Author: Iryna Zubenko
New Eruption: Bigger Than Previous Two, Less Powerful Today
The eruption that started on the Reykjanes Peninsula on July 10 is believed to be significantly larger than the previous two…
An Eruption Has Started On The Reykjanes Peninsula
At 16:40 on July 10, a new eruption has begun on the Reykjanes Peninsula, RÚV reports. Smoke is rising from the…
Eruption Approaching: Magma Ascending Towards the Surface
In a recent update from the Icelandic Met Office, it is stated that since the onset of the ongoing earthquake…
Next Eruption Looms Just Hours Or Days Away
There is a high likelihood of an eruption nearing Fagradalsfjall, according to a volcanologist, as the ongoing seismic activity is…
Snowfall And Chilling Temperatures In Snæfell and Askja
Snow covered ground around Snæfell mountain on July 5, reports RÚV. Conditions are also quite wintry and cold near Askja….
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Full-Time Hustler
How does he do it all?! Whatever you do, Laurent Somers will make you feel you’re not productive enough. By…
Tourists Escape from Burning Bus at Þingvallavatn
On July 4th, a fire broke out in a bus while it was travelling near Þingvallavatn, reports RÚV. The bus…
Fár: Short And Powerful
Gunnur Martinsdóttir Schlüter’s short film Fár wins a Special Mention in Cannes In a world where glass structures dominate urban…
Love, Death & Joint Bank Accounts
A pure practicality or a recipe for disaster? Talking about money is not easy. In fact, according to psychotherapist and…
The Islanders: The Cheese Queen Of Iceland
Eirný Sigurðardóttir asserts her dominion on home turf Eirný Sigurðardóttir is fondly known as the Iceland Cheese Queen. Believe it…
Echoes Of Heritage In Tálknafjörður
One of the oldest buildings in the Westfjords continues to thrive as a vibrant cultural hub With its large rainbow-coloured…
RIFF To Celebrate Its 20th Anniversary In September
Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF) will return September 28 with a captivating 10-day programme. What’s more, this year marks RIFF’s…
Ramp Up Iceland Expands To Europe
On June 27, entrepreneur Haraldur Þorleifsson announced on Twitter he is set to build wheelchair ramps throughout Europe. He met…
Operation Napoleon: A Glacier Thriller
Icelandic movies have been exploring various genres with great success in recent years. These days, it’s not uncommon to come…
How The Hell Do I Save For A House?
With half of Reykjavík’s residents splurging way too much on their monthly mortgage payments and the other half renting all…
Call For More Municipalities To Welcome Refugees
According to the director of the welfare department in Reykjanesbær, the number of refugees in the municipality has rapidly increased,…
Potentially The Oldest Boat Picture Discovered in Stöðvarfjörður
On June 15, RÚV reported that archaeologists in Stöðvarfjörður discovered an ancient sandstone carved with a picture of a boat….
Canadian Prime Minister To Visit The Westman Islands
Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau will be a special guest at the Nordic Prime Ministers’ Summer Meeting being held in…
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Upcycling Designer
A sleeping bag jacket or a bedsheet suit? Easy! Waste couture is the specialty of Ross and Rik McNair. Both…
The Islanders: Hæ Reykjavík, What’s Growing On?
Heather and Matthew Haynsen, a writer and a geneticist, moved to Iceland from the USA. Now they feel at home…
President Hosts Open Day at Bessastaðir
The President of Iceland Guðni Th. Jóhannesson hosted an Open Day at Bessastaðir on June 18. Built in the 18th…
Unmasking The Burden Of Being A Woman
Júlíanna Ósk Hafberg embraces womanhood through intimate reflection It was the use of colour that initially attracted me to Júlíanna…
Movies On The Fjord: A Taste of Skjaldborg
A couple in their seventies strolling towards the cinema, clutching a six-pack of beer. A steadfast group of 10-year-olds always…
Side Hustle Of The Issue: The Dog Walker
With Jaki the Siberian husky, Mía the schnauzer by his side, Guðmundur Ingi Halldórsson turns heads as he strolls through…
The Islanders: The Wood Master Of Patreksfjörður
Einar Vignir Vatneyr Skarphéðinsson’s wood workshop is located just a few steps from his house in Patreksfjörður. It’s his private…