Ask An Expert: What Is The Future Of Icelandic Language?
Relative to the global population, Icelandic is spoken by only a handful of people. As English continues to prop up its status as the lingua franca of the West, we […]
Natalia Grociak Guides Others Through Tarot
Strolling through the shops of ReykjavÃk, you might have noticed that tarot cards are sold in many places. The cards can be used as a way to tell fortunes, as […]
Lost In Google Translation: Old Sluts Taking Over
Browsing through RÚV’s website, you come across a headline stating that people in HrÃsey and GrÃmsey are living under a fear of old sluts taking over the islands. Confused, yo
COVID Roundup: Schools Struggling, Education Minister Determined To Keep Classes Open
There are now over 400 school and afterschool centre workers in quarantine or isolation, VÃsir reports, adding to the strain already being felt by those working closest with child
No Earthquakes Over 3.0 Detected Over New Years, Eruption Watch Still In Effect
According to the latest data from the Icelandic Met Office, no earthquakes measuring at a greater magnitude than 3.0 have been detected anywhere in Iceland over the Near Year’
Reminder: New Law On Icelandic Passports Goes Into Effect Today
Changes made to the Law on Passports are now in effect. The most relevant of these changes is that it will no longer be possible to receive a passport by […]
Severe Weather Warning Issued For East Iceland, COVID Testing Cancelled In Region
A severe weather warning is now in effect for the entirety of East Iceland today. From mid-morning until about 18:00 this evening, high winds and blowing snow can be expected [&hel
Multiple Brush Fires Break Out From New Year’s Fireworks, Windmill Destroyed
While the air quality in ReykjavÃk on New Year’s Eve stayed within healthy limits, due primarily to the strong, steady winds in the area, fireworks elsewhere caused consider
Coast Guard Deploys Helicopter For Person Stranded On Lava
The Coast Guard was required to deploy a helicopter on New Year’s Day to rescue an individual who had walked out onto the lava around Fagradalsfjall and did not trust [&helli
COVID Roundup: New COVID Death, Schools Worried, Restrictions Not Relaxing Soon
Kjarninn reports that there has been a new death due to complications arising from the coronavirus. The person in question was a woman in her eighties, and passed away on […