Air Travel Continuing To Rebound
Icelandair welcomed more then 264,000 travellers in August this year, a sharp rise from the 80,000 the airline transported during the same period in 2020. Of the total number of [&
Family Rescues A Kittiwake In Westman Islands
According to Vísir, a family in the Westman Islands has taken a kittiwake under their wings. It seems like the bird has become a new member of the family. The […]
Artist Erik DeLuca Shows Iceland’s Failure In The Holocaust
December 10th, 1938: The Ministry of Justice receives a letter from 27-year-old Telmar and Paula Toller and their four-week-old son Denny. Jews from Berlin, they plead for a reside
COVID Roundup: 25 Domestic Cases, 8 Outside Quarantine, 13 Unvaccinated
25 new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. Eight were outside quarantine at the time of diagnosis, and 13 were un
Just Sayings: “Að finna einhvern í fjöru”
Tired of uttering the same old threats? Feeling like your old ultimatums have lost their power? It’s a tale as old as time, but luckily Iceland has the solution. In […]
Gods Of Iceland: Elli, The Sexy Wrestling Grandma
Superpowers: Old age. Weaknesses: Wrinkly. Society’s perpetual underestimation of the elderly. Modern Analogy: Your grandma when someone turns off ‘M.A.S.H.’ Botox. Retinoids
Ask An Expert: Why Are There So Few Immigrants In Parliament?
Iceland’s immigrant population—which includes those who are now citizens, capable of voting in parliamentary elections—is over 15%, but this is not reflected in the numbe
No Restrictions Set On Cats’ Movement Outdoors
The Parliamentary Ombudsman has received a complaint about The Housing Complaints Committee’s decision not to restrict the free movement of cats in the summer residence area, rep
Changes In Askja Volcano
The Icelandic Met Office is reporting on land level changes at Askja—a volcano that is part of Dyngjufjöll mountains—citing a shift of five centimetres since the beginning of
Crowded House: Parliamentary Elections In The Pandemic
Correction: Independence Party candidate Viktor Ingi Lorange is, in fact, neither an immigrant nor of foreign extraction, despite his inclusion amongst these candidates. This was a
COVID Roundup: 26 Domestic Cases Yesterday
26 new domestic cases of the coronavirus were detected yesterday, according to the latest data from covid.is. 10 were outside quarantine at the time of diagnosis, and 11 were unvac
Flooding Continuing In The Southeast, Will Likely Reach National Highway
The flooding which began in Skaftá last Wednesday has not abetted, but has in fact risen to levels that make it very likely that it will reach the Route 1 […]
Culture Pick: The Reykjavík Literary Festival
The biennial Reykjavík International Literary Festival is slated to take place from September 8th to the 11th in two historic buildings at either end of Tjörnin. During the day,
Grapevine Playlist: Vök, Rebekka Blöndal, Matthías Hemstock, And More!
Vök – “No Coffee At The Funeral” If you understand the importance of coffee in the fabric of Icelandic culture, then the title of this song will make sense as […]
A Little Old, A Little New And A Fabulous View: Luxury Meets History In The Golden Circle
Your GPS announces you’re nearing your destination. You drive past sheep lazily napping in tufts of luscious moss as rain gently patters your windshield. The buzz of the city beg
Wildfire Warning In East Iceland
According to Vísir, East Iceland’s Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management has warned people about light fires outdoors. They have also urged people to be carefu
Streets Of Central Reykjavík Getting A Facelift
The streets of central Reykjavík are getting a completely new look according to the City Planning and Transportation Council. Vísir reports that the changes are supposed to have
Well, You Asked: An American Abroad
Icelanders love to know what others think of Iceland. Well, you asked — and an American newcomer answered. Is living in Reykjavík all it’s cracked up to be? After spending [&h
Lost In Google Translation: Dude, Where’s My Carp?
Imagine you’re laid out, soaking up some rays in the lovely green area of Elliðaárdalur, living your absolute best life when, out of nowhere, the skies darken. You squint throu
Perfect Day: Dr. Bryony Mathew
Dr. Bryony Mathew is the U.K.’s newest (and first female!) Ambassador to Iceland. She holds a PhD in Neuroscience from University College, London and has served under Her Majes
From Afghanistan To Iceland: An Activist Seeks To Help His Homeland
Sign Sayed’s petition at change.org and learn more about his organisation, Samstaðan on Instagram. On the morning of August 19th, Sayed Khanoghli, an Afghan refugee and Chairman