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From the Archive: The Ancient Art of Glíma

From the archive: In this 1999 article from Iceland Review, Jón Ívarson delves into the history of Icelandic wrestling. Note that this archival content may

Iceland Review May 3, 2023

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Net Profit

In 2021, when a lower capelin quota was issued in Iceland than had been anticipated, Landsbankinn bank lowered its GDP growth forecast for the year

Iceland Review April 14, 2023

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FICTION The Quiet Game by Halla Þórlaug Óskarsdóttir I have twice been asked to stop screaming, both times in a hospital. The first time, my mom was dying. The second, my daughter was being born. Both instances are shrouded in fog, like I was in some other world. The first time, it was my brother, […]

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Iceland Review April 14, 2023

From the Archive: The First Day of Summer

From the archive: In this 1972 article from Iceland Review magazine, Folklorist Árni Björnsson delves into the superstitions surrounding the First Day of Summer, a

Iceland Review April 12, 2023

From the Archive: The Changing Face of Iceland

From the archive: In this 1971 article from Iceland Review, Haraldur Sigurðsson delves into the history of Icelandic cartography. Note that this archival content may

Iceland Review March 30, 2023

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From the Archive: President Vigdís

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Iceland Review March 21, 2023

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Deep North Episode 12: Public Transport Funding

With ambitious climate goals, rising oil prices, and an energy transition underway, many Icelandic politicians want to de-centre the private automobile. One might assume that

Iceland Review February 10, 2023

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The Dip

FICTION the dip by Örvar Smárason When my fingers started falling off, it became harder and harder to put my shoes on and take them off. After I lost the first two, I switched from laces to Velcro. I used to wear them all the time as a kid, and I’ve always been fascinated by […]

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Iceland Review February 10, 2023

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Cost of Living in Iceland

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Iceland Review November 11, 2022

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What is the best site or way to find house rentals in Iceland?

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From the Archive: The Ancient Art of Glíma

Net Profit

The Quiet Game

From the Archive: The First Day of Summer

From the Archive: The Changing Face of Iceland

From the Archive: President Vigdís

Deep North Episode 12: Public Transport Funding

The Dip

Cost of Living in Iceland

What is the best site or way to find house rentals in Iceland?

Emmsjé Gauti Releases 2023 National Festival Song

Opioid Crisis: Over 1,730 Doses of Naloxone Distributed

EFTA Surveillance Authority to Investigate Whaling in Iceland

New Car Sales Rise Despite High Interest Rates, Inflation

Real Estate Value Rises 11.7% in Iceland

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