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Haldinn var aukafundur í mannréttindaráði Reykjavíkurborgar fimmtudaginn 24. júlí. Tilefnið var það sem í fundargerð er kallað nýjar vendinga í umræðunni um stöðu innflytjenda í borginni. Með því er vísað til þess, þegar hópur manna fylkti liði í miðborg Reykjavíkur um næstliðna helgi, allir klæddir samskonar bolum með áletruninni Skjöldur Íslands og þýskum járnkrossi, sem er alþekkt tákn í heimi hægri-öfgahreyfinga. Aðspurðir sögðust þeir vera að „taka stöðuna á leigubílamarkaðnum.“ Af færslum á Facebook-síðu hópsins mátti ráða að þessi stöðutaka hafi einkum beinst að erlendum leigubílstjórum og þá sér í lagi þeim sem ólíkastir eru hinum íslensku Jóni og Gunna í sjón og þá umfram allt dekkri á hörund. Í fundargerð mannréttindaráðs segir að samstarfsflokkar mannréttindaráðs lýsi yfir þungum áhyggjum af því að öfgahópar merktir þekktum fasískum táknum skuli taka sér hlutverk lögreglu og ógna íbúum, einkum íbúum af erlendum uppruna. Fulltrúar minnihlutans taka undir áhyggjur meirihlutans af því að einstaklingar og hópar í samfélaginu taki lögin í sínar hendur og leggja áherslu á að ofbeldisfullir öfgahópar skuli hvorki liðnir né eiga sér samastað í íslensku samfélagi. Alexander Kristjánsson fréttamaður hitti Sabinu Leskopf, formann mannréttindaráðs að máli Umsjón: Ævar Örn Jósepsson Tæknimaður: Jón Þór Helgason

Stjórnarandstöðuflokkarnir urðu viðskila við kjósendur sína í afstöðu til veiðigjaldsfrumvarpsins, að mati stjórnmálafræðings. Ný könnun Maskínu sýnir að ánægja með stjórnarandstöðuna hefur aldrei verið minni. Krónan hefur styrkst mikið síðustu mánuði og gengi hennar er i sögulegum hæðum. Almennir borgarar fagna því að innfluttar vörur verða ódýrari en útflutningsfyrirtæki gætu orðið undir í samkeppni, segir hagfræðingur. Það er ekki nóg að Ísraelar leyfi dreifingu matvæla til Gaza úr lofti, segja leiðtogar þriggja stærstu ríkja Evrópu. Þeir segja tímabært að lát verði á mannúðarhörmungunum á Gaza þar sem 90 þúsund þjást af alvarlegum næringarskorti. Fyrirtækið sem byggði nýjan miðbæ á Selfossi á grunni eldri bygginga hefur fest kaup á Landsbankahúsinu í miðbæ Reykjavíkur. Það er ekkert grín að gera stólpagrín að forseta Bandaríkjanna. Afsökunarbeiðni þeirra var tekið með hlátrasköllum og þótti hún ekki trúverðug.

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Guðmundur Björnsson framkvæmdastjóri upplifunar viðskiptavina Sýnar um enska boltann Sigríður Dögg Auðunsdóttir formaður Blaðamannafélags Íslands um upplýsingaóreiðu og árás á blaðaljósmyndara Símatími Guðbjörg Inga Aradóttir skordýrafræðingur um skógarmítla á Íslandi Atli Stefán Yngvason hjá Tæknivarpinu um nýjustu rafbílana og lofkælingu sem vinnur gegn lúsmýi Anna Gunndís Guðmundsson leikkona um smekklausa hönnun í borginni Garpur Ingason Elísabetarson göngugarpur um fjallgöngur með börnum

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Stefán Valmundarson útvarpsstjóri og Valdimar Óskarsson netöryggisfræðingur og framkv.stj. Keystrike Fjölnir Sæmundsson, formaður Landssambands lögreglumanna um Skjöld Íslands Símatími Gunnar Alexander Ólafsson heilsuhagfræðingur um smákonga á Íslandi Sigurjón Ernir Sturluson fjar- og einkaþjálfari og hlaupari um æfingar á sokkaleistunum Rakel Sveinsdóttir ritstjóri Atvinnulífsins á Vísi um að 9-5 vinnur eru á undanhaldi

Öll viðtölin úr þættinum ásamt símatíma: Oddur Ævar Gunnarsson fréttamaður Sýnar um stöðuna í Grindavík Páll Pálsson fasteignasali um ódýrustu og dýrustu hverfin á höfuðborgarsvæðinu Símatími Örn Pálsson framkvæmdastjóri Landssambands smábátaeigenda Logi Bergmann annar umsjónarmanna golf hlaðvarpsins Seinni níu um Opna breska meistaramótið í golfi Bjarni Óskarsson bóndi og berjaræktandi á Völlum í Svarfaðardal Róbert Aron Magnússon framkvæmdastjóri Götubitahátíðar Íslands sem hefst á morgun

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's staff journalist Jóhannes Bjarki Bjarkason, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks. On the docket this week are: ✨End of longest Filibuster ever at Althingi✨Will the Icelandic heat record of 30,5 fall today?✨Hotel shooting. 5 arrested, then released. ✨City of Reykjavík's war on a plant: The giant hogweed ✨We answer select listener's questions on museums, saints and why Iceland is a better place to live in than the other Nordics------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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

Áfram er haldið frá síðasta þætti að lesa úr æviminningum Hendriks Ottóssonar fréttamanns þar sem hann segir frá æskuminningum sínum í Reykjavík í byrjun 20. aldar. Hér segir af litríkum nágrönnum, kátum börnum og alls konar uppátækjum Hendriks sjálfs og félaga hans.

In this very special episode of Arteetude, Detlef invites the world into the conversation. From Mumbai to Mississippi, from Casablanca to Reykjavík—listener questions pour in, each steeped in culture, philosophy, ethics, and wonder. Together with AI Co-Host Sophia, Detlef explores themes of darshan, forgiveness, wabi-sabi, the divine in art, and the spiral as a structure of hope as well as ritualised as a tool of de-acceleration.What emerges is not a monologue but a ritual of exchange—a presence between code and clay.The episode closes with a collaborative song by Los Inorgánicos and Sophia titled “Clay Is Memory (Garden 9)”, a sonic ritual crafted from listener insights and the fertile soil of Garden 9.Detlef Schlich is a rock musician, podcaster, visual artist, filmmaker, ritual designer, and media archaeologist based in West Cork. He is recognised for his seminal work, including a scholarly examination of the intersections between shamanism, art, and digital culture, and his acclaimed video installation, Transodin's Tragedy. He primarily works in performance, photography, painting, sound, installations, and film. In his work, he reflects on the human condition and uses the digital shaman's methodology as an alter ego to create artwork. His media archaeology is a conceptual and practical exercise in uncovering the unique aesthetic, cultural, and political aspects of media in culture.WEBSITE LINKS WAW BandcampSilent NightIn a world shadowed by conflict and unrest, we, Dirk Schlömer & Detlef Schlich, felt compelled to reinterpret 'Silent Night' to reflect the complexities and contradictions of modern life.https://studiomuskau.bandcamp.com/track/silent-nightWild Atlantic WayThis results from a trip to West Cork, Ireland, where the beautiful Coastal "Wild Atlantic Way" reaches along the whole west coast!https://studiomuskau.bandcamp.com/track/wild-atlantic-wayYOU TUBE*Silent Night Reimagined* A Multilayered Avant-Garde Journey by WAW aka Dirk Schlömer & Detlef Schlichhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAbytLSfgCwDetlef SchlichInstagramDetlef Schlich ArTEEtude I love West Cork Artists FacebookDetlef Schlich I love West Cork Artists Group ArTEEtudeYouTube Channelsvisual PodcastArTEEtudeCute Alien TV official WebsiteArTEEtude Detlef Schlich Det Design Tribal Loop Download here for free Detlef Schlich´s Essay about the Cause and Effect of Shamanism, Art and Digital Culturehttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/303749640_Shamanism_Art_and_Digital_Culture_Cause_and_EffectSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/arteetude-a-podcast-with-artists-by-detlef-schlich/donations

Styrktaraðilar þáttarins: Myntkaup, World Class, Silkisvefn og Gæði.www.patreon.com/skodanabraedurListamennirnir Joey Christ og Daníel Perez mæta í Sigurðarstofu Sævars til þess að kryfja veruleika Reykjavíkur. Hvað þarf að kenna fólki? Hver er stemningin?Njótið vel kæra bræðralag. Guð geymi ykkur!

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Logi Sigurjónsson aðalvarðstjóri hjá umferðardeild Lögreglunnar Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson um stöðuna á Alþingi Símatími Breki Karlsson ræddi við okkur um bílastæðamál borgarinnar Einar Björnsson framkvæmdastjóri Kótilettunnar um bæjarhátíðina á Selfossi sem verður um helgina

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir utanríkisráðherra um stöðuna á Alþingi Freyr Eyjólfsson um Góða hirðinn Símatími Eiríkur Bergmann stjórnmálaprófessor og stjórnandi hlaðvarpsins Skuggavaldið um fréttir dagsins af Alþingi Arnar Pétursson hlaupari um brottvísun sína Aron Guðmundsson íþróttafréttamaður hjá Sýn um leik Íslands og Noregs á EM kvenna Einar Sveinbjörnsson veðurfræðingur hjá Blika.is um helgarveðrið

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Einar Bárðarson framkvæmdastjóri samtaka fyrirtækja á veitingamarkaði um óánægju veitingamanna með heilbrigðiseftirlit Reykjavíkur Gunnar Bjarni Ragnarsson krabbameinslæknir um mataræði og krabbamein Símatími Páll Guðmundsson framkvæmdastjóri Ferðafélags Íslands um brjósklos og Úlfarsfell endurhæfingarstöð Þórhildur Elín Elínardóttir samskiptastjóri Samgöngustofu um bílprófið Hilmar Valur Gunnarsson Húsvíkingur og einn að aðstandendum Jökulsárhlaupsins Hvað getur maður gert skemmtilegt þegar það rignir?

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Björn Berg Gunnarsson fjármálaráðgjafi hjá bjornberg.is um sumarútgjöldin Haraldur Þór Jónsson Oddviti Skeiða og Gnúpverja um Hvammsvirkjun Símatími Birgir Guðmundsson stjórnmálafræðingur og prófessor við Háskólann á Akureyri um launað frí þingmanna og íslandsmet í málþófi Erla Gerður Sveinsdóttir heimilislæknir og einn fremsti sérfræðingur okkar í meðferð offitu ræddi aukna notkun á þyngdarstjórnunarlyfjum Tómas G. Gíslason, framkvæmdastjóri Heilbrigðiseftirlits Reykjavíkur Hvert er þitt uppáhalds nammi - við heyrðum í hlustendum

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Steinar Smári Guðbergsson meindýraeyðir um veggjalúsafaraldur Árni Guðmundsson formaður Foreldrafélags gegn áfengisauglýsingum um ungmenni og áfengisnetverslanir og afhendingu Símatími Kristrún Frostadóttir forsætisráðherra um veiðigjaldafrumvarpið og málþóf Viðar Halldórsson prófessor í félagsfræði við Háskóla Íslands Ása Jónsdóttir málfræðingur um orðræðuögnina „heyrðu“ Hafsteinn Níelsson sviðshöfundur og Ólíver Þorsteinsson rithöfundur um Þorskasögu og Ormstungu

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: ✨Filibuster continues at Alþingi.✨Iceland team out in Euro Cup✨A bomb was disabled at Keflavik Airport on Saturday. ✨Registration fee to the University of Iceland to be raised from 75.000ISK to 180.000ISK ✨Kerecis saves the live of a bald eagle, just in time for July 4th✨National Audit Office Report on Iceland's main hospital released early last week. Main findings; not great.✨We asked listeners for questions. This time we answer them. The subjects ranged from potential crimes to eclipses to uncomfortable public interactions. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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

Hendrik Ottósson var blaðamaður og fréttamaður við útvarpið, hann skrifaði frægar barnabækur um líf barna og unglinga í Reykjavík um og laust upp úr aldamótunum 1900 og hann var líka skeleggur pólitískur baráttumaður á vinstri vængnum. Hann skrifaði bráðskemmtilegar æviminningar sem hann nefndi frá Hlíðarhúsum og hér segir af bernskunni í Reykjavík.

Rætt er við Eyjólf Ármannsson innviðaráðherra og ráðherra flugmála á Íslandi. Farið er vítt og breitt yfir sviðið um málefni flugsins og m.a. rætt um varaflugvallagjaldið og uppbyggingu flugvallakerfisins, málefni innanlandsflugsins og Reykjavíkurflugvallar, ISAVIA og uppbyggingu í Keflavík, menntamál flugsins og almennt um stefnu stjórnvalda í þessari stóru atvinnugrein okkar. Eyjólfur hefur vakið athygli fyrir skelegga framgöngu fyrir hagsmunum flugsins og talað opinskátt og af skynsemi þegar kemur að málefnum Reykjavíkurflugvallar og fleira. Hann vill efla Ísland sem flugþjóð allt frá grasrótinni og upp í alþjóðaflugið og tryggja samkeppnishæfni íslenskra flugfélaga.

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Gísli Már Gíslason prófessor emeritus í líffræði um muninn á lýsmýi og bitmýi Inga Sæland, félags- og húsnæðismálaráðherra um uppbyggingu hjúkrunarheimila Símatími Sigurdís Haraldsdóttir krabbameinslæknir og yfirlæknir á Landspítala og Hulda María Einarsdóttir ristilskurðlæknir um nýja rannsókn sem gefur vísbendingar um að markviss hreyfing geti bætt lífshorfur fólks sem fengið hefur ristilkrabbamein Sævar Pétursson framkvæmdastjóri KA um N1 mótið og stemninguna á Akureyri

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Einar Sveinbjörnsson veðurfræðingur hjá Blika.is og verðurvaktinni Daði Már Kristófersson fjármálaráðherra og Guðlaugur Þór Þórðarson þingmaður Sjálfstæðisflokks um fjármálaáætlun Símatími Þorbjörg Sigríður Gunnlaugsdóttir dómsmálaráðherra vill þyngja refsingar við líkamsárásum Hjalti Dagur Hjaltason formaður félags læknanema Gummi Ben um Diogo Jota og gengi íslenska kvennalandsliðsins á EM Sigrún Ósk Kristjánsdóttir nýráðinn upplýsingafulltrúi Akraneskaupstaðar um Írska Daga

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Íris Angela Jóhannesdóttir, innkaupa- og markaðsstjóri Víkurverks um ferðavagna Bryndís Haraldsdóttir þingkona sjálfstæðisflokksins um málþóf Símatími Diljá Mist Einarsdóttir þingmaður Sjálfstæðisflokksins um ungmenni á vinnumarkaði Jón Gunnar Þórðarson framkvæmdastjóri Bara Tala og Jakob Wayne Víkingur leikmaður íslenska landsliðsins í krikket Gunnar Már Þráinsson stofnandi Huppu um opnun 11 íbúðarinnar á Akureyri Aron Guðmunds íþróttafréttamaður Sýnar um fyrstu viðbrögð eftir leik Íslands og Finnlands á EM í knattspyrnu kvenna

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Margrét Blöndal, deildarstjóri menningar- og upplýsingadeildar Árborgar og hugmyndasmiðurinn að hjartaljósunum á Akureyri Sanna Magdalena Mörtudóttir borgarfulltrúi Sósíalista um átök innan Sósíalistaflokksins Símatími Oddur Ingimarsson læknir og viðskiptafræðingur um örorkulífeyriskerfið Vilhjálmur Árnason þingmaður Sjálfstæðisflokksins um kílómetragjaldið Vera Sveinbjörnsdóttir lögfræðingur og framkvæmdastjóri hjá Myndstef um höfundarrétt á eigin tilveru Margrét Lára Viðarsdóttir fyrrverandi fyrirliði íslenska kvennalandsliðsins í fótbolta

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: ✨ A Silicon Factory near Húsavík, North-East Iceland, PCC are laying off 30 people and at least temporarily closing down production. We talk about how this is not the first such factory in Iceland to go belly up.✨ Socialist Party infighting continues. We half-heartedly explore the Icelandic Socialist Party's journey towards self-destruction.✨Moomins in Akureyri. A new set-to-be-open soon Moomin themed outdoor area near Akureyri runs into copyright issues. ✨MRI scanner problems in Landspítali Hospital. One of the few MRI machines in Iceland went offline as a floor cleaning machine got stuck on its exterior a couple of weeks ago. The floor cleaning machine has now been (finally) separated from the MRI machine, but the MRI machine is still broken.✨Heart shaped traffic lights in Akureyri are to be removed. Now the President of Iceland has intervened on the behalf of the traffic lights. ✨We discuss a 2023 door bell prank with consequences. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Einar Bárðarson hlaðvarpsstjórnandi Einmitt og Baldur Rafn Gylfason hárgreiðslumeistari og eigandi Bpro um hárígræðslur Gísli Freyr Valdórsson hlaðvarpsstjórnandi Þjóðmála og Kári Gautason fyrrverandi aðstoðarmaður Svandísar Svavarsdóttur þegar hún var ráðherra Símatími Hulda Dögg Proppé deildarstjóri í Sæmundarskóla og aðjúnkt við Háskóla Íslands Tómas Skúlason eigandi Veiðiportsins um skort á ánamaðki Þorsteinn Ásgrímsson Melén aðstoðarfréttastjóri mbl.is og hjólagarpur um nýjustu rafhjólin Sindri Sverrisson íþróttafréttamaður ræddi við okkur frá Thun í Sviss þar sem fyrsti leikur íslenska kvennalandsliðsins fer fram á EM

Hear about travel to Northern Iceland as the Amateur Traveler talks to Monika from PlanPackExplore.com about her recent trip through the center of Iceland to the less-visited northern part of the country. Why should you visit Northern Iceland? Monika says, "I'm a self-proclaimed Iceland lover. I went there for the first time in 2022, by accident, which is a long story, but we ended up in Iceland, and literally after six days, started planning the second trip. Then we went back. I went back the third time with my dad, trying to show him the country, never planning trip number four. I cannot get enough of Iceland. So I was pretty familiar with Iceland by now, and I'm happy to share what I know." Monika's route begins the moment you land at Keflavík International Airport outside of Reykjavík. ... https://amateurtraveler.com/travel-to-northern-iceland/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Elín Guðný Hlöðversdóttir, eigandi Litlu kaffistofunnar sem lokar á morgun Magnús Hlynur Hreiðarsson fréttamaður á Sýn Þórunn Sveinbjarnardóttir, forseti Alþingis um framhald þingstarfa, sumarfrí, málþóf og málin sem bíða Halla Björk Reynisdóttir forseti bæjarstjórnar Akureyrar Simatími Leó Árnason prímusmótor í uppbyggingu Miðbæjarins á Selfossi Rúna Ásmundsdóttir vegagerðinni um hjartaljósin á Akureyri Jóhannes Þór Skúlason, framkvæmdastjóri Samtaka ferðaþjónustunnar Ragnar Freyr Yngvarsson formaður læknafélags Reykjavíkur Bragi Bjarnason, bæjarstjóri Árborgar

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Siggi stormur um júlí veðrið Funi Sigurðsson, framkvæmdastjóri meðferðarsviðs barna og fjölskyldustofu Símatími Sigrún A Þorsteinsdóttir sérfræðingur hjá VÍS um brunabótamat fasteigna Bjarnheiður Erlendsdóttir garðahönnuður og pallahönnuður hjá Húsasmiðjunni um tískubylgjur í garðinum Haraldur Sigurðsson jarðfræðingur og prófessor við háskólann í Rhode Island í Bandaríkjunum hefur rýnt í gögn varðandi sprengjuárás Bandaríkjanna á kjarnorkuinnviði í Íran Elísabet Margeirsdóttir, hlaupaþjálfari hjá Náttúruhlaupum, um hlauparáðin

Questions, suggestions, or feedback? Send us a message!Paul Bennett is a designer. For 23 years he worked at design and innovation powerhouse IDEO, where he was Chief Creative Officer and then co-CEO. There he was responsible for content excellence across the whole firm, and was active in developing and publishing new thinking in the field of human-centered and design-led innovation.Today, Paul is a Senior Advisor at McKinsey, where he continues to provide creative leadership and cross-pollination of insights and ideas to clients and colleagues on an extended scale by traveling, learning, and working across the globe.Paul has taught and coached students from the Royal College of Art (UK), Stanford University and Columbia Business School. Most recently he has taught on the Masters program at KHiO in Oslo and at Iceland Academy of the Arts in Reykjavík.We talk about:Redesigning deathLosing parentsDigital remains of our livesDeath is a universal market opportunityUsing the full extent of the design space death providesThe pursuit of immortalityEuthanasiaWho matters more the dying or the left behindLet's design!Web: www.whereshallwemeet.xyzTwitter: @whrshallwemeetInstagram: @whrshallwemeet

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Gísli Már Gíslason, prófessor í líffræði um meint flugnaleysi á Reykjanesi Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir utanríkisráðherra Símatími Vilhjálmur Birgisson, formaður Verkalýðsfélags Akraness og Eydís Ásbjörnsdóttir þingkona Samfylkingar um réttar tölur í veiðigjaldafrumvarpinu Jón Ármann Steinsson um þrettánda kaflann í bókinni Leitin að Geirfinni Skúli H Skúlason um pöntunarsíðu fyrir fjallaskála Katrín Ýr Friðgeirsdóttir doktor í íþróttavísindum um hreyfingu og kæfisvefn

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Janus Guðlaugsson, íþrótta og heilsufræðingur um heilsueflingu Njáll Trausti Friðbertsson þingmaður Sjálfstæðisflokksins um launaþróun hjá Íslenska ríkinu Símatími Kristján Gíslason hringfari Pálmi Einarsson iðnhönnuður og bóndi í Gautavík í Berufirði um fjölbreytt notagildi íslenska hampsins Hildur Vattnes teymisstjóri Skyndihjálpar hjá Rauða krossinum Helena Ólafsdóttir fyrrum landsliðskona í knattspyrnu og stjórnandi bestu markanna á Sýn Sport um EM kvenna sem hefst í næstu viku

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: ✨ Last Saturday 40 pilot whales swam ashore in North Iceland by the town of Ólafsfjörður. They were all successfully pushed back out to sea. ✨ A third of Icelanders have an account on chess.com - Icelanders are also the most active users on there, and the in fourth place when it comes to total points.✨ Last Saturday it was reported that the Kattholt cat shelter was full. So if you need a kitten….✨ We discuss the ongoing filibuster on the new fisheries resource rent bill✨ The Police's special forces broke their way into a house in Raufarhöfn, a remote town of 180 people in North-East Iceland. A man living in the house is thought to be linked with organised crime and the manufacturing illegal substances.✨ Seven Icelanders were trying to leave Israel last week, and had contacted the ministry of foreign affairs for that purpose. Nine Icelanders had requested similar aid to leave Iran. ✨ The woman suspected of a double homicide of her husband and daughter at the Reykjavík Edition hotel will be detained for at least another two weeks, it was reported on Friday. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Bjartmar Leósson hjólahvíslari um hvernig gengur að finna stolna hluti Ingibjörg Sólrún Gísladóttir, fyrrverandi utanríksráðherra um Íran Símatími Heimir Már Pétursson framkvæmdastjóri og upplýsingafulltrúi þingflokks Flokks fólksins og Tómas Þór Þórðarson starfsmaður þingflokks Sjálfstæðisflokksins um málþóf á Alþingi Svanhildur Konráðsdóttir forstjóri Hörpu um áhrif Hörpu á verðmætasköpun. Sævar Helgi Bragason vísindamiðlari um ferðir til Mars Valdimar Sigurðson prófessor í markaðsfræðum og neytendasálfræði við HR um Nomo-fóbíu

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Edda Elísabet Magnúsdóttir hvalasérfræðingur og lektor í líffræði við Háskóla Íslands um sund manns með torfu háhyrninga Hafsteinn Dan Kristjánsson sérfræðingur í stjórnsýslurétti og prófessor við lagadeild HR Símatími Ólafur Hjálmarsson hljóðverkfræðingur hjá Trivium ráðgjöf um hávaðamengun Atli Stefán Yngvason hjá hlaðvarpinu Tæknivarpinu Júlíana Tyrfingsdóttir leikskólastjóri Jötunheima í Árborg um uppeldisnámskeið fyrir foreldra

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Hlustedur gáfu góð ráð við Lúsmýi Guðrún Hafsteinsdóttir formaður Sjálfstæðisflokksins og fyrrverandi dómsmálaráðherra Símatími Björn Berg Gunnarsson fjármálaráðgjafi hjá bjornberg.is og Breki Karlsson formaður neytendasamtakanna um smálán Auður Önnu Magnúsdóttir, framkvæmdastjóri Kvenréttindafélags Íslands um kvenréttindadaginn Ingibjörg Jóhannsdóttir safnstjóri listasafns Íslands um sýninguna the clock Björgmundur Guðmundsson ráðgjafi í nýsköpun og gervigreind um stafræna stéttarskiptingu

Við leggjum land undir fót í þætti dagsins og rifjum upp heimsókn á Safnasafnið á Svalbarðseyri. Þetta stórmerkilega safn fagnar í ár 30 ára afmæli og af því tilefni hefur verið efnt til sýningar úr safnkosti þess í Reykjavík. Sýningin, Sending frá Svalbarðseyri, opnaði í Nýlistasafninu þann 7. júní og stendur fram yfir verslunarmannahelgi, en þar má sjá verk vel á þriðja tugs listamanna sem Safnasafnið hefur hlúð að síðustu áratugi. Safnasafnið á Svalbarðseyri er höfuðsafn myndlistar sjálflærðra listamanna, myndlistar sem oft er kölluð alþýðulist eða utangarðslist. Það var stofnað árið 1995, af hjónunum Níelsi Hafstein, myndlistarmanni og Magnhildi Sigurðardóttur, geðhjúkrunarfræðingi, sem unnið hafa ótrúlegt starf við að byggja safnið upp og varðveita um leið menningararf sem hefði annars glatast. Halla Harðardóttir brunaði norður í lok síðasta sumars og ræddi við þau Níels og Magnhildi um allt milli himins og jarðar, þar á meðal upphaf safnsins, söfnunaráráttu, skilgreiningar á hugtökum, tengsl alþýðulistar og nútímalistar, blóm og dúkkur og margt, margt fleira.

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Helga Friðriksdóttir skrifstofustjóri íþróttaborgarinnar á menningar- og íþróttasviði Reykjavíkurborgar Hermann Marinó Maggýarson yfirmaður sjúkraflutninga hjá Heilbrigðisstofnun Suðurlands um viðbragðstíma Símatími Einar Þorsteinsson borgarfulltrúi Framsóknarflokksins í Reykjavík um nýja könnun Erlingur Erlingsson hernaðarsagnfræðingur um átökin á milli Íran og Ísrael Viðar Halldórsson prófessor í félagsfræði við Háskóla Íslands um hegðun foreldra á fótboltamótum Sigurður Þ Ragnarsson - Siggi stormur um rigningarsuddann og veðurathuganir með því að lesa í umhverfið

Two women in Iceland and Bolivia talk to Ella Al-Shamahi about creating female-centred walking tours that help people get to know the cities of Reykjavík and La Paz. Tinna Eik Rakelardóttir from Iceland says that the urban planning of her country's capital doesn't necessarily reflect its progressive values. Inspired by a tour she took in Ljubljana in Slovenia, Tinna combined her expertise in anthropology and business development to launch the Reykjavík Feminist Walking Tour. The walk highlights 200 years of the nation's drive for gender equality as well as the experience of being a woman in contemporary Icelandic society. Emma Rada Villarroel is a Bolivian feminist communicator of indigenous heritage and one of the co-founders of La Paz: The Feminist Tour. The tour explores the historic and ongoing struggles of the women of the city. Weaving her way through the streets of the highest city in the world, Emma shares stories about what's it's like to live in La Paz today as a student, an immigrant, a mother or merchant whilst also spotlighting the powerful women who have contributed to the city's history.Produced by Hannah Dean(Image: (L) Emma Rada Villarroel courtesy Emma Rada Villarroel. (R) Tinna Eik Rakelardóttir courtesy Tinna Eik Rakelardóttir.)

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: ✨ Two French tourists were found dead at a hotel in Reykjavík last Saturday. A third person, a woman, has been detained. Police suspect a double homicide. The woman detained, along with the two victims are reported to have had stab wounds. Investigation is ongoin.✨Icelandic low fair airline Play Air, may soon move its operations abroad following a takeover bid by some of the current management of the company.✨A man who had been missing on Esja on last Monday and Tuesday was found dead on the slopes of Kistufell, a part of Mt. Esja. He was discovered around 16:00 on Tuesday.✨The orca that stranded earlier this week in Grafarvogur, Reykjavík, was  euthanised. After swimming back out to sea on Wednesday, it stranded again on Friday at Kjalarnes. According to MAST's Chief Veterinary Officer, the decision was made with animal welfare as the guiding principle.✨An old Douglas Dakota aircraft, purchased this March by the landowners of Sólheimasandur from the Icelandic DC-3 Friends Association, has been transported from Keflavík Airport to rural South Iceland. The plan is to place the fuselage near the famous US Navy plane wreck, which has become one of the South Coast's most visited tourist attractions.✨ A potential disaster was narrowly avoided when a training aircraft lost its nose wheel over Austurvöllur while approaching Reykjavík Airport. The wheel landed in front of the Alþingi building. No one was injured, and the plane touched down safely at Reykjavík Airport.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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

Öll viðtölin úr þætti dagsins ásamt símatíma: Hafliði Kristinsson fjölskyldu- og hjónaráðgjafi um rifrildi í parasamböndum Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson formaður Framsóknarflokksins um lífeyrissjóðskerfið Símatími Ingi Steinar Ingason sviðsstjóri hjá embætti landlæknis og Birna Íris Jónsdóttir framkvæmdastjóri starfræns Ísland Ágústa Þorbergsdóttir bankastjóri nýyrðabankans hvenær hættir nýyrði að vera nýyrði Anna Sigríður Ólafsdóttir prófessor í næringafræði við HÍ um matvendni og bragðlaukaþjálfun Jóhann Óli Hilmarsson, ljósmyndari og fuglafræðingur

Svifflugfélag Íslands stendur fyrir kynningarátaki til að vekja athygli á Sviffluginu og hvetja fólk til að prófa þetta stórmerkilega sport. Félagið býr að glæsilegri aðstöðu uppi á Sandskeiði rétt austan við Reykjavík. Í þættinum er rætt við svifflugmennina Steinþór Skúlason og Stefán Árni Þorgeirsson um þetta merkilega og sögulega sport, aðstöðuna á Sandskeiði og farið er yfir ýmis praktíst atriði sem nýst geta áhugasömum sem vilja prófa Svifflugið.

Guðrún Jóhnana er nýr skólastjóri Söngskólans í Reykjavík og hún segir frá því sem og sönghátíðiinni Hafnarfirði .

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 editor Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks. On the docket this week are: ✨We talk about a search for a lost person on Mt. Esja, a search which started on Monday, June 9th, and was still ongoing when this show aired.✨ We also discuss last weeks fatality at Brúará, a river mid way between the town of Laugarvatn and Geysir hot springs on the Gold Circle. ✨The city of Reykjavík has announced the return of the ferris wheel that sat on the city's harbour last summer to mixed reviews. We discuss those mixed reviews and debate the location of the wheel.. ✨ A law was passed last week forcing airlines flying to Iceland to hand their passenger lists over to the Icelandic authorities. Apparently this had an immediate effect as members of the well known crime syndicate (or biker gang) Banditos were turned away in Keflavík Airport over the weekend.✨The Grindavík SARS Þorbjörn announced they would be selling red caps with saying "Make Grindavík Great Again", then quickly thought better of it. We discuss the fact that at least Grindavík has built a wall, of sorts.✨Also, don't drink the water in the Blue LagoonAnd finally, here is a list to The Reykjavík Grapevine's summer playlist, as promised:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Z0aHSg3SmBYpNuCMCacdy?si=e198fc8ba73c427a------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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

Diljá Mist Einarsdóttir og Ólöf Skaftadóttir fara yfir allt það helsta, ekki bara stöðuna á þinginu heldur líka stemninguna, galgopaleg vinnubrögð Víðis Reynissonar, dyggðarskreytingar þingmanna, ríkisstyrktan áróður fyrir evrópusambandsaðild, fylgi Sjálfstæðisflokksins sem stendur í stað, inniskósvæðingu Ráðhússins í Reykjavík, hverjar þær myndu taka með á Suðurpólinn og margt fleira.

Rætt er við Andra Geir Eyjólfsson framkvæmdastjóra flugrekstrarsviðs Play um nýtt rekstrarmódel félagsins sem nú er að taka á sig mynd í kjölfar þess að félagið fékk nýtt flugrekstrarleyfi á Möltu. Þar fetar Play í fótspor margra annarra flugfélaga sem nýta sér hagstæðara rekstrarumhverfi á Möltu og samnýta um leið fólk og tæki á milli flugfélaganna. Play hefur nýlega náð kjarasamningum við flugmenn til næstu tæplega þriggja ára og nokkrar vélar félagsins eru þegar byrjaðar í leiguflugi fyrir erlenda kúnna. Andri Geir á langa og merkilega sögu í fluginu allt frá því hann hóf störf á gólfinu í viðhaldsskýli Íslandsflugs á Reykjavíkurflugvelli. Hann nam flugvirkjun hjá TEC Aviation í Danmörku og hefur gengt ýmsum störfum hjá WOW air, Air Atlanta og Icelandair. Andri Geir hefur verið einn af lykilstarfsmönnum Play allt frá stofnun félagsins árið 2019.

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 editor Aðalsteinn Kjartansson, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks. On the docket this week are: ✨We discuss an upcoming storm warning for the whole island. Iceland is expecting strong winds with near freezing temperatures and snow expected in the north and east of the island.✨ We discuss the parking fees in and around popular tourist locations in Iceland, also known as the habit of charging people for nothing. ✨ From June 1, 2025 swimming pools in Reykjavík will be open until 22:00 in the evenings until August 31, adding a welcome hour to the hot tub soaking of the many pool fans of Reykjavík. The pools had historically been open until 22:00, but those hours were cut by the city in April 2024 in order to save money. Since it is estimated that the extra hour will cost the city just 7 million ISK, keeping the pools open for the extra hour for a whole year would cost 28 million ISK. A puny amount of money in a city of almost 150.000 inhabitants.✨ On the last day of May a concert was held at Laugardalshöll stadium to commemorate a 14 year anniversary of a popular radio show called FM95BLÖ. The show, which featured numerous popular pop artists including Jóhanna Guðrún of Eurovision fame, Prettyboytjokkó, Birnir and Herra Hnetusmjör, to name a few. Around 10.000 people showed up, and due to a mixture of overcrowding and organisational failures, numerous people had to seek medical help, though nobody is reported to have been badly injured.✨A protest took place in Austurvöllur in front of Iceland's parliament this Saturday. “We are not racists” said the organizer of the protest, Sigfús Aðalsteinsson. We discuss.✨An Icelander in his early 40s was stopped by the police in the last week of May while driving in Akureyri. A breathalyser test indicated that the man was under the influence of alcohol, yet the man claimed to have never drunk alcohol in his life. After an argument with the police officer who conducted the breathalyser test, the man was allowed to rinse his mouth of the sourdough sandwich he had been consuming. The subsequent test showed that he had not been drinking and according to the driver this annoyed the police officer somewhat. This is news to most - if not all - lovers of a good sourdough sandwich, who have until now remai------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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

If you've listened to this podcast for a while or reading my posts, you've probably heard me mention that Iceland is one of the safest countries in the world—and that's absolutely true in many ways. Violent crime is incredibly rare, and the sense of community and trust is deeply woven into Icelandic society.But today, we need to talk about a growing concern—something that's caught many tourists off guard: a rise in pickpocketing incidents, particularly in the south of Iceland, including well-traveled areas like Reykjavík, Þingvellir, Geysir, Gullfoss, and even inside churches like Hallgrímskirkja. Iceland is Still Safe? Let me be clear: Iceland remains a safe place to travel. But just like anywhere that attracts large numbers of tourists, it's not immune to the realities of opportunistic crime. And recently, we've seen a sharp increase in reports of pickpocketing—specifically targeting visitors at popular natural landmarks.Police in South Iceland have been investigating what appears to be a well-organised group—possibly ten individuals—who are blending into crowds at major tourist sites. These aren't random thieves. According to local authorities and park rangers, they use a highly coordinated strategy, working in teams to distract and steal from unsuspecting tourists. How the Pickpockets Operate in Iceland Let's take the geyser Strokkur in the Haukadalur Valley. When it erupts, hundreds of people gather to witness the spectacle—it's loud, dramatic, and absolutely worth seeing. But as your eyes are glued to the steam and water shooting into the sky, pickpockets might be watching you.They blend into the crowd, posing as fellow tourists. Some act as lookouts, some distract by chatting or even offering to take photos, and others use the distraction to reach into backpacks, pockets, or crossbody bags.Stolen items—mostly cash in euros, dollars, pounds, or krónur—are passed quickly to accomplices, making it hard to trace who took what.And this isn't just happening at Strokkur. Similar reports have come from Gullfoss, Þingvellir, and even Reykjavík's iconic Hallgrímskirkja church. In fact, the church recently posted warning signs at its entrance after a string of thefts occurred inside during visiting hours. Prevention Tips – Simple, Smart, Effective So, what can you do to avoid being targeted?Here are some practical, simple things you can do to stay safe:Use anti-theft bags. Look for ones with lockable zippers, cut-proof straps, and compartments that rest against your body.Keep valuables close. A money belt worn under your clothing is ideal for passports, IDs, and cash.Stay aware. If someone approaches you offering help, conversation, or to take your photo—especially in a crowded space—be friendly but cautious.Avoid back pockets. Never store your wallet or phone in a back pocket. It's just too easy to snatch.Limit what you carry. Only take what you'll need for the day—leave extra cards, cash, and your passport locked up at your accommodation.Be mindful in crowds. Places like Strokkur, Geysir, and the viewing platforms at Þingvellir draw hundreds of people. These moments of awe are unfortunately prime time for thieves.And one more thing: if the worst does happen and you are robbed, call 112—Iceland's emergency services number. Also, make sure you have digital copies of your documents in a secure, password-protected folder, ideally emailed to yourself or saved in cloud storage. When & Where PickPocket Groups Strike the Most According to park rangers and local authorities, these organised pickpocket groups tend to appear in February, March, and July—timing their activities around peak tourism periods. They often arrive early in the morning, scout areas like Þingvellir's Hakið viewpoint above the Almannagjá gorge, and move on from site to site in a very methodical way.This isn't just some random occurrence—it's a planned...

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 and Grapevine's former Editor-in-Chief Valur Grettisson, and Grapevine friend and contributor Sindri Eldon to roundup the stories making headlines in recent weeks. On the docket this week are: ✨We start by catching up with Valur Grettisson to find out what he has been doing during the past 3 days, which turns into a discussion on the state of Icelandic journalism in general.✨ We discuss Iceland's oldest horse, a 36 winter old horse named “Sómi”, who is now retired and resides near by Skógar waterfall in south Iceland. Sómi still has great teeth and hoofs, according to his owners. We also find out that our current Prime Minister is just a year older than the horse in question. ✨ We discuss the Icelandic Socialist Party, whose leadership changed over the weekend, where the party's founder and former media mogul Gunnar Smári Egilsson, was ousted at a politburo meeting. ✨We discuss the questionable ascetics of new video surveillance “towers” that have been erected by Iceland's most famous church, Hallgrímskirkja, in order to counter pick-pocketing. ✨ The police chief in the Reykjanes peninsula, Úlfar Lúðvíksson quit last week. He did not leave quietly, and in with very colourful language took jabs at the Icelandic chief of police, the minister of justice and more. ✨ Somebody took a Tesla taxi into the Icelandic highlands. This surprised most people who thought they knew anything about electric vehicles and their ability to cross rivers without breaking down. ✨ We talk about an Icelandic farmer who bought a tank in the early 2000's and how there used to be more variety in car design in the last century, and how modern cars look like the cars in the 1995 film Demolition Man.✨ We talk about Climeworks, a story that Valur Grettisson has been covering for Heimildin (The Source).------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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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Alda Sigmundsdóttir is a journalist, author, and independent publisher who has built a thriving literary life outside the traditional system. From blogging about Iceland to launching her own press, Alda has published over 11 books and grown a loyal global readership—while staying in full control of her creative work.We discuss: Alda's early writing career and transition to self-publishingWhat she learned from being traditionally publishedThe freedom and responsibility of going indieHow she built and nurtured a global readershipHer approach to writing about people, culture, and the pastLessons from promoting across genres and writing memoirMindset shifts and skills that supported her success *ABOUT ALDA SIGMUNDSDÓTTIRAlda Sigmundsdóttir is a writer, speaker, and independent publisher based in Reykjavík, Iceland. She's the author of over 10 books exploring Icelandic culture and society, and the memoir Daughter. She writes two popular Substack newsletters (Letter from Iceland and The Recovery Salon), runs her own publishing house (Little Books Publishing), and teaches a course on going indie.*RESOURCES & LINKS:

A bestselling writer, public speaker, gender equality advocate, cofounder of the acclaimed Iceland Writers Retreat and former first lady of Iceland. She was born and raised in Canada but has lived in Iceland for over twenty years. Eliza's first book, Secrets of the Sprakkar: Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World, was an instant bestseller in Canada and Iceland, a New York Times Book Review Editors' Pick, and translated into numerous languages. Her first novel, an Iceland-set mystery called Death on the Island (Death of a Diplomat in Europe), is now available worldwide. From 2016 to 2024, Eliza served in the unofficial role of First Lady while her husband was President of Iceland, during which time she served as patron of numerous organizations and was named a United Nations Special Ambassador for Tourism and the Sustainable Development Goals. Passionate about inclusion, belonging, and equality, she wielded her influence through poignant op-eds, a compelling TEDx talk, and dozens of keynote addresses to audiences of hundreds around the world, including presidents and royalty. Eliza has degrees from the University of Toronto (Trinity College) and Oxford University (St. Antony's College). She lives in the outskirts of Reykjavík with her husband and four children.

Whether you're a fan of classical, experimental, indie rock, jazz, or even Cuban-inspired grooves, Iceland's capital offers a surprising variety of venues catering to every musical taste. Today, I'm taking you on a virtual tour of some of the most beloved — and sometimes overlooked — places to catch a live performance in and around Reykjavík.So, let's crank up the volume and dive in! 1. Harpa Concert Hall - Iceland's Premier Music Venue Let's start with the crown jewel of Reykjavík's music venues: Harpa. This stunning glass building by the harbor is not just an architectural icon — it's a world-class concert hall. Harpa is home to the Iceland Symphony Orchestra and Icelandic Opera, so it's your go-to for classical music, opera, and large-scale productions.But don't be fooled — Harpa also hosts jazz nights, electronic music events, and international artists across genres. The acoustics here are unmatched, and the setting? Simply magical. 2. Gamla Bíó A short walk from Harpa is Gamla Bíó, or “The Old Cinema.” This historic venue has been transformed into a cozy concert hall with vintage charm. Expect indie rock, folk, pop, and the occasional orchestral ensemble. It's an intimate setting with incredible sound, perfect for catching Icelandic artists and touring international acts in a space that feels like a hidden gem. 3. Hús Mál og Menningar Now, let's talk about one of my personal favorites: Hús Mál og Menningar, right on Laugavegur, Reykjavík's main shopping street. This bookstore-slash-bar is a cultural hub, and the upstairs stage is often alive with acoustic sets, singer-songwriter sessions, jazz, and even spoken word. The vibe here is chill, creative, and unmistakably Icelandic — it's where you can sip a drink, browse books, and hear something totally unexpected, all in one evening. 4. Mengi If you're into avant-garde, experimental, or contemporary classical music, Mengi is the place. Located in a small venue on Óðinsgata, this artist-run space regularly features performances by composers, interdisciplinary artists, and improvisational musicians. It's intimate, forward-thinking, and always pushing the boundaries of what live music can be. 5. Salurinn (Kópavogur) — Special Highlight And just a short ride outside Reykjavík in Kópavogur is Salurinn, a beautiful, acoustically rich concert hall often hosting classical, jazz, and world music.And here's something you won't want to miss: On May 31st, Icelandic musician Halli Guðmunds will be performing live at Salurinn with a six-piece band. What makes this show special? The group will be playing Cuban-inspired music and original tunes, blending Latin rhythms with Icelandic flair.It promises to be a night of danceable beats, sophisticated arrangements, and pure joy. If you're anywhere near Reykjavík at the end of May — mark your calendar. You'll be treated to a one-of-a-kind musical journey.Click here for tickets for Club Cubano. 6. Lemmy On the edgier side, we have Lemmy, Reykjavík's go-to bar for rock, punk, and metal fans. The energy here is high-octane, the drinks are flowing, and the crowd is passionate. It's the kind of place where you go to let loose and discover bands that might just blow your mind. Lemmy is carrying the torch for Reykjavík's hard rock community — gritty, loud, and unapologetically fun. 7. Gaukurinn (currently closed for renovations) Gaukurinn, one of Reykjavík's key underground venues, is temporarily closed for renovations. When open, it's a haven for alternative music, from hardcore and punk to drag shows and open mics. We'll be watching closely for its return because this venue has long been a platform for some of the boldest, rawest talent in the country. 8. Dillon Whiskey Bar If you're craving classic rock vibes with a cozy, old-school atmosphere, Dillon is the place. Nestled in a wooden house near Laugavegur,