Essential info about Reykjavík Marathon

The Islandsbanki Reykjavík Marathon takes place tomorrow, August 18 for the 35th time, starting at 8:40 am in Lækjargata.

Kaleo’s frontman lends his voice to WWF

Jökull Júlíusson, also known as JJ, vocalist/songwriter of the Icelandic rock/blues band Kaleo is collaborating with the World Wildlife Fund in a video series.

Mapping Icelandic groups abroad

A Facebook group with 5,800 members, aimed at uniting Icelanders abroad, was established two years ago.

Serious case of off-road driving

A most serious case of off-road driving was discovered at noon, yesterday, in the Fjallabak Nature Reserve, the central Icelandic highlands.

Ölfusá Bridge to reopen at noon

The bridge over Ölfusá river, by Selfoss, South Iceland, is scheduled to reopen at noon today, three days ahead of schedule.

‘Tourists’ warts’ cause soil erosion

“Some call them ‘tourists’ warts.’ That tells you something,” tour guide Árni Tryggvason states.