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Jelena Ćirić: From Playing On RÚV To Presenting
The musician discusses working at the national broadcaster, her podcast, and learning Icelandic Reykjavík is no stranger to Jelena Ćirić’s voice; she’s been nominated at the Kraumur Music Awards and Icelandic Music Awards, and won Icelandic Folk Album of the Year at…
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Don’t Ask Nanna: About The Panama Papers
Hey Nanna, I’ve been following the protests online and can’t stop wondering – what’s with all the people holding bananas and putting bananas on picket signs? Best, Bananarama Hey Bananarama, It’s because Iceland is the leading producer and exporter of bananas in…
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We Asked The Protestors: What Do You Want To Happen?
We went down to a rainy protest outside of Alþingi tonight (Wednesday 6th of April 2016) and asked the protestors one question: “What do you want to happen?” Sirra “I want this government to step down and an election immediately. They’re saying…
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So Long, And Thanks For All The Cheese!
For someone who is used to having an entire aisle at their disposal when they run out of toothpaste, Icelandic grocery stores can seem, shall we say, a little mundane. As I walk through the Nóatún by my apartment, it’s easy to…
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Four Hundred Strong Protest Layoffs At RÚV
Over four hundred people showed up at noon today in protest of the 39 immediate layoffs of lower- and middle-tier RÚV staff members. Protesters chanted “Our RÚV, Let’s Save RÚV,“ surrounding the building with locked hands, symbolically forming a shield wall around…