Hear history speaking
Parker O’Halloran shares eight interesting facts about Iceland and its language, including their creative translations of American movie titles.
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Icelandic Noir on a dark, windswept island
Crime Corner’s Jerry Holt recommends three Icelandic crime novels by authors Eva Björg Ægisdóttir, Ragnar Jónasson, and Arnaldur Indriðason.
The quiet skies
Ilan Kelman looks at Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull volcanic eruption and how it stalled travel and affected everything from electronics to health.
Nordic Wild Berry Frozen Skyr
Taste of Norway Editor Kristi Bissell shares her recipe for a frozen berry treat made with Icelandic skyr that will keep you cool this summer.
Bloody tourists!
Musician Gunnar Hjálmarsson (aka Dr. Gunni) makes a list of things that tourism has done to “ruin” cities in Iceland. (It’s not what you think.)
Sørfond awards grants
The Norwegian Film Institute announces that the Sørfond jury selected six film projects in five countries to award NOK 3 million to for 2022.
Groups set for 2022–23 Champions League
Business and Sports Editor Michael Kleiner wraps up which teams are playing in the championships for Norway’s men’s and women’s handball.
Gagarin at work at Norway House
Editor-in-chief Lori Ann Reinhall writes about Icelandic designer Gagarin, which is working on a project for Norway House in Minneapolis.
Summer soccer updates
Business and Sports Editor Michael Kleiner reports that the Norwegian women’s soccer team has one win, one loss in European championships.
Welcome to Iceland!
Editor-in-chief Lori Ann Reinhall invites readers to enjoy our Iceland issue full of beautiful photos, sheep, wool, sweaters, art, and humor.
