Reclaiming The Power Of Tramp: Klassa Drusla
Iceland has not made a lot of female buddy comedies; something that filmmaker Ólöf Birna Torfadóttir has been very aware of. She means to change that with her first feature-leng
Gym, Swim, Sing & More: Birna María Másdóttir’s Perfect Day
Birna María Másdóttir, or MC Bibba, is a radio personality at Útvarp 101 and fitness influencer. Here’s how her perfect day in Reykjavík would shape up. First thing in the [
GDRN 2.0: The Singer Is Back With A Poetic Sophomore Effort
“I’m doing really good,” Guðrún Ýr Eyfjörð Jóhannesdóttir says brightly, smiling as she sits back into a couch at Stofan, delicately sipping an americano. The artist,
Satisfy Your Lust For Life: Elina Pirinen’s ‘Rhythm of Poison’ Reawakens Your Primal Libido
Chimes jingle. A dancer flexes his foot, clutching desperately onto a red scarf. In your lap lands another dancer’s head. She twitches and pets your hair. On the other side [&hel
Here’s Looking At You, Paradise: The Uncertain Fate Of Bíó Paradís
Bíó Paradís, an arthouse cinema and Reykjavík cultural institution since 2010, now faces the very real possibility of shuttering its doors for good. Cinema manager Hrönn Svein
COVID-19 In Iceland: 37 Confirmed Cases, About 400 In Home Quarantine
Landspítali hospital has now confirmed 37 cases in Iceland of COVID-19, Vísir reports, from samples taken of those already placed in home quarantine following their return to Ice
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Chinese Restaurant
The year 2019 wasn’t kind to many restaurateurs. Let’s be honest, it’s a tough business. Nevertheless, Iceland’s culinary scene is seeing the emergence of new players a
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Coffeehouse
The year 2019 wasn’t kind to many restaurateurs. Let’s be honest, it’s a tough business. Nevertheless, Iceland’s culinary scene is seeing the emergence of new players a
Culture Pick: Jono And Kimi Are Curious
Since COVID-19 has everyone fretting, tonight may be a good time to relax and laugh a little. To this end, we recommend checking out Jono Duffy and Kimi Taylor tonight […]
Conspiracy Theory Says Netflix Will Help Iceland Win Eurovision To Promote Will Ferrell Vehicle
A totally plausible and not at all trolling conspiracy theory puts forward that Netflix is deliberately trying to influence Eurovision to ensure an Iceland win in order to promote
COVID-19 In Iceland: 34 Confirmed Cases, All From Returning Flights
There are now a total of 34 confirmed cases in Iceland of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, Vísir reports at the time of this writing. All of these are […]
COVID-19 In Iceland: Virtually Impossible Australian Woman Caught Virus In Iceland
The ABC has reported that a woman in her 30s, returning home last Monday via Dubai after vacationing in Iceland the UK, tested positive for COVID-19. While this story has […
Save Bíó Paradís: Cinephiles Of Iceland Unite!
The year is off to a worrisome start for culture in Reykjavík. At the end of January, it was announced that the only arthouse cinema in Reykjavík, Bió Paradís, would […]
Become A Keto Kardashian: We Would Never Eat Bread, Are You Serious?
Over the past year, Keto has become a full-blown fad in Iceland. Well over 3% of the population has joined the Keto Iceland group on Facebook, and restaurants and grocery […
COVID-19 In Iceland: 20 Cases, None Seriously Ill And All Quarantined After Trips Abroad
There are now 20 confirmed cases in Iceland of COVID-19, RÚV reports. All of them contracted the virus overseas and returned to Iceland from two confirmed locations: a hotel in [&
Culture Pick: Reykjavík Food and Fun Festival
If you’ve never checked out the Reykjavík Food and Fun Festival, now would be your time to start. The “culinary circus”, as the official site describes the event
Electric Dreams: Kuldaboli’s Insanity And Madness
Without a doubt, Kuldaboli is currently one of Iceland’s most prolific music projects. Before leaving the country a couple of years ago, the musician—he chose not to appear und
COVID-19 In Iceland: 16 Confirmed Cases, Quarantined Will Receive Pay
There are now 16 confirmed cases in Iceland of COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus, RÚV reports. Thus far, these have all been Icelanders returning from Verona, Italy or Austr
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Bakery
The year 2019 wasn’t kind to many restaurateurs. Let’s be honest, it’s a tough business. Nevertheless, Iceland’s culinary scene is seeing the emergence of new players a
Best Of Reykjavík Dining 2020: Best Pizza
The year 2019 wasn’t kind to many restaurateurs. Let’s be honest, it’s a tough business. Nevertheless, Iceland’s culinary scene is seeing the emergence of new players a
Gallup Poll: Centre Party And Social Democrats At Nearly Same Levels Of Support
The latest poll from Gallup shows that while the Centre Party, the Socialist Party and the Leftist-Greens have increased their support, the Social Democrats have seen a decline. Mo