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Iceland Review is the longest running magazine presenting Iceland, in continuous print since 1963. Iceland Review includes features on Iceland’s nature, culture, society, politics and business as well as photographs.

01/06/2026

The first day of summer in Reykjavík might look like this. ☀️⁠
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“It’s 1 June, not 1 April!” you’d say… and you’d be right. This was captured by Iceland Review four years ago at Reykjavík Art Museum during Listahátíð 2022.⁠
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The “beach” is actually an opera by Lithuanian artists Rugilė Barzdžiukaitė, Vaiva Grainytė & Lina Lapelytė. Sun & Sea is an ecological performance where sunbathers lie under the “sun” and take turns singing—beautiful, carefree… and quietly shocking. 🌊🎶⁠
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A newly published report commissioned by Iceland’s Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs has highlighted the continue...
01/06/2026

A newly published report commissioned by Iceland’s Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs has highlighted the continued importance of tourism to the national economy.

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📷 Golli. Iceland Review

Iceland has made good progress towards international biodiversity targets on land but remains far from meeting equivalen...
01/06/2026

Iceland has made good progress towards international biodiversity targets on land but remains far from meeting equivalent goals for marine protection, according to a biologist at the Icelandic Museum of Natural History 🌊.

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📷 Pxhere

It’s Listahátíð season, which means many of the city’s major cultural venues are hosting events as part of the Listahátí...
01/06/2026

It’s Listahátíð season, which means many of the city’s major cultural venues are hosting events as part of the Listahátíð í Reykjavík / Reykjavik Arts Festival. While it is certainly worth exploring, this big festivity is only part of the picture 🏞️.

Check our events calendar for this week (link in the top comment) 👇.

A whale watching tour can feel a little like stepping onto a film set — only here, the whales take centre stage as the t...
31/05/2026

A whale watching tour can feel a little like stepping onto a film set — only here, the whales take centre stage as the true stars of the show.⁠
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With Whale Safari, you’re not just along for the ride; you become part of the crew, scanning the horizon, sharing in the anticipation, and witnessing unforgettable moments as they unfold in the wild North Atlantic 🎬🐋.⁠
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Nearly 1,000 competitors from 38 countries are expected to take part in this year’s Hengill Ultra, one of Iceland’s bigg...
31/05/2026

Nearly 1,000 competitors from 38 countries are expected to take part in this year’s Hengill Ultra, one of Iceland’s biggest trail running events.

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📷 Golli. Iceland Review

Icelandair has cancelled six flights serving London, Glasgow and Rome after being unable to secure enough crew, as an on...
31/05/2026

Icelandair has cancelled six flights serving London, Glasgow and Rome after being unable to secure enough crew, as an ongoing pay dispute with pilots continues to affect operations.

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📷 Páll Stefánsson

Drivers travelling north on Vesturlandsvegur will face overnight diversions over the next two evenings as road improveme...
31/05/2026

Drivers travelling north on Vesturlandsvegur will face overnight diversions over the next two evenings as road improvement work gets under way. The section of Route 1 stretches from Eastern Reykjavík to Borgarnes.

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📷 Wikimedia Commons

A proposal to tighten Reykjavík City Hall’s flagpole rules has been submitted to the administration by members of the In...
30/05/2026

A proposal to tighten Reykjavík City Hall’s flagpole rules has been submitted to the administration by members of the Independence Party, the the Liberal Reform Party and the Progressive Party.

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📷 Páll Kjartansson. Iceland Review

The annual Listahátíð í Reykjavík / Reykjavik Arts Festival begins today, with the opening ceremony at Listasafn Reykja...
30/05/2026

The annual Listahátíð í Reykjavík / Reykjavik Arts Festival begins today, with the opening ceremony at Listasafn Reykjavíkur / Reykjavík Art Museum scheduled at 14.00.

We have compiled some of the highlights of Listahátíð 2026, alongside a playlist featuring music by participating artists 🎻🪇🎹.

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