A recent episode of the cartoon series The Simpsons brings us to Iceland. Finally.
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Iceland’s new government formally took power today following a state council meeting at Bessastaðir, the presidential residence.
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Watch an audio slideshow of how traditional Icelandic rhubarb stew is made. Rhubarb is one of the few vegetables that grows effortlessly in Iceland and for that reason it used to be a highly-valued addition to the traditional diet of fish and lamb.
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Q: I was stationed in Iceland from 1985 to 1988. I loved the country and the people. I've been trying to find out the plans for the Keflavík base, and any pictures that are available. I know that it has to be a lot different from my time. I can only find a few pictures of the base on the web. It would be nice to show my kids.
Rod M., Wisconsin, USA
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A: National broadcast RÚV ran a story on the former US Naval Air Station in Keflavík on March 26, 2006, and if you click here you can watch a the news report with a video of what it looks like now (the video will only be accessible for two weeks from that date).
When the base was vacated by the US Military in fall 2006, the properties in the area were handed over to the Icelandic state. A special company, KADECO – the Keflavík Airport Development Corporation, was founded to lead the development and transformation of the former base to civil use and selling the buildings there to parties of interest.
These parties include the company Base, which purchased 20 pieces of property (mainly storehouses), Atlantic Film Studios, buying 12 pieces of property, Keilir – the Atlantic Center of Excellence which is investing in two buildings on the base and Háskólavellir (“University Campuses”), which bought the largest part of real estate in the area, a total of 89 buildings that are used as inexpensive apartments for students. The State Church took over the local chapel, Kapella Ljóssins.
Click here to read more about Keilir’s plans for the area.
This year, Iceland Review celebrates its 50th anniversary. In ‘Cover Story’, the magazine’s first editor, Haraldur J. Hamar, recalls its history and discusses the work of its first designer, Gísli B. Björnsson. The issue is packed with colorful articles, ranging from notable artists and athletes to memorable coffee and pancakes at the Reykjavík wharf. Click here to subscribe to Iceland Review and here to look at a selection of pages from the current issue.
REVIEWS
The 11th Reykjavík Shorts & Docs. Catch it while it lasts!
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Artist couple Nína Ivanova and Ómar Smári Kristinsson explain why they decided to settle in the West Fjords’ capital.
Reykjavík Queer Choir’s annual spring concert takes place on Friday, May 24.
