Author: Iryna Zubenko
1,000 Earthquakes Recorded Near Þorbjörn And Fagradalsfjall
The Chief of Police, the Chief of Police in South Iceland and the Commissioner of Police declared a state of…
PHOTOS: Women’s Strike In Reykjavík
Tens of thousands of people participated in the Women’s Strike on October 24. Based on preliminary police estimates, it is…
IKEA Goat Is Up And Ready To Be Burned
The IKEA goat is an indicator that Christmas is just around the corner. Many consider it early, but the goat…
Inside Chef Gral’s Kitchen
The secret ingredient is youth “Definitely slicing,” says Gauti Einarsson when I ask what skills are most important for a…
A Haven For All
On Rebecca’s animal farm it’s pet, laugh, repeat Grapevine’s dusty work car pulls over at Hólar farm, just 17 kilometres…
Unemployed, Not Broke
If you ever find yourself jobless, here are quick tips to navigate the complex system There’s no positive way to…
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Ceramic Artist
Getting to know Sylvía’s clayful side “It turned out smaller cups don’t sell that well. We’re now making bigger cups,”…
Arctic Adventures Buys Kerið
The travel services company Arctic Adventures has acquired Kerið crater in Grímsnes, reports RÚV. The company’s CEO stated that Arctic…
Bringing The Game Home
Can Reynir H restore its reputation 25 years after a disastrous defeat? “The biggest challenge was probably learning to make…
Field Manager Of Þróttur Football Club Deported
Isaac Kwateng, the field manager of Þróttur football club, was deported from Iceland on October 16th under police escort, reports…
Another Eruption Possible Before Christmas
The head of natural hazards at the Icelandic Meteorological Office emphasises the importance of people being cautious when planning to…
Government To Bring Icelanders Home From Israel
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir, announced on October 8 that a decision had been made to charter…
German Tourist Causes Damage To Nature Reserve
German adventurer Peter Ruppert posted videos showing reckless driving with a large truck in the Icelandic countryside. The incident was…
Deconstructing Debt And How To Handle It
“We could do a lot better with financial education in Iceland,” says Sara Jasonardóttir, project manager for education and promotion…
Northern Comfort: A Turbulent Ride Of Comedy
Fasten your seatbelts and get ready for uncomfortable laughter “Never underestimate the power of anxiety,” says director Hafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson…
A Rather Unsuccessful Fungi Foray
Lessons learned on the first foraging trip of the year Wild mushroom risotto, oyster mushroom tacos, chanterelle pie, porcini soup,…
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Background Actor
Do extras make the ‘credit’ roll call? A party guest, a pedestrian with a dog, or a hospital patient? If…
A Day Out With A Local Beekeeper
“Hold your ear next to the beehive,” says Torbjörn Andersen as we arrive at his beeyard, hidden behind the trees…
In Tune With Nature
Two days of hiking, pooling, horseback riding and more in Dalir Every time I spend too long in Reykjavík –…
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Receptionist
An introvert’s hell, an extrovert’s paradise Like many other young people, Johanna Gascoin moved to Iceland to work as an…
Meteorite Spotted In Raufarhöfn
On September 12, an astronomy enthusiast Sævar Helgi Bragason together with a group of photographers spotted a meteriorite at the…
A Celebration of Film, Food And Dance
The Latin American Film Festival is bringing a true feast to town As I stroll toward Bíó Paradís, where I’m…
Perlan Is For Sale
On September 7, the City Council approved the Financial and Risk Management Division of the Real Estate Department to initiate…
“Ha? Ha? Ha?” – What Is This Raven Trying To Tell Us?
When I heard about a talking raven in Iceland, I knew I had to meet him; no other options were…
You Should Have Started Planning Retirement Years Ago
If you haven’t yet, chances are your future is looking grim Björn Berg Gunnarsson teaches people about money. As the…