Thanks to the sudden collapse of the government in October and a breach of protocol by the Independence Party, whaling is looming large again.

The wind is whistling and rumbling as I watch my balcony almost being blown away. This is how the first day of Iceland Airwaves 2024 begins for me. After years of living here, I should be accustomed ...

On my first day of Airwaves, I’m unfortunately already a bit exhausted. It’s been a hell of a week, and it’s bitterly windy. Earlier, I had been literally knocked down by the wind in front of a ...

Somewhere between navigating the global pandemic, becoming a father and riding his personal rollercoaster, Arnór Dan Arnarson — the frontman of energetic prog-rock band Agent Fresco — vanished from ...

Authorities are warning of continued landslide risks and the danger of rockfall across Iceland due to strong winds and heavy rainfall, reports RÚV. The Icelandic Met Office states that the soil in ...

The Health Ministry has confirmed Landspítalinn’s decision to reject a woman’s application seeking to repeal a medical bill amounting to 1.3 million ISK (approx. 9.000 EUR). Landspítalinn denied the ...

If you or someone you know has been dealing with suicidal ideation, or you have lost someone to suicide, you can contact Píeta Samtökin for counselling at 552-2218. You can also call the Red Cross ...

On November 3, media outlets reported that a person fell into the Tungufljót River near Geysir in South Iceland. The person was later confirmed as Sigurður Kristófer McQuillan Óskarsson, chairperson ...

What are your thoughts on Iceland Airwaves? I love it. It brings a really good vibe to the city, and through the years it’s uplifting to the Icelandic bands and to get all the up-and-coming bands from ...

As should be abundantly clear from all of the Iceland Airwaves coverage sprinkled generously through this issue of the magazine, we are nuts for the annual music festival. It’s an absolute treat every ...

The Akureyri Swimming Pool’s facilities are falling well short of competitive standards, warns the vice-chairman of the local swimming club Odin, reports RÚV. Due to the slow pace of improvements, ...

Concerned pet owners met today with a representative of the Acting Minister of Food Agriculture and Fisheries, demanding a review of regulations on the import of pets, reports RÚV. Multiple pets and ...