COVID Roundup: Three Domestic Cases Yesterday, Two Outside Quarantine At Diagnosis
Three new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Two of these people were in quarantine at diagnosis. Three people a
Horses Needed for Slaughter
The upcoming summer has given the meat processing company, Sláturfélag Suðurlands in Hvolsvöllur, hope for a prosperous barbeque season in Switzerland requesting one of its pri
RVK Newscast #101: Volcano For Sale & A New Name For The Lava Field
The town of Grindavík has agreed on a name for the lava field growing around the volcano and is working on paths to make the area more accessible. We also […]
No Indication That The Eruption Will Stop Any Time Soon
In an interview with RÚV, Kristín Jónsdóttir, earthquake hazards coordinator at the Icelandic Met Office, says that despite changes in volcanic activity, there are no signs tha
10 Tourists Detained At Keflavík Airport
On Saturday, 10 people arriving at Keflavík Airport were stopped from entering the country. Due to a new regulation by the Minister of Justice, unnecessary travel from and to spec
Iceland Sends Ventilators to India
To aid in India’s worsening COVID-19 epidemic from recent weeks, the Icelandic government has been permitted to send seventeen ventilators to India within the next few days. Spar
Elon Musk Mocks Iceland In SNL Sketch
What do you do when you’re a billionaire and signed up for a sketch on Saturday Night Live? Right – You tease a small island in the middle of the […]
Eruption Site Closed Due To Risk Of Wildfires
The police in Suðurnes have decided to close the eruption site today due to a risk of wildfires and unfavourable wind direction in the area. This was stated on the […]
Resurgence Of #MeToo In Iceland Prompts Examination Of Judicial System
Iceland is currently experiencing a resurgence of the #MeToo movement due to a recent case involving a nationally famous man, and as survivors of sexual assault share their experie
COVID Roundup: New Domestic Relaxations Effective Today, Your Daily Numbers
The Icelandic government’s planned relaxation of domestic pandemic restrictions goes into effect today. These relaxations are the following: 1. Gathering restrictions have be
Isolated Iceland: The Splendid Solitude Of The North
Northern Iceland—where landscape, sea and sky converge just south of the Arctic Circle—is as far north as many of us will ever get to travel. I recently based myself in [&helli
Track By Track: ‘Mobile Home’ By GusGus
GusGus join forces with Vök vocalist Margrét Rán on their new album ‘Mobile Home’, as well as hooking up with former bandmates Siggi Kinski and Stefán Árni for lyrica
Ask An Expert: Why Is Pornography Illegal In Iceland?
With all the talk recently surrounding OnlyFans, we wondered—isn’t making pornography supposedly illegal in Iceland? To learn more, we sat down with Dr. Thomas Brorsen Smidt, M
Kristín Sesselja Loves Love & Heartbreak: The Singer Who Turns Breakups Into Bops
“I’m so pathetic, when it comes to boys. I let them push and play me like I am a box full of toys.” And so, over a jumpy, sparkling pop […]
Your Friendly Neighbourhood Power Paladin: Iceland’s Power Metal Band Is Here To Have Fun
Character class: Paladin (c. 8th century AD) A sect of knights in Emperor Charlemagne’s court. Crusaders, who nobly and valiantly protected the empire from heathens and other non
How To Enjoy Icelandic Kjötsúpa After All The Sheep Are Gone
It has recently come to light that there are now fewer sheep in Iceland than there were over 100 years ago. It’s highly unlikely, but there may come a time […]
Documenting A Delicate Present: Minningar Showcases Climate Change Through The Sounds Of The Glaciers
The thought experiment “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?” is one that challenges unperceived existence. It […]
What Are Icelanders Talking About? Rumble In The Jungle
Drugs! Do you like to do drugs? Well then you may be interested to know that Parliament is debating whether or not to decriminalise cannabis for personal consumption. On the [&hell
Tragedy Begets Togetherness: ‘Þorpið í bakgarðinum’ Explores The Beauty Of Human Contact
Times are tough. For many, human contact has been lost as people live governed by meeting restrictions for what already feels like an eternity. What does one need to stay […
Lost in Google Translation – Maximum Crime, Minimum Punishment
Hey! Are you a no good, lousy, stinking criminal? Do you want to nab as much swag as you can with as few consequences as possible? Well, as a journalist, […]
Analysing The Rhythm Of The Eruption By Satellite
The Icelandic Met Office have been closely monitoring the eruption since it began and have now been able to use some satellite images to analyse the rhythm of the volcano. [&hellip