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Facing the Music

Sóley is imagining the end of the world, and it’s lifting her spirits.

Jelena Ćirić January 16, 2020

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What Is the Current Status of Trapped: Season Three?

The first season of the TV series Trapped, created by Baltasar Kormákur and produced by RVK Studios, was broadcast in Iceland in December 2015. The

Ragnar Tómas January 16, 2020

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Hildur Guðnadóttir Earns Oscar Nomination for Joker

Icelandic composer Hildur Guðnadóttir has earned an Oscar nomination for Best Original Score for the film Joker. Hildur became the first solo woman to win

Ragnar Tómas January 14, 2020

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Hildur Guðnadóttir Wins Golden Globe

Joker composer Hildur Guðnadóttir was awarded the 2020 Golden Globe for Best Original Score in a Motion Picture last night. It is the composer’s first

Jelena Ćirić January 6, 2020

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A Third of Icelanders Eat Stinky Skate Today

December 23 is Saint Þorlákur’s Day in Iceland, and the holiday calls for a special meal which many eat only once a year: fermented or

Jelena Ćirić December 23, 2019

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Tree Seedlings to Supplement Firework Sales Over Next 3 Years

ICE-SAR will continue to sell tree seedlings at its fireworks outlets according to a new agreement with the Icelandic Forestry Association, RÚV reports. The contract

Ragnar Tómas December 20, 2019

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Laugh Out the Old:
Iceland’s New Year’s Eve Comedy Tradition

Icelandic New Year’s Eve parties are notorious for their ill-advised combination of copious quantities of alcohol and ample access to explosives. Yet amidst the pollution and chaos of the night, every party has a distinct, hour-long lull. The reason is the TV comedy special Áramótaskaupið, which has satirised the top news stories of the year with skits and songs since its debut on radio in the 1940s.

Iceland Review December 19, 2019

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In Focus: No Smoke Without Fireworks

Reykjavík’s New Year’s Eve fireworks tradition results in much pollution, yet it’s also the primary source of funding for the country’s search and rescue teams.

Ragnar Tómas December 16, 2019

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British Bake Off Contestants Attempt Icelandic Laufabrauð

Making Icelandic laufabrauð, an intricately decorated Christmas treat, was the challenge contestants faced on a special Christmas edition of The Great British Bake Off. The

Jelena Ćirić December 15, 2019