Iceland’s Last Fin Whaler Given “Freedom Award” By Young Conservatives
Kristján Loftsson (above, left), the last person in Iceland to still hunt endangered fin whales, was awarded the “Freedom Award” by the Young Conservatives (SUS) yeste
Town Guide: Stylish Cabins, Seafood, and Beautiful Coastline In Sandgerði
A small town on the tip of the Reykjanes Peninsula, Sandgerði boasts one of the most active fishing harbours in Iceland. With straight roads leading directly from Reykjavík to Sa
Antediluvian Architecture And Vegetarian Sausage: A Day In Berufjörður
The more miles I log on Iceland’s country roads, absorbing each landscape as it melts into the next, the more I find myself grasping for a vocabulary, an idiom, a […]
This Year’s Must Hears: Our Tracks Of 2018, So Far, Part One
As we drift into autumn and both Airwaves and the end of the year get closer on the horizon, we thought it would be a good time to look back […]
A Messi Eater: Fresh, Creamy Seafood In A Bucolic Setting At Messinn
Delicate or robust, white or pink, flat or oblong, from glistening swordfish to speckled flounder fillets—I’ve never met a fish that didn’t love being kissed by a pat of butt
Strolling Through Deliciousness: Shalimar Brings Lahore Tastes To Reykjavík
If there is one good thing to be said about colonialism, it is that food from the Indo-Pak region is now ubiquitous the world over. Even this distant little island […]
Welcome To Geekjavík: Where To Release Your Inner Nerd
Being into something is hip and being passionate about something is attractive—so being geeky is the new showing no emotions and having a ‘resting bitch face’. If you thought
Nature Works: New Research Shows The Economic Value Of National Parks
The economic value of national parks in Iceland may be easy to overlook. Advocates of national parks tend to guide public debate toward the idea of saving Icelandic nature, but [&h
Word Of The Issue: Utangátta
‘Utangátta’ has suddenly become a mystical word in Hollywood, thanks to Cary Fukunaga’s hit Netflix series ‘Maniac.’ In episode nine, Jonah Hill’s character, Owen Milg
How To Survive An Icelandic Winter
Icelandic winters can be hard and long. It’s good to prepare, because winter is coming and with it lethargy, melancholy and a lot of irony. Let’s face it, it’ll be […]
Protest At Icelandic Slaughterhouse Prompts Counter, And Counter-Counter, Protests
A planned solidarity protest at a slaughterhouse in South Iceland has not only set off a counter-protest, but also a protest against the counter-protesters. Fréttablaðið reports
Icelandic Bank Loses Millions in Airline Bankruptcy
Primera Air, a Denmark-based airline owned by Icelandic businessman Andri Már Ingólfsson, has filed for bankruptcy and ceased operating, RÚV reports. Arion Banki has lost the eq
Thousands Of Foreign Workers In Iceland Exploited, Indicating Systemic Problems
Thousands of foreign workers in Iceland—primarily employed in construction, hotels and restaurants—are being subjected to some of the worst examples of illegal employment pract
Loud Places: Kjartan Holm Explores Orchestral Noise
Kjartan Holm sits stock still, gazing contemplatively into the middle distance. “It’s gonna be interesting to see how Airwaves will be run this time,” he says, finally. “I
What Are Icelanders Talking About?
The latest flare-ups from social media History was made last week when all five suspects in the notorious Guðmundur and Geirfinnur case had all charges against them dropped. This
“Who’s In The Picture?” New Exhibition Identifies Unknown People In Old Photographs
The black and white photograph portrays a stern, unfamiliar face. Just below the photo, a handwritten post-it note reads, ‘Erlendur Jónsson?’ It’s the question mark that get
Brand New Batch Of Icelandic Names Approved
18 new names have been added to the Icelandic lexicon over the past two months, Fréttablaðið reports, while six names were rejected. Amongst the given names approved for women w
The Devil and the Fiddle, or: Spoken Word Classical Rocks
It just might be that spoken word backed by classical music could be the new rock. And not a moment too soon, now that the tribute bands seem set to […]
Writing Across the Chasm: Pondering Distance And Travel In Iceview Magazine
Situated halfway up the western coast of Skagi peninsula, the humble fishing village of Skagaströnd seems an unlikely headquarters for an international literary journal. Centuries
Independence Party Rises In The Polls
The Independence Party has seen a rise in support over the past month, according to a new poll from Gallup, RÚV reports. The coalition government of the Left-Greens, the Independe
Airwaves Debutantes: What’s New And Who’s Who At Airwaves 2018 #1
Iceland Airwaves built its reputation as a destination festival not by booking loads of big names, but because it’s the single best place to see the freshest faces on the [&helli