Deep North: Stories from Iceland

We talk about the progress of language technology in Iceland and how tech is helping to shape the future of the language.
 
For those interested, the online dictionary mentioned in the discussion can be found here: https://ordsifjabok.arnastofnun.is/

We take a look at laufabrauð, a traditional Christmas delicacy, and the man keeping the custom alive.
 
As noted in the discussion, listeners can find Haraldur's website here: https://handverkharaldar.is/index.php/en/
 
Note that this is the last episode of the year until we go on our holiday break. We will see you in the new year!

Close your eyes and picture Iceland. What comes to mind? A powerful waterfall streaming down a cliffside? Bluish icebergs floating in a glacier lagoon? A hulking jeep fording a highland river? Or maybe a steaming hot spring or a neighbourhood swimming pool? Whichever image is most evocative of Iceland for you, there’s one thing they all have in common: water.

In this special episode, we break down the latest developments and give an overview of the situation on the Reykjanes peninsula. 
Since the time of recording, the banks have agreed to waive interest and indexation of mortgages for the next three months. For the latest on the situation, check out our coverage on icelandreview.is
 
 
 

A special episode today for Icelandic Language Day: we take a look at a fun 1973 piece from our archives, and talk about what it looks like to learn Icelandic today.

The West Icelanders in Canada are the largest group of Icelanders outside of Iceland. We look at the history of the short-lived Icelandic colony in Manitoba, and the story of one Icelander in particular.

As the tourism industry increasingly introduces English as a public language in Iceland, one programme in the Westfjords is trying to give the language a chance.
 
Find more resources to learn Icelandic at our website: https://www.icelandreview.com/ask-ir/is-there-an-app-or-website-where-i-can-learn-icelandic/

It's not an exaggeration to call the most recent Women's Strike historic. With some 70-100,000 women participating, including Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir, the strike attracted international media attention and injected fresh energy into feminist activism in Iceland. We take a look at our 1986 coverage of Women's Day Off and consider how far we've come, and where we have yet to go.

Iceland Review writer Ragnar Tómas seeks enlightenment at the Reykjavík Marathon.

Fall means an explosion of mushrooms throughout Iceland, and we go to find out more about these fascinating organisms.
Note: the mushroom referenced in the Q&A is known as ullserkur, or shaggy mane.