The treasures of Southeast Iceland.
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The 2013 Reykjavík International Children’s Film Festival opens at the cinema Bíó Paradís on Hverfisgata in downtown Reykjavík on May 29.
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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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The two men and one woman who were arrested last Wednesday in connection with a major police operation spanning several municipalities against the motorcycle club Outlaws have been released. One was released yesterday and the other two today, mbl.is reports.
Photo by Páll Stefánsson.
The three were among 16 who were arrested last week. Most of those arrested were released later that day or the next day but four were held in detention.
That same day the Reykjanes District Court demanded one-week custody over four of them including the club’s leader who has since been released.
Almost 80 police officers were involved in the raid, including armed members of the National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police’s Special Forces, customs officers with specially-trained track dogs and dogs trained for tracing explosives.
The police have since stated that the operation was planned because the gang had prepared to break into homes of police officers.
The investigation is ongoing.
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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.
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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.
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