Autocannibalism For Beginners: Helen Cova Deals With Her Dark Past
Here’s the odd thing: eating oneself, literally, is not technically illegal in Iceland. Nor is it anywhere else—if you insist to be precise about it. But if you dive into [&hel
What Are Icelanders Talking About? The Continuing Saga Continues
One of the most talked about stories in the Icelandic press right now is the shooting of Reykjavík Mayor Dagur B. Eggertsson’s car. Police have apprehended a suspect—who is a
The Surreal Life Of Sturle Dagsland… Is Now Available on His Self-Titled Debut
“When I was 10 years old, I got the Aqua ‘Aquarium’ album for Christmas from my Grandmother,” Sturle Dagsland explains, when asked where his love for music began. “Then t
In Wake Of Shooting, Icelanders Reflect On Discourse
Iceland is not a country known for political violence. Typically, the most heated event to unfold in any political sphere is a well-attended protest. However, the recent shooting o
First Shopping App That Understands Icelandic
The first ever shopping app to understand Icelandic was released to the public today. Aha.is developed the app, which allows for the user to tell their phone what food they [&helli
Police Quarantine Hunt: Visitors Have Already Left Iceland
Four men wanted by police on suspicion of breaking pandemic law appear to have left the country, Vísir reports. Two days ago Vísir stated that the police were looking for [&helli
Sunna Friðjóns & Her Spells: Forage Through A Dewy Forest For Some Magical Music
When Sunna Friðjónsdóttir, who performs under Sunna Fridjóns, approached making her newest effort ‘Let the Light in’, she says she wanted it to sound big. “I wanted to pu
Self Driving Buses Will Be The Future, Says CEO Of Strætó
Jóhannes Svavar Rúnarsson, CEO of Strætó, wants to experiment with the idea of self driving buses over the next two years. The self driving buses will be smaller and only [&hel
COVID Roundup: Four New Domestic Cases Yesterday, All In Quarantine
Four new cases of coronavirus were diagnosed domestically yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. All were in quarantine at the time of diagnosis. 11 people are curr
Central Bank Warns Against Use Of Cryptocurrencies
The Icelandic Central Bank has warned against the use of cryptocurrencies, RÚV reports, due to the lack of regulatory protection. The bank has no real oversight of the production
Iceland Expresses Interest In Greenland Mining Projects
As protests against several mining projects in Greenland continue to reveal the tensions between international mining concerns and Greenland residents, a new report from Iceland
Brits Predicted To Spend More In Iceland Than Anywhere Else In The World
Iceland is set to make more money from holidaying Brits than anywhere else in the world, according to new figures. The report comes from Practio, a group of travel experts [&hellip
The Good Shepard Charity Store Will Remain Open
Despite the future of the charity shop looking bleak, the store is set to remain open. The shop is located on Hverfisgata 94-96 and was re-opened last November. The company wanted
Reykjavík Police Hunt American Duo For Possible Breach Of Quarantine
Reykjavík police are looking for two American men after a suspected breach of pandemic law last Sunday. They were in the Lebowski Bar on Laugavegur, apparently discussing the fact
Immigration Counselling Centre Opens Today
The Immigration Advice Centre officially opened today at Laugavegur 116. At the centre, immigrants can get advice on their rights and their obligations as new residents in Iceland
COVID Roundup: No New Domestic Cases Yesterday, Again
No new cases of coronavirus were diagnosed domestically yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. This marks the second day in a row of no new domestic cases. 11 [&hel
RVK Newscast #73: Pfizer Rumours & Oscar Nominations
The rumoured Pfizer trial did not happened, but what did happen is that stocks in Icelandair plummeted nonetheless because of the fake rumours. Also on the newscast: It is a [&hell
“Husavik” Shortlisted For The Best Original Song At 93rd Oscars
“Husavik”, from the film ‘Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga’, has the possibility of being nominated for the best original song at this years Oscars.
Arm Transplant Patient Gives Finger To Rejection Concerns
A man who received two replacement arms in a transplant last month remains optimistic, despite his body showing signs of rejecting the new limbs. Yesterday he demonstrated his posi
Demonstration Supports Human Trafficking Survivor, Lawyer Optimistic
Some two hundred people gathered in freezing temperatures yesterday to show solidarity for Uhunoma Osayomore, a human trafficking survivor who is nonetheless facing deportation fro
No Hope Of Reaching An Agreement With Pfizer
Chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason has stated he had no hope that an agreement would be reached between Pfizer and the Icelandic government, Vísir reports. Þórólfur app