synth-Punk Trio Hatari Announce Final Gig After Failing To Dismantle Capitalism
by John Rogers
Hatari released a statement to the media today concerning the recent announcement of their last ever concert, to be held…
13 Days Of Grapemas: JFDR x Omnom Matcha Chocolate EP
In Iceland, Christmas is a little wacky. Instead of one Santa, we have thirteen. And rather than being a jolly…
Iceland: 100 Years Of Sovereignty
On December 1, 1918, Iceland gained its sovereignty from Denmark, taking the final step towards becoming a fully independent republic….
Sparkling Diamonds in a Glacial Lagoon: A Journey To Jökulsárlón
“This piece of ice is a thousand years old,” our boat guide exclaims. He holds up the ice between his…
Iceland’s Appellate Court Upholds Sentencing Of Murderer
The appellate court has upheld the 19-year sentence for Thomas Møller Olsen, the man charged with and convicted of the…
Bang Gang Statue Unveiled in Keflavík
The Icelandic Museum Of Rock ‘n’ Roll in Keflavík honoured Bang Gang frontman Barði Jóhannsson last Friday night, on the…
Of Space, Whales And Antarctica: A Weekend In Húsavík
by John Rogers
We land at the tiny Húsavík airport and step out into a brisk, frosty morning. In contrast with the short,…
The Unlikely Success Of Matstofan: The “Filipino Taste” In Borgarnes
The oldest Filipino restaurant in Iceland does not have a Filipino name. The sign outside says “Matstofan,” but locals will…
Icelandic Queer Rights Groups Release Joint Statement On New US Anti-Trans & Intersex Memo
In response to a memo recently issued by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), four queer rights…
Barbed Wire, Electric Fencing & 24-Hour Guards: All For The Christmas Goat
No expense is being spared to protect IKEA’s Christmas Goat from would-be arsonists, Fréttablaðið reports. The Christmas Goat tradition, originally…
Something Malevolent This Way Comes: Olaf de Fleur on adventure and exploration in the world of film
by Mulan
Info Available on Netflix Inspiration Icelandic film director, scriptwriter and producer, Olaf de Fleur Johannesson, enters the international Hollywood scene…
In The Belly Of The Whale: Sjón’s ‘CoDex 1962’ Published In English
This autumn, Sjón’s anglophone readership will be glad to discover a new novel by the author in UK and US…
Oh Yeah! 100 Years Ago Today, Iceland’s Katla Erupted
It’s time to celebrate. To be fair, it’s always time to celebrate. But today it’s time to celebrate the 100th…
Sea Shepherd To Launch Chapter In Iceland
Sea Shepherd, an environmental activist group that has a long and storied history with Iceland, will be officially launching an…