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Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:25:00 +0000
The specter in Norwegian crime fiction: Jo Nesbø Reflects on writing, characters, and the shadow of Harry Hole
"Actually, it was a girl who worked here at the publishing house who asked me if I could write a book," says Jo Nesbø, the towering figure of Norwegian crime fiction for over two decades. Since the late 1990s, Nesbø has illuminated – o...

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:02:00 +0000
Icelandic President pays tribute to Pope Francis
President of Iceland Halla Tómasdóttir paid tribute to Pope Francis today following news of his death, calling him “an important leader” whose legacy should live on in global leadership.

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 23:30:00 +0000
Drilling two kilometers deep in search of water for Hafnarfjörður
Energy company HS Orka has begun drilling a nearly two-kilometer-deep experimental borehole in Krýsuvík, with hopes of uncovering a geothermal resource that could supply hot water to Hafnarfjörður and the greater capital area, as well as gener...

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 21:23:00 +0000
Rafmennt acquires Icelandic Film School after bankruptcy
The Icelandic Film School is set for a fresh start under new leadership, as Rafmennt—the educational center of the Electrical Industry—has officially taken over its operations following the school’s bankruptcy in March. However, students wil...

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 22:05:00 +0000
Bringing Icelandic skyr to the Arizona sun
“We started this project four years ago. Originally, it was just going to be sold in stores, but we made a slight change in direction,” says Unnar Helgi Daníelsson, entrepreneur and founder of Thor’s Skyr. From the sunbaked city of Phoenix,...

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Mon, 21 Apr 2025 12:52:00 +0000
An Omnivore And A Vegan Walk Into A Restaurant…
Getting two experiences of Sumac in one night   It’s eye opening to dine with a vegan companion. The disparity of... The post An Omnivore And A Vegan Walk Into A Restaurant… appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 14:13:13 +0000
Word Of The Issue: Bakarameistarinn
The Grapevine’s guide to sounding Icelandic, one word at a time One of the plights of tourists and foreign-born Icelanders... The post Word Of The Issue: Bakarameistarinn appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:50:01 +0000
Why Try Crack When You Can Frack?
Charlie digs deep … like literally deep into the Earth Far, far below even the deepest delvings of Icelandic mining... The post Why Try Crack When You Can Frack? appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 00:20:56 +0000
Easter 2025 Opening Hours In Iceland
Whether you’re just visiting or it’s your first time spending Easter in Iceland, beware: the country’s official public holidays are... The post Easter 2025 Opening Hours In Iceland appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:41:11 +0000
Unhealthy Bacteria In Pools Brought By Tourists, Says Health Inspector
In a conversation with Vísir, CEO of the South Iceland Health Inspection Authority Sigrún Guðmundsdóttir claimed that unchlorinated pools and... The post Unhealthy Bacteria In Pools Brought By Tourists, Says Health Inspector appeared first on The...

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