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Rosé and 10K (at the Reykjavík Marathon)
It was a season of debauchery. A season of cocktail-filled nights and subpar parenting. A season of good-natured rationalisation. “The good thing about drinking while raising two young boys,” I observed, “is that I have four hands. Sometimes six.” I was in Surrey when I made that observation. Surrey in English means Sorry – in […]
Mud, Sweat, and Gears
The motorsport Formula Offroad began in Iceland in the 1960s. The history of the sport is traced to rescue teams, who in an effort to generate additional funding for their chapters, began showcasing their 4×4 trucks navigating challenging Icelandic terrain. And what started as a demonstration evolved into a competitive endeavour among teams, with custom-built […]
In Focus: Cruise Ships
Small town Iceland isn’t what it used to be. During the peak summer season, some of Iceland’s coastal communities are bustling with cruise ship tourists, overwhelming local residents many times over. For some, these tourists represent an injection of cosmopolitan vitality into otherwise small, sleepy towns. For others, they represent the noise, pollution, and crowds […]
Is Iceland Spar your national crystal? Is it a popular product in Icelandic gift shops?
Iceland has no official “national crystal,” but if such a title were ever bestowed, Iceland spar would likely be a contender. Known alternatively as Icelandic
Minister Denies University’s Appeal for Registration Fee Hike
The Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation in Iceland, Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir, has denied a request from the country’s four public universities to increase
Icelandic Whaling CEO Defends Suspended Vessel
In a recent interview with RÚV, Kristján Loftsson, CEO of Iceland’s only whaling company, defended a recent incident that led to the suspension of one
Siglufjörður Resident Loses Home to Severe Storm
A severe storm hit the town of Siglufjörður in North Iceland on Monday night, leading to the complete destruction of one residence. RÚV spoke to
Experts Alarmed by Surge in Daily Drinking Rates
According to a physician at the National Centre of Addiction Medicine (SÁÁ), the surge in online alcohol sales poses a concern for public health. Over
Further Aquaculture Permits Put on Hold
RÚV reports that further aquaculture permits have been suspended by the government, citing the recent growth of the industry and recent concerns about local fish
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