Whaling Company Applies For New Licence
Kristján Loftsson, owner Iceland’s one and only whaling company Hvalur hf, has applied for a new licence to hunt fin whales beginning in the summer of 2024. He’s seeki
Volcanologist Calls For Increased Government Preparation
Volcanologist Þorvaldur Þórðarson took to local radio station Bylgjan Monday morning to discuss satellite imagery showing land rise throughout the country — not only on the R
Escaping The Grey At One Of Iceland’s Most Storied Greenhouses
On a mission to get lost in a lush wilderness under glass It’s one of the gloomiest days this December — just past noon, yet outside is as dark as […]
Ben Frost Releases New Single From Upcoming Album, Announces Show
UPDATE: Ben Frost’s Scope Neglect release show will be happening April 3 at Iðnó. Get your tickets RIGHT HERE! Seven years since his last studio album, Australian-Icelandic
Meet The New Mayor Of Reykjavík
From journalism to politics, Einar Þorsteinsson pledges a new chapter for Reykjavík “Trust me, I’m a reporter,” reads the mug Einar Þorsteinsson is holding in his office o
Ground Survey Work Ongoing In Grindavík
Ground survey work is ongoing in Grindavík as residents and business owners continue to be permitted into the area around the clock. Surveys to date have indicated there are large
First Artists Announced For Iceland Airwaves 2024
Iceland Airwaves returns November 7 to 9 and we have the first round of artist names to share. In alphabetical order, the first acts confirmed for Iceland Airwaves 2024 are: [&hell
Tourism Not Fuelling Inflation, Says Tourist Association
The head of the Icelandic Travel Industry Association (SAF) insists that the constant influx of tourists into Iceland is not fuelling the country’s current inflation levels.
Grindavík Re-Opens 24/7 For Residents
The town of Grindavík re-opened as of 7:00 Tuesday morning, permitting residents to visit their homes or work 24/7 at their own risk. The town’s 3,700 residents have been ev
Edda Award Nominations Announced
The nominations for the Edda Awards 2024 were publicly announced on February 16. The Edda Awards have been presented annually by the Icelandic Film and Television Academy since 199
Natatorium: Where Family Bonds Crumble
Helena Stefánsdottir’s feature debut documents the silent scream of a dysfunctional family Following the Golden Globes and ahead of the Oscars, it might seem like January has be
Grapevine Events: Víkingur Ólafsson, Upp og Kommandi II & More
After a freezing few weeks in the capital, we finally got some sunshine. You can hear occasional birds chirping outside, the snow is melting and — as cringe as it […]
Blue Lagoon Reopens Amid Volcanic Uncertainty
The Blue Lagoon will open for business again today. The decision was reportedly made in consultation with local authorities. The popular tourist site has been closed since February
Large Fire In Skeifan Service Centre
A large fire broke out at the N1 garage on Fellsmúli in Reykjavík’s Skeifan neighbourhood Thursday evening. All units of the city’s fire brigade were dispatched to th
People Aren’t Showing Up For Cancer Screenings
Nearly half of all women invited for cancer screenings are making appointments, the Icelandic Cancer Society revealed. Just 52% of women who were invited for breast cancer screenin
Outgoing President Enjoys 80% Approval Rating
New polling from Gallup suggests that 80% of Icelanders are satisfied with the work of President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson. Guðni announced in his New Year’s Eve address that
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Football Player
Heiða’s daily grind for the love of the game Heiða Ragney Viðarsdóttir can’t imagine her life without football. A project manager by day and a defensive mid at night, i
Palestinian Family Violently Deported, But Safety Of Refugees Remains Top Priority Officials Say
A Palestinian family, detained by special forces on Saturday, February 10, has been deported from Iceland to Greece, reports Vísir. The family had been denied international protec
Magma Continues To Accumulate, Hot Water Restored
It was confirmed at a meeting this morning between geologists and the Department Of Civil Protection and Emergency Management that magma has continued to accumulate beneath Svartse
Eruption Is Almost Over
The eruption that started early in the morning of February 8 is now almost diminished, reports RÚV. Einar Bessi Gestsson, a natural disaster expert at the Icelandic Met Office, sa
Grapevine Events: Wasteland Iceland, Krossfest I, Kraftgalli & More
The volcano is almost dead, the weekend is here and it seems like there’s a lot going on: gigs, exhibitions, matching tattoos? What’s not to like. We’ve selected