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Iceland has my heart, and now I want to share it with you. I'm hosting my first small-group trip to Iceland in August 2026.  ➡️ Join the Iceland 2026 Interest List (Link: https://thoughtcard.com/ep213)  We'll explore unforgettable natural wonders and charming small towns: Reykjavík, the northernmost capital in the world The Ring Road, with erupting geysers and shifting tectonic plates The South Coast, home to waterfalls, glaciers, and black sand beaches If you've ever dreamed of experiencing the midnight sun, where the sun barely sets, and the skies glow into the night, this trip is for you. Spots are intentionally small and will sell out, so if Iceland has been calling your name… don't wait. ➡️ Join the Iceland 2026 Interest List (Link: https://thoughtcard.com/ep213) to be the first to know when booking opens and secure your spot on this unforgettable adventure. Have questions? Email me at thethoughtcard@gmail.com 

Are you enjoying this? Are you not? Tell us what to do more of, and what you'd like to hear less of. The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine ad man Örn Elvar Arnarson to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks. On the docket this week are: Trump Confuses Iceland And Greenland In Davos SpeechIn a long rambling speech in Davos on Wednesday, Trump repeated is demands for territorial sovereignty over Greenland and repeatedly confused Iceland and Greenland.America Tearing Itself ApartThe news over the weekend from Minneapolis, where ICE killed the second US citizen in 3 weeks, keeps up the trend of the US descending into chaos, further questioning how countries such as Iceland should tackler their relationship with a country that in the style of a South-American dictatorship in the last century, uses paramilitary forces to kill its own citizens.“A Famous Man With No Experience”The Social Democrats held primaries for upcoming municipality elections in Reykjavík this weekend. The primaries saw current mayor Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir, loose her bid to front the Social Democrats to former Independence Party member Pétur Marteinsson.Two Restaurants In Skeifan Argue Over ParkingTwo restaurants in Skeifan in Reykjavík, Istanbul Market and BK Kjúklingur, or actually, the owners of said restaurants, are feuding and threatening legal action because the owner of BK Kjúklingur tends to park his car, across the street, in front of Istanbul Market900 People Legally Reside In GrindavíkThe town of Grindavík, formerly the home of 3.700 people, currently has 900 legal residents, but only 400 people actually residing in the town, demonstrating the effects repeated eruptions in the area have had on habitation in the town, whose future still remains somewhat uncertain, with another eruption predicted in the coming months. A Man Stabbed At Home By Black-clad Intruder, Who Turned Out To Be His Son In LawA man, sleeping naked in his bed, was woken by a black-clad individual who stabbed him. After having fought the intruder off, and thrown him out of his house, he described the man to the police, who picked the black-clad individual up soon after. The black-clad man turned out have Support the show------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW SUPPORTSupport the Grapevine's reporting by becoming a member of our High Five Club: https://grapevine.is/high-five-club/Or donate to the Grapevine here:https://support.grapevine.isYou can also support the Grapevine by shopping in our online store:https://shop.grapevine.is------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast.The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter. The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine's goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland's most read English-language publication. You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it's not sponsored content.www.grapevine.is

In this episode, we discuss the 'Drupal in a Day' initiative, aimed at introducing computer science students to Drupal and invigorating the community with new energy. Martin Anderson-Clutz and Hilmar Hallbjörnsson talk about its origins, development, and the specifics of condensing a comprehensive university course into a single-day curriculum. They also cover the enthusiasm and logistics behind the events, insights from past sessions in Vienna and Drupal Jam, and future plans for expanding the scope of this program. Tune in to hear the vision for bringing more students into the Drupal community and the benefits for universities and organizations alike. For show notes visit: https://www.talkingDrupal.com/cafe013 Topics What is Drupal in a Day? Origins and Development of Drupal in a Day Target Audience and Curriculum Teaching Methodology and Community Impact Student Engagement and Event Comparisons Momentum and Future Plans for Drupal in a Day Logistics and Volunteer Involvement Open Source and Community Contributions Personal Stories and Final Thoughts Hilmar Hallbjörnsson Hilmar Kári Hallbjörnsson is a senior Drupal developer, educator, and open-source advocate based in Iceland. He works as a Senior Drupal Developer at the University of Iceland and is the CEO/CTO of the Drupal consultancy Um að gera. Hilmar is also an adjunct professor at Reykjavík University, where he teaches "Designing open-sourced web software with Drupal and PHP." Deeply involved in the Drupal ecosystem, Hilmar is an active contributor and community organizer, with a particular focus on Drupal 11, modern configuration management, and the emerging Recipes initiative. He is a co-founder of the Drupal Open University Initiative and Drupal-in-a-Day, and has served on the organizing committee for DrupalCon Europe. His work bridges real-world engineering, teaching, and community leadership, with a strong interest in both the technical evolution and philosophical direction of Drupal as an open-source platform. Martin Anderson-Clutz Martin is a highly respected figure in the Drupal community, known for his extensive contributions as a developer, speaker, and advocate for open-source innovation. Based in London, Ontario, Canada, Martin began his career as a graphic designer before transitioning into web development. His journey with Drupal started in late 2005 when he was seeking a robust multilingual CMS solution, leading him to embrace Drupal's capabilities. Martin holds the distinction of being the world's first Triple Drupal Grand Master, certified across Drupal 7, 8, and 9 as a Developer, Front-End Specialist, and Back-End Specialist. (TheDropTimes) He also possesses certifications in various Acquia products and is UX certified by the Nielsen Norman Group. Currently serving as a Senior Solutions Engineer at Acquia, Martin has been instrumental in advancing Drupal's ecosystem. He has developed and maintains several contributed modules, including Smart Date and Search Overrides, and has been actively involved in the Drupal Recipes initiative, particularly focusing on event management solutions. His current work on the Event Platform aims to streamline the creation and management of event-based websites within Drupal. Beyond development, Martin is a prominent speaker and educator, having presented at numerous Drupal events such as DrupalCon Barcelona and EvolveDrupal. He is also a co-host of the "Talking Drupal" podcast, where he leads the "Module of the Week" segment, sharing insights on various Drupal modules. Martin's dedication to the Drupal community is evident through his continuous efforts to mentor, innovate, and promote best practices within the open-source landscape. Guests Hilmar Hallbjörnsson - drupalviking Martin Anderson-Clutz - mandclu

What happens when a scholar who studies death for a living discovers she must learn to truly live in her body? This haunting conversation explores literature, yoga, and the long road to embodiment. IN THIS EPISODE: Introduction to Finding Harmony Podcast Meet Jessica Murphy: Gothic Literature Scholar & Ashtanga Practitioner Teaching English Literature at the University of Iceland Jessica's Literary Works: Wishbone, Ossa Vivi, Moss & Rose Poetry, Novellas, and the Gothic Genre Victorian Literature vs. Romantic Period: Claiming Jane Austen and the Brontës Existentialism, Death, and Childhood Philosophy with Her Father Father's Influence: TM, Hippie Culture, and Zen Catholicism Coming to Ashtanga Yoga at Age 39 The Challenge of Backbends vs. Hip Openers & Arm Balances Using the Body to Be Embodied: Balancing Cerebral and Physical Work Kapotasana and the Death Drive: Flirting with Mortality Eating Disorder History and Ongoing Body Image Work Why Backbends Bring Up Old Wounds and Feelings of Not Enoughness The Beginner's Mind in Yoga Practice Creating False Equivalencies: Yoga Series as Academic Degrees LSD, Academic Structures, and Her Father's Generation Jack Kerouac's Journey and the Beats Memorization in Education: What We've Lost Reciting Shakespeare: "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" William Blake's "The Tiger": Fearful Symmetry Reading from "The Face in the Window" (Gothic Short Story from Ossa Vivi) Visual Imagination and Playing with Language Meeting Her Husband: Two 19th Century Literature Scholars in Iceland Looking for Someone Like Herself vs. Someone Opposite Balancing Creative Writing with Academic Pressures The Difference Between Tenure Track and Department Member Positions Her Husband's Prolific Academic Output: Philosophy and Literature Writing as a Labor of Love vs. Academic Requirement Being "High on Life": Creativity and Sensitivity Why Creative People Struggle with Depression and Anxiety The World Feeling Like "Too Much": Colors, Sounds, People Artistic Pursuits as Protection from Overwhelming Sensations The Quiet Life with Cats and Writing and Yoga Russell's Invitation (That Got Declined) Victorian Tea Ceremonies and Paying for Art The Japanese Tea Ceremony as Art Form: Greg Kinsey's Story Bad Art, Bad Writing, and Bad Asanas Harmony's Inner Circle Mentorship Program Invitation This episode is a deep, insightful exploration of navigating life as a highly sensitive creative person, balancing intellectual pursuits with embodied practice, and finding home in your body after years of disconnection.   GUEST BIO: Having taught at Vanier College, Dawson College, and Université de Montréal in Montréal, Qc, Canada in the past, Jessica Murphy, Ph.D. currently lives in Reykjavík, Iceland and teaches English literature at the University of Iceland (Háskóli Íslands). Her areas of interest and expertise are Victorian and Romantic literature as well as detective novels, gothic fiction, and children's literature. In addition to publishing a novella entitled Wishbone (available on Amazon) and having her poetry published in an anthology featuring the works of poets from around the world entitled Words Apart: A Globe of Poetry, she has co-authored an epistolary novella, Moss and Rose and a collection of gothic short stories, Ossa Vivi, with Mae Kellert. Her scholarly publications include "'[T]he world's a beast, and I hate it!': Naturalism in Amy Levy's The Romance of a Shop" and an article on Arnold Bennett's The Old Wives' Tale. At present, she is working on a chapter on the double in Susanna Kaysen's Girl, Interrupted that will be included in a book, published by Routledge, featuring various essays on the doppelgänger. A cat lover and an avid Ashtangi, she has been practicing Ashtanga yoga for the last seven years. CONNECT WITH JESSICA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjcats/ Books available on Amazon and major retailers KEY TAKEAWAYS: Gothic literature and yoga philosophy both explore transformation, duality, and the shadow self Backbends can bring up body dysmorphia and old wounds—this is part of the healing work The poses that challenge us most teach us the most about ourselves Writing autobiographical fiction can be a powerful healing practice Highly sensitive creative people often need embodied practices to balance intellectual work Surrender doesn't mean giving up—it means releasing control of outcomes You can care for people without carrying their burdens Success in yoga isn't about mastery—it's about growth and self-discovery Memorization and recitation connect us to literary tradition and embodied knowledge FIND Harmony online: https://harmonyslater.com/ Harmony on IG: https://www.instagram.com/harmonyslaterofficial/ Finding Harmony Podcast on IG: https://www.instagram.com/findingharmonypodcast/ FREE Manifestation Activation: https://harmonyslater.kit.com/manifestation-activation

Andrea Sigurðardóttir og Andrés Magnússon frá Morgunblaðinu ræða um allt það helsta sem er að eiga sér stað í stjórnmálunum þessa dagana. Við ræðum um óvænta afsögn þingmanns Viðreisnar og hvort að til staðar séu ósagðar fréttir í því máli, átök innan Samfylkingarinnar í Reykjavík, undarlega uppákomu við kynningu á nýju vinstri framboði í Reykjavík, leit Miðflokksins að oddvita, hvort það verði einhver endurnýjun á lista Sjálfstæðisflokksins í Reykjavík, um oddvitaslagi víða um land í aðdraganda sveitastjórnarkosninga, undarlega tilfærslu málaflokka á milli ráðuneyta, tilraun leiðtoga ríkisstjórnarinnar til að setja Ísland í skotlínu Bandaríkjaforseta, mögulega löggjöf í áfengismálum og margt fleira.

If you've ever looked at a map of Iceland and thought,  “Oh wow, it's tiny — we can totally see everything,” you are not alone. I hear this all the time. And honestly? It makes sense.  Iceland looks small on a map, but traveling through it is a very different experience. I'm going to explain why Iceland being ‘small' is actually misleading, and how that misunderstanding causes a lot of travelers to overpack their itineraries, underestimate drive times, and end up more stressed than they expected. How Map Illusion Makes Iceland’s Size Confusing Yes, Iceland is about the size of Kentucky.  But unlike many places, almost all travel happens on a single main road, and that road isn't a straight highway from point A to point B. Driving in Iceland involves: Winding roads One-lane bridges Changing weather Sudden stops because… well… waterfalls, sheep, and stunning landscapes For example, Reykjavík to Vík doesn't look far, but that drive alone can take 2.5 to 3 hours, and that's without stopping. And no one ever drives Iceland without stopping. Now add: Limited daylight in winter Weather delays Gravel roads Fatigue from constant visual stimulation Suddenly, “just one more stop” becomes the thing that breaks your day. This is where travelers get tripped up — they plan based on distance, not time. I've seen itineraries that say: “Golden Circle in the morning, South Coast in the afternoon.” Technically? Possible. Realistically? Exhausting. I Learned the Hard Way Even after living in Iceland for years, I still plan conservatively. Not because I can't do more, but because I've learned the hard way. There have been a few times when I stuffed my itinerary so much that I felt tired, stressed, and annoyed. Traveling felt more like a chore than an adventure. How to Realistically Plan a Trip to Iceland That is Personalized for You If you're planning a trip to Iceland and feeling overwhelmed by all the information out there, I want to invite you to my Live Iceland Trip Planning Workshop happening on January 31st, 2026. It is the first one of this year and is extremely helpful for getting a head start on planning your trip in Iceland for 2026 and beyond. This is a live, interactive workshop where I help you understand how to plan your trip realistically, from driving distances and timing, to choosing the right season, and building an itinerary that actually works. You'll also be able to ask me your questions in real time, which is honestly one of the most valuable parts. I also do a giveaway of Iceland related prizes at the end of the workshop. One prize is a one-one video consultation with me, which is normally all booked up because I have few slots open for that throughout the year. If you want clarity, confidence, and a solid plan instead of stress, here are is where you can secure your spot for the live workshop. Random Fact of the Episode The total length of the ring road or route 1 is 1,322 kilometres (821 mi), making it the longest ring road in Europe. It connects the majority of towns together in the most densely populated areas of the country. Icelandic Word of the Episode Tími (tee-mi) — Time A perfect reminder that in Iceland, planning by time, not distance, is what makes or breaks a trip. Share This With a Friend Facebook Threads Email Let’s Be Social Youtube Instagram Tiktok Facebook Þakka þér kærlega fyrir að hlusta og sjáumst fljótlega.

Are you enjoying this? Are you not? Tell us what to do more of, and what you'd like to hear less of. The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks. On the docket this week are: US Ambassador Makes An ImpressionUS ambassadorial nominee Billy Long, made another joke, endearing him to the Icelandic nation prior to his arrival as ambassador. Last time he made the joke that he had wanted to manage ICE, but had been misheard by Trump and instead appointed ambassador to Iceland. Last week in congress, Billy was overheard joking that he was going to become Iceland's first governor, instead of ambassador, as Iceland became the USA's 52nd state. This did not vote well with the Icelandic public, presuming that Greenland would become the 51st state.Attempt At Soliciting Prostitutions Leads MP To ResignGuðbrandur Einarsson, an MP for Viðreisn (the Reform Party), has resigned from Parliament due to an attempted purchase of prostitution in 2012. He was questioned by police at the time but says he was never charged. He decided to step down after local news outlet Vísir planned to report on the case.Greenland Drama ContinuesIn an effort to put pressure on fellow NATO allies in his continued effort of gobbling up Greenland, President Trump put tariffs on all the Scandinavian countries, Germany, France and the Netherlands, but not Iceland. Promoting suggestions that Trump simply forgot Iceland. Foreign citizens 20% of Iceland's populationForeign citizens living in Iceland are now 83.950, or just above 20% of the total population. Five years ago, they were 15%. The proportion of foreign nationals living in some municipalities reaches almost 70%, that is 67,4% in Vík í Myrdal, 46% in Skaftárhreppur, and 39% in Bláskógabyggð. All these municipalities are in the South of Iceland, all are popular tourist destinations. According to Statistics Iceland, at least 44% of the people working in the tourism sector, are foreign nationals. Support the show------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW SUPPORTSupport the Grapevine's reporting by becoming a member of our High Five Club: https://grapevine.is/high-five-club/Or donate to the Grapevine here:https://support.grapevine.isYou can also support the Grapevine by shopping in our online store:https://shop.grapevine.is------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast.The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter. The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine's goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland's most read English-language publication. You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it's not sponsored content.www.grapevine.is

Are you enjoying this? Are you not? Tell us what to do more of, and what you'd like to hear less of. The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, Grapevine Editor-in-Chief Bart Cameron, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks. On the docket this week are: Prime Minister Says She Can Work With Icelandic Populist PartyIn an interview with Heimildin this weekend, PM Kristrún Frostadóttir discussed many issues, but the attention grabbing issue was her statement that she could work with Miðflokkurinn (Center Party) on immigration issues.Greenland Discussion ContinuesIceland's Prime Minister, US. President and almost everybody else has done little but talk about Greenland during the past week. We try to catch up on that.Icelanders Are The Fattest Of The NordicsIn a survey conducted for 2024 and released last December, it turns out that Icelanders are the most overweight of all the Nordics. And out of the 80.000 Icelanders categorized as obese with a BMI over 30, more than 20.000, or 25% are taking GLP-1 drugs, such as Ozempic and Wegovy. We weigh in on the discussion.The US sizes a Tanker In Iceland's Exclusive Economic ZoneLast Wednesday, the US Navy apprehended an oil tanker, presumably on its way to Russia, within Iceland's Exlusive Economic Zone, but not within its territorial waters. Icelanders Won't Be Required To Undergo Medical Exam To Renew Drivers License Until They Turn 75A new law has been proposed by the People's Party to move a required medical exam for renewing Icelandic driver licenses from 70 years old to 75 years old. The Icelandic Word Of The Year Is Paid Parking (i. Gjaldskylda)We discuss the annual choice of “word of the year” in Iceland, which this time around was the word Gjaldskylda, or paid parking, which has led to numerous misunderstandings on social media.Support the show------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW SUPPORTSupport the Grapevine's reporting by becoming a member of our High Five Club: https://grapevine.is/high-five-club/Or donate to the Grapevine here:https://support.grapevine.isYou can also support the Grapevine by shopping in our online store:https://shop.grapevine.is------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast.The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter. The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine's goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland's most read English-language publication. You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it's not sponsored content.www.grapevine.is

Þáttur #141 er kominn í loftið. Í þessum áramótaþætti er farið yfir ýmsar helstu fréttir úr fluginu á árinu 2025 og spáð í útlit og horfur fyrir 2026. Gestir þáttarins þekkja vel til í flugmálum þeir Kristján Már Unnarsson fréttamaður og Matthías Sveinbjörnsson forseti Flugmálafélags Íslands. Rætt er um Icelandair og flotamálin, fall Play og fækkun flugfélaga, nýjan ráðherra flugmála, pólitíkina kringum Reykjavíkurflugvöll og stefnu nýrrar ríkisstjórnar og margt fleira. Áhugaverður þáttur fyrir alla sem vilja fylgjast með því sem er að gerast í flugmálum okkar Íslendinga.

Þriðjudaginn 15. jan. 1963 lét togarinn Röðull GK úr höfn frá Reykjavík. Planið var að vera á veiðum í uþb 4 vikur á Mýrargrunni. Um hádegi á fimmtudaginn tilkynntu nokkrir skipverjar um ógleði og máttleysi. Þetta var upphafið að einu skelfilegasta mengunarslysi í sögu íslensks sjávarútvegs. Oft hefur þetta verið kallað „slysið sem gleymdist“. Viltu heyra fleiri þætti? Kynntu þér Draugana á Patreon Vefverslun Drauganna Tónlistin úr þáttunum Umræðuhópur Drauganna á Facebook

Are you enjoying this? Are you not? Tell us what to do more of, and what you'd like to hear less of. The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks. On the docket this week are: The Icelandic Annual End-Of-Year Skit ShowThe last joint cultural event all of Iceland collectively enjoy, to various degrees, takes place on New Years's Eve. We try to explain what it is. Greenland and Venezuela Last night Iceland's PM Kristrún Frostadóttir wrote on her Facebook “Greenland is a part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Nothing about Greenland without Greenland. Iceland stands in full solidarity behind our friends.” This morning, Iceland's Foreign Minister, Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir, wrote an Op-Ed on visir.is saying, opening with “It is clear that the international system we have lived with since the end of the Second World War is shaking at its foundations. At work are what can rightly be called the threatening forces of history, generating uncertainty far beyond what we have been accustomed to and creating dangers that would have seemed implausible only a few years ago.” Both of these statements are responses the USA's seizure of Venezuela's president, and Trump's subsequent comments about taking over Greenland.Gas Prices Drop By A ThirdThe price of gas dropped by a third on the first day of the year, subsequent to changes in how the Icelandic state collects tax from automobiles. An Icelander Dies On The Front Lines In UkraineA 51 year old Icelander, Kjartan Sævar Óttarsson, died on the front lines in Ukraine  in and around the 20th of December, according to the man's brother. Kjartan had travelled to Ukraine on December 7th from Gothenburg Sweden, and neither what he was tasked with on the front lines, nor what lead to his death, has been reported on as of yet.What's Coming Up In 2026?The show's host ponder what this new year will bring us.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW SUPPORTSupport the Grapevine's reporting by becoming a member of our High Five Club: https://grapevine.is/high-five-club/Or donate to the Grapevine here:https://support.grapevine.isYou can also support the Grapevine by shopping in our online store:https://shop.grapevine.is------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast.The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter. The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine's goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland's most read English-language publication. You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it's not sponsored content.www.grapevine.is

Planted with Sara Payan was recorded live at Hemp for the Future in Reykjavík, Iceland, capturing the energy of a truly global conversation. The setting brought together voices from around the world, each offering a different perspective on where hemp and cannabis are headed. Across six conversations, the focus stays on health, science, sustainability, and the real work happening behind the scenes to move the industry. It's a snapshot of a movement in motion, recorded in a place that underscored just how international and interconnected this space has become. [Ep 189]

Þáttur #140 var tekinn upp á gamlársdag 2025 í Fluggörðum, en rík hefð er fyrir því að flugklúbbar þar eins og víðar á landinu bjóði gestum í kaffi og kökur í lok ársins. Í veðurblíðunni voru líka margir sem nýttu daginn til að viðra sig og fara í flugtúr. Viðmælendur (sem voru óvænt teknir tali) í þessum þætti eru: Bragi Sigþórsson hjá Flugskóla Reykjavíkur, Einar Dagbjartsson flugstjóri á TF-KAF, Hákon Öder Einarsson í Flugklúbbnum Þyt, Guðmundur Sveinbjörnsson hjá flugskólanum Geirfugli, Sigurgeir Guðbjörnsson flugstjóri á TF-HOT, Viktor Tumi Ólafsson flugmaður hjá Air Atlanta, Kjartan Óli Kristinsson flugkennari, Axel Sölvi Axelsson flugstjóri og Gunnar Ingi Láruson formaður Þyts og flugkennari.

Today, we take a throwback to Glacial Resonance by Nefúr, which transported the audience through immersive soundscapes inspired by the Arctic's beauty and fragility.This performance was recorded live at the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly, held in Reykjavík, Iceland, from October 16th to 18th.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

Today, iDJa takes over the Arctic Circle Podcast to present Gaskačázis (“Middle of the Sky”), a fusion of traditional Sámi music and contemporary electronic sounds.This performance was recorded live at the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly, held in Reykjavík, Iceland, from October 16th to 18th.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

September: Arnhildur Hálfdánardóttir var með pistlaröð um botnvörpuveiðar og stöðu hafsins umhverfis Ísland. Í einum pistlanna ræddi hún við Snjólaugu Árnadóttur, dósent við lagadeild Háskólans í Reykjavík og forstöðumann Sjálfbærni- og loftslagsréttarstofnunar Háskólans í Reykjavík um hafréttarmál. Samfélagið hitti Sigríði Gísladóttur, framkvæmdastjóra samtakanna Okkar heimur, og fékk að fræðast um samtökin og stöðu þeirra barna sem alast upp hjá foreldri með geðrænan vanda. Í Árskógum hefur Rauði krossinn boðið upp á hópkennslustundir í íslensku sem leiddar eru af reyndum kennurum í sjálfboðaliðastarfi. Samfélagið fékk að fylgjast með kennslustund og heyrði meira um starfið. Október: Samfélagið fékk að kíkja á æfingu hjá yndislegum hópi fólks með þroskahömlun sem æfir undir leiðsögn Nönnu Guðbergsdóttur í World Class, Ögurhvarfi. Hópurinn gengur undir nafninu Breyttur lífsstíll. 24.október var Kvennafrídagurinn haldinn. Af því tilefni fékk Samfélagið þrjár konur til að ræða stöðuna í jafnréttismálum. Þær Kolbrún Halldórsdóttir, formaður BHM, Saga Davíðsdóttir frá Feministafélaginu Emblu við Menntaskólann í Hamrahlíð og Helga Haraldsdóttir, formaður Hinsegin daga, settust niður með Ástrós Signýjardóttur og Elsu Maríu Guðlaugs-Drífudóttur. Elsa María Guðlaugs- Drífudóttir hitti Benedikt Traustason frá Reykjavíkurborg við Tjörnina. Hjá borginni eru uppi áætlanir um að komast að því hversu menguð tjörnin er og grípa til aðgerða til að hjálpa lífríki hennar. Samfélagið kíkti á kóræfingu hjá Happy hour kórnum eitt kvöldið en kórinn hefur verið starfræktur í sex ár. Sigríður Soffía Hafliðadóttir, kórstjóri, segir markmiðið með kórnum að fá konur til að hittast og njóta þess að syngja saman. Nóvember: Fríbúðin er rekin í Gerðubergi í Breiðholti, í henni er allt ókeypis. Pétur Magnússon heimsótti verslunina en þangað getur hver sem er komið við, tekið hluti úr hillum og skilið eftir hluti sem aðrir geta tekið með sér heim. Svæðið við Elliðaárstöð í Elliðaárdal iðar nú af lífi árið um kring.. Gamlar byggingar hafa fengið nýtt hlutverk og saga svæðisins er vel varðveitt. Ástrós Signýjardóttir heimsótti svæðið og hitti Brynhildi Pálsdóttur, hönnuð, sem hafði þá nýverið tekið við Hönnunarverðlaunum Íslands. Laura Sólveig Lefort Scheefer, formaður ungra umhverfissinna, og Þorgerður María Þorbjarnardóttir, formaður Landverndar, færðu okkur reglulega pistla um framgang mála á COP30 loftslagsráðstefnunni í Brasilíu. Desember: Pétur Magnússon lagð leið sína í Þjóðminjasafnið og ræddi þar við þjóðfræðinga um jólahefðir, fáheyrða jólavætti og hlýddi á jólatóna. Stefán Gíslason flutti pistil þar sem hann fjallaði um eitraðar rúsínur og aukna notkun þeirra. Við fjölluðum töluvert um rólega aðventu og kíktum í heimsókn á leikskólann Hlíðarenda þar sem unnið er með rólegt umhverfi í kringum börnin í desember.

Today, Kali Armstrong & Friends offer a moving musical break in this podcast series. Flight of Fancy evokes the spirit of exploration and the human drive to reach beyond the known.This performance was recorded live at the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly, held in Reykjavík, Iceland, from October 16th to 18th.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

Rætt er við Sveinbjörn Indriðason forstjóra ISAVIA um reksturinn á Keflavíkurflugvelli í tilefni af nýrri farþegaspá fyrir árið 2026. Spáin gerir ráð fyrir töluverðri fækkun farþega um völlinn og munar þar mestu um 15% færri tengifarþega. Sveinbjörn segir að þessi fækkun muni hægja á framkvæmdum á vellinum, tekjurnar minnki á sama tíma og kostnaður hækkar sem hefur áhrif á afkomuna. Hann leggur samt áherslu á að ISAVIA horfi í gegnum tímabundna niðursveiflu, haldi uppi góðri þjónustu og allt verði tilbúið til að grípa tækifærin þegar umferð og farþegum fjölgar á ný um tengimiðstöðina. Forstjórinn ræðir einnig málefni Reykjavíkurflugvallar, afturvirka reglugerð innviðaráðherra eftir fall Play, samningamál við flugumferðarstjóra og margt fleira. Áhugavert spjall við forstjóra ISAVIA- fyrirtækis sem er í lykilhlutverki í flugmálum okkar Íslendinga.

What are Norway's foreign and defense policy priorities in today's Arctic? And what role does Norway play in Arctic relations and governance?Joining the conversation are Maria Varteressian, then State Secretary at the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Andreas Flåm, State Secretary at the Norwegian Ministry of Defence. The open Q&A with the audience is moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland.This Session was recorded live at the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly, held in Reykjavík, Iceland, from October 16th to 18th.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Benedikt S. Benediktsson, framkvæmdastjóri SVÞ - Samtaka verslunar og þjónustu Helgi Hrafn Gunnarsson fyrrverandi þingmaður Pírata Símatími Pétur Már Sigurðsson forritari sérfræðingur í gervigreind og kennari hjá Endurmenntun með hlaðvarpið Gervigreind Bubbi Morthens um fertugustu Þorláksmessu tónleika sína

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Árni Friðleifsson aðstoðaryfirlögregluþjónn í umferðardeild lögreglunnar á höfuðborgarsvæðinu um jólaumferðina Vilhjálmur Birgisson formaður Starfsgreinasambandsins um verðbólguna Símatími Einar Sveinbjörnsson veðurfræðingur hjá Bliku og Veðurvaktinni um jólaveðrið Egill Jóhannsson forstjóri Brimborgar um bílamarkaðinn með tilkomu vörugjalda og kílómetergjalds Beta Reynisdóttir næringafræðingur um húðaðar matvörur og hátíðarmatinn Eva Laufey Kjaran Hermannsdóttir þáttastjórnandi Ískápastríðsins og markaðsstjóri hjá Hagkaup um vinsælustu smákökurnar fyrir þessi jól.

What does it mean to be at the geographic and geopolitical crossroads of Europe, North America, and the Arctic? And what role do the Faroe Islands envision playing in the Arctic and the world?Joining the conversation is Aksel Vilhelmson Johannesen, Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands. His remarks are followed by an open Q&A with the audience, moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland.This Session was recorded live at the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly, held in Reykjavík, Iceland, from October 16th to 18th.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Kolbrún Áslaugar Baldursdóttir Steinunn Þórðardóttir formaður Læknafélags Íslands um þagnarskyldu lækna Símatími Steingrímur Birgisson forstjóri Hölds Bílaleigu Akureyrar Grímur Atlason framkvæmdastjóri Geðhjálpar um bréfið sem aldrei var skrifað Kristinn Andersen prófessor í rafmagns- og tölvuverkfræði við HÍ um neðansjávar dróna og þróun vélmenna Henry Birgir Gunnarsson fréttastjóri íþrótta hjá Sýn

Are you enjoying this? Are you not? Tell us what to do more of, and what you'd like to hear less of. The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in Iceland. In this episode we ponder the main stories of the year so far, answer reader's questions and explain some of the Yule Lads.Top Stories Of 2025We discuss 2025 top political scandal, top political event, top ecological and geological events, top cultural event, we nominate the "Mess of the Year", the bankruptcy of the year, the rise of right wing politics in Iceland and our favorite tourism related stories of the year. Audience QuestionsWe answer questions from our audience on subjects such as Christmas gifts, the Icelandic language, traditional Christmas dinners, hikes and forestry.Yule Lads ExplainedWe try our best to explain how having 13 Yule lads works in practice, and how there are actually records of a total of 80 different yule lads and ladies from various parts of Iceland. Then we discuss our favorite Yule lad names.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW SUPPORTSupport the Grapevine's reporting by becoming a member of our High Five Club: https://grapevine.is/high-five-club/Or donate to the Grapevine here:https://support.grapevine.isYou can also support the Grapevine by shopping in our online store:https://shop.grapevine.is------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast.The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter. The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine's goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland's most read English-language publication. You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it's not sponsored content.www.grapevine.is

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Þórhallur Bjarni Björnsson nemi í skipulagsfræðum í svíþjóð um Arkitektúruppreisnina Sigurður Már Jónsson blaðamaður segir að það hafi verið opinn tékki vegna loftslagsmála Símatími Erlingur Erlingsson hernaðarsagnfræðingur Kristbjörg Gunnarsdóttir heyrnarfræðingur heyrnar og talmeinastöð Íslands um nýja meðferð gegn Tinnitus Hans Rúnar Snorrason kennari og annar eiganda fyrirtækisins Kunnátta ehf sem heldur úti studera.is Sigrún Þóra Sveinsdóttir sálfræðingur með námskeiðið Passaðu púlsinn í desember

What is Finland's vision for a peaceful, stable, and sustainable Arctic amid the current geopolitical and strategic tensions in the region? And how is Finland working to integrate Arctic perspectives into Europe's and NATO's collective security, defense, and deterrence strategies?Joining the conversation is Elina Valtonen, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Finland. Her remarks are followed by an open Q&A with the audience moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland.This Session was recorded live at the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly, held in Reykjavík, Iceland, from October 16th to 18th.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Bragi Valdimar Skúlason Baggalútur og þáttastjórnandi Kappsmála hugkvæmdastjóri hjá Brandenburg Haraldur Ólafsson veðurfræðingur og prófessor í veðurfræði við Háskóla Íslands Símatími Birgir Guðmundsson stjórnmálafræðingur og prófessor við Háskólann á Akureyri Snæbjörn R Rafnsson fræðslustjóri vatnsidnadur net löggiltur pípulagnameistari og vatnsvirki og tæknifræðingur. Þórhildur Ólöf Helgadóttir forstjóri Póstsins um jólapakka til Danmerkur sem móttakandi þurfti að greiða háan toll fyrir Helga Vollertsen sérfærðingur hjá Þjóðminjasafninu um jólahefðirnar og Sarpinn

Bítið á Bylgjunni með Heimi, Lilju og Ómari   Helga Nína Heimisdóttir, íbúi í Þingholtunum í Reykjavík, var á línunni og er ekki sátt með sektir sem hún hefur fengið að ósekju. Kolbrún Áslaugar Baldursdóttir, þingmaður Flokks fólksins, ræddi við okkur um gæludýrin.   Theodór Francis Birgisson, klínískur félagsráðgjafi, var á línunni og ræddi nýja rannsókn um ömmur og afa. Íþróttafréttamaðurinn Víðir Sigurðsson fór yfir bókina Íslensk knattspyrnu 2025.   Ævar Þór Benediktsson, rithöfundur ræddi við okkur um nýju bókina, Skólastjórann. Guðrún Katrín Jóhannesdóttir, fjölskyldumeðferðarfræðingur hjá Heilsuvernd, ræddi við okkur um nýtt samskiptaspil Let's Connect.   Jón Rafnsson og Karl Olgeirsson ræddu nýja plötu með tríóinu DJÄSS.   Íþróttafréttamaðurinn Stefán Árni Pálsson fór yfir umferðina í enska boltanum.

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Þáttarstjórnendur ræddu val á manni ársins Runólfur Pálsson forstjóri Landspítalans Símatími Stefán Eiríksson útvarpsstjóri Ríkisútvarpsins um stöðuna Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir borgarstjóri Reykjavíkur Arinbjörn Hauksson forstöðumaður markaðssviðs Elkó um jólagjöf ársins

Former Ireland International Keith Treacy joins Shane Hannon and Colm Boohig in studio to discuss last night's UEFA Conference League encounter in Tallaght Stadium which saw Crystal Palace comfortably overcome Shelbourne to knock the North-side club out of Play-Off contention. Ben Symes also joins the show live from Iceland to discuss Shamrock Rovers' defeat to Breidablik in Reykjavík which also saw the Hoops fall out of contention for post-Christmas European Football. There is also the return of 'Keith Friday' where Keith, Shane & Colm discuss the weird and the obscure questions in professional football. Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Inga Sæland félagsmálaráðherra um fæðingarorlof Snorri Másson og Sigmar Guðmundsson um EES Símatími Útkall bók ársins Óttar Sveinsson Sanna Magdalena Mörtudóttir - vor til vinstri Jón Þór Gylfason - Fara ferðaskrifstofa

Öll viðtöl þáttarins ásamt símatíma: Björn Bragi Arnarson um úrslitaþáttinn í Kviss um helgina Stjórnmálin heilt yfir í dag - Eiríkur Bergmann - er skjálfti á stjórnarheimilinu? Nokkur mál sem eru að valda ríkisstjórn veseni Símatími Sigurður Þ. Ragnarsson - Siggi Stormur ræddi við okkur um langtímaspána Bragi Valdimar Skúlason Baggalútur og formaður félags tónskálda og textahöfunda, Bragi Valdimar Skúlason hugkvæmdastjóri hjá Brandenburg Hálfdán Helgi Helgason líffræðingur um talningar á hreindýrum Hafsteinn Gunnar Hafsteinsson sáttamiðlari hjá Sáttamiðlun um nágrannaerjur

What role does Iceland have to play in Arctic security and stability? And how is the country addressing emerging challenges and opportunities in the region?Joining the conversation is Kristrún Frostadóttir, Prime Minister, Iceland. This Q&A with audience is moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland.This Session was recorded live at the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly, held in Reykjavík, Iceland, from October 16th to 18th.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

¿Qué pasa cuando un chef sale de la cárcel y monta un restaurante... con dinero de la mafia? Así empieza Reykjavík Fusion, una serie islandesa que mezcla cocina de autor, crimen organizado y drama familiar con un ritmo adictivo y visual espectacular. En esta crítica os contamos por qué no os la podéis perder: desde el papelón de Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, hasta la tensión entre fogones y tiroteos. Una serie que sorprende y que, aunque recuerda a The Bear o Breaking Bad, tiene su propio sabor.

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Brynhildur Pétursdóttir framkvæmdastjóri Neytendasamtakanna Reynir Þór Eggertsson Eurovision-spekingur um hvort Ísland taki þátt í Eurovioson eða ekki Símatími Breki Karlsson formaður Neytendasamtakanna um dóm Hæstaréttar í dag í máli Neytendasamtakanna gegn Arion banka Vilborg Halldórsdóttir lyfjafræðingur hjá Lyfju um langvarandi notkun nefdropa Tryggvi Hjaltason framkvæmdastjóri farsældar-hraðals-félagsins Andvara og áhugamaður um ofurheilsu langlífi og föstur Sigmundur Ernir og Gunnar V. Andrésson um bókina Spegil þjóðar

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Víðir Reynisson þingmaður Samfylkingar og formaður allsherjarnefndar um Pots og long covid Diljá Mist Einarsdóttir þingmaður Sjálfstæðisflokksins Breytt utanríkisstefna USA Símatími Halla Hrund Logadóttir þingkona Framsóknarflokksins um lækna Grímur Grímsson þingmaður Viðreisnar um málefni útlendinga Nadine Guðrún Yaghi og Þórhildur Þorkelsdóttir um Eftirmál Jóna Björg Sætran markþjálfi og feng shui ráðgjafi um tiltekt fyrir jólin

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Dr. Gunnar Már Zoega augnlæknir um hornhimnusýkingar Jón Gunnarsson þingmaður XD um afsökun Þórunnar Sveinbjarnardóttur vegna blótsyrða sinna í þingsal Símatími Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir utanríkisráðherra María Fjóla Harðardóttir forstjóri hjúkrunarheimilisins Hrafnistu um meintan skort á þvotti heimilsmanna á hjúkrunarheimilum Tímavélin  Bryndís Loftsdóttir framkvæmdastjóri félags bókaútgefenda um bókajólin

What is Canada's approach and policy in the Arctic, and how important are partnerships in advancing these priorities?Joining the conversation is Hon. Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs & Minister Responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency. Her speech is followed by an open Q&A with the audience moderated by Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, Chairman of Arctic Circle and former President of Iceland.This speech was recorded live at the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly, held in Reykjavík, Iceland, from October 16th to 18th.Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation on the future of the Arctic. It is an open democratic platform with participation from governments, organizations, corporations, universities, think tanks, environmental associations, Indigenous communities, concerned citizens, and others interested in the development of the Arctic and its consequences for the future of the globe. It is a nonprofit and nonpartisan organization. Learn more about Arctic Circle at www.ArcticCircle.org or contact us at secretariat@arcticcircle.orgTWITTER:@_Arctic_CircleFACEBOOK:The Arctic CircleINSTAGRAM:arctic_circle_org

Are you enjoying this? Are you not? Tell us what to do more of, and what you'd like to hear less of. The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks. On the docket this week are: Sigur Rós Join Björk in “No Music For Genocide”, Boycotting Israel“No Music For Genocide” was launched in September this year, and news of Iceland's Björk joining the boycott made headlines. This means that Sigur Rós music will not be available on streaming platforms in Israel, just like the music of Björk, Lorde, My Bloody Valentine and more.Björk Supports Calls For Iceland Boycotting EurovisionOver the weekend, Björk shared an interview with another local music legend and Eurovision fanboy no. 1, Páll Óskar, where he urged the National Broadcaster RÚV to not participate in Eurovision this year, after news broke that Israel would be allowed to participate in the competition next year, leading countries such as Spain, Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia to announce they would not participate in the competition in 2026.Politics Gearing Up For Municipality Elections Next SpringA new poll shows that only 2% of the people of Reykjavík want the current mayor, Heiða Björk Hilmarsdóttir, to continue as mayor. Some names have been tossed around for the upcoming elections in Reykjavík, such as Aðalsteinn Leifsson, the former state negotiator, regional Chief-of-Police Úlfar Lúðvíksson, and Gísli Marteinn Baldursson, a veteran of city policies who has been hosting a popular TV show on the National Broadcaster RÚV for years now. Parties like the Center Party, are looking to gain seats in upcoming elections around all of Iceland, cashing in on their good poll numbers recently.Government's New Transportation Infrastructure Plan Announced To Little FanfareLast week Iceland's government announced a new plan for transportation infrastructure in Iceland. The minister responsible for the new transportation plan, Eyjólfur Ármannsson, got a lot of flack for not having read the report the plan is based on. People in the Eastfjords were unhappy, because the next road tunnel project is not planned for that region, an the city of Reykjavík complained that there are now plans to build up infrastructure around the City Airport, which------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW SUPPORTSupport the Grapevine's reporting by becoming a member of our High Five Club: https://grapevine.is/high-five-club/Or donate to the Grapevine here:https://support.grapevine.isYou can also support the Grapevine by shopping in our online store:https://shop.grapevine.is------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast.The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter. The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine's goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland's most read English-language publication. You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it's not sponsored content.www.grapevine.is

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Sigurður Reynaldsson framkvæmdastjóri Hagkaups um jólahefðir og jólamat Oddur Ævar Gunnarsson fréttamaður hjá Sýn um stærstu fréttir vikunnar Símatími Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson fyrrverandi utanríkisráðherra um þáttöku Íslands í Eurovision Herdís Dröfn Fjeldsted forstjóri Sýnar um raunveruleikann í fjölmiðlarekstri Margrét Ágústa Sigurðardóttir, framkvæmdastjóri Bændasamtakanna um fyrirhugaða breytingu á erfðafjárskatti Listamaðurinn Elli Egilsson um uppboð á málverki hans en andvirði þess rennur til Styrktarfélags krabbameinssjúkra barna

Are you enjoying this? Are you not? Tell us what to do more of, and what you'd like to hear less of. The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks. On the docket this week are: Icelandic Made A Must For Hospital StaffAll staff at Landspítali are expected to be able to speak Icelandic according to the hospital's newly approved language policy. These requirements will first be applied to nurses, nursing assistants, and medical residents. Better Icelandic proficiency means higher pay.New Hospital Being Built, But Will There Be A Helipad?The most expensive building in Iceland's history, a new hospital in Reykjavík, will be opened in 2030 according to plans. However, issues remained unsolved regarding a helipad for said hospital. In an interview this weekend, minister of Health Alma Möller told RÚV that the plan is either to build a helipad on top of one of the buildings of the new hospital, or to acquire a plot of land near by the hospital, probably near the BSÍ Bus Terminal, for that purpose. Two Tourists Rescued  North Of Torfajökull On Saturday night two tourists, driving god-knows-how  north of Torfajökull in the Icelandic highlands, got their Suzuki Jimny stuck in the river Dalakvísl. The two SARS teams sent to rescue them took eight hours to do so.40 Years Of TV News On Weekends OverSýn, which used to be known as Stöð 2 until recently, announced Friday, that the TV news on their station would be no more. The network, founded in 1986 as the first non-state owned TV station, has been facing financial troubles recently, as have many media companies. The announcement , that also brought with it news of layoffs, added to an ongoing discussion about the dire financial straits media companies in Iceland find themselves in.Thanksgiving Is Becoming Popular In IcelandRÚV reported that more turkey is being sold at this time of year than before and that celebrating Thanksgiving seems like it is becoming something Icelanders do, along with celebrating Halloween. Dorrit Moussaief Mugged In LondonFormer First Lady of Iceland, Dorrit Moussaief, was, according to her own instagram #mugged in #London, this weekend, calling the incident, appropriately, a #crime. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW SUPPORTSupport the Grapevine's reporting by becoming a member of our High Five Club: https://steadyhq.com/en/rvkgrapevine/You can also support the Grapevine by shopping in our online store: https://shop.grapevine.is------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast.The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter. The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine's goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland's most read English-language publication. You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it's not sponsored content.www.grapevine.is

Gestir Vikulokanna voru þau Heiða Björg Hilmisdóttir borgarstjóri og oddviti Samfykingar í Reykjavík, Einar Þorsteinsson, oddviti Framsóknarflokksins í Reykjavík, og Hildur Björnsdóttir, oddviti Sjálfstæðisflokksins í Reykjavík. Rætt var um lögfestingu samnings Sameinuðu þjóðanna um réttindi fatlaðs fólks og áhrif þess á sveitarfélög, dagvistunar- og leikskólamál, skipulagsmál og fleira tengt borgarmálunum. Umjón: Alma Ómarsdóttir Útsending: Kári Guðmundsson

Útlit er fyrir að slagur um oddvitasæti Sjálfstæðisflokksins í Reykjavík geti orðið býsna harður. Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson, þingmaður Sjálfstæðisflokksins og fyrrverandi ráðherra, íhugar alvarlega að gefa kost á sér í leiðtogakjöri flokksins í lok janúar, leiðtogasæti sem Hildur Björnsdóttir, núverandi oddviti, ætlar ekki að gefa svo glatt eftir. Freyr Gígja Gunnarsson fer yfir mögulegan leiðtogaslag sjálfstæðismanna í Borginni. Mikið hefur verið rætt um ofbeldi á Íslandi undanfarin misseri - og ekki síst hafa verið áberandi áhyggjur af hnífaburði ungmenna og hann talinn vaxandi. Alvarlegustu ofbeldismálin, sérstaklega þegar börn eiga í hlut, vekja mikinn ugg og þau hafa verið óvenjutíð undanfarið. Helgi Gunnlaugsson prófessor hefur rannsakað afbrot á Íslandi um áratugaskeið og skrifar í grein í nýjasta hefti Skírnis að brýnt sé að greina þróunina og vandann sem við er að etja - en bendir á að auknar áhyggjur af afbrotum og ofbeldi séu ekki nýtilkomnar og í opinberum gögnum sé ekki að sjá að brotum fari fjölgandi. Anna Kristín Jónsdóttir ræðir við Helga. Þjóðarframleiðsla Evrópusambandsríkjanna vex um tæplega eitt og hálft prósent á næsta ári, og búist er við að verðbólga verði rétt ríflega tvö prósent. Þetta kemur fram í nýrri efnahagsspá sem kynnt var í Brussel fyrir nokkrum dögum. Meðaltalið felur hins vegar talsverðan mun milli ríkjanna og þýskur efnahagur verður áfram í kröggum. Björn Malmquist talar frá Brussel.

Are you enjoying this? Are you not? Tell us what to do more of, and what you'd like to hear less of. The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Grapevine Editor-In-Chief Bart Cameron, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks. On the docket this week are: Too Few Physicians In North IcelandIt was reported before the weekend, that the Akureyri hospital in north of Iceland was hardly operational because too few physicians currently work there. Three doctors quit because they were overworked. The situation is also connected to how hospitals and health clinics have been staffed over the past decade or so, which is to hire doctors as  short term contractors, a practice which has turned out not to be strictly legal. Staffing generally is a problem in the Icelandic health care system, and the Reykjavík hospitals have been running in an emergency mode for over a year.Half of Municipalities In Iceland Without Policy Towards Disabled PeopleFifteen years ago, municipalities in Iceland took over responsibility for services to disabled people. Since then, only half of them have even taken up a policy regarding those services. This has in legalistic terms, not been a problem, but just recently Althingi ratified the UN's Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which in turn will make some of those lackluster policies regarding disabled persons, illegal.55% of Icelanders Want An Investigation Of The State's Special Prosecutor The office of Special Prosecutor, setup after the 2008 economic collapse, has had tumultuous moments, and now 55% of Icelanders want that particular office, to be investigated. This recalls some parliamentarians interest in investigating the investigation committee that wrote a report for Althingi in 2010, on the reasons for the economic collapse. Investigate the investigation is a perpetual motion machine, of sorts.CEO Of Beloved Hot Dog Stand Shares Questionable Videos On TikTokLocal news outlet Heimildin reported on Bæjarins Bestu CEO having reposted a TikTok video which defends the actions of one Adolf Hitler. The CEO in question said he did not remember reposting the video.North Korea Is A Prosperous Country According To One IcelanderLast week it saw a report on Icelander Kristinn Hannesson, who visited North Korea for the 80th anniversary of that country's communist party. The former socialist------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW SUPPORTSupport the Grapevine's reporting by becoming a member of our High Five Club: https://steadyhq.com/en/rvkgrapevine/You can also support the Grapevine by shopping in our online store: https://shop.grapevine.is------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast.The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter. The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine's goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland's most read English-language publication. You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it's not sponsored content.www.grapevine.is

Það er smám saman að komast mynd á það hvernig flokkarnir í Reykjavík ætla að raða á sína lista fyrir sveitastjórnarkosningarnar í vor. Slagurinn um yfirráðin í borginni er á milli Sjálfstæðisflokks og Samfylkingar. Eva H. Önnudóttir, prófessor í stjórnmálafræði, telur það ekki skipta sköpum fyrir ríkisstjórnina hverjir fara með völd í þessu langstærsta sveitarfélagi landsins. Friðaráætlun fyrir Úkraínu, sem Bandaríkjaforseti lagði blessun sína yfir, er óþægilega í takt við hugmyndir Rússa að mati Erlings Erlingssonar hernaðarsagnfræðings. Það sé erfitt að upphafspunktur viðræðna sé óskalisti Rússlandsforseta. Hann efast líka um að Rússar myndu samþykkja tillögurnar. Staða Hafrannsóknastofnunar var til umræðu á Alþingi í dag. Sigurjón Þórðarson, þingmaður Flokks fólksins og formaður atvinnuveganefndar, hóf máls á þessum málaflokki og lagði spurningar fyrir atvinnuvegaráðherra. Hann var gagnrýninn í sinni framsögu og velti upp ýsmsum hugmyndum um nýjungar í hafrannsóknum.

Are you enjoying this? Are you not? Tell us what to do more of, and what you'd like to hear less of. The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks. On the docket this week are: Icelandic Language DayTook place on November 16th. The celebrations sometimes felt a bit like a premature wake. Former PM Katrín Jakobsdóttir said in an interview - in English - with The Guardian, “Having this language that is spoken by so very few, I feel that we carry a huge responsibility to actually preserve that. I do not personally think we are doing enough to do that,” her co-author Ragnar Jónasson, in the same interview said “We are just a generation away from losing this language because all of these huge changes”. Organized Crime Doubles In A DecadeA new report released Friday on organized crime in Iceland. So Groups that engage in organized crime are now twice as many as they were ten years ago. These groups often have international connections,  they pray on immigrants, refugees and young people and engage in prostitution, human trafficking, theft, money laundering and drug trafficking.Pets Now Legal In Apartment BuildingsBefore, if you wanted to keep a pet in an apartment building, you had to ask permission from other residents. This is no longer the case after a new law was passed, leaving many an allergic person, scratching more than their respective heads.Mosquito takeover continuesLast week it was reported that more mosquitoes had now been found in Iceland. This time in South Iceland, in a horse stables, and off a different type than those found earlier this fall in Hvalfjörður. Centre Party embraces “Great Replacement Theory”Snorri Másson of The Centrist Party wrote an Op-Ed for Viðskiptablaðið stating that Icelanders were facing an imminent threat of being replaced by immigration. An article on Visir.is with a picture of Snorri holding one of his kids by at the podium of a Center Party event, then caused a stir. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW SUPPORTSupport the Grapevine's reporting by becoming a member of our High Five Club: https://steadyhq.com/en/rvkgrapevine/You can also support the Grapevine by shopping in our online store: https://shop.grapevine.is------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast.The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter. The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine's goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland's most read English-language publication. You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it's not sponsored content.www.grapevine.is

Island patřil donedávna k posledním místům na planetě bez komárů. Až letos v říjnu je objevili vědci na farmě severně od Reykjavíku. Chytili je na vůni vína. Nejspíš přicestovali s lidmi z pevninské Evropy a už se tam rozmnožují. Ostrov ale několikrát do roka zamrzá, což může zabránit přežití komářích vajíček či larev.

Afhverju deyja svona margir foreldrar í byrjun barna mynda? Top 7 RG listi vikunnar hefur aldrei verið betri. Brennslubrósa tuð á sínum stað. Gummi #ársins er kominn á flug. Bjarki Þór frá Reykjavík MMA fer yfir skemmtilegan viðburð sem er framundan. Þetta og miklu meira til!

Are you enjoying this? Are you not? Tell us what to do more of, and what you'd like to hear less of. The Reykjavík Grapevine's Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin journalist Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks. On the docket this week are: Iceland Airwaves 2025Iceland Airwaves 2025 took place last weekend with hundreds of artist performing over three day in 8 venues in downtown Reykjavík. The Reykjavík Grapevine reviewed every single show. Check out the coverage on our website. Time DelayOur neighbors in Greenland are changing their clock in order for people to squeeze more sunlight out of the day. This has woken up the discussion in Iceland from a sleep of some years. Should we move the clock, or not?SARS And RacismIceland's SARS have been doing their annual fundraising rounds of selling the so called “Neyðarkall” or “Emergency man”. This year the man of emergency brown of color, in memory of one Sigurður Kristofer, who tragically suffered a fatal accident last year, while training with SARS. This has sparked some negative discussions, or at least according to the father of one 19 year old SARS volunteer. Otherwise no report of people complaining about the color of the man of emergency have been reported, but this seems to have sparked enough outrage that the man of emergency has been selling like never before.Berm-in Out The Private Sector,Iceland's minister of finance, discussed the idea that perhaps the privately owned energy company HS Okra, who's Svartsengi powerplant has been saved fro lava by very expensive efforts of building berms, paid for by the State, should share in the costs. The CEO of HS Orka has found this suggestion to be “surprising”. Mexican standoff between Minister of Justice and Chief of PoliceWe reported on questionable and costly outsourcing of the Chief of the Icelandic police last week. What has ensued is a stare down, where Minister Of Justice is hoping the Chief of Police will resign. Which then actually ended while we were recording this show, with the Chief of Police stepping down.Listener's questionsWe also answer some of these.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SHOW SUPPORTSupport the Grapevine's reporting by becoming a member of our High Five Club: https://steadyhq.com/en/rvkgrapevine/You can also support the Grapevine by shopping in our online store: https://shop.grapevine.is------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is a Reykjavík Grapevine podcast.The Reykjavík Grapevine is a free alternative magazine in English published 18 times per year, biweekly during the spring and summer, and monthly during the autumn and winter. The magazine covers everything Iceland-related, with a special focus culture, music, food and travel. The Reykjavík Grapevine's goal is to serve as a trustworthy and reliable source of information for those living in Iceland, visiting Iceland or interested in Iceland. Thanks to our dedicated readership and excellent distribution network, the Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland's most read English-language publication. You may not agree with what we write or publish, but at least it's not sponsored content.www.grapevine.is

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