Katla: A Block of Black Steel EditorialThere is a strong likelihood that Katla, one of Iceland’s largest and most active central volcanoes, will erupt...
The 50th anniversary of the eruption in Vestmannaeyjar EditorialIt was 50 years ago, on January 23, 1973, when an eruption began in Heimaey, the largest and...
The Pearls of East Iceland EditorialExplore the vast beauty of the East East Iceland is home to some of the most remote, spectacular...
Árneshreppur EditorialThere are 69 municipalities in Iceland. Of course, the most populous is Reykjavík, where a third of the...
Autumn has arrived in Akureyri EditorialNext to Nonnahús in Akureyri, a museum in memory of the writer Jón Sveinsson (1857- 1944), Minjasafnakirkjan, built...
The Folk Museum of Vestmannaeyjar EditorialThe museum holds several permanent exhibits though there are always smaller temporary exhibits and various events and special...
Welcome to Vopnafjörður EditorialVopnafjörður is between Bakkafjörður and Héraðsflói in East Iceland, and in the village and the surrounding area in...
Will Iceland be the 51st US State EditorialLater today, April 1st; Alþingi, the Icelandic parliament, the world oldest, will vote if Iceland will be part...
Cold winter, warm Easter EditorialThis winter is the coldest of the century. The average temperature in Reykjavík in the coldest month, December,...
ICELAND’S FIRST SETTLER EditorialICELAND’S FIRST SETTLER The furtive little arctic fox is found in the Westfjords in Súðavík The arctic fox...
The Althingi District EditorialThe Althingi of Iceland, the world’s oldest legislative assembly, was established at Thingvellir (“Parliament Fields”) in the year...
Halla Opens Parliament EditorialThe President of Iceland, Halla Tómasdóttir, formally opened the 156th legislative session of Althingi yesterday, February 4. This...
Three New Books EditorialWe are happy to announce three delightfully different treats for Christmas: three new books published by Icelandic Times...
Skaftafell – A Gem for All Seasons EditorialSkaftafell is a unique place, a beautiful green oasis nestled between two glaciers of Vatnajökull in the Öræfi...
Eruption Number Seven EditorialLast night, a three kilometer long fissure opened up, near Sandhnjúkagígar, North of Grindavík. What was special about this...
Breaking News : New Eruption Near Grindavík, Iceland EditorialLast night, a new eruption started near Grindavík, the seventh in twelve months. The eruption started without notice, 23:15...
A Brightly Coloured Selfoss EditorialThe increase in population in the municipality of Árborg is unique on a national scale in Iceland. The...
Reflections on volcanic activity in Öræfajökull EditorialIt has likely not escaped anyone’s attention that Öræfajökull is stirring after nearly three centuries of dormancy. The...
Words and Images EditorialOne of the most impressive museums in the country is Gerdarsafn in the heart of Kópavogur. Currently on...
Caution / Danger EditorialIceland is a fantastic place to visit, safe and beautiful. Or is it? When accidents happen, like the...
