In Focus
Found in Translation
Are you familiar with Erlendur the detective, Bjartur the sheep farmer, or the lawyer turned amateur sleuth Þóra? If so, you must have read a translation of an Icelandic novel. (If not, you should.) Icelandic literature is spreading around the globe at a rapid pace, while book sales and rates of readership are down in […]
In Focus: Iceland Is Too Expensive For Hollywood
Icelandic landscape has become prominent in a lot of film blockbusters and television series. A key part of the nation’s recovery from the 2008 financial crisis was an influx of foreign investment, driven by a weaker currency. This made it possible for a lot of high profile Hollywood projects to be filmed in Iceland.
In Focus: Iceland Leaves Enormous Environmental Footprint
Iceland is renowned as a ‘green’ country in many ways, yet it certainly does have its dark sides in terms of environmental impact. Food waste, recycling, and waste management issues are pressing environmental concerns for the country as it leaves a large environmental footprint
In Focus: The Cost of Iceland’s Nature
Iceland became an incredibly popular tourist attraction in a very short period of time, and it became increasingly clear that its natural treasures weren’t prepared for such a large number of people.
In Focus: Icelandic National Church’s Council of Specialists & Sexual Violence
The Icelandic National Church has faced scrutiny since the mid-90’s, due to its poor handling of the sexual assault accusations of its priests. In 1996, bishop of Iceland Ólafur Skúlason was accused of sexually assaulting a woman numerous times.
In Focus: Government Disbands Over Paedophile’s ‘Restored Honour’
Restored honour for a paedophile leads to the government crumbling due to breached confidence
In Focus: The Success of Icelandic Athletes
Why does the Icelandic nation outperform its small stature on the sporting field?
In Focus: Icelandic Faces Challenges
The Icelandic language is facing challenges in the modern, digital age
In Focus: Mental Health Care System Criticized
Mental health issues in Iceland are now at the forefront of the national discussion.
