Author: Iryna Zubenko
Don’t Mess With A Chamber Orchestra
Sigurjón Kjartansson reunites with his “brothers in comedy” for a debut feature film “It’s taken me a lot of time…
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…
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…
Edda Award Nominations Announced
The nominations for the Edda Awards 2024 were publicly announced on February 16. The Edda Awards have been presented annually…
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…
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…
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….
Eruption Is Almost Over
The eruption that started early in the morning of February 8 is now almost diminished, reports RÚV. Einar Bessi Gestsson,…
UPDATED: New Eruption On The Reykjanes Peninsula
A new eruption started on the Reykjanes peninsula around 6:00 on February 8. This eruption is the sixth volcanic eruption…
Giant Crevasse Discovered In Grindavík, Next Eruption Expected
A giant crevasse was discovered on February 6 beneath the Hópur sports hall in Grindavík, reports Vísir. Concerns had been…
Italian Man Arrested In Iceland For Sexual Coercion
A man in his fifties has been arrested for sexually exploiting underage girls, reports RÚV. Though he is a resident…
The Palestinian Entrepreneur Innovating Geothermal And Boosting Other Women
GeoSilica founder Fida Abu Libdeh on paving the way and shattering ceilings Slowly but surely, Reykjavík is evolving into a…
Famous Cat Banned From Hagkaup
Diegó, a cat living in Reykjavík’s Skeifan neighbourhood, has become famous for being a regular at the local A4 store,…
Laufey Wins Grammy For “Bewitched”
On February 4, Laufey’s Bewitched won a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album. This is the artist’s first Grammy. Among…
Hvalur Files Claim Against Icelandic State Over Temporary Whaling Ban
Hvalur hf. filed a claim against the state for “massive income loss,” reports RÚV. The whaling company asserts that the…
Fifteen Strætó Buses Damaged Due To The Weather
Fifteen Strætó buses were damaged due to sudden slippery conditions that occurred last week, reports Vísir. The damage ranges from…
Iceland To Decide On Eurovision Participation After The National Competition
It is uncertain whether Iceland will participate in the Eurovision Song Contest in Sweden this spring. The final decision on…
Death’s Symphony
Pétur Guðmann Guðmannsson’s one-man-show in the autopsy room “We have every kind of case here in Iceland — every chapter…
Is Being An Anxious Mess A Side Hustle?
Notes of a chronic over thinker This one is a little weird because I was interviewing a drug dealer for…
Traffic Accident Fatalities On The Rise
The number of traffic accident fatalities recorded in 2024 has not been seen in decades, reports Vísir. In the first…
Eruptions To Persist For The Next 200 Years, Hafnarfjörður May Be At Risk Next
In a recent interview with Vísir, volcanologist Ármann Höskuldsson said that residing in Grindavík is currently not safe due to…
A Soul-Cleansing Ritual: “Smoke Sauna Sisterhood” Reveals Untold Secrets
The air is thick with heat. Wooden walls echo the sounds of people breathing, talking, laughing. The wood is crackling…
Blue Lagoon Partially Reopens, Grindavík Could Follow
Following its closure on November 9 due to increased seismic activity in the Reykjanes Peninsula, the Blue Lagoon partially resumed…
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Santa Claus
Introducing Torfi: a jolly Santa with a side of rock’n’roll At first glance, Torfi Guðbrandsson could be anyone. Add a…
The Hornstrandir Film Festival Premieres Its Making Of Film
The Hornstrandir Film Festival (HFF), which proudly claims to be the most remote festival in the world, has premiered its…