Gaddakylfan Award Ceremony Shines Light on Icelandic Crime Fiction The prestigious Gaddakylfan Award, presented for the best crime short story submitted to the namesake competition by the Icelandic Crime Society, was handed out today at the Skáldu bookstore at 5:30 PM. As tradition dictates, the winner receives the coveted Gaddakylfan itself—a ceramic vase modeled after … Read more
Current Volcanic Threat Level in Reykjanes Peninsula Remains Unchanged The Icelandic Meteorological Office has confirmed that the volcanic threat level on the Reykjanes Peninsula remains unchanged as of the latest assessment. According to the new data, it is unlikely that an eruption will occur in November. The current hazard assessment is valid from today until … Read more
Concerns Over Facilities for Seniors in Akureyri Concerns Over Facilities for Seniors in Akureyri Félagsmiðstöðin Salka: A Hub for Akureyri’s Seniors Félagsmiðstöðin Salka, located in the Akureyri municipality’s premises at Víðilundur, serves as a gathering place for the town’s senior citizens. Recently, the Association of Seniors in Akureyri expressed concerns regarding the state of the … Read more
Exploring Political Choices in Iceland’s New Show The Blind Vote: A New Interactive Segment The latest episode of “The Blind Vote,” a new interactive segment on the show The Week with Gísli Marteinn, introduced viewers to four voters in search of the perfect political party. The segment is hosted by Berglind Festival, who provided these … Read more
The Rise in Popularity of Fálkafell Hikes: A Community Movement Every day, a significant number of people trek from the parking lot at Súluveg up a rather steep trail leading to the old scout lodge at Fálkafell, above Akureyri. They walk, cycle, or run, almost regardless of the weather. The increasing popularity of this route … Read more
Mary Robinson’s Perspective on Trump’s Impact and Middle East Peace Process Mary Robinson’s Concerns Over Trump’s Unpredictability In a recent interview on “Silfrið,” Mary Robinson, the former President of Ireland, expressed profound concerns regarding the unpredictability of Donald Trump, the newly elected President of the United States. Her remarks come in the wake of Trump’s … Read more
Suspected Sabotage Behind Dual Undersea Cable Failures This past week, two significant undersea data cables experienced failures, one connecting Finland and Germany, and the other linking Sweden and Lithuania. The simultaneous disruptions have raised suspicions, particularly as they occurred just days after the U.S. President authorized the use of long-range missiles against targets in Russia. … Read more
Iceland’s Preliminary 35-Man Roster for the World Championship Announced The Icelandic national handball team coach, Snorri Steinn, has recently submitted the preliminary 35-man roster required for the upcoming World Championship. This list does not guarantee participation for all listed players in the tournament, but it specifies that Snorri Steinn can only select the final squad … Read more
Victory Secures Playoff Spot for Iceland in UEFA Nations League Following Iceland’s victory over Montenegro in the UEFA Nations League, it has been confirmed that the team will participate in the playoffs in March next year. However, uncertainty remains regarding whether the playoff will be for retaining their spot in League B or advancing to … Read more
Candle-Making at Bjarg-Iðjulundur Thrives During Holiday Season Candle Production Reaches Peak at Akureyri Workshop As the season of candlelight arrives, the candle-making operations at Bjarg-Iðjulundur in Akureyri are in full swing. Thousands of candles are crafted daily at the workshop, where old candle remnants are given a new lease on life. The bustling activity at … Read more