All mail sent from the countryside is now driven to Reykjavík to be sorted, rather than sorted by hand at rural offices.
Increased Interest in Early Childhood Education Studies
The Universities of Iceland and Akureyri have seen a dramatic uptick in applications to their respective programs.
Plan Underway to Halt the Spread of Lupines in Húsavík
The Nootka lupine was introduced to Iceland to combat soil erosion and assist in revegetation efforts, but these purple blossoms often interfere with the growth and proliferation of native species.
Secret Solstice Pledges to Clean Up After Itself
The Secret Solstice music festival is making big changes in its fifth iteration this year, not only by selling fewer tickets, but also by signing a revised agreement with the City of Reykjavík regarding this year’s festival clean-up.
Doctor Shortage Leads to Long Wait Times
A shortage of doctors in North Iceland has lead to wait times of up to six weeks to see a GP in Akureyri and three weeks in Húsavík.
Sunny Days Are Good for Icelanders' Mental Health
According to psychiatrist Þórgunnur Ársælsdóttir, Icelanders’ mental wellbeing is very much tied up in doses of good, sunny summer weather.
Businesses Close Early for Second World Cup Match
Iceland’s second World Cup match against Nigeria will take place at 15:00 local time on Friday, prompting many businesses and organizations to close early to watch the game.
New Composition Turns Reykjavík Into Interactive Soundscape
Reykjavík GPS allows listeners to create their own site-specific composition while walking around downtown Reykjavík.
Iceland Celebrates National Day
Today, June 17th, is Iceland’s National Day, which celebrates the country gaining full independence from Denmark in 1944.
Iceland Has Tallest Team at the World Cup
The average height of players on Iceland’s World Cup team is 1.85 meters (over 6 feet), making them the tallest team participating in this year’s World Cup.