News
And such things.
Iceland To Build Its First Fully Accessible Public Hot Tub
“The hot tub is where life stories are shared and news dissected. But people with disabilities have very limited options in joining in.”
New Video For “Legs Entwined” Released
The video, directed by Hungarian artist Anna Nemes, features two aging lovers.
Halli Once Again Highest-Earning Icelander
“Halli was named by the industry journal Frjáls Verslun once again as the highest-earning Icelander.”
Haraldur Raises Money For Yazan
Haraldur Thorleifsson, participated in the Icelandic Marathon in the name of Yazan Tamimi. Yazan is an eleven-year-old boy from Palestine and has muscular dystrophy like Haraldur.
“The Radio Won’t Let Me Sleep” Featured on NPR
“Icelandic musician Önnu Jónu Son released an album partly written during a period of loss and addiction, and partly while looking back on his recovery and search for happiness.”
“True Love Will Find You” Video Released
A cover of the hauntingly beautiful Daniel Johnston song, released by Önnu Jónu Son.
One Million Minutes Premieres
The Warner Bros movie, stars Tom Schilling and Karoline Herfurth and becomes the highest grossing German movie of 2024.
Halli Receives The “Love Ball”
The award is given yearly to recipient who has with their actions changed the attitudes and lives of their fellow citizens for the better.
1000 Ramp Celebration
Guide lines for the blind and visually impaired will be added to the ramps that have already been built and priority will be given to examining and improving accessibility issues in preschools and primary schools.
“Take These Bones” Video Released
Directed by Haraldur and Brazilian director Gregorio Graziosi.
Opening Party For Anna Jóna
The restaurant and cinema was filled to the brim yesterday with guests, performers and even some ping flamingo’s.
Halli Closes Out Figma Config
Held at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, Config has become the largest conference for designers and creators.
Album Release Concert At Nasa
Yesterday Önnu Jónu Son put on a sold out concert for the release of his album The Radio Won’t Let Me Sleep, at Nasa in downtown Reykjavík.
Musk And Halli Reconcile After A Public Debate
Haraldur Thorleifsson was locked out of his computer, but after nine days of no answer from the company, decided to tweet the CEO.
Haraldur Sweeps Person of the Year Awards
Haraldur Þorleifsson, known as Halli, has garnered multiple Person of the Year Awards from various Icelandic media outlets, including from national broadcaster RÚV, Morgunblaðið, and Vísir.
President “Heckles” Halli And Raises Goal To 1,500 Ramps
President of Iceland Guðni Th. Jóhannesson raised the target goal of Ramp Up Iceland at a press event for the organisation this Monday, November 21, from 1,000 new ramps to 1,500.
Önnu Jónu Son Opens Iceland Airwaves
Half of the songs performed by ÖJS were written over 20 years ago, and the other half were a brand new material.
Halli Selected Humanitarian Of The Year
The award given for the first time by the Icelandic Human Rights Institute.
Reykjavík Orkestra Collaborates With Hans Zimmer on Score For Frozen Planet II
The award winning series, presented and narrated by Sir David Attenborough, returns with a new score recorded at our Reykjavík studios.
Hafnar.haus Opens
A community and co-working space for creative people in the heart of Reykjavík.