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May
20
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Rhubarb Stew
Watch an audio slideshow of how traditional Icelandic rhubarb stew is made. Rhubarb is one of the few vegetables that grows effortlessly in Iceland and for that reason it used to be a highly-valued addition to the traditional diet of fish and lamb.
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29.12.2012 | 11:00
Top Ten in Iceland
The oldest and most respected singles chart list in Iceland is compiled by state broadcaster RÚV’s radio station Rás 2 each week.
Eliza Newman.
Here is last week’s top ten, December 15 to 22:
1. ‘Stjörnuryk’ by Eliza Newman
2. ‘Augnablik’ by Magni
3. ‘Þorpið’ by Bubbi & Mugison
4. ‘Froðan’ by Jón Jónsson & Raggi Bjarna
5. ‘Never Forget/Mundu eftir mér’ by Greta Salóme & Jónsi
6. ‘Áttu vinur augnablik’ by Hjálmar
7. ‘Mountain Sound’ by Of Monsters and Men
8. ‘Heal’ by Kiriyama Family
9. ‘Drama’ by Tilbury
10. ‘Euphoria’ by Loreen
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May
21
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Oldest Icelander Conquers Everest
Icelandic mountaineer Ingólfur Geir Gissurarson made it up the summit of the world’s highest mountain, Everest at 8,848 meters, by the South East Ridge at 1 am Icelandic time last night. At 50, he is the fifth and oldest Icelander to make the climb.
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The Identification Committee of the National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police is working on the identification of a body swept up on the beach at Kaldbaksvík in Strandir, the eastern West Fjords, on Saturday. The body was found by travelers in the area.
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Outgoing Prime Minister of Iceland Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir stated that The Simpsons episode which was dedicated to Iceland and premiered on Sunday had definitely served as good promotion for the country.
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The party council of the Independence Party and central committee of the Progressive Party have been called to separate meetings tonight to discuss the planned coalition of the two parties in Iceland’s next government.
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May
16
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Puffins Overhunted in Vestmannaeyjar
May
15
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Ásgeir Trausti to Warm up for OMAM
May
15
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Avalanche in Iceland’s East Fjords
May
15
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VIEWPOINT 30
May
14
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Sandstorm in South Iceland
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The 2013 April-May issue of Iceland Review & Atlantica has been released. Packed with informative and entertaining stories, highlights include an interview with outgoing Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir and the people who know her best, a photo essay of ice caves in Europe’s largest glacier and a colorful feature on life in the West Fjords.
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REVIEWS
May
15
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Shorts & Docs Galore
The 11th Reykjavík Shorts & Docs. Catch it while it lasts!
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May
20
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Inspired by Ísafjörður
Artist couple Nína Ivanova and Ómar Smári Kristinsson explain why they decided to settle in the West Fjords’ capital.
May
20
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Reykjavík Queer Choir Spring Concert
Reykjavík Queer Choir’s annual spring concert takes place on Friday, May 24.
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