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Whale freed after dramatic rescue operation
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Whale freed after dramatic rescue operation

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Rescuers carried out a dramatic operation to free a humpback whale that became tangled in rope off Sydney’s Northern Beaches.See the Story
From Iceland — Five Year Inquiry Into Samherji’s Activity In Namibia Concluded
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From Iceland — Five Year Inquiry Into Samherji’s Activity In Namibia Concluded

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The Icelandic District Prosecutor has concluded its inquiry into the activities of fisheries company Samherji in Namibia, which began five years ago. The prosecutor is yet to decide whether any charges will be brought against any of the defendants. Nine current and former employees have the criminal status of defendants, RÚV reports.  Six years have passed since the investigative programme Kveikur covered the Samherji files extensively. In them,…See the Story
From Iceland — Police Seize Cocaine, Marijuana, And Nearly 20 Million ISK In Cash
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From Iceland — Police Seize Cocaine, Marijuana, And Nearly 20 Million ISK In Cash

Four individuals were arrested following searches at several locations in the capital area this week, reports RÚV. Police seized about half a kilo of cocaine, four kilos of marijuana, and over 20 million ISK in cash during operations in the city. Cannabis cultivation was halted at two separate sites. The National Police Special Unit took part in the operations. The four suspects are believed to have been involved in large-scale, organised drug t…See the Story

From Iceland — Independence Party Opposes Flying Palestinian Flag Outside City Hall

Independence Party city councillors do not support the Reykjavík City Council’s decision to fly the Palestinian flag outside Reykjavík City Hall, reports RÚV. Earlier this week, the City Council approved raising the flag at City Hall to show solidarity with the Palestinian people. The flag was flown yesterday, next to the Ukrainian flag. In an interview with RÚV, Independence Party councillor Hildur Björnsdóttir said it is not the role of munici…Gaza · GazaSee the Story

From Iceland — June Temperatures Below Average Nationwide

May was unusually warm this year, with temperatures measuring higher than June in some parts of the country, the Icelandic Met Office reports. The monthly average temperature for June was below average compared to the same period from 1991-2020. June was relatively dry in West Iceland, while severe precipitation was recorded in North and Northeast Iceland.  The average temperature in June in Reykjavík measured at 8.8°C, while Akureyri experience…Reykjavík · ReykjavíkSee the Story

From Iceland — Escapist Fantasies: Inside Avant-folk Band Emma's Debut

Emma’s phantasmagoric debut Halidome embraces opposites  Avant-folk collective Emma talks about their journey from Músíktilraunir to the sterling debut album Halidome. Paraphrasing Brian Eno’s philosophy, the best songs are made when the creator is short on money and time. In early 2023, siblings Sindri Snær and Breki Hrafn pondered over their plans for the future. It was a few hours before the application deadline for Músíktilraunir, a contest …Reykjavík · ReykjavíkRead Article

From Iceland — Track By Track: Drop P By GRÓA

Faster than lightspeed There are fewer bands active in Iceland truer to their craft and ethos than GRÓA. Whether it’s dropping a huge SXSW showcase opportunity in support of Palestine, or letting all tethers loose during their live performances, GRÓA’s energy is unmatched. Their latest LP, Drop P, came out on June 6, and sees the troupe dive further than ever before.  Drop P by GRÓA birdshit The song came to us on a sunny day when we were in an …Palestine · PalestineRead Article

From Iceland — Sacred Spaces, Sacred Places: Icelandic Artists In Varanasi

“What happens when artists are transported to a studio far away from the comfort zone of the familiar?” This question lies at the heart of the project that brought Among Gods and Mortals: Icelandic Artists in Varanasi to life — an exhibition currently on view at the charming Listasafn Árnesinga in Hveragerði, just a 40-minute drive from Reykjavík.  From sparsely populated Iceland, with its volcanic landscapes and crystal-clear waters, six establ…Varanasi · VaranasiRead Article

From Iceland — Welcome To Cucumber Season

Trouble in Moomin paradise Plans of opening a Moomin-themed playground in Kjarnaskógur forest near the town of Akureyri under the name Múmínlundur (Moomin Grove) have been temporarily derailed because of copyright issues. The forestry association of Eyjafjörður had previously announced that they would be opening the playground this summer. However, it turned out that the association had not discussed the copyright aspects of their plans with the…Akureyri · AkureyriRead Article

From Iceland — Grapevine New Music Picks: Of Monsters And Men, Hoym, Benjamín Gísli & More

It’s print day here at Grapevine HQ, with our recent cover feature exploring the wonderful intricacies of the Icelandic Ring Road. If you’re on the road yourself, why not treat yourself to a hand-crafted curation of Icelandic summer tracks — a callback to a previous cover feature. As summer vacations roll in, Icelandic artists take some time off to perform the rvarious festivals around the country. In light of this, here are some tracks you migh…Iceland · IcelandRead Article

From Iceland — Editorial: The Ring Road, Forging A Nation

July 14, 1974 saw the opening of the then-biggest and most expensive man-made structure in the history of Iceland until that time: a 904-metre-long bridge across Skeiðará, a glacial river just east of Skaftafell in southeast Iceland. A river that had, for centuries, made the area east of it one of the most isolated places in Iceland. This bridge, since defunct, also closed the circle that is the Ring Road around Iceland, currently running at 1,3…Iceland · IcelandRead Article

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