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In passato altri tentativi di aderire all'Unione europea non erano andati a buon fine, ma l'attuale instabilità internazionale, e nella regione artica in particolare, hanno convinto molti islandesi che sia necessaria una maggiore integrazione con l'Europa. Con Roberto Luigi Pagani, docente e scrittore, da Reykjavík.Dopo la Foodinho, la società che gestisce la piattaforma Glovo, anche la filiale italiana di Deliveroo, un'altra società di consegna a domicilio di cibo, è stata messa in “controllo giudiziario” dalla procura di Milano, per aver sfruttato tremila rider a Milano e 20mila in tutta Italia. Con Valeria Cirillo, economista.Oggi parliamo anche di:Film • Il suono di una caduta di Mascha SchilinskiCi piacerebbe sapere cosa pensi di questo episodio. Scrivici a podcast@internazionale.it Se ascolti questo podcast e ti piace, abbonati a Internazionale. È un modo concreto per sostenerci e per aiutarci a garantire ogni giorno un'informazione di qualità. Vai su internazionale.it/abbonatiConsulenza editoriale di Chiara NielsenProduzione di Claudio Balboni e Vincenzo De SimoneMusiche di Tommaso Colliva e Raffaele ScognaDirezione creativa di Jonathan Zenti

Albína Thordarson arkitekt er fædd árið 1939 í Reykjavík og það er óhætt að segja að arkitektúrinn sé henni í blóð borinn. Faðir hennar Sigvaldi Thordarson rak um tíma arkitektastofu á heimili fjölskyldunnar í Hlíðunum og Albína sá aldrei neitt annað fyrir sér en að verða arkitekt. Teikniblöð og umræða um hönnun voru alltaf hluti af lífinu og leiðin lá rakleitt í nám í arkitektúr til Danmerkur eftir að að skyldunáminu lauk. Albína á að baki langan og fjölbreyttan feril þar sem við sögu koma einbýli, fjölbýli, skólar, skrifstofuhúsnæði, orlofshús, kaffihús og leikskólar. Hún var formaður Arkitektafélags Íslands á árunum 2005–2007 og árið 2015 var hún gerð að heiðursfélaga fyrir ævistarf sitt. Fyrr í vetur hlaut hún heiðursverðlaun Hönnunarverðlauna Íslands fyrir framlag sitt til byggingarlistar. Albína er gestur í Svipmynd Víðsjár í dag og við ræðum ferilinn, hús og hönnun en einnig hið byggða umhverfi sem rís í dag. Albína er ekki hrifin af stefnuleysi stjórnvalda í skiplagsmálum og finnst þar vanta alla langtímahugsun. Hún trúir því að húsnæðiskreppan sé ekki bara vegna skorts á íbúðum, heldur einnig vegna skorts á húsnæði sem fólki hugnist sem heimili. Því miður séu gæði ekki lengur sett í fyrsta sæti.

How can business know-how and Indigenous knowledge be combined to create better solutions, taking the Canadian Arctic as an example?Joining the conversation are:Ethan Lavallée, Business Development Officer at Da Daghay Development Corporation (DDDC), Canada;Benjamin Scott, Director of EntrepreNorth and Chairperson of Tłı̨chǫ Investment Corporation, Canada;Xina Cowan, Co-Director of EntrepreNorth, Canada.The Session is moderated by Xavier Rodriguez, Senior Trade Commissioner and Public Affairs Officer at the Embassy of Canada to Iceland.This discussion was recorded live at the Arctic Circle Business Forum, held October 16th to 17th, during the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly, in Reykjavík, Iceland.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: Brynja Ragnarsdóttir, forstöðumaður vatnsmiðla hjá Veitum, um sinueldinn við Elliðavatn í gær. Vatnsból höfuðborgarbúa eru skammt frá og hefðu verið í hættu ef vindáttin hefði verið önnur. Guðmundur Fertram Sigurjónsson stofnandi Kerecis um 40 milljarðana sem renna frá fyrirtækinu í ríkissjóð Símatími Björn Snæbjörnsson formaður Landsambands eldri borgara um kostnað við gleraugnakaup sem ekki er niðurgreiddur fyrir eldri borgara. Birgir Finnsson settur slökkviliðsstjóri á höfuðborgarsvæðinu um slökkvistöð í efri byggðum Kópavogs Aðalheiður Jónsdóttir teymisstjóri neyðarvarna hjá Rauða krossinum um neyðarkassann sem fólk virðist hafa lítinn áhuga á Friðrik Karlsson gítarleikari um slökunartónlist

Are you enjoying this? Are you not? Tell us what to do more of, and what you'd like to hear less of. Brushfires On The Outskirts Of ReykjavíkSunday saw a massive brushfire near Elliðavatn, on the outskirts of Reykjavík. South Iceland has been having a dry spell and the brushfires spread as a result of that. According to Veitur, the company that takes care of providing water to the city of Reykjavik, the water supply to the city, located next to where the main brushfire raged, escaped the worst, but only because of a favorable wind direction. All of the fire departments in the Capital Area had to be called out to deal with the situation and to put out the fire. Over the weekend, two other brushfires had to be put out, one in Kjalanes, and another one in Norðlingaholt, both within the boundaries of ReykjavíkSnowstorm On The South CoastThe Road just west of the town of Vík, and all the way west to Seljalandsfoss, was closed for two hours during a snowstorm on Sunday, which both saw a truck drift drift off the road, closing it, and a bus with 27 tourists running of the road and into a ditch, nobody was hurt. Traffic was severely interrupted, and farmers in the general area of the south coast helped the SAR with tractors, in pulling out cars that had skid off the road or got stuck in snow.Kayak Turns Out To Be A Small IcebergThe Police in Reykjavík were called on location because of what was thought to be a kayak upside down in Skerjafjörður. After the police arrived on a boat with a drone, it turned out that the supposed kayak was a lump of ice.Skiing Slopes In Akureyri OverflowedThe police had to be called out to control traffic in the ski area of Akureyri, Hlíðafjall. Icelandic schools had a winter break on Thursday and Friday, which saw thousands of parents take their kids skiing in the north. The caretaker of the skiing area was asked if he had any advice for the skiers. His reply? “No, but I'd like to point out to the municipalities to maybe not all have the winter break during the same week.”Reykjavík's Emergency Rooms Still OverflowingThis ongoing story has gone nowhere, although the Ministry of Health is reportedly trying to negotiate with a private health care company, Klínikin, for space for about 10-20 patients, of the around 100 spaces needed the elevate the overflow at the emergency facilities in Fossvogur hospital.Icelandic EastSupport 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

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Theodór Carl Steinþórsson framkvæmdastjóri hjá Securitas um morgunverðarfund vegna tíðra innbrota Mummi Týr Þórarinsson Mummi í Mótorsmiðjunni og Götusmiðjunni varðandi Bakkakot og fleiri mál tengd barnavernd Símatími Anna Karin Hjálmarsdóttir sem er búsett í New York um veðurofsann þar Arnór Sigurjónsson sérfræðingur í varnar og öryggisfræðum fyrrverandi liðsforingi í Norska hernum um þriðju heimsstyrjöldina Tímavélin: Icesave, ófrjósemi vegna farsíma og Google gleraugun Friðrik Larsen stofnandi Brandr og prófessor í HÍ og vörumerkjasérfræðingur

Gestir Vikulokanna voru Sonja Ýr Þorbergsdóttir, formaður BSRB, Valdimar Víðisson bæjarstjóri í Hafnarfirði og Helga Þórðardóttir borgarfulltrúi Flokks fólksins í Reykjavík. Til umræðu voru leikskólamál, barnavernd og veikindaréttur opinberra starfsmanna.

Diljá Mist Einarsdóttir og Kristín Gunnarsdóttir fara yfir það helsta úr liðinni viku og ræða um bollur og fyrirhugaðan óhollustuskatt, stöðu barnafjölskyldna, ráðherra sem skóla hagfræðinga til í hagfræði, nýjan formann Framsóknarflokksins, ryk á götum Reykjavíkur, pirring starfsmanns Rúv yfir því að forsetinn hafi sótt Viðskiptaþing og margt fleira.

Í þættinum er rætt við Njál Trausta Friðbertsson alþingismann og flugumferðarstjóra um ýmis atriði sem tengjast fluginu í nýrri samgönguáætlun og nú er í meðförum Alþingis. Njáll Trausti hefur fylgst vel með flugmálum á síðustu árum og verið ötull talsmaður uppbyggingar á flugvöllum landsins, einkum til að auka flugöryggi. Í nýlegri umsögn Reykjavíkurborgar um samgönguáætlun er varað við allri uppbyggingu á flugvellinum í Vatnsmýri því flugstarfsemi sé ekki á skipulagi þar eftir árið 2032. Njáll Trausti telur að afstaða borgarinnar byggi á afar þröngum hagsmunum og hefur velt upp þeirri hugmynd að skipulagsvaldi yfir vellinum yrði breytt enda um þjóðarhagsmuni að ræða. Í þættinum er einnig spjallað um mögulega staðsetningu björgunarþyrlu Landhelgisgæslunnar á Akureyri, varaflugvallagjaldið og framkvæmdir á alþjóðaflugvöllum landsins og um samkeppnishæfni Evrópu í tengslum við ETS viðskiptakerfi Evrópusambandsins.

Bítið á Bylgjunni með Heimi, Lilju og Ómari. Þorvaldur Flemming var í beinni frá Danmörku. Þorvaldur Lúðvík Sigurjónsson, viðskiptafræðingur, flugmaður og áhugamaður um bætt mannlíf um land allt, ræddi við okkur um heilbrigðisþjónustu. Sólveig Anna Jónsdóttir, formaður Eflingar og Hildur Björnsdóttir, oddviti Sjálfstæðisflokks í Reykjavíkurborg, ræddu leikskólamálin í borginni. Theodór Francis Birgisson, klínískur félagsráðgjafi hjá Lausninni, ræddi við okkur um hvað pör þurfa að ræða áður en þau ganga í hjónaband. Þuríður Blær Jóhannsdóttir leikur aðalhlutverkið í Röskun og Bragi Þór Hinriksson, leikstjóri myndarinnar, settust niður með okkur. Græjuhornið.

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Eyþór Víðisson öryggis og löggæslufræðingur um öryggisvitund Ólöf Ásta Farestveit forstjóri barna- og fjölskyldustofu Símatími Birgir Finnsson settur slökkviliðsstjóri á höfuðborgarsvæðinu Guðný Atladóttir rekstrarstjóri Eysland Samúel Karl Ólason fréttamaður á Vísi um viðbúnað Bandaríkjahers við Íran Helgi Gunnlaugsson prófessor í félags- og afbrotafræði við Háskóla Íslands um Bakkakotsmálið og hvort fórnarlömb séu líkleg að beita sömu meðölum og þau ólust upp við. Kristján Gíslason hringfari er staddur í þorpinu Konso í Eþíópíu ásamt konu sinni Ásdísi Rósu Baldursdóttur.

Barnaverndarkerfið hefur verið mikið til umræðu. Tómas Hrafn Sveinsson formaður umdæmisráðs barnaverndar Reykjavíkur ræddi við Fanneyju Birnu Jónsdóttur um stöðu barnaverndar í dag, uppbyggingu og gang kerfisins og feril málanna sem koma inn á borð barnaverndarnefnda. Og síðan ætlum við að fræðast aðeins um ferðaþjónustu í Grænlandi, eins og hún blasti við árið 2021. Við endurflytjum viðtal sem Þórhildur Ólafsdóttir tók hér í Samfélaginu við Hjört Smárason, sem var þá forstjóri Visit Greenland: um ferðaþjónustu og uppbyggingu hennar og lærdóminn sem Grænlendingar ætluðu að draga af íslensku ferðamannasprengingunni.

Öll viðtölin í þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Atli Stefán Yngvason framtíðarstjóri Mílu og einn stjórnenda Tæknivarpsins um sjálfkeyrandi Teslu CyperTaxi sem er með engu stýri og er á leið í fjöldaframleiðslu í apríl. Hægt að leigja hann fyrir 60 USD á dag.   Steinunn Þórðardóttir formaður Læknafélags Íslands um bráðamóttöku   Símatími   Björgvin Jón Bjarnason forstjóri Hreinsitækni sem sér um þrifin á götum borgarinnar.   Diljá Mist Einarsdóttir þingmaður Sjálfstæðisflokksins um   Grímur Grímsson   Páll Pálsson fasteignasali hjá Pálson fasteignasölu

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Helgi Steinar Gunnlaugsson, sérfræðingur í málefnum Kína og blaðamaður á Viðskiptablaðinu um kínverska nýárið og ár eldhestsins Ragnar Þór Ingólfsson félags- og húsnæðismálaráðherra og Bryndís Haraldsdóttir þingkona Sjálfstæðisflokksins um stjórnarfrumvarp sem á að festa bætur almannatrygginga (elli- og örorkubætur) við launavísitölu. Símatími Líf Magneudóttir oddviti Vinstri Grænna og formaður stýrihóps um breytingar á leikskólakerfi borgarinnar Jóhannes Þór SKúlason framkvæmdastjóri Samtaka ferðaþjónustunar um spilavíti Arnar S Gunnarsson öryggisstjóri OK um þriðjung tölva á Íslandi styðjast ennþá við Windows 10 og eru þá berskjaldaðar fyrir tölvuárásum Erla Gerður Sveinsdóttir heimilislæknir og einn fremsti sérfræðingur okkar í meðferð offitu Björgvin Þór Rúnarsson framkvæmdastjóri Nordic Live Events um risa golfsýningu í Laugardalshöll 7. og 8. mars nk

What are the key priorities for the 5th International Polar Year, 2032–33? And why is this process so crucial for the polar regions and the world?Joining the conversation are:Herb Nakimayak, Vice Chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Council International and President of Inuit Circumpolar Council Canada;Salvatore Aricò, Chief Executive Officer of the International Science Council;Amanda Lynch, Chair of the Research Board at the World Meteorological Organization and Lindemann Distinguished Professor at Brown University;Gary Wilson, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research at the University of Waikato, New Zealand and President of the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research.The session is moderated by Henry Burgess, Head of the NERC Arctic Office at the British Antarctic Survey, President of the International Arctic Science Committee, and Vice-Chair of the Arctic Circle Polar Dialogue.This discussion was recorded live at the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly 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: Terrible Air Quality in Reykjavík The last few days, with cold and still weather, saw air quality in Reykjavík plummet.ADHD And Driving In IcelandAn Icelandic attorney wanted to bring it to the attention of the public that every so often people in Iceland loose their driver's license because they are taking ADHD medication. The reason, they don't have a prescription.Horse And ToothA person that bought a 13 year old horse wanted to return the horse because it had an extra tooth. The case was taken to consumer court, where the buyer lost. The court pointed out that the horse seems to have lived with the extra tooth for at least a decade without issue, and therefore the extra tooth was not enough ground for returning the horse.Progressive Party Votes New ChairmanOver the weekend the Progressive Party, on of Iceland's oldest political parties, voted for a new chairman. The winner was Lilja Alfreðsdóttir, a former MP and minister.Man. United Owner Says UK “Colonized by Immigrants”Jim Ratcliffe, billionaire owner of Manchester United, said publicly that the UK had been “colonized by immigrants”. The comment received a lot of pushback in the UK, for various reasons. One of which is that Ratcliffe doesn't even live or pay tax in the UK, but in Monaco. The comments were thought to be quite ironic to Icelanders because Ratcliffe is the single biggest landowner in Iceland, after the state, municipalities and the church, having thus, in his own way, been “colonizing” Iceland.The Last Week In HealthcareThe past weeks have been rough for the good name of the Icelandic Health Care system and Icelandic health in general. The emergency room in Reykjavík is so full that it pretty much doesn't function. On top of that it turns out Icelanders are way too fat, and the minister is pondering to propose a tax on sugar. Lastly, a poll revealed that 83% of Icelanders want to put ban energy drinks,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

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Eiríkur Valdimarsson þjóðfræðingur um bolludag sprengidag og öskudag Ólafur Stephensen framkvæmdastjóri Félags atvinnurekenda um fyrirhugaðan sykurskatt Símatími Guðmundur Ingi Þóroddsson formaður Afstöðu - félags fanga á Íslandi um fangelsiskerfi sem á að vera bæði manneskjulegra og ódýrara en þau áform sem nú liggja á borðum um öryggisfangelsið að Stóra-Hrauni. Kolbrún Georgsdóttir formaður félags heilbrigðisfulltra um frumvarp sem á að leggja niður heilbrigðiseftirlit á Íslandi Tímavélin Guðni Kristinsson annar eigenda Kúbuferða

gestur þáttarins er Aníta Eik Kjartansdóttir en hún lauk námi í flugumferðarstjórn árið 2024 og starfar í dag í turninum á Reykjavíkurflugvelli. Hún heillaðist snemma af fluginu og segir í þessum þætti frá flugumferðarstjóranáminu og uppbyggingu þess. Þá fer hún yfir ýmislegt sem tengist starfinu í dag og gefur þannig hlustendum smá innsýn í starf flugumferðarstjórans í turninum á Reykjavíkjurflugvelli. Aníta Eik segir líka frá verkefni sem hún og samstarfsfélagi hennar eru að fara af stað með og snýst um að heimsækja flugskólana með það fyrir augum að auka betur skilning milli flugmanna og flugumferðarstjóra.

Andrés Magnússon og Stefán Einar Stefánsson fara yfir það helsta fyrir helgina. Við ræðum meðal annars um framboðsmál flokkanna í Reykjavík, nauðvörn ríkisstjórnarinnar vegna þrálátrar verðbólgu, þvermóðskuna við frumvarp um hækkun bóta umfram laun sem allir málsmetandi aðilar vara við, formannskjör í Framsóknarflokknum, fyrirhugaðan sykurskatt, liðugasta bóndann á Íslandi, sölu Valhallar, deilur á Bifröst og margt fleira.

Bítið á Bylgjunni með Heimi, Lilju og Ómari. Hera Rut og Thelma Rut Hólmarsdætur frá Hreyfilausnum ræddi áhugavert námskeið fyrir fólk sem glímir við langvinna verki. Aron Bjarnason, framkvæmdastjóri Filmís sem rekur Hver ertu Og Pétur H Halldórsson formaður Samtaka rafverktaka (SART) og varaformaður Meistaradeildar Samtaka iðnaðarins, ræddu stafræn vinnustaðaskírteini. Kolbeinn Tumi Daðason, ritstjóri Sýnar og Hannes Óli Ágústsson, leikari fóru yfir fréttir vikunnar. Sigurður K. Kolbeinsson, forstjóri Kólumbus ævintýraferða, settist niður með okkur. Friðjón B. Gunnarsson, formaður íshokkídeildar Skautafélags Reykjavíkur, ræddi við okkur um minningarleik fyrir Patrek Frey Sveinsson. Siggi Royal og Alda Björk Larsen frá Royal ræddu vítt og breitt um Royal búðing. Birna María Másdóttir, markaðsstjóri Nóa Siríus, kom með nýtt nafn.    

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Jón Kristinn Þorsteinsson íbúi í Grafarvogi segir farir sínar ekki sléttar af samskiptum sínum við lögregluna á höfuðborgarsvæðinu eftir að hafa verið rændur Rósa Guðbjartsdóttir þingkona Sjálfstæðisflokksins vill skipta Bráðamóttöku Landspítala upp og hleypa einkaaðilum að. Segir stefnuna nú vera mannfjandsamlega Símatími Ásmundur Rúnar Gylfason aðstoðaryfirlögreluþjónn hjá lögreglunni á höfuðborgarsvæðinu Ómar Úlfur Eyþórsson dagskrárstjóri Bylgjunnar og Höskuldur Sæmundsson verkefnastjóri alþjóðadags útvarps um útvarpsdaginn sem er í dag 13. febrúar  Albert Eiríksson matarbloggari og sérfræðingur í borðsiðum og royalisti um Valentínusardaginn

If there were ever a holiday that felt personally designed for me, it's Bolludagur, Iceland's cream bun day and, in my opinion, Iceland's most delicious holiday. Bolludagur takes place every year on the Monday before Lent. And on this day, Iceland collectively agrees to eat an unreasonable amount of cream bun without guilt, without shame, and usually without stopping at just one. What Is a Bolla, Exactly? A bolla is an Icelandic cream bun. Traditionally, it's made from a light choux-style pastry that's sliced open, filled generously with whipped cream and sometimes jam, and then topped with chocolate glaze or icing. That's the classic version, but modern Bolludagur has evolved far beyond that. These days, bakeries get wildly creative with flavors, fillings, and toppings, which is exactly why this day has become such a big deal. Why Bolludagur Is a Thing in Iceland? Bolludagur is part of Iceland's version of Carnival, leading into Lent. Historically, it was about indulging before a period of restraint, but in true Icelandic fashion, it turned into a full-blown pastry event. How Much Do Cream Buns Cost in Iceland? Before we get into the bakeries, let's talk price. As of 2026, most Icelandic cream buns fall somewhere between: 575 ISK ($4.70) – 925 ISK ($7.56) per bun Prices vary depending on the bakery, the size, and how elaborate the bun is. This is just an estimate based on current offerings — prices may be higher or lower in the future, so always check directly with the bakery. 5 Places Worth Visiting for Cream Buns in Reykjavík 1. Plantan Kaffihús and Bistro Plantan is a plant-based favorite in Reykjavík, and for Bolludagur they're going all in with six different cream buns this year: Snickers Swedish Semla Biscoff Cheesecake Classic Matcha Raspberry If you're vegan, plant-based, lactose intolerant, or just curious, Plantan is absolutely worth a stop. 2. Brauð & Co. One of Reykjavík's most recognizable bakeries, Brauð & Co. is offering five varieties: Classic Vanilla Nougat Yuzu Lemon Vegan Caramel If you want something that feels both traditional and playful, this is a great place to check out 3. Passion Reykjavík Passion Reykjavík wins for sheer variety. They're offering 15 different cream buns, which is honestly impressive. Some of their flavors include: After Eight Hressobolla (rumored “cream bun of the year” for 2026) Classic Croissant-style Irish Strawberry Caramel Coconut Nóa Kropp (Icelandic candy) Oreo Púnd (rum cream with sifted icing sugar) Snickers & Banana Twix Valentine's Edition Vegan version If you want options — a lot of options — this is the place. 4. IKEA Yes. IKEA. IKEA in Iceland fully participates in Bolludagur and offers seven cream buns: Strawberry Banana cream & hazelnut butter Chocolate & licorice Classic with chocolate sauce Classic with caramel Vegan with chocolate Vegan with caramel These are also typically the most affordable cream buns you'll find. 5. Deig Deig keeps things refined but flavorful with five varieties: Rosehip jam Raspberry jam Vanilla almond Nutella Pistachio If you like pastries that feel a little more elegant, Deig is a solid choice. Random Fact of the Episode Every year for Bolludagur, over one million cream buns are made and sold across Iceland — making it one of the most pastry-intensive days of the entire year. Icelandic Word of the Episode Bolluvöndur – A decorated stick children use on Bolludagur to playfully “demand” cream buns by tapping their parents and chanting “Bolla! Bolla! Bolla!” Share this with a Friend Pinterest Facebook Email Let’s Be Social Youtube Instagram Tiktok Facebook

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Sigvaldi "Svali" Kaldalóns á Tenerife Runólfur Pálsson forstjóri Landspítala um 5 milljarða niðurskurðakröfu Landspítala og stöðuna á bráðamóttöku Símatími Róbert Bragason  og Arnar Arinbjarnarson sem eru stjórnarmenn í Samtökum skattgreiðenda Sigurþóra Steinunn Bergsdóttir varaþingkona Samfylkingarinnar um erlent eignarhald innviðafyrirtækja Einar Bárðarson framkvæmdastjóri SVEIT Samtaka fyrirtækja á veitingamarkaði um veitingageirann sem er kominn að þolmörkum Kristján Leó Guðmundsson tölvunarfræðingur með Slapp appið

Við heimsækjum bókabúðina Skáldu þar sem útgáfu nýs bókverks var fagnað um síðustu helgi. Bókverkið kallast Á milli mála: fiður, fingur, fálmarar og höfundar eru þær Agnes Ársælsdóttir og Anna Andrea Winther. Bókin er hluti af listrannsókn sem hófst með kexi fyrir bæði hunda og menn. Einn hluti verksins voru keramíkskúlptúrar sem settir voru upp við Tjörnina í Reykjavík í tengslum við Listahátíð 2024. Víðsjá ræddi við þær um skúlptúrana á sínum tíma þar sem þær sögðust vera dáldið hræddar um, svona í ljósi listasögunnar við Tjörnina. Og það vildi einmitt til að í miðju samtali sáum við unga drengi reyna að stela hluta af verkinu, en það er sennilega í eina skiptið sem listrán hefur átt sér stað í beinni útsendingu á Rás1. Við rifjum ránið upp í þætti dagsins og heyrum af nýju bókinni. Einnig rifjum við að gefnu tilefni upp umfjöllun um fyrstu grænlensku heimildamyndina, Sumé-The sound of Revolution og Gauti Kritsmannsson rýnir í Minnisblöð veiðimanns eftir Túrgenev.

Nýlega voru staðfest smit af skæðri fuglainflúensu í villtum fuglum hér á landi. Dauðir fuglar sem smit greindust í fundust m.a. við Tjörnina í Reykjavík og við tjörn við Ögurhvarf í Kópavogi, en smit af þessari gerð höfðu þá ekki greinst hér á landi frá sumrinu 2023. Andrea Björk Hannesdóttir dýralæknir hjá Dýrheimum kom í þáttinn og fór til dæmis yfir það hvað fólk á að gera finni það dauða fugla og hvað berast að varast, t.d. varðandi gæludýr sem gætu komist í snertingu við smitaða fugla. Við höfum töluvert rætt þriðja æviskeiðið í þessari viku og í dag fengum við góðan gest sem hefur einsett sér að njóta þessa tímabils eins og hægt er. Hann heitir Ísólfur Gylfi Pálmason og á að baki farsæla starfsævi sem kennari, stjórnmálamaður og fleira - hann neitar að leggjast í kör á efri árum og leggur sig fram við að ögra sér, fara upp úr hjólförunum og prófa nýja hluti. Ísólfur sagði okkur frá sundferðum, hjóla- og tjaldferðum og tónlist sem hann lumaði á og ákvað að fá konuna sína til að syngja og reynda tónlistarmenn til að spila á upptökum sem hann hefur gefið út. Svo voru það mannlegu samskiptin með Valdimari Þór Svavarssyni. Undanfarna fimmtudaga hefur hann einbeitt sér að mannlegum samskiptum á vinnustöðum og í dag talaði hann um kulnun og hvernig hún getur tengst mannlegum samskiptum. Tónlist í þættinum í dag: Líttu sérhvert sólarlag / Sigríður Thorlacius og Valdimar Guðmundsson (Bragi Valdimar Skúlason) Lítill fugl / Ellý Vilhjálms (Sigfús Halldórsson, texti Örn Arnarson (duln.f. Magnús Stefánsson) Morgunljóð til Margrétar / Steinunn Ósk Kolbeinsdóttir (Ísólfur Gylfi Pálmason, texti Pálmi Eyjólfsson) Þrjú tonn af sandi / Haukar (Winfield & Blackwell, texti Þorsteinn Eggertsson) UMSJÓN: HULDA G. GEIRSDÓTTIR OG GUNNAR HANSSON

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Ingibjörg Isaksen þingflokksformaður Framsóknarflokksins sem situr í velferðarnefnd um stöðu Landspítalans Símatími Helga Vala Helgadóttir varaformaður Evrópuhreyfingarinnar og Hjörtur J Guðmundsson sagnfræðingur og alþjóðastjórnmálafræðingur Ólafur Guðmundsson umferðaröryggissérfræðingur um ástandið á götum borgarinnar Hulda Bjarnadóttir varaþingmaður Sjálfstæðisflokksins Magnús Andri Ólafsson eða "Slakur barber" hárskeri hjá studio 220 og harður United maður um hárið á Frank Illett

Er hægt að mæla samfélagsáhrif skapandi greina? Á viðburði sem haldinn var í síðustu viku af Rannsóknarsetri skapandi greina var leitast við að svara þessari spurningu. Og hvort hægt sé að rýna í hvernig skapandi starfsemi mótar samfélagslegar breytingar og hvort þær séu mælanlegar og hvert er gildi þeirra í samtímanum? Þorbjörg Daphne Hall, prófessor í tónlistarfræðum við LHÍ, og Erla Rún Guðmundsdóttir, forstöðukona Rannsóknaseturs skapandi greina komu í þáttinn og sögðu okkur frá. Hvernig vinnum við á fordómum? Það var yfirskriftin á hádegisfundi sem var í gær á vegum Geðhjálpar þar sem fjallað var um fordóma gagnvart andlegum áskorunum og niðurstöður úr nýrri rannsókn voru kynntar. Sigrún Ólafsdóttir, prófessor í félagsfræði við Háskóla Íslands, var með erindi á hádegisfundinum kom í þáttinn og sagði okkur frá því sem þar kom fram. Svo var það vísindaspjallið með Eddu Olgudóttur. Í dag sagði hún okkur frá hlutverki Epstein-Barr veirunnar í myndun MS sjúkdómsins. Það var vissulega flókið en hún útskýrði það betur fyrir okkur í þættinum. Tónlist í þættinum í dag: Vorkvöld í Reykjavík / Ragnar Bjarnason (Evert Taube, texti Sigurður Þórarinsson) Bíólagið / Stuðmenn (Valgeir Guðjónsson og Egill Ólafsson) Brotin loforð / Bubbi Morthens (Bubbi Morthens) Heim í Búðardal / Lónlí blú bojs (Gunnar Þórðarson, texti Þorsteinn Eggertsson) UMSJÓN: HULDA G. GEIRSDÓTTIR OG GUNNAR HANSSON

Lögregla á Íslandi og meginlandi Evrópu, handtók í liðinni viku tuttugu og fjóra menn í samræmdum aðgerðum gegn hópi glæpamanna sem smygluðu kókaíni frá Suður-Ameríku til Spánar og þaðan áfram til Íslands. Handtökurnar voru afrakstur nær eins árs rannsóknar lögreglu á Íslandi og í Litáen, í samstarfi við hvorutveggja Europol og Eurojust, og með aðkomu spænskra, danskra og belgískra lögregluembætta. Félagsmenn í Eflingu eru um tveir þriðju starfsmanna á leikskólum í Reykjavík. Margra ára umræða um ástandið í skólunum sýnir að það verður að grípa til tafarlausra aðgerða segir Sólveig Anna Jónsdóttir formaður Eflingar. Flestallt sem snertir útgerð smábáta við Ísland hefur komið fram í pólitískri umræðu undanfarna mánuði og þá hefur staðið til að breyta málaflokkum, auka við, minnka, fella niður eða búa til nýtt. Þetta á við um línuívilnun, skelbætur, byggðakvóta, grásleppu, strandveiðar og eignarhald.

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Aron Nökkvi Ólafsson einn þriggja eigenda hárgreiðslustofunnar Studio 109 við Rangársel og Pétur Didriksen hjá reykvorn.is Elías Blöndal Guðjónsson annar eigenda Santé og Lára G Sigurðardóttir læknir og doktor í lýðheilsuvísindum ræddu við okkur um áfengissölu Símatími Þorvaldur Þórðarsson eldfjallafræðingur um Eldey og nálægðin við Keflavíkurflugvöll Jónas Atli Gunnarsson yfirhagfræðingur hjá HMS um verktakalánin Diljá Mist Einarsdóttir þingmaður Sjálfstæðisflokksins um hvernig má koma til móts við barnafjölskyldur í skattalegu tilliti Beta Reynis um lækningarmátt næringarinnar

What does the future of energy and natural resources hold for Greenland? And how can differing expectations be managed to ensure that business opportunities benefit local communities?Joining the conversation is Naaja H. Nathanielsen, Greenland's Minister for Business, Energy, Natural Resources, Justice and Equality. This session includes 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 Arctic Circle Business Forum, held October 16th to 17th, during the 2025 Arctic Circle Assembly, in Reykjavík, Iceland.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

Við fjölluðum um þriðja æviskeiðið í gær, þá var það út frá jákvæðri sálfræði, en í dag fræddumst við um Magnavita námið hjá Háskólanum í Reykjavík, sem er sérstaklega hannað fyrir fólk á þriðja æviskeiðinu, s.s. 55 til 75 ára. Benedikt Olgeirsson, verkfræðingur er einn af stofnendum Magnavita og Kristján Þór Gunnarsson heimilislæknir kennir í náminu, við fengum þá til að lýsa þessu námi betur fyrir okkur, hvernig fólk lærir að kortleggja þriðja æviskeiðið og hvað annað felst í Magnavita náminu. Leikritið Þegar ég sé þig, sé ég mig er sýnt á Nýja sviðinu í Borgarleikhúsinu, leikhópurinn samanstendur af leikurum og listafólki sem flest eiga það sameiginlegt að vera af blönduðum uppruna. Þau segja sögur sínar af öðrun, tengingu, fordómum og samstöðu. Verkið er eftir Ernu Kanemu Mashinkila í samstarfi við leikhópinn. Við fengum þær Þórdísi Nadiu Semichat og Töru Sóleyju Mobee, sem báðar eru í leikhópnum, til að segja okkur betur frá sér og leikritinu í þættinum. Og svo er að Heilsuvaktin með Helgu Arnardóttur. Beinheilsa er eitthvað sem við hugum ekki að fyrr en á efri árum og oftast þegar beinþynningin er þegar orðin og beinbrotin hafa átt sér stað. Sigríður Björnsdóttir innkirtlasérfræðingur segir mikilvægt að byrja huga að beinheilsu sinni miklu fyrr og stunda forvarnir til að sporna gegn beinþynningu sem byrjar fljótlega eftir fimmtugt hjá konum og körlum. Hún ásamt fleiri fagmönnum hafa opnað heimasíðuna beinheilsa.is í því augnamiði að auka upplýsingaflæði til fólks um beinþynningu og að hvetja til að breytts lífstíls. Það sé hægt að snúa við ógnvænlegri þróun með hollri fæðu, inntöku D- vítamíns ásamt lyftingum og jafnvægisæfingum svo eitthvað sé nefnt. Meira um þetta á Heilsuvaktinni í dag. Tónlist í þættinum í dag: Úr gulli gerð / Salka Sól (Salka Sól Eyfeld Hjálmarsdóttir) Hósen Gósen / Egill Ólafsson (Egill Ólafsson og Sigurður Bjóla) Hafmeyja / Tara Sóley (Tara Sóley Mobee og Sonny Bouraima) UMSJÓN: HULDA G. GEIRSDÓTTIR OG GUNNAR HANSSON

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: Preschool Problems In ReykjavíkOn Thursday it was reported that child in a preschool in Reykjavík suburb Breiðholt was left on the grounds alone, for its parent to find it there, when all of the staff had already left the premises.  This story overlaps with all of the headmasters of Reykjavík's 63 preschools telling the city that it has until the end of the month to solve the city's preschool problems.Emergency Room Still Full At Reykjavík's Main HospitalThe chairman of the Medical Doctor's association, told the news this past week that the situation in the hospital's emergency rooms had never been worse, and currently a 100 patients are waiting in the overcrowded hospital for space in a nursing home. This comes after reports that seven health care employees got TB from a patient that died from that in January.Interest Rates Stay The Same, Inflation RoarsThe Central Bank announced last week that they would not raise interest rates, even though inflation has now been measured above 5,2%. If this trend continues, the collective bargaining agreements now in place might become void. .Epstein Files and Arctic CircleThe release of the Epstein files has brought back a 2020 story on the fact that Ghislaine Maxwell spoke  at the annual Arctic Circle Council in 2013 and 2014, and that there she  met, and subsequently married the council's co-founder Scott Borgerson.Reynisfjara Beach No Longer A “Beach”Heavy ocean currents, with easterly winds have all but swept the beach element of the famous tourist destination Reynisfjara beach, away. The famous basalt columns, one of the most photographed places in Iceland, are now directly exposed to the waves, with all the sand in front of them gone. The USA Has Access To All Icelandic Government DataLast summer, an Icelandic hosting service provider, Mörður Áslaugarson, pointed out in a Op-Ed on visir.is, that coSupport 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

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Theodór Ragnar Gíslason framkvæmdastjóri og stofnandi Defend Iceland um Vishing - eða voice phishing Ari Edwald nýr oddviti Miðflokksins í Reykjavík Símatími Tryggvi Farestveit framkvæmdastjóri upplýsingatæknifyrirtækisins Photon um hvað gerist ef netið dettur út Sigmar Vilhjálmsson hjá Atvinnufélaginu um fundarherferð þess hjá litlum og meðalstjórum fyrirtækjum úti á landi Kristján Ingi Mikaelsson sjóðsstjóri hjá Visku sjóðum um rafmyntir Gunnar Birgisson íþróttafréttamaður um Vetrarólympíuleikana

Kristján Kristjánsson stýrir kröftugri umræðu um þjóðmálin.   Í þessum þætti:   Epstein skjölin Kristján Guy Burgess, alþjóða stjórnmálafræðingur Hvaða ályktanir má draga af Epstein skjölunum, vinfengi Epsteins við valdafólk úr öllum áttum og hver verða áhrifin birtingar þeirra á næstunni. Efnahagsmál Konráð Guðjónsson, hagfræðingur Már Wolfgang Mixa, dósent við HÍ Hver er staðan í efnahagsmálunum, er ástæða til að hafa áhyggjur, vextir áfram háir og verðbólga lætur ekki undan síga. Atvinnuleysi eykst en þó er enn mikill kraftur í vinnumarkaði og einkaneyslu veruleg á sama tíma og opinberir aðilar nota tækifærið til að hækka gjöld.  Alþjóðmál/loftslagsmál Geir Guðmundsson verkfræðingur Björn Brynjúlfur Björnsson, framkvæmdastjóri Viðskiptaráðs Er EST kerfið, meginverkfæri ESB til að draga úr losun gróðurhúsalofttegunda með því að krefja fyrirtæki um greiðslu fyrir útblástur sinn, íslendingum einstaklega óhagstætt. Undanþágur gilda til næstu áramót en viðbúið að gjöld hækki þá verulega - Viðskiptaráð krefst aðgerða af hálfu stjórnvalda en Geir segir þetta kerfi virka eins og það átti að gera.  Leikskólamál Halldóra Guðmundsdóttir, leikskólastjóri Sólveig Anna Jónsdóttir, formaður Eflingar Bréf 63 leikskólastjóra til Reykjavíkurborgar í síðustu viku með kröfu um tafarlausar umbætur í rekstri leikskóla, vakti mikla athygli. Ástandið er alvarlegt, ekki lengur hægt að vinna undir þessum kringumstæðu segja leikskólastjórar en hvað gerist þá næst? 

Bríet Ísis Elfar is not just one of Iceland's biggest music stars. She's an artist who embodies fearlessness, authenticity, and constant reinvention. Her breakout English-language single In Too Deep in 2018 introduced her sultry, soulful voice to the world, but it was her 2020 album Kveðja, Bríet that catapulted her to national stardom. She won “Album of the Year” and cemented herself as one of the country's most influential female musicians. Big Conversations in the Coziest Setting with Center Hotels This interview is part of my In Bed With series, created in partnership with Center Hotels. Each conversation is recorded right in a bed at one of Center Hotels' nine locations in downtown Reykjavík—keeping things cozy, relaxed, and a little unconventional. If you're planning a stay in the city, you can use my code ATI25 to save 25% off at any Center Hotels location in Reykjavík. Bríet’s Artistic & Spiritual Upbringing Born in Reykjavík in 1999, Bríet grew up in a uniquely creative and spiritual household. Her father, Benedikt Elfar, taught her guitar and nurtured her love of jazz, while her mother, Ásrún Laila Awad, led sweat-lodge ceremonies infused with mantra chanting and deep emotional connection. Raised in this world of music, ritual, and radical openness, Bríet developed both resilience and a powerful sense of self. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFeYJr4JdIk From Jazz Bars to Center Stage From singing jazz in Reykjavík restaurants for a hamburger and 5,000 krónur, to debuting her original work on the stage of Sónar Reykjavík, Bríet's journey has been anything but ordinary. She's unapologetically experimental, whether making plastic “glass” dresses with her longtime fashion collaborator, diving into collaborative projects like 1000 orð with rapper Birnir, or writing songs that transform heartbreak into catharsis. Bríet’s Radical Honesty as a Creative Force Known for her raw honesty, she has openly shared struggles with belonging, heartbreak, and personal growth. Yet through it all, her guiding philosophy remains simple: don't take life too seriously, embrace failure, and always follow the intuition of the heart. At a Turning Point, Always Becoming Today, Bríet stands at a new turning point—after years of acclaim, collaborations with major Icelandic artists like Ásgeir Trausti and Friðrik Dór, and millions of streams worldwide, she continues to chase the unknown. Whether sitting next to global icons in Tokyo or returning to her roots in a sweat lodge in Iceland, Bríet carries a rare ability to turn both joy and pain into beauty. Share this with a Friend Facebook Threads Email Let’s Be Social Youtube Instagram Tiktok Facebook Thanks for listening. Þakka þér kærlega fyrir að hlusta og sjáumst fljótega.

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Beta Reynis segir offitu ekki vera tilviljun heldur kerfisvandi Atli Björn Levy samgönguverkfræðingur og forstöðumaður verkefnastofu Borgarlínu hjá Betri samgöngum um endurbætur á Suðurlandsbraut Símatími Ásdís Ósk Valsdóttir fasteignasali hjá Húsaskjól fasteignasölu um verktakalán. Guðbjörg Oddný Jónasdóttir formaður menningar og ferðamálanefndar og bæjarfulltrúi í Hafnarfirði Andri Ólafsson sérfræðingur í Ameriskum fótbolta ræddi við okkur um Super Bowl sem er á sunnudaginn

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Baldur Tumi Baldursson húðsjúkdómasérfræðingur um skalla Alma Möller til að bregðast við orðum Steinunn Þórðardóttur formanns Læknafélagsins um neyðarástand á Landspítala Símatími Pétur Már Sigurðsson forritari sérfræðingur í gervigreind hjá Javelin og kennari hjá Endurmenntun með hlaðvarpið Gervigreind Elín Margrét Böðvarsdóttir fréttamaður Sýnar um óveður í Danmörku Andrés Jónsson ráðgjafi og stofnandi Góðra samskipta Sigurjón Ólafsson ráðgjafi hjá Fúnksjón um eldri borgara og stafræna tækni Björn Bragi Arnarsson um Púðursykur

Bítið á Bylgjunni með Heimi, Lilju og Ómari. Jónas Atli Gunnarsson, yfirhagfræðingur hjá HMS og Jónína Þóra Einarsdóttir, leiðtogi í sjálfbærni, öryggi og gæðum hjá Steypustöðinni, ræddu ráðstefnu á morgun. Eygló Harðardóttir, verkefnastjóri afbrotavarna hjá ríkislögreglustjóra, ræddi við okkur um ofbeldi meðal barna og framið af börnum. Páll Magnússon og Vigdís Hauksdóttir fóru yfir efnahagsmálin og pólitíkina. Birta Ísólfsdóttir, forstöðumaður markaðssviðs hjá Origo og Sævar Helgi Bragason, almyrkvaunnandi og vísindamiðlari ræddu UT messuna. Diljá Mist Einarsdóttir, þingkona Sjálfstæðisflokks, settist niður með okkur. Guðmundur Birgir Halldórsson, verkefnastjóri viðburða hjá Reykjavíkurborg, ræddi við okkur. Græjuhornið.

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 guest host Ólafur Jóhann Sigurðsson, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks. On the docket this week are: Handball, Handball, HandballThe European Men's Handball Championship took place during the last two weeks of January in Norway, Sweden and Denmark, with the final matches being played in Herning, Denmark. The whole of Iceland seems to have been watching, with local media publishing pictures of empty Reykjavík streets during televised broadcasts of the Icelandic team playing. Iceland came 4th overall, loosing to Croatia in a match for the third place. Icelanders In The Epstein FliesThe latest batch of Epstein files released by the US Justice Department, led to some newsprint being spent on the few Icelanders that appeared there, such as former First Lady Dorrit Moussaieff, her husband former president Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, former CEO of DeCode Genetics, Kári Stefánsson, and cab driver Kristján Jón Karlsson. As far as we know, non of these Icelanders had any real ties with Epstein.Iceland's Laufey Wins A GrammyLaufey Lín Jónsdóttir, the Icelandic musician and singer, took home her second Grammy for her latest LP A Matter of Time. The also received an Emmy for her 2024 album Bewitched. Gas Prices & InflationInflation in Iceland is now at 5,2%, which is “too damn high”. This may have the result of nullifying recent collective bargaining agreements, which in turn might tip the generally fragile Icelandic economy into turmoil.Iceland's New Defense Policy.Icelands new defense policy was published last week, being immediately criticized for not taking into account the ongoing changes to the global world order. And what is the defense policy you may ask? It's the same as the old defense policy, basically non-existent.Tesla's Fail To Pass InspectionsThe 2021 model of Tesla's are now due for their first law stipulated inspections, which they've been failing, specifically the Y model, of which 30% didn't pass inspection in Iceland, whereas in Denmark 45% of that type of Teslas didn't pass.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

Islanda, anni '70. Quando due uomini di Reykjavík scompaiono nel nulla, nel vortice delle indagini finisce una coppia di ventenni festaioli e alternativi. Dopo mesi di isolamento e di interrogatori estenuanti da parte della polizia, i due confermano di essere i colpevoli. Ma se questa confessione non fosse la verità? Questa è la storia di Erla e Saevar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bítið á Bylgjunni með Heimi, Lilju og Ómari. Sólveig Ragnheiður Gunnarsdóttir, framkvæmdastjóri og ráðgjafi hjá Strata Advisory, ræddi við okkur um erfiða stöðu lítilla og meðalstórra fyrirtækja. Benedikta Eik Eiríksdóttir, stofnandi samtakanna Mitt DNA - Samtök rangfeðraðra, settist niður með okkur. Þórir Garðarsson, framkvæmdastjóri og Alexandra Briem, formaður Borgarráðs, ræddu Borgarlínu. Sigga Heimis, iðnhönnuður og fagstjóri nýrrar deildar í Háskólanum í Reykjavík, settist niður með okkur. Guðrún Árný og Heiðar í Botnleðju ræddu Britpop veislu í Bæjarbíói.

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Inga Sæland barnamálaráðherra um börn í vanda og Bakkakotsmálið úr Kveik Ásgeir Jónsson seðlabankastjóri um óbreytta vexti í 7,25% Símatími Eyjólfur Ármannsson innviðaráðherra um u-beygjuna framundan í leigubílamálum kílómetragjald og samgönguáætlun Sigurður Örn Hilmarsson Sjálfstæðisflokki og Kolbrún Baldursdóttir Flokki fólksins um markmið að draga úr fátækt með því að tengja greiðslur almannatrygginga við launavísitölu Agnes Ósk Marzelíusardóttir lögreglufulltrúi í fjármunabrotadeild Hjalti Guðmundsson skrifstofustjóri Borgarlandsins um snjómokstur í borginni

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Helga Þórisdóttir forstjóri Persónuverndar um rétt fólks að taka myndir á almannafæri og Helgi Durhuus viðburðarstjóri um lagalegan rétt á almennum svæðum Erna Milunka Kojic yfirlæknir smitsjúkdómadeild Landspítalans Steinunn Þórðardóttir Formaður Læknafélagsins um uppnám hjá stéttarfélögum vegna berklasmits Símatími Margrét Valdimarsdóttir dósent í félags og afbrotafræði við HÍ um unglingaofbeldi Þórður Pálsson forstöðumaður fjárfestinga hjá Sjóvá um útreikninga Hagstofunnar á vísitölu. Arna Hrönn Aradóttir verkefnastjóri forvarna hjá Reykjavíkurborg og Símon Geir Geirsson frá lögreglunni á höfuðborgarsvæðinu vegna netöryggi barna Kristján Már Unnarsson fréttamaður Sýnar um þriðju þáttaröð Flugþjóðin sem hefjast á morgun

What does a resilient Arctic look like? What are the challenges and opportunities when it comes to energy security in the region? And how are Arctic nations navigating these transformations in communities, industries, and ecosystems?The conversation is introduced by H.E. Karen Ellemann, Secretary General of the Nordic Council of Ministers, and continues with a panel discussion featuring:H.E. Naaja H. Nathanielsen, Greenland's Minister for Business and EnergyH.E. Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson, Iceland's Minister of the Environment, Energy and ClimateHonor. Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs & Minister Responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development AgencyClaude Véron-Réville, EU Special Envoy for Arctic MattersModerating is Patti Bruns, Secretary General of the Arctic Mayors' Forum.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

In this first Reflections of Season 6, Stephanie Fortunato looks back on the curatorial choices that shaped our 2025 season. Reflecting on a year that deliberately centred women and non-binary leaders, she considers what the data on gender inequality tells us, why progress cannot be taken for granted, and how storytelling can help expand our collective imagination of leadership, belonging, and cultural power.External references:The Reykjavík Index for Leadership: background and latest findings for the index referenced in the episode, measuring perceptions of women's suitability for leadership across 23 sectors (including generational differences).Ruth Bader Ginsburg on “When there are nine”: Clip/source for the quote Stephanie references about representation on the US Supreme Court.About our ContributorStephanie Fortunato is Director of Special Projects of the Global Cultural Districts Network. Her expertise sits at the intersection of cultural planning and urban development, collaborating with local communities on creating policies and partnerships to strengthen neighbourhoods and transform public spaces. + 

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

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.