The first book by young Icelandic author Elí Freysson has been acclaimed by critics and readers alike. The book was published last December by Sögur Publishing in Iceland and a...
by Iceland Review on Saturday May 19, 2012 at 14:00
American disco queen Donna Summer, who died of cancer at age 63 on Thursday, worked closely with Icelandic musician Þórir Baldursson in Germany from 1973 to 1976. He remembers her with warmth, describing her as a wonderful person.
by Iceland Review on Saturday May 19, 2012 at 10:30
The choir of Langholtskirkja church in Reykjavík will perform the 1741 oratorio “Messiah” by George Frideric Handel tomorrow at 8 pm. The church’s chamber orchestra and solo singers from the choir will also perform.
A Danish court has released two of five leftist activists who have been charged under anti-terrorism laws for arson and conspiracy to commit arson at several high profile Copenhagen buildings. The Eastern High Court released the pair, who have been held in jail since they were arrested a year ago, on Wednesday (May 9). Prosecutors [...]
by Iceland Review on Saturday May 19, 2012 at 0:00
Icelandic President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson is currently on an official visit to the Czech Republic. On Thursday morning he and Czech President Václav Klaus discussed the consequences of the economic crisis for Europe and the continent’s financial stability.
An Icelandair Boeing jet had to make a safety landing this evening, shortly after taking off from Keflavík International Airport in Iceland. The jet was on its way from Iceland to Orlando in the U.S. when it lost one of its eight rear wheels. The aircraft circled around Keflavík Airport for approximately an hour in [...]
An Icelandair plane headed for Orlando has just landed in Keflavík after cruising around the airport for more than an hour to burn up fuel. Aviation authorities at Keflavík airport noticed that there was some debris on the airport after the plane took off at about 17.30
A man in his forties died in his cell in Litla-Hraun, Iceland’s maximum security prison, around 8 pm last night. The man experienced difficulties with breathing and requested assistance from the prison guards.
Young Icelandic basketball players are faring well at the U-18 Nordic Cup in Solna, Sweden. The boys earned their place in the final of the preliminary round against Finland tomorrow after beating Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
Live fireworks were thrown from a moving car at another car on the Reykjanesbraut highway in southwest Iceland shortly before midnight last night. The driver of the vehicle that was targeted tried to get away by turning down a trail but it proved a dead end.
Finland’s Supreme Court has agreed to reopen the notorious Anneli Auer murder case following fresh allegations that the woman’s husband may have been killed in some kind of satanic ritual. Ms Auer, who was acquitted last July of killing her husband in 2006, may now have to face court again. Auer was sentenced to life [...]
According to a study conducted by the world-renowned dermatologist and skin doctor Dr. Ron Moy, it has been confirmed that the popular anti-aging skincare product BIOEFFECT EGF SERUM by Iceland-based Sif Cosmetics, significantly improves the look of aging skin. The study, published in this month’s issue of the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, confirms that [...]
by Reykjavík Grapevine on Friday May 18, 2012 at 10:12
The majority of Icelanders believe the number of times a president can be re-elected should be limited, but support for the idea varies greatly by party affiliation.
The annual Reykjavík Arts Festival begins today with a march from Harpa, the concert and conference center, to Reykjavík City Hall between 12 and 1 pm, to which all are welcome. The formal opening ceremony will take place at Harpa at 6 pm.
American disco queen Donna Summer, who died of cancer at age 63 on Thursday, worked closely with Icelandic musician Þórir Baldursson in Germany from 1973 to 1976. He remembers her with warmth, describing her as a wonderful person.
The choir of Langholtskirkja church in Reykjavík will perform the 1741 oratorio “Messiah” by George Frideric Handel tomorrow at 8 pm. The church’s chamber orchestra and solo singers from the choir will also perform.
Icelandic President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson is currently on an official visit to the Czech Republic. On Thursday morning he and Czech President Václav Klaus discussed the consequences of the economic crisis for Europe and the continent’s financial stability.
An Icelandair plane headed for Orlando has just landed in Keflavík after cruising around the airport for more than an hour to burn up fuel. Aviation authorities at Keflavík airport noticed that there was some debris on the airport after the plane took off at about 17.30
A man in his forties died in his cell in Litla-Hraun, Iceland’s maximum security prison, around 8 pm last night. The man experienced difficulties with breathing and requested assistance from the prison guards.
Young Icelandic basketball players are faring well at the U-18 Nordic Cup in Solna, Sweden. The boys earned their place in the final of the preliminary round against Finland tomorrow after beating Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
Live fireworks were thrown from a moving car at another car on the Reykjanesbraut highway in southwest Iceland shortly before midnight last night. The driver of the vehicle that was targeted tried to get away by turning down a trail but it proved a dead end.
On potatoes, an MP’s affection for rocks and a foal called Álfur.
The annual Reykjavík Arts Festival begins today with a march from Harpa, the concert and conference center, to Reykjavík City Hall between 12 and 1 pm, to which all are welcome. The formal opening ceremony will take place at Harpa at 6 pm.
