Author: Iryna Zubenko
Numerous Flights Cancelled Due To Bad Weather
Severe flight disruptions are being caused by a northern and northwestern storm sweeping across Iceland. Numerous flights have been cancelled,…
Bjarni Ben Now Available in AI
Prime Minister Bjarni Benediktsson announced that everyone can now ask him questions using an AI-powered chatbot BjarniAI. The announcement was…
Chosen By Music: Meet Organist And Conductor Erla Rut Káradóttir
As I walk into Háteigskirkja, or as I would casually refer to it, “the spiky church,” I’m greeted by an…
Eruption On Reykjanes Peninsula Unlikely In November
Seismic activity, land uplift and magma accumulation are ongoing in and around the Sundhnúkur crater row, but current activity levels…
Two Dogs Removed From Owners Due To Poor Living Conditions
The Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) recently intervened to remove two dogs from their owners after determining that the…
One In Five Icelandic Preschool Staff Are Foreign-Born
New data from Statistics Iceland reveals a notable increase in the diversity of Iceland’s preschool workforce, with foreign-born employees now…
Glacier Retreat May Triple Magma Formation
An international group of scientists is researching the impact of climate change and glacier retreat on seismic activity and volcanic…
Scraping Tradition: Skrapt Festival Celebrates Underground
My plane makes a swift turn and the clouds part, offering a first glimpse of the unknown land. A rough…
Iryna’s Saturday Night Iceland Airwaves Diary: “Do Not Beg, Do Not Bow, Do Not Curtsy!”
Every year I think about the need to build up my festival stamina, the same way people train for ultramarathons…
Iryna’s Friday Night Iceland Airwaves Diary: Welcome To Finland
Punk music is blasting from a tiny tower on Lækjartorg. Passersby stop and ask what’s going on, tourists exchange small…
Iryna’s Thursday Night Iceland Airwaves Diary: Stormy Beginnings And Good Vibes
The wind is whistling and rumbling as I watch my balcony almost being blown away. This is how the first…
Life Coach, Reiki Healer, Breathwork Facilitator: Arnór Dan Is Preparing A Return To Stage
Somewhere between navigating the global pandemic, becoming a father and riding his personal rollercoaster, Arnór Dan Arnarson — the frontman…
Drug And Pharmaceutical-Related Fatalities Reach An All-Time High
If you or someone you know has been dealing with suicidal ideation, or you have lost someone to suicide, you…
Increased Landslide And Rockfall Risk
Authorities are warning of continued landslide risks and the danger of rockfall across Iceland due to strong winds and heavy…
Swimming Facilities In Akureyri Considered Poor
The Akureyri Swimming Pool’s facilities are falling well short of competitive standards, warns the vice-chairman of the local swimming club…
Pet Owners Demand Changes To Animal Import Regulations
Concerned pet owners met today with a representative of the Acting Minister of Food Agriculture and Fisheries, demanding a review…
Candidacy Deadline For Parliamentary Elections Passed
The deadline for declaring one’s candidacy for the Nov. 30 parliamentary elections expired at noon today, reports RÚV. Twelve political…
Major Decision Ahead For Residents Of Þorlákshöfn
Residents of Ölfus can vote for or against zoning changes at the harbor in Þorlákshöfn regarding a planned gravel processing…
Icelandair To Stop Transporting Dogs On Passenger Flights
Starting November 1, Icelandair will no longer transport pets on its passenger flights, reports RÚV. The shift means that pets…
Inflation Falls To Lowest Point Since 2021
Iceland’s inflation rate has declined to 5.1 percent, marking its lowest point since November 2021, when it stood at 4.8…
CNN Reports 4-Day Work Week In Iceland Has Been A Triumph
On October 25, CNN published an article stating that “Iceland’s economy is outperforming most European peers after the nationwide introduction…
Two Rescued After Fishing Boat Runs Aground
ICE-SAR (Icelandic Association for Search and Rescue) marine rescue teams and the Icelandic Coast Guard helicopter crew were dispatched this…
President Zelensky To Attend Nordic Council Meeting In Reykjavík Today
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in Iceland today for the Nordic Council meeting, prompting heightened security measures and street closures…
Butterfly Species Named After Björk
A butterfly species has been named after Björk Guðmundsdóttir, as Pterourus bjorkae, reports RÚV. The species is primarily found in…
Arnhildur Pálmadóttir Receives Nordic Council Environment Prize
Architect Arnhildur Pálmadóttir received the Nordic Council Environment Prize. The winners were announced in a ceremony broadcast across all Nordic…