The half-Icelandic drag performer Heklína was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a London apartment on April 3, 2023. British police continue to investigate the case, but have faced criticism …
RÚV Series Explores Mysterious Death of Drag Icon Heklína Read More
Fake products carrying the 66°North logo have been spotted for sale on the Chinese e-commerce platform Temu, RÚV reports. Items including sweaters and shorts, advertised for less than 2,000 ISK, …
Fake 66°North Products Found on Temu Read More
British endurance swimmer Ross Edgley made history today, becoming the first person to swim around the entire coastline of Iceland. He completed the 115-day journey when he came ashore in …
Around Iceland in 115 days: Ross Edgley first to swim around island Read More
The fishing town of Grindavík, recently in global headlines due to volcanic eruptions, also has its name written across the cosmos. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has officially approved the …
International Astronomical Union names Asteroid after Grindavík Read More
REYKJAVÍK – News broke today that Guðrún Björk Kristmundsdóttir, longtime owner of Iceland’s most iconic hot dog stand Bæjarins Beztu Pylsur, has passed away at the age of 63 after …
Throwback: Bill Clinton’s Famous Hot Dog in Reykjavik Read More
Informal discussions regarding a potential merger between the University of Akureyri and the University of Bifröst have been initiated, according to reports on RÚV’s website. The respective rectors, Margrét Jónsdóttir …
Multiple University Mergers Explored in Icelandic Read More
German media outlet Deutsche Welle has come under heavy criticism after airing a video segment featuring one of its presenters indulging in puffin meat at a restaurant in Reykjavík. The …
Deutsche Welle Under Fire for Irresponsible Coverage of Puffin Consumption Read More
The excitement is palpable as Iceland gears up for the second semi-final of Söngvakeppnin this weekend. Söngvakeppnin is the Icelandic selection process for the Eurovision Song Contest, and the winner …
Iceland Gears Up for Söngvakeppnin 2023: Who Will Represent the Country at Eurovision? Read More
Akureyri Airport has announced that it will offer direct flights to six new destinations starting in 2023, making it the largest selection of destinations available for direct flights from the …
New Direct Flights from Akureyri Airport to Six Exciting Destinations in 2023 Read More
Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir emphasized the importance of integrating the fight for equality and climate change when she addressed the COP26 climate conference earlier today. She also spoke about the …
Prime minister quoted author Andri Snær in her address at COP26 Read More