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From Iceland — Measuring Time: Rúrí On Respecting Nature, Not Being A Minimalist, And Her New Solo Exhibition

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From Iceland — Measuring Time: Rúrí On Respecting Nature, Not Being A Minimalist, And Her New Solo Exhibition

“I used to try to plan my life a long time ahead, but then I realised that all these unexpected bends and new flows are coming all the time into life. It’s something like the weather in Iceland. And I’ve just adjusted to that. When I get an interesting invitation, well, then I’m interested,” says Rúrí, modestly smiling. She’s one of Iceland’s most internationally prolific artists, a pioneer in many ways. Though in recent years she’s mostly parti…Read Article

Internet Unavailable at City Hall Due to Security Measures

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Internet Unavailable at City Hall Due to Security Measures

The internet went out at Reykjavík City Hall this morning. It was a security measure.Read Article

Dani Guindo Captures Otherworldly Aerial Photos of Iceland in 'Orbital'

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Dani Guindo Captures Otherworldly Aerial Photos of Iceland in 'Orbital'

From the air, Iceland’s mountains, lava fields, glacial streams, and arctic vegetation comprise a world of contrasts. For Dani Guindo, the nation’s unique landscapes inspire an ongoing photography practice, and his recent series Orbital sets the distinctive scenery against a recognizable object: a small plane. “I want viewers to feel both a sense of scale and disorientation, inviting them to look twice before recognizing what they see,” he tells…Read Article

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'Thor' Wins 12th Iceland’s Strongest Man, Sets 505kg World Record

Any soreness lingering after Hafþór Björnsson’s record-breaking deadlift just a few weeks ago must have been shaken off quickly, because the man they call Thor just won his twelfth Iceland’s Strongest Man event. 36-year-old Björnsson is having an incredible year. In late July he created a new all-time world deadlift record by raising 1,113 pounds (505 kilograms), and on August 9 was crowned 2025 Iceland’s Strongest Man. Incredibly, this marks…Reykjavík · Reykjavík Read Article

Fifa Executive Director in Iceland

Grafström, a 44-year-old Swede, has been FIFA's general secretary since May last year. President Gianni Infantino made Grafström FIFA's chief of staff when Infantino became president in 2016. From 2019, Grafström was then deputy general secretary, but took over as general secretary on May 15 last year. He is therefore one of the most powerful men in the football world, President Infantino's right-hand man. The occasion for Grafström's visit to I…FIFA · Reykjavík Read Article

Amphetamine Base Found in a Building in Gnoðarvogur and Everyone Released From Custody

Four people were arrested in Gnoðarvogur in Reykjavík last night on suspicion of drug production. Amphetamine base was found and another unknown substance that the police are not disclosing. The four have been released. The police in the capital area and the National Police Commissioner's special unit carried out extensive operations in Gnoðarvogur last night. Pictures show three people being led away in handcuffs, but a police statement says th…Reykjavík · Reykjavík Read Article

European Hoops: EuroBasket 2025 Preview Series – Iceland – SportsEthos

With EuroBasket 2025 tipping off, this is your one-stop destination for in-depth previews of all 24 national teams heading into Europe’s premier basketball tournament. Whether you’re tracking MVP candidates, X’s-and-O’s brilliance, or just figuring out who might crash the medal party, our Power Rankings and team-by-team breakdowns will keep you ahead of the curve. Iceland: The Ice Is Thin, But the Fight Is Real Group D – EuroBasket 2025 Previe…Reykjavík · Reykjavík Read Article

Don't Feed the Ducks Bread Today.

An unusually brightly colored bloom is seen on Reykjavík Lake today. According to a statement from the City of Reykjavík, the bloom is caused by certain blue-green algae or bacteria multiplying too quickly and forming a bloom, which starts as a turbidity but ends up as a scum floating on top of the water. In the meantime, people are asked not to feed the ducks at all. It is not considered wise to add more organic matter to the Lake. The bloom is…Reykjavík · Reykjavík Read Article

A Manager at Skildir Íslands Gives a Speech at Austurvöllur

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The former chairman of the Progressive Party in Reykjavík, who left the party along with Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, will give a speech at the meeting of Iceland Across Parties at Austurvöllur on Saturday. Sveinn Hjörtur Guðfinnsson is the clearest connection between the group Iceland Across Parties, which has been leading protests against applicants for international protection at Austurvöllur, and Skjaldur Íslands, a group of people who have…Reykjavík · Reykjavík Read Article

Anton Corbijn Guest of Honor at Riff 2025: an Opportunity Unlikely to Come Again in This Country

World-renowned Dutch film director and photographer Anton Corbijn will be among the guests of honor at the Reykjavík International Film Festival, September 25 to October 5. Several of Corbijn's films will be screened at the festival and he will be giving a Q&A after the screenings. He will also lead a panel discussion and discuss his work and career. A press release quotes Hrönn Marinósdóttir, RIFF's managing director, as saying that it is a gre…Reykjavík · Reykjavík Read Article

E. coli cases hit record high in Iceland

Iceland has reported a record high number of E. coli cases, driven by a large outbreak in 2024. A total of 79 people were diagnosed with confirmed or probable Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) infection. Patients ranged in age from less than 1 to 84 years old and included 36 males and 43 females. In 2023, only 14 cases were noted. According to the Directorate of Health, it is the highest number of cases in a single year since the start of mon…E. Coli · Reykjavík Read Article