Tag: Ólafur
“Tasers should not be used often in this country”
The head of the Police Academy, Ólafur Örn Bragason, expects that the stun guns that will be introduced to the police will not be used too often or less than ten times a year in this country. Ólafur Örn, admitted that we have a lot of training ahead of us in the use of this […]
“This is a huge task,” says Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir at the Arctic Council
Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir addressed the audience yesterday at the Arctic Circle conference. In her speech, Katrín warned that the future of the Arctic could be unrecognizable unless action is taken today. Arctic Circle is a non-partisan non-profit organization founded, inter alia, by former Icelandic President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, publisher Alice Rogoff and former Prime […]
Ben Stiller and Ólafur Darri visit Flatey
Icelandic actor Ólafur Darri and well-known actor Ben Stiller are now present on Flatey Island in Breiðarfjörður. Icelandic actor Ólafur Darri and famous actor Ben Stiller are currently based on Flatey Island in Breiðarfjörður, according to information provided by Eiríkur Jónsson. The actors know each other very well, especially after they played together in the […]
Iceland’s first defeat at the European Handball Championship
Iceland lost its first match at the European Men’s Handball Championship by 24:28 against Denmark in the teams’ first game in the regular round. The match was played yesterday in Budapest. Aron Pálmarsson, Bjarki Már Elísson, Björgvin Páll Gústavsson, Elvar Örn Jónsson, Gísli Þorgeir Kristjánsson and Ólafur Andrés Guðmundsson did not play yesterday with the […]
Infection in the Icelandic handball team
Three players from the Icelandic men’s handball team were diagnosed with coronavirus yesterday, according to a press release sent by the Icelandic Handball Association (Handknattleikssamband Íslands). These players are Björgvin Páll Gústavsson, Elvar Örn Jónsson and Ólafur Andrés Guðmundsson. “The analysis of the samples showed three positive results and the players in question are already […]
Is it too expensive here?
The Borgarleikhúsið city theater informs that on February 18, 2022, a new performance in Polish will be played, entitled: “It’s too expensive”. On the occasion of the upcoming Christmas, the theater team announces a competition in which you can win a double invitation to a performance. In the commentary under the post by the creator […]
Ólafur Arnalds has received two Grammy nominations
As reported by RÚV, Icelandic musician Ólafur Arnalds has been nominated for the Grammy Award twice. He was nominated for two of his songs – one for the best dance / electronic recording, and the other for the best arrangement, instrumental and vocal track. Both songs were created in collaboration with other artists. The song […]
No electronic ID due to disability
Ólafur Elías Harðarson is 24 years old and has Down syndrome. He does not have an electronic ID, because according to the law he is obliged to apply for it himself and choose a password without help. According to his mother, Ágústy Rósa Andrésdóttir, Ólafur cannot do that. – ADVERTISEMENT – “We went to Auðkenni […]
“Polskar kvikmyndir á Eskifirði” or the festival of Polish films in Eskifjörður
Six films, including features and documentaries, will be screened from November 12 to 14 at the Valhöll Cinema in Eskifjörður. The festival “Polskar kvikmyndir á Eskifirði” will also feature offers for the youngest viewers. The event will be opened by Polish-Icelandic production “Wolka”Directed by Árni Ólafur Ásgeirsson with Olga Boładź in the lead role. Here […]
No electricity in downtown Reykjavík and elsewhere
There was no electricity in downtown Reykjavík this morning, Skerjafjörður and Hlíðarendur. The cable was accidentally broken during the work. – ADVERTISEMENT – According to Veitur representative Ólafur Snæhólm Baldursdóttir, it is known exactly where it happened and the repair will not take long. – ADVERTISEMENT –
The proposal to transmit electricity via the submarine cable has not been accepted
Neither the prime minister nor the minister of transport agree with the idea of the former president of Iceland to lay a submarine electric cable to Europe. The use of energy in the country is a priority. – ADVERTISEMENT – Ólafur Ragnar GrímssonArctic Circle representative and former Icelandic president said Icelanders should consider laying a […]
Interview with Olga Boładź
The Icelandic premiere of the film Wolka took place in Iceland on October 6 at the Bíó Paradís cinema, and on October 15 the film entered the repertoire of Icelandic cinemas. The production director is Árni Ólafur Ásgeirsson, who died before the premiere of his last work. The actress playing the main role, Olga Boładź, […]
Increasingly higher rents
According to a recent monthly report from the Economics Department of the Housing and Infrastructure Agency, around ten percent of Icelandic tenants spend more than 70% of their total net income on rent, and around a quarter spend more than half of their income on it. – ADVERTISEMENT – Ólafur Sindri Helgason, a senior economist […]
The new film shows the Polish community in Iceland in a new light
According to RÚV, Icelandic cinemas are entering “Wolka” – a Polish-Icelandic production that debuted at this year’s Reykjavik International Film Festival and is the last film by director Árni Ólafur Ásgeirsson, who died last year at the age of 49, just three months after being diagnosed with cancer. – ADVERTISEMENT – The film tells the […]
The tournament played in Iceland is watched by hundreds of millions of viewers
According to Morgunblaðið, the League of Legends World Championship 2021 is taking place at the Laugardalshöll sports center in Reykjavík. The event, hosted by Riot Games, started on October 5 and will last until November 6. Hundreds of millions of people from all over the world are expected to follow this esports championship. “The final […]
The new season of the series Ófærð (Trapped) aired on RÚV
On October 17, in the evening, RÚV will be able to watch the first episode of the third season of the series “Ófærð” (Trapped). Police team Andri Ólafsson (Ólafur Darri Ólafsson) and Hinrika (Ilmur Kristjánsdóttir) reunite to work with Trausti (Björn Hlynur Haraldsson), Andri’s boss, to investigate a complicated murder case. After the tragic events, […]
The accused Pole will be brought to trial again
In May 2018, a prison sentence was handed down in the Reykjavik District Court in the case of two smugglers who, in 2017, tried to transport 11.5 liters of liquid amphetamine to the country. At that time, Polish citizens, Jerzy Arkadiusz Ambroży and Jerzy Włodzimierz Lubaszka, were brought before the court. The smuggling attempt took […]
The PólÍs theater group won the Grímuverðlaun award
The PólÍs theater group was awarded a statuette in the debut of the year category during yesterday’s awards gala Icelandic theater community. Special thanks were sent to the Polish community in Iceland for the warm welcome. The ensemble staged a theatrical performance entitled “What a crazy idea” in Tjarnarbíó earlier this year. The performance is […]
The church in Akureyri sues an insane perpetrator for damages
Representatives of the church in Akureyri (Akureyrarkirkja) have filed a lawsuit against a man who devastated the church in 2017 and are demanding almost 21 million crowns in damages. The prosecutor then discontinued the case, deeming the vandal insane. The facade had to be replaced On January 4, 2017, Akureyri residents were shocked to learn […]
Possible further changes at the border and a new version of the tracking application
The chief epidemiologist believes that current measures are sufficient against the spread of the Indian variant of Covid-19 in Iceland. Two cases with the latest mutation of the virus have been detected on the border with Iceland, and these people are in isolation in a quarantine hotel. At yesterday’s information meeting, epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason said […]
The mayor of Hafnarfjörður asked the artists to remove their artwork from Hafnarborg
As reported by Kjarninn, the artist couple Libya Castro and Ólafur Ólafsson were asked to remove their works of art that hung on the wall of Hafnarborg – the cultural and artistic center of Hafnarfjörður. The artists claim that they obtained permission to present their works, they posed no threat and everything was done properly. […]
From today, visitors will be directed to quarantine hotels
From now on, new restrictions will apply at the borders. The visitors will be directed to quarantine hotels. The latest draft law on amendments to the law on epidemic prevention and the law on foreigners, which regulates quarantine facilities and border crossing, was approved by parliament at 5am. The bill was presented by the Minister […]
The Icelandic Smart Ring is gaining attention from foreign media
Icelandic tech company Genki has launched its latest smart device that allows you to control applications such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Spotify using hand gestures. The product has already attracted overseas attention and has been covered by major tech media such as Engadget, Fast Company, TechRadar, and Apple Insider. There are three buttons on […]
From Iceland – ’10 years’ music video Daði & Gagnamagnið was released today
Daði and Gagnamagnið have released the music video for their Eurovision song “10 Years”. The video was inspired by the old Power Rangers TV show except for much smoother dance moves. The story of the video Daði & Gagnamagnið taking down a monster that is terrifying farms and can only be stopped with some cute […]
Exhibition of works by Ragnar Axelsson “Where the World is Melting”
The exhibition “Where the World is Melting” presents works by Ragnar Axelsson, selected from the series entitled: Faces of the North, Glacier, Hunters and Heroes of the North. The photographs collected at a breakthrough moment shed light on the changes taking place in the physical layer of the northern world and in the traditions of […]
Huginn, Ólafur Arnalds, ZÖE & More!
Start your weekend right away with this selection of new songs. Everything brought to you in earthquakes that shake our office. Eek. The Mind – Astronauts The mind is a completely dark horse when it comes to hip-hop and RnB in Iceland. He has had a few hits under his belt, such as “Klakar” and […]
From Iceland – Quiznos says goodbye to Iceland
After 13 years on our fair beaches, the Quiznos sub-store will leave us forever, Viðskiptablaðið reports. Decreased pandemic revenues are a declared cause, but Ólís – the oil company that has the Quiznos operating license in Iceland – intends to open its own supply chain in its place. “We have experienced a sharp decline in […]
“I’ve never felt such a strong earthquake”
Óskar Sævarsson, ranger of the national park and resident of Grindavík, speaking of today’s shock that occurred in the morning with a force of 5.7 degrees, admitted in an interview with the media that he had never experienced such a strong earthquake before. “First there was a very strong shock, and then for about fifteen […]
From Iceland – Following the photo shoot, Icelanders reflect on the discussion
Iceland is not a country known for political violence. Usually the most attended event in any political field is a well-attended protest. A recent shooting of Mayor Dagur B. Eggertsson’s family car has recently led many Icelanders to conclude that this act did not take place in a vacuum and that political debate may have […]
From Iceland – A former police officer is suspected of having shot the mayor’s car
A former police officer has now become the main suspect in firing a firearm at the mayor’s car in Reykjavík. According to sources at Fréttablaðið, the man in question is called Hallur Gunnar Erlingsson. The man is said to be in his mid-sixties and is considered dangerous. Hallur was previously a police officer. But in […]
From Iceland – Deputy MP criticized for reaction to shots fired at the mayor’s car
The Independence Party’s deputy councilor is harshly criticized for a Facebook post which he later deleted and hinted that Mayor Dagur B. Eggertsson had opened fire on his family car. RÚV reports. The mayor, for his part, told reporters that he was “very disturbed” by the incident. As reported, several shots were fired at the […]
From Iceland – Reading too much in nominations for the Icelandic Book Prize 2021
In Iceland, you can be sure that two things happen every year in January: bad weather and the Icelandic Book Prize. 2021 is no different, although this iteration of the competition has started with a bang. Earlier in the award round, the Association of Icelandic Publishers published an online advertisement looking for “passionate book lovers” […]
From Iceland – Conditions in Seyðisfjörður are fragile
RÚV reports that the chief of police in East Iceland, Kristján Ólafur Guðnason, has said that the situation is still fragile today in Seyðisfjörður. This is because continued participation is unlikely to start easing until tomorrow. Last night there were two more landslides that removed an unoccupied house from its foundation. The house was swept […]
From Iceland – The people of Seyðisfjörður cannot return home today
RÚV reports that the people of Seyðisfjörður cannot return home today to take care of their houses. The Chief of Police of East Iceland, Kristján Ólafur Guðnason, has stated that this is due to the weather conditions in the area today. The risk of further landslides is still high, especially considering the fact that there […]
From Iceland – MP wants to allow fur farmers to quit with a grant
Ágúst Ólafur Ágústsson, a Social Democrat MP, wants the government to allow mink fur farmers to quit with subsidies, according to a report from RÚV. Ágúst told the parliament on Friday that breeding minks for their fur was an animal cruelty that should have remained tight before. News of a mutated variant of COVID-19 in […]
From Iceland – Reykjavík is alive with the music
The biggest names in Icelandic music gather this weekend for the Live From Reykjavík festival at Iceland Airwaves.The pandemic may have put a stop to live music, but the people behind the festival say the show must go on! Ólafur Arnalds by Benjamin Hardman The amazing line-up for the two-day festival that is streamed on […]
From Iceland – The number of falcons in Iceland decreases
Published October 26, 2020 The falcon population in Iceland is probably the lowest in two to four years, says the Institute of Natural History in an article by Fréttablaðið. It is estimated that there are now three to four hundred pairs of falcons in Iceland and the bird is said to be “in some danger” […]
Auðn, Magnús Jóhann, Countess Malaise & More!
It’s October 23, 2020 and you have no idea what to listen to. Fortunately, Grapevine is here for your weekend getaway. Countess Malaise – this bitch “I am too hard. I’m too bad. I’m too sad … but I’ve always been that bitch. “Then begins the latest campaign from goth-rapper-monarch Countess Malaise. Her debut ‘HYSTERIA’ […]
Jónsi, Sólstafir, The Post Performance Blues Band & More!
Stuck on what to listen to? Here are some of our favorite songs from last month. Jónsi & Robyn – Salt licorice “Salt licorice” is an aggressive encounter at the ballroom, with a thumping rhythm to a terrifying song. In it, Jónsi and Robyn share – which duo, right? – grief of aging, nostalgia and […]
From Iceland – “The Minister” to be sent to America
Last Click “The Minister” (“The Minister”) Sagafilm has been sold to several networks around the world, according to an article published by Variety. Originally produced by RÚV, ‘The Minister’ has been sold by Cineflix Rights to SBS for Australia, AMC Networks International for Southern Europe and TVO for Canada. These sales follow the recent takeover […]
Zealand shows great food for 101
There has long been a definite separation between Reykjavík and the capital area. For some of us, the difference between municipalities in, well, Reykjavík. Others have 101 rats in the city center, 107 for hipster snobs, the suburbs in Grafarholt do not exist and Garðabær and Hafnarfjörður are rarely at the top of anyone’s list […]
From Iceland – Ólafur Arnalds releases a new song and video
Well-known multi-instrumentalist and composer Ólafur Arnalds released a new single, ‘Woven Song’, from their upcoming album earlier this week. On Youtube, Ólafur explains the inspiration for the song: “This was one of the first songs I wrote for” Some kind of peace “, but it ended up being a turning point. It’s a metaphor for […]
From Iceland – Ólafur Arnalds announces new album
Ólafur Arnalds announced his new album, entitled “some kind of work”, which is expected to be released on November 6 this year. Á Facebook, Ólafur sent out that this album should be about “what it means to be alive, dare to be sensitive and the importance of rituals.” On his “personal album to date, set […]
