bits and pieces from the northern island.
News regarding a possible volcanic eruption in Iceland have been causing quite a commotion in these hours around the world. But people abroad should be made aware that most of this volcano scare is a fabrication of the media. Apparently, in spite of the experts’ assurance that as matter of fact there shouldn’t be particular … Read the full article →
The following statement was issued earlier today by the Icelandic Meteorological Office (IMO) on the main site, in relation to news concerning a possible upcoming eruption of the volcano of Bárðarbunga that were released by several media sources worldwide and that have been causing alarmed reactions in the course of the past hours. “Presently, there … Read the full article →
There might be risk of a new eruption, this time in the area of Vatnajökull, the largest of Iceland’s glaciers. Vatnajökull, located in the south-east of the country, lies along fault lines. In the past days notable seismic activity was observed by geophysicists from the University of Iceland in the north-west of the glacier, where … Read the full article →
There has been quite a turmoil in recent days in Reykjavík over planned cutbacks to music education and over proposals to introduce age limitations to the musical education system. Iceland, in spite of a crisis that shattered its economy, managed to this moment not to fall into the dangerous temptation of destroying everything by butchering … Read the full article →
Many months ago, my friend Fish, who was staying in Iceland to complete his book, told me about a shop where music was cheaper than anywhere else in Reykjavík. I had seen the shop in question, but I still hadn’t visited it. I had passed its windows many times going to my guesthouse to the … Read the full article →
On December 8, 2008 a group of protesters forced their way into the Icelandic Parliament. A years after the incident, nine of these protesters were made scapegoats for the tumults that contributed in bringing the Government down; these individuals risk to be condemned to spend up to sixteen years in prison. The final hearing of … Read the full article →
The announced karaoke marathon for Icelandic natural resources is taking place as programmed at the Nordic House. It opened today and it will be going till January 8, 2011. Despite all the early mediatic hype, the karaoke so far appeared to be an initiative far from any mindless sensationalism. Admirable as ever, Icelanders seem to … Read the full article →
Tomorrow will be Threttándinn, officially the last day of Christmas festive period in Iceland. Something worth knowing, especially if you’re around these parts, is the Nordic House will be holding a karaoke marathon promoted by none other than singer Björk, in an attempt to win back Iceland’s ownership of its own natural resources. The specific … Read the full article →