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Episode 947 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - SUPERMARKET PRICE CUTS, in simple Icelandic
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
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Episode 947 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - SUPERMARKET PRICE CUTS, in simple Icelandic
fim. 8. okt. 2026, 16:00 · 8:58
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 946 - NÁGRANNAR / NEIGHBOURS, HÚSAVÍK
mið. 7. okt. 2026, 16:00 · 7:27
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Húsavík. Nágrannar is an exhibition (https://www.husmus.is/is/um-mmth/frettir/nagrannar-syningaropnun) about people and connections in Húsavík, at the town's museum. I
Episode 945 - EYRÍKI, GRÍMSEY
þri. 6. okt. 2026, 16:00 · 15:58
Today on RÚV English Radio, the documentary film on and about the island of Grímsey. Nikolai Galitzine's new film Eyríki (https://bioparadis.is/mynd/981_eyr-ki/) is a love letter to his sometime-home
Episode 944 - HAFNARBORG, HAFNARFJÖRÐUR: margins/JOE KEYS
mán. 5. okt. 2026, 16:00 · 10:56
Today, RÚV English Radio returns to Hafnarborg in Hafnarfjörður. The exhibition margins (https://hafnarborg.is/en/exhibition/margins/) turns its attention to the exhibition space itself. Six artists
Episode 943 - BLÖNDUÓS BEACH
fös. 2. okt. 2026, 16:00 · 5:41
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Blönduós. The black sand beach at Blönduós is a very dramatic place to be on a stormy autumn day. RÚV English Radio is heard around the world and in Iceland, celebrati
Episode 942 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - FISKA, in simple Icelandic
fim. 1. okt. 2026, 16:00 · 16:30
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 941 - THOR BREIDFJORD: SÖGUR HJARTANS / STORIES OF THE HEART, HARPA
mið. 30. sep. 2026, 16:00 · 13:34
Today on RÚV English Radio: Thor Breidfjord (Þór Breiðfjörð) at Harpa. After decades in musical theatre and years fronting bands, Thor Breidfjord (https://thorthemusic.com/) is returning to his singe
Episode 940 - HANDVERKSHÓPURINN BOLLI, BÚÐARDALUR
þri. 29. sep. 2026, 16:00 · 11:31
Today, RÚV English Radio is back in Buðardalur. Handverkshópurinn Bolli (https://www.facebook.com/p/Handverkshópurinn-Bolli-100082523924304/) sells local handicrafts, products from wool, hand carved
Episode 939 - THE RHINESTONE COWBOY, TJARNARBÍÓ
mán. 28. sep. 2026, 16:00 · 14:58
Today on RÚV English Radio, the new play coming to Tjarnarbíó this week. Dan 'The Man' Docherty came to Reykjavik from Edinburgh to study graphic design and stayed for 9 years. He was a well known fi
Episode 938 - BÚÐARDALUR'S BEAUTIFUL POOL
fös. 25. sep. 2026, 16:00 · 7:57
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Búðardalur, in west Iceland. The town of Búðardalur used to have no swimming pool of its own, until earlier this year, when it built a brand new facility with arguably
Episode 937 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - SCHOOL GRADES, in simple Icelandic
fim. 24. sep. 2026, 16:00 · 11:25
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 936 - SHREK RAVE, GAMLA BÍÓ
mið. 23. sep. 2026, 16:00 · 7:30
The Shrek Rave is coming back to Gamla Bíó this weekend! Shrek fans with or without costumes are invited to the swamp that Gamla Bíó will become this Friday (https://likeit-loveit.com/eu/events/shrek
Episode 935 - EMBODYING A BUILDING: BODIES IN AALTO BUILDINGS, NORDIC HOUSE
þri. 22. sep. 2026, 16:00 · 10:35
Today, RÚV English Radio is at Iceland's only building designed by architect Alvar Aalto - the Nordic House. In October, Reykjavík's Nordic House plays host to Embodying a Building: Bodies in Aalto B
Episode 934 - DISASSOCIATED ME: PREMIERE AT REYKJAVÍK INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
mán. 21. sep. 2026, 16:00 · 15:47
Today on RÚV English Radio, the film coming to the Reykjavík International Film Festival, inspired by Icelandic editor Elísabet Ronaldsdóttir, who found herself unexpectedly in front of the camera. J
Episode 933 - KNITTING WITHOUT A NET & ÍSLENSKA ULLARVIKAN / ICELANDIC WOOL WEEK
fös. 18. sep. 2026, 16:00 · 15:23
Today on RÚV English Radio, a previous guest joins the show to talk about her forthcoming knitting classes and events in Iceland. Leslie Meyer (https://www.instagram.com/scribbleknitter/) is a knitti
Episode 932 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - HIGHLAND SNOW, in simple Icelandic
fim. 17. sep. 2026, 16:00 · 11:19
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 931 - BREK
mið. 16. sep. 2026, 16:00 · 17:30
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of Brek. The band Brek (https://www.brek.is) plays mainly original, folk music with influences from various directions. They connect Icelandic folk music heritag
Episode 930 - HÚSAVÍK MUSEUM: MYNDLISTARSAFN ÞINGEYINGA / THE DISTRICT ART COLLECTION
þri. 15. sep. 2026, 16:00 · 15:24
Today on RÚV English Radio, a final visit - for now - to Húsavík's museum. The District Art Collection (https://www.husmus.is/en/husavik-museum#district-art-collection) currently consists of almost
Episode 929 - KRISTIAN SØNDERLUND ROSS: THE MUSIC OF EVE ONLINE
mán. 14. sep. 2026, 16:00 · 21:02
Today on RÚV English Radio - the musical worlds of a hugely successful Icelandic interactive online game. Reykjavik's Fenris Creations launched EVE Online (https://www.eveonline.com/) in May 2003. Th
Episode 928 - LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL 2026: BÍÓ PARADÍS, REYKJAVÍK
fös. 11. sep. 2026, 16:00 · 16:44
Today on RÚV English radio, the Latin American Film Festival is back. Returning for its fourth year, the Latin American Film Festival 2026 (https://bioparadis.is/vidburdir/latin-american-film-festiva
Episode 927 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - CAFFEINE SUPPLEMENTS, in simple Icelandic
fim. 10. sep. 2026, 16:00 · 18:05
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 926 - ROUTE 870: MELRAKKASLÉTTA
mið. 9. sep. 2026, 16:00 · 8:15
Today, RÚV English Radio is on Iceland's remote north-east edge. Route 870 over the remote Melrakkaslétta peninsula is a great drive along a gravel road, running along Iceland’s Arctic Coast Way. It
Episode 925 - HÚSAVÍK MUSEUM: FERÐIN VESTUR - THE JOURNEY WEST
þri. 8. sep. 2026, 16:00 · 6:57
Today on RÚV English Radio, a return to Húsavík Museum. In the entrance to Húsavík Museum, you'll find Ferðin Vestur: The Journey West, a small but fascinating exhibition detailing some of the migrat
Episode 924 - HRAFNABLÓT
mán. 7. sep. 2026, 16:00 · 29:04
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of Hrafnablót. Hrafnablót (https://hrafnablot.is) is a "sorcerous folk metal band", formed in Iceland in the autumn of 2024. They draw inspiration from the light
Episode 923 - JÓHANN SIGURJÓNSSON MONUMENT, HEIÐARENDI
fös. 4. sep. 2026, 16:00 · 3:58
Today on RÚV English Radio, a quick stop on the road just west of Húsavík. Jóhann Sigurjónsson (1880 - 1919) was a poet, playwright, and even an inventor. There's a striking monument to him on route
Episode 922 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - MESSI THE FOOTBALLING LAMB, in simple Icelandic
fim. 3. sep. 2026, 16:00 · 9:37
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 921 - POPERA
mið. 2. sep. 2026, 16:00 · 19:44
Today, on RÚV English Radio - POPera - premiering tomorrow at Tjarnarbíó. POPera (https://tix.is/event/21951%2Fpopera) is a queer acid musical, in which electronic music becomes as dramatic as contem
Episode 920 - HÚSAVÍK MUSEUM: MARITIME MUSEUM
þri. 1. sep. 2026, 16:00 · 13:05
Today, RÚV English Radio is back in Húsavík. The Maritime Museum is one of two permanent exhibitions in Húsavík's museum (https://www.husmus.is/en/husavik-museum#maritime-museum), showing the evoluti
Episode 919 - HEIMAR OG HIMINGEIMAR - WORLDS AND UNIVERSES, HAFNARFJÖRÐUR
mán. 31. ágú. 2026, 16:00 · 12:48
Today on RÚV English Radio, the festival of costumery coming to Hafnarfjörður at the end of this week. Heimar og Himingeimar (https://hafnarfjordur.is/en/event/worlds-and-heavens-2026-camp-and-games-
Episode 918 - BREADCRUMBS, TJARNARBÍÓ
fös. 28. ágú. 2026, 16:00 · 14:54
Today on RÚV English Radio, the play receiving its Icelandic premiere today. Jennifer Haley's "Breadcrumbs" (https://www.vivais.info/) opens at Tjarnarbíó in Reykjavík tonight (28 August). It's a mov
Episode 917 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - 112, in simple Icelandic
fim. 27. ágú. 2026, 16:00 · 11:04
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 916 - HAMRABORG FESTIVAL 2026
mið. 26. ágú. 2026, 16:00 · 9:07
Today on RÚV English Radio - the Hamraborg Festival is back in Kópavogur. Kópavogur's Hamraborg Festival (https://www.hamraborgfestival.is/en) just seems to go from strength to strength. This year's
Episode 915 - HÚSAVÍK MUSEUM: DAILY LIFE AND NATURE - 100 YEARS IN ÞINGEYJARSÝSLUR
þri. 25. ágú. 2026, 16:00 · 17:18
Today, RÚV English Radio makes its first visit to Húsavík museum. “Daily Life and Nature - 100 Years in Þingeyjarsýslur” is one of two permanent exhibitions at Húsavík museum (https://www.husmus.is/e
Episode 914 - MASTER LEMON: THE QUEST FOR ICELAND
mán. 24. ágú. 2026, 16:00 · 22:24
Today on RÚV English Radio, the video game which honours the creator's friend, and his love of Icelandic, and Iceland. Julio de Santi is a Brazilian game developer. He had a polyglot friend with whom
Episode 913 - REYKJAVÍK JAZZ FESTIVAL 2026
fös. 21. ágú. 2026, 16:00 · 9:42
The Reykjavík Jazz Festival is back for 2026, coming to the capital next week. Pétur Oddbergur Heimisson runs the festival (https://www.reykjavikjazz.is/en/frontpage), and told Darren what jazz fans
Episode 912 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - ICEBERGS, in simple Icelandic
fim. 20. ágú. 2026, 16:00 · 11:22
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 911 - GRENJAÐARSTAÐUR TURF HOUSE
mið. 19. ágú. 2026, 16:00 · 24:05
Today, RÚV English Radio is at the Grenjaðarstaður turf house. The historic settlement of Grenjaðarstaður in Aðaldalur is one of Iceland’s largest turf houses (https://www.husmus.is/en/grenjadarstadu
Episode 910 - SNARTARSTAÐIR, KÓPASKER
þri. 18. ágú. 2026, 16:00 · 20:31
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Kópasker, in north east Iceland. Snartarstaðir is home to Byggðasafn Norður-Þingeyinga (North Þingeyjarsýsla Regional Museum) (https://www.husmus.is/en/snartarstadir),
Episode 909 - TUMI'S AKUREYRI SONGWRITING WORKSHOP RETURNS
mán. 17. ágú. 2026, 16:00 · 9:24
Today on RÚV English Radio, the successful and free songwriting session returning to Akureyri this Wednesday. Coming back to Hóf in Akureyri this Wednesday - another free songwriting workshop (https:
Episode 908 - THE EU ACCESSION TALKS REFERENDUM
fös. 14. ágú. 2026, 16:00 · 37:41
Today on RÚV English Radio, we go, in detail, into the forthcoming referendum in Iceland. On Saturday, 29 August 2026, a referendum will be held on whether Iceland should resume accession negotiation
Episode 907 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - GARÐABÆR DEVELOPMENT, in simple Icelandic
fim. 13. ágú. 2026, 16:00 · 14:34
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 906 - ICELAND'S TOTAL ECLIPSE
mið. 12. ágú. 2026, 16:00 · 30:00
Today on RÚV English Radio - we're a couple of hours away... At 5.43pm and 28 seconds, the Moon's umbra first touches Iceland in Hornstrandir. Here's how things are looking at 3pm as we wait, and ho
Episode 905 - TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE: STJÖRNU SÆVAR
þri. 11. ágú. 2026, 16:00 · 11:07
Today on RÚV English Radio, we talk to Iceland's Mr. Eclipse... Sævar Helgi Bragason, or Stjörnu Sævar (https://stjornusaevar.is/about-me), is a famous Icelandic science educator and astronomer - and
Episode 904 - A SPECIAL SOLAR ECLIPSE CONCERT: ÁRSTÍÐIR, FRÍKIRKJAN
mán. 10. ágú. 2026, 16:00 · 9:33
Today on RÚV English Radio, a very special concert in Reykjavík tomorow; the eve of the total solar eclipse. Árstíðir (https://arstidir.com/#videos) are an internationally popular Icelandic vocal thr
Episode 903 - EYJAFJÖRÐUR'S TROLL TABLE AND CHAIR
fös. 7. ágú. 2026, 16:00 · 3:51
Today on RÚV English Radio, a quick and quirky roadside stop just south of Akureyri. Ten minutes from Akureyri, you might think your eyes are deceiving you, as you spot a giant wooden table and chair
Episode 902 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - GUNNAR ÞÓRÐARSON, in simple Icelandic
fim. 6. ágú. 2026, 16:00 · 15:07
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 901 - WORLD PIANO TEACHERS ASSOCIATION ICELAND: INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION & FESTIVAL 2026
mið. 5. ágú. 2026, 16:00 · 15:04
Today on RÚV English Radio, the free feast of wonderful piano music available for you to enjoy. WPTA (World Piano Teachers Association) Iceland brings its international piano competition back to Salu
Episode 900 - INTERNATIONAL MYELOMA FOUNDATION: ICELAND CYCLING EXPEDITION
þri. 4. ágú. 2026, 16:00 · 15:14
Today on RÚV English Radio, the cycling expedition deep into the Icelandic highlands raising funds for a great cause. War veteran, husband, father, and multiple myeloma patient Eric Blackburn will cy
Episode 899 - THE NEST & REYKJAVÍK PRIDE
mán. 3. ágú. 2026, 16:00 · 20:44
Today on RÚV English Radio, a look ahead to Pride generally, and, in more detail, a new exhibition called The Nest. The Nest is a corner of Reykjavik City Library at Grófin (https://borgarbokasafn.is
Episode 898 - AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD: NATURE AND LIFE BY THE OPEN SEA, RAUFARHÖFN
fös. 31. júl. 2026, 16:00 · 9:11
Today on RÚV English Radio, the art course returning to the town starting on Monday. From Monday, the Reykjavík School of Visual Arts is running an interesting course on the Melrakkaslétta peninsula,
Episode 897 - TANKARNIR RAUFARHÖFN
fim. 30. júl. 2026, 16:00 · 16:54
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Raufarhöfn, in north east Iceland. The two former fish oil tanks in the town of Raufarhöfn have now been beautifully repurposed as artistic spaces (https://tankarnir.is
Episode 896 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - COMMERCE DAY, in simple Icelandic
mið. 29. júl. 2026, 16:00 · 16:32
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 895 - VÍNLANDSSETRIÐ LEIFSBÚÐ / LEIFUR EIRÍKSSON CENTRE, BÚÐARDALUR
þri. 28. júl. 2026, 16:00 · 16:42
Today on RÚV English Radio - beating Christopher Columbus to North America by half a millennium... Buðardalur's Leifur Eiríksson Centre (https://vinlandssetur.is/en/front-page/) tells the stories of
Episode 894 - LJÓMALIND SVEITAMARKAÐUR, BORGARNES
mán. 27. júl. 2026, 16:00 · 8:46
Today on RÚV English Radio, the much-loved farmers' market in Borgarnes. Ljómalind (https://www.facebook.com/LjomalindLocalMarket/) is a market shop in Borgarnes, in West Iceland, filled with locally
Episode 893 - FAMILY FUN / FJÖLSKYLDUFJÖR
fös. 24. júl. 2026, 16:00 · 9:30
Today on RÚV English Radio, the free family fun days available to all families and children. Children and their families can enjoy completely free daytrips to some wonderful destinations, on Mondays
Episode 892 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - DIMMUBORGIR, in simple Icelandic
fim. 23. júl. 2026, 16:00 · 12:40
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 891 - LONESOME HUNTER AND THE LANGSPIL'S AMERICAN COUSIN
mið. 22. júl. 2026, 16:00 · 16:17
Today on RÚV English Radio, the connections being made between traditional Icelandic and American music. Gabriel Dunsmith is one half of Lonesome Hunter (https://lonesome-hunter.bandcamp.com/album/th
Episode 890 - EU ACCESSION TALKS REFERENDUM: THE VIEW FROM BRUSSELS AND BEYOND
þri. 21. júl. 2026, 16:00 · 39:48
Today on RÚV English Radio, a look ahead to the referendum on whether to resume accession talks with the EU. On 29 August, Icelandic citizens will be asked if they want the country to resume accessio
Episode 889 - REYKHOLT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
mán. 20. júl. 2026, 16:00 · 9:09
Today on RÚV English Radio, Reykholt Chamber Music Festival: founded in and held annually around the date of the consecration of Reykholt's church, around the last Sunday of July. The festival's (htt
Episode 888 - HVALNESVITI
fös. 17. júl. 2026, 16:00 · 3:45
Today, RÚV English Radio is in South East Iceland. Hvalnesviti is one of Iceland's iconic orange lighthouses, between Höfn and Djúpivogur. RÚV English Radio is heard around the world and in Iceland,
Episode 887 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - MEGAS, in simple Icelandic
fim. 16. júl. 2026, 16:00 · 14:15
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 886 - ANTIKBÚÐIN
mið. 15. júl. 2026, 16:00 · 16:50
Today on RÚV English Radio, the shop that seems to use magic to find room for all that it sells! Antikbúðin (https://www.facebook.com/Antikbudin) is an antique store in Kópavogur, run and owned by Jó
Episode 885 - WARREN APPLEBY: INSPIRED BY ICELAND
þri. 14. júl. 2026, 16:00 · 14:18
Today, the music of a man who found inspiration in and on Iceland's Reynisfjara beach. Warren Appleby (https://applebyrocks.com/home) is an American rock musician, based in Philadelphia. His track "
Episode 884 - HJARTA ÁSBRÚAR
mán. 13. júl. 2026, 16:00 · 12:04
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Ásbrú. Hjarta Ásbrúar (https://hjartaasbruar.com) is a new community project in Ásbrú's old theatre and cinema, Andrews Theater. The idea came from 400 children at the
Episode 883 - ZLATA MARIAN
fös. 10. júl. 2026, 16:00 · 11:46
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of Zlata Marian. Zlata Marian (https://soundcloud.com/zlata-marian) is a music producer from Ukraine who has lived in Iceland for two years. She combines live an
Episode 882- LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - (NOT) OFF-ROADING IN ICELAND, in simple Icelandic
fim. 9. júl. 2026, 16:00 · 8:25
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 881 - THE REYKJAVÍK GRAPEVINE
mið. 8. júl. 2026, 16:00 · 43:56
Today on RÚV English Radio, Darren again visits the offices of The Reykjavík Grapevine magazine. The Reykjavík Grapevine is Iceland’s most widely read English-language publication, and can be picked
Episode 880 - GÁRUR, FUNI: BÁRA GRÍMSDÓTTIR & CHRIS FOSTER
þri. 7. júl. 2026, 16:00 · 31:05
Today on RÚV English Radio, the third album by Funi - Bára Grímsdóttir and Chris Foster - it's a mix of Icelandic songs from the last few hundred years, right up to the 21st century. On Gárur (https:
Episode 879 - MARTÍN ZARAMÁN
mán. 6. júl. 2026, 16:00 · 26:34
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music and poetry of Martín Zaramán. Martín (https://martinzaraman.com/) is a Spanish-born poet and musician who moved to Iceland from Spain in 2005. He's just publishe
Episode 878 - VON DARKO
fös. 3. júl. 2026, 16:00 · 16:33
Today on RÚV English Radio, the Reykjavík band Von Darko. Reykjavík's Von Darko (https://open.spotify.com/artist/3GFs5yfBymxINPVncAC7Q7) bring together nostalgic indie, new wave, post-rock, and more,
Episode 877 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - UNDERWEAR IN THE SWIMMING POOL, in simple Icelandic
fim. 2. júl. 2026, 16:00 · 14:14
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 876 - NINA BASDRAS: GREECE AND ICELAND
mið. 1. júl. 2026, 16:00 · 16:30
Today on RÚV English Radio, the singer and musician bridging Iceland and Greece. Nina Basdras (info@ninabasdras.com) is a Greek singer and musician living in Iceland. She has recorded an album called
Episode 875 - PAUL PLATTS
þri. 30. jún. 2026, 16:00 · 23:24
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of Paul Platts. Love, a DJ set, and a coincidence, brought Paul to Iceland, where he's lived for eight years. He's a classically trained musician, and co-owner
Episode 874 - SNÆVAR ÖRN ÓLAFSSON
mán. 29. jún. 2026, 16:00 · 15:17
Today on RÚV English Radio, the poetry - and music - of Snævar Örn Ólafsson. Snævar Örn (https://linktr.ee/snaevarmusic) has been writing poetry since he was 15, and having taught himself to play gui
Episode 873 - ROMAN SIGNER: ICELANDIC WORKS - SKAFTFELL, SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR
fös. 26. jún. 2026, 16:00 · 8:04
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Seyðisfjörður. Roman Signer is a Swiss artist, who since the early 1990s has been visiting Iceland to travel and also to create work. A new exhibition at Skaftfell (htt
Episode 872 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - WORKER RIGHTS, in simple Icelandic
fim. 25. jún. 2026, 16:00 · 10:04
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 871 - KORSILETTURNAR
mið. 24. jún. 2026, 16:00 · 25:19
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of Korsiletturnar. Korsiletturnar (https://linktr.ee/korsiletturnar) are an Icelandic jazz & swing band with a love for the music of the 20s to the 60s. They've
Episode 870 - ARTUR KOSZYK
þri. 23. jún. 2026, 16:00 · 20:36
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of Artur Koszyk. Artur (https://www.facebook.com/ArturKoszyk) lives and works in west Iceland - and makes a lot of electronic music. He's recently soundtracked
Episode 869 - OLGA: FRAGMENTS - echoes of a father, HAFNARBORG, HAFNARFJÖRÐUR
mán. 22. jún. 2026, 16:00 · 13:26
Today on RÚV English Radio, a special mix of music and spoken word coming to Hafnafjörður tomorrow. In FRAGMENTS - echoes of a father, vocal ensemble Olga (https://www.olgavocalensemble.com) is joine
Episode 868 - FJALLSBUR
fös. 19. jún. 2026, 16:00 · 19:37
Today on RÚV English radio, the music of Fjallsbur. Fjallsbur (https://linktr.ee/fjallsbur) is the solo project of Sigurboði, an Icelandic multi-instrumentalist, blending black metal, dungeon synth,
Episode 867 - VALUR GUNNARSSON: VANISHED VIKINGS - GREENLAND AND ICELAND FROM THE MIDDLE AGES TO TODAY
fim. 18. jún. 2026, 16:00 · 30:43
Today on RÚV English Radio: a mystery. What happened to the sizeable and thriving Norse colony in Greenland, some time in the 15th century? What might have been different had it survived? Valur Gunn
Episode 866 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - ICELAND'S NATIONAL DAY, in simple Icelandic
mið. 17. jún. 2026, 16:00 · 10:34
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 865 - YOUR EMAILS, & RÚV's FOREIGN DESK
þri. 16. jún. 2026, 16:00 · 11:48
Today on RÚV English Radio... Darren reads some of your emails (keep them coming to english@ruv.is), and there's some coverage from RÚV's foreign desk: an interview in English with US senator after h
Episode 864 - GRAFFÍLL FESTIVAL, HÖFN
mán. 15. jún. 2026, 16:00 · 13:33
The award winning Graffíll Festival is back in Höfn this summer. After a hugely successful debut last year, the Graffíll Festival of youth culture returns to Höfn. Darren spoke to organiser Siggi Pá
Episode 863 - VIOLIN, TRUMPET, AND PIANO: HÓLAR, REYKJAVÍK, SELFOSS
fös. 12. jún. 2026, 16:00 · 17:10
Today on RÚV English Radio, the trio playing across Iceland from this Sunday. Katherine Gilger, David Dash and Michael Spiroff will bring their violin, trumpet (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCnHiN
Episode 862 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - PRISONS, in simple Icelandic
fim. 11. jún. 2026, 16:00 · 10:21
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 861 - haus.fest
mið. 10. jún. 2026, 16:00 · 10:30
This Saturday, 13 June, Iceland’s largest creative community, .haus, welcomes you to haus.fest at hafnar.haus, a free afternoon of open studios, workshops, music, games, and creative exploration at Tr
Episode 860 - SKÖPUNARMIÐSTÖÐIN / FISH FACTORY: CREATIVE CENTRE OF STÖÐVARFJÖRÐUR
þri. 9. jún. 2026, 16:00 · 18:18
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Stöðvarfjörður. A former fish factory lends its name and cavernous premises to Sköpunarmiðstöðin (https://fishfactory.is/about/) - a seemingly ever-growing creative spa
Episode 859 - NEURODIVERSITY AND CREATIVITY: UNIVERSITY OF ICELAND & REYKJAVÍK ARTS FESTIVAL
mán. 8. jún. 2026, 16:00 · 20:29
Autism and Neurodiversity in the Beneath Ecologies of Creative Collaboration is the full name of a conference beginning tomorrow (9 June). It's (https://anfinn.hi.is/home/events/neurodiversity-and-cr
Episode 858 - HALLI GUÐMUNDSSON
fös. 5. jún. 2026, 16:00 · 26:37
Today, the jazz music of Halli Guðmundsson. Halli (https://open.spotify.com/artist/7DwQq7CAnk1xLn3Z4z3a1u) is a composer, lyricist, independent record producer, and a host of various concerts in Reyk
Episode 857 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - FISH ESCAPE, in simple Icelandic
fim. 4. jún. 2026, 16:00 · 11:25
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 856 - MARGOT GAMM: GAMLABÚÐ, HÖFN
mið. 3. jún. 2026, 16:00 · 14:27
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Höfn. Margot Gamm (1931–2007) enriched the cultural life of Hornafjörður with her artistic talent, and her teaching. The first retrospective exhibition of Margot's wor
Episode 855 - ARTIST RESEARCH RESIDENCY: ÞÓRSMÖRK, NESKAUPSTAÐUR
þri. 2. jún. 2026, 16:00 · 7:19
Today, RÚV English Radio is in the Eastfjörds of Iceland. The Fjarðabyggð Cultural Centre offers free research stays in Þórsmörk in Neskaupstaður (https://www.fjardabyggd.is/menning/meningarstofa/tho
Episode 854 - ICELANDIC HOUSE OF NORTHERN LIGHTS, FÁSKRÚÐSFJÖRÐUR
mán. 1. jún. 2026, 16:00 · 10:00
Today on RÚV English Radio, the attraction that saves itself for winter. In the beautiful Eastfjörds town of Fáskrúðsfjörður, you'll find the Icelandic House of Northern Lights. Jónína Óskarsdóttir t
Episode 853 - HÖFN LIBRARY
fös. 29. maí 2026, 16:00 · 9:21
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Höfn. You can do much more than simply borrow books in Höfn's library. Darren went to hear more from librarian Sandra Björg Stefánsdóttir. RÚV English Radio is heard
Episode 852 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - BUYING A BUILDING, in simple Icelandic
fim. 28. maí 2026, 16:00 · 9:08
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 851 - INNSÆVI 2026, FJARÐABYGGÐ
mið. 27. maí 2026, 16:00 · 10:16
The Innsævi arts festival returns across Fjarðabyggð next month. The arts festival Innsævi spans nearly three weeks, from 1 to 20 June. The festival covers the entire Fjarðabyggð municipality, from B
Episode 850 - CONNECTED BY FOOD & WORLD FOOD CAFÉ
þri. 26. maí 2026, 16:00 · 16:12
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Egilsstaðir. We last spoke to Daria Andronachi about a "meet the candidates" pre-election event (https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-05-05-ruv-english-radio-municipal-elect
Episode 849 - KORDA SAMFÓNÍA, HARPA
mán. 25. maí 2026, 16:00 · 18:54
On RÚV English Radio, an orchestra like no other, who perform at Harpa, tomorrow (26 May). Korda Samfónía presents its annual grand concert in Silfurberg (https://checkout.tix.is/en/harpa/buyingflow/
Episode 848 - LESUM SAMAN
fös. 22. maí 2026, 16:00 · 12:20
Today on RÚV English Radio, the project that brings people together to further the learning of Icelandic. Founded by a Spanish family in Iceland from personal experience, Lesum Saman connects those w
Episode 847 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS, in simple Icelandic
fim. 21. maí 2026, 16:00 · 16:01
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in this week's episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assist wit
Episode 846 - YRKJA, AÐVENTKIRKJAN, REYKJAVÍK
mið. 20. maí 2026, 16:00 · 8:41
On RÚV English Radio, the new women’s vocal ensemble, Yrkja, who perform at the Advent Church tomorrow. Yrkja's first concert is at 8pm tomorrow, May 21, at the capital's Advent Church ((https://tix.
Episode 845 - GAMLABÚÐ, HÖFN
þri. 19. maí 2026, 16:00 · 12:25
Today on RÚV English Radio, the oldest building in Höfn - put to many modern uses, including the teaching of Icelandic. Gamlabúð (https://de.cdn-website.com/3311e7be02d0464c8878d6ee5b5a069f/files/upl
Episode 844 - VET CYCLES RING ROAD FOR WHALES
mán. 18. maí 2026, 16:00 · 7:53
Today on RÚV English Radio - the French vet you might see on Route One over the next fortnight. Arnaud Boucard is a vet - and triathlon enthusiast (https://www.facebook.com/RoadToIronVet/photos). Bar
Episode 843 - IT’S NO LONGER POSSIBLE TO MAP ANY DISTANCE: SKAFTFELL, SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR
fös. 15. maí 2026, 16:00 · 7:26
Today on RÚV English Radio, the exhibition that brings together work from twelve different Icelandic artists, in Seyðisfjörður. "It’s no longer possible to map any distance" is a short story written
Episode 842 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - LAMBS, in simple Icelandic
fim. 14. maí 2026, 16:00 · 10:21
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 841 - MARIO INFANTES
mið. 13. maí 2026, 16:00 · 32:13
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of Mario Infantes. Cinematic and dramatic are just two of the words that describe Mario's eclectic musical output (https://www.marioinfantes.com/). The former s
Episode 840 - SLÁTURHÚSIÐ, EGILSSTAÐIR
þri. 12. maí 2026, 16:00 · 16:09
Today on RÚV English Radio, the former slaughterhouse now at the heart of Egilsstaðir's artistic community. Sláturhúsið Art Centre is located in Egilsstadir, in east Iceland. Although performing arts
Episode 839 - BRJÁN AT TONSPÍL, NESKAUPSTAÐUR
mán. 11. maí 2026, 16:00 · 13:39
Today on RÚV English Radio, BRJÁN: the long running blues, rock, and jazz gig nights, in Neskaupstaður. In the heart of Neskaupstaður you'll find Tonspíl, a music venue which hosts the regular BRJÁN
Episode 838 - GARÐAR BACHMANN ÞÓRÐARSON: SKAFLAR / MONUMENTS - SKAFTFELL, SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR
fös. 8. maí 2026, 16:00 · 7:02
Today on RÚV English Radio, the beauty that appears when the snow piles up. Garðar Bachmann Þórðarson is a photographer who lives and works in Seyðisfjörður. He is exhibiting a series of images (http
Episode 837 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - GOATS IN ICELAND, in simple Icelandic
fim. 7. maí 2026, 16:00 · 11:02
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 836 - SÚPA DAXINS
mið. 6. maí 2026, 16:00 · 11:45
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of Súpa Daxins. Súpa Daxins are Chanté Sandiford, Trowsty, Atli Steinn, and Roberto Heurich - a Reykjavík band who blend elements of indie rock, R&B, and dream p
Episode 835 - MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS: MEET THE CANDIDATES IN MÚLAÞING
þri. 5. maí 2026, 16:00 · 8:08
Municipal elections in Iceland are under two weeks away. In east Iceland this Thursday, a chance to meet the candidates running in Múlaþing. W.O.M.E.N. in Iceland (https://www.facebook.com/womeninice
Episode 834 - DR. KRISTÍN JÓNÍNA TAYLOR: THE ICELANDIC COMPOSERS
mán. 4. maí 2026, 16:00 · 35:30
Today on RÚV English Radio, Dr. Kristín Jónína Taylor - the Icelandic-American concert pianist and researcher dedicating her skills to Icelandic classical composers. Kristín (https://kristinjoninatay
Episode 833 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - MAY DAY, in simple Icelandic
fös. 1. maí 2026, 16:00 · 12:33
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in a bonus episode of Auðskilið! Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assist with th
Episode 832 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - GRINDAVÍK & HVERAGERÐI, in simple Icelandic
fim. 30. apr. 2026, 16:00 · 17:17
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 831 - SUMVIVUS AND SOUND CARDS
mið. 29. apr. 2026, 16:00 · 21:43
Today on RÚV English Radio - can you help the artist who needs to get her hands on lots of computer sound cards, for a forthcoming installation? Rashelle (SumVivus) is a multi-discipline artist/compo
Episode 830 - STUDYING ICELANDIC AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ICELAND
þri. 28. apr. 2026, 16:00 · 18:09
Today on RÚV English Radio: studying Icelandic as a second language in the country's university. There are many different ways to pick up the Icelandic language - see many of them here, including our
Episode 829 - GUÐRÚN KRISTJÁNSDÓTTIR: LEIÐIR / TRACES, KJARVALSSTAÐIR
mán. 27. apr. 2026, 16:00 · 25:42
Today on RÚV English Radio, the works of artist Guðrún Kristjáns­dóttir. Guðrún (https://gudrun.is) is fascinated by the relationship between nature and man, shaped by the weather, light, and landsca
Episode 828 - KEFLAVÍK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
fös. 24. apr. 2026, 16:00 · 35:52
Today on RÚV English Radio - many people's first and last sight in Iceland. Keflavík International Airport isn't the only way into or out of Iceland - but for most people leaving or entering the coun
Episode 827 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - THE FIRST DAY OF SUMMER, in simple Icelandic
fim. 23. apr. 2026, 16:00 · 17:44
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 826 - JAFN AÐGENGI / EQUAL ACCESS: INCLUSION, PARTICIPATION & EMPOWERMENT, KÓPAVOGUR
mið. 22. apr. 2026, 16:00 · 7:07
„Jafn aðgengi” (“Equal Access”) is a project by W.O.M.E.N. in Iceland (https://www.facebook.com/womeniniceland/), created by women for women, to strengthen knowledge, participation, and equality among
Episode 825 - MY VOTE - MY VOICE: WORKSHOP AND OPEN MEETING
þri. 21. apr. 2026, 16:00 · 19:59
Today on RÚV English Radio, events this Saturday for immigrant residents and voters, as the municipal elections draw closer. The My Vote - My Voice Workshop (https://www.facebook.com/events/267496275
Episode 824 - ARSO, ÁSBRÚ
mán. 20. apr. 2026, 16:00 · 17:42
Today on RÚV English Radio, the musician who wanted his recording studio to be powered by renewable energy - and so moved from his native Greece, to Iceland. Dimitrios Nevros has lived in Iceland for
Episode 823 - FLÓRA CULTURE HOUSE / SIGURHÆÐIR, AKUREYRI
fös. 17. apr. 2026, 16:00 · 25:01
Today on RÚV English Radio, the cultural treasure at the heart of Akureyri. The Flóra Culture House (https://www.floraflora.is/home-english) sits in the building Sigurhæðir, in the centre of Iceland'
Episode 822 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - THE ARCTIC TERN RETURNS, in simple Icelandic
fim. 16. apr. 2026, 16:00 · 9:48
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 821 - ICELAND'S MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 2026
mið. 15. apr. 2026, 16:00 · 22:24
Today on RÚV English Radio - elections to municipalities (councils) are coming up right across Iceland - here's everything you need to know. Municipal elections (https://www.ruv.is/english/2026-01-27
Episode 820 - ARTIVISM, REYKJAVÍK
þri. 14. apr. 2026, 16:00 · 13:05
Today on RÚV English Radio: art meets activism in Iceland. A free event at Reykjavík's Nordic House tomorrow (https://nordichouse.is/en/event/artivism-as-a-catalyst-for-wellbeing-economies/) brings t
Episode 819 - ICELANDAIR NEED A REALLY BAD PHOTOGRAPHER
mán. 13. apr. 2026, 16:00 · 13:15
Today on RÚV English Radio - is it impossible to take a bad photograph of Iceland? Iceland's national airline, Icelandair, want to prove that even the worst photographer can take great photos of Icel
Episode 818 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - FAMILY DOCTORS, in simple Icelandic
fös. 10. apr. 2026, 16:00 · 10:27
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 817 - LET'S SEW ICELAND TOGETHER
fim. 9. apr. 2026, 16:00 · 8:55
Today on RÚV English Radio, the next phase of the big collective "sew-in" that's been happening since last September. Over the past few months, Reykjavik residents have been sewing quilt blocks of th
Episode 816 - GET TOGETHER, BREIÐHOLT
mið. 8. apr. 2026, 16:00 · 12:24
Today on RÚV English Radio, the relaxed artistic get-togethers coming to Breiðholt over the next ten Fridays. GETA is a non-profit which promotes a caring and inclusive multicultural society through t
Episode 815 - HRÚTEY ISLAND
þri. 7. apr. 2026, 16:00 · 6:14
Today, RÚV English Radio visits another Icelandic island - although this one sits within the town of Blönduós. Hrútey island sits in the river Blanda, in the north Iceland town of Blönduós. A nature
Episode 814 - THE BELOVED BÍÓ PARADÍS
mán. 6. apr. 2026, 16:00 · 44:31
Today on RÚV English Radio - why is Bíó Paradís winning rave reviews from all kinds of places? The cinema Bíó Paradís (https://bioparadis.is), in the heart of Reykjavík, has long been a place to cele
Episode 813 - THE HÚSAVÍK WHALE MUSEUM
fös. 3. apr. 2026, 16:00 · 8:02
Today, RÚV English Radio is back in the North Iceland town of Húsavík. The Húsavík Whale Museum (https://www.hvalasafn.is/en/) has an extensive collection of exhibits, including 13 real whale skeleto
Episode 812 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - PÁSKA (EASTER), in simple Icelandic
fim. 2. apr. 2026, 16:00 · 27:38
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 811 - ÖRLYGUR "ÖRLY" HNEFILL ÖRLYGSSON, HÚSAVÍK
mið. 1. apr. 2026, 16:00 · 19:22
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Húsavík. The town's Örlygur Hnefill Örlygsson is a previous guest on RÚV English Radio, as owner of the Eurovision Song Contest Exhibition, and co-founder of Film Húsav
Episode 810 - HUGO LLANES: BONITA, REYKJAVÍK ART MUSEUM
þri. 31. mar. 2026, 16:00 · 25:25
Today on RÚV English Radio, the striking work of artist Hugo Llanes currently showing at the Reykjavík Art Museum - and the memorable use made of some Lýsi fish oil capsules. Hugo Llanes, originally
Episode 809 - FINDING A JOB IN ICELAND: THE CV & COVER LETTER AI WORKSHOP, REYKJAVÍK CITY LIBRARY
mán. 30. mar. 2026, 16:00 · 16:08
Today on RÚV English Radio, how AI can help you more successfully navigate the Icelandic job market. Daniel Alberto Lopez is a Computer Science student with a background in regulated work environment
Episode 808 - REYKJAVÍK EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL 2026
fös. 27. mar. 2026, 16:00 · 14:08
Today on RÚV English Radio, new performances of old music, happening in the capital from this weekend. Reykjavík Early Music Festival (https://reykjavikearly.is/dagskrá-en) is the first international
Episode 807 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - PRESCHOOL COSTS, in simple Icelandic
fim. 26. mar. 2026, 16:00 · 9:41
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 806 - ICELANDIC AI
mið. 25. mar. 2026, 16:00 · 18:25
On RÚV English Radio, we're always on the lookout for new ways to learn the Icelandic language. Icelandic AI is a very interesting addition. After years of teaching teaching Icelandic, Sandra Juzbaši
Episode 805 - AKUREYRI ART MUSEUM, PART II: GUÐMUNDUR ÁRMANN, AÐFLÆÐI / INFLUX
þri. 24. mar. 2026, 16:00 · 15:28
Today on RÚV English Radio, another look at Listasafnið á Akureyri - the Akureyri Art Museum - and another exhibition showing there. Aðflæði (https://www.listak.is/en/exhibitions/current-exhibitions/
Episode 804 - AKUREYRI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
mán. 23. mar. 2026, 16:00 · 14:25
Today, RÚV English Radio flies into Akureyri International Airport, on the edge of the Arctic Circle, and connecting the north of Iceland to the world like never before. Major changes took place at n
Episode 803 - SINFÓNÍUHLJÓMSVEIT ÁHUGAMANNA / ICELAND AMATEUR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
fös. 20. mar. 2026, 16:00 · 13:57
Today on RÚV English Radio, Iceland's only amateur orchestra - who perform in Seltjarnarneskirkja tomorrow afternoon. Sinfóníuhljómsveit áhugamanna (https://ahugasinfonia.is/index.php) are gearing up
Episode 802 - LEARN ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH - AUÐSKILIÐ: GRINDAVÍK, in simple Icelandic
fim. 19. mar. 2026, 16:00 · 15:17
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 801 - STOCKFISH FILM & INDUSTRY FESTIVAL, BÍÓ PARADÍS
mið. 18. mar. 2026, 16:00 · 16:12
Today on RÚV English Radio, the return of Stockfish. The Stockfish Film & Industry Festival (https://stockfishfestival.is/en/) is a ten-day celebration of cinema for audiences and filmmakers alike -
Episode 800 - TÓNABÍÓ REOPENS IN REYKJAVÍK
þri. 17. mar. 2026, 16:00 · 11:08
Today on RÚV English Radio, an iconic Reykjavík venue is about to reopen its doors. Originally built in 1962 as a home for music and cinema, and later known as Vinabær, Tónabíó is reopening, for all
Episode 799 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: WEATHER, FUEL, ICELAND & ISRAEL, GREENLAND ATC, RAMMAGERÐIN, DAVÍD
mán. 16. mar. 2026, 16:00 · 34:48
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague, Ingibjörg Sara Guðmundsdóttir. RÚV English Radio is heard around the world and in Iceland, an
Episode 798 - REYKJAVÍK FOLK FESTIVAL 2026
fös. 13. mar. 2026, 16:00 · 10:42
Today on RÚV English Radio, the celebration of acoustic Icelandic music coming to the capital next week. The Reykjavík Folk Festival (https://tix.is/en/event/21036/reykjavik-folk-festival-2026) is ba
Episode 797 - AUÐSKILIÐ - ÖLFUSÁ BRIDGE, in simple Icelandic
fim. 12. mar. 2026, 16:00 · 9:52
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 796 - NORTH ICELAND'S SHALLOW HYDROTHERMAL VENTS
mið. 11. mar. 2026, 16:00 · 18:21
Today on RÚV English Radio, the discoveries made off Iceland's northern coast which could offer clues about the start of life itself on Earth. National Geographic Explorers are mapping newly found sh
Episode 795 - A DAY OF SONGWRITING IN AKUREYRI
þri. 10. mar. 2026, 16:00 · 18:54
Many Icelanders have written books - or have a book in them. But do you have a song in you - and would you like some help bringing it out? Tumi Hrannar Pálmason, better known as the artist Flammeus (
Episode 794 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: REFERENDUM, ICELANDAIR, FUEL, GRAFARVOGUR, STRANGER WATERFALLS, BÍÓ PARADÍS, BAKKAKOT
mán. 9. mar. 2026, 16:00 · 25:39
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague, the editor of investigative strand Kveikur, Ragnhildur Þrastardóttir. RÚV English Radio is he
Episode 793 - SÆVAR JÓHANNSSON
fös. 6. mar. 2026, 16:00 · 17:58
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of Sævar Jóhannsson. Fresh from his three nominations last night at the Icelandic Music Awards, composer and pianist Sævar Jóhannsson (https://www.saevarjohannss
Episode 792 - AUÐSKILIÐ - CAPELIN QUOTAS, in simple Icelandic
fim. 5. mar. 2026, 16:00 · 7:07
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 791 - SÓLFÖR
mið. 4. mar. 2026, 16:00 · 17:19
Today RÚV English Radio is in Akureyri, and has a world exclusive. Sólför (https://linktr.ee/solforband) are a new band from the north, who released their debut single Clockwork Carousel last month.
Episode 790 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND, FROM AKUREYRI: WEATHER, DAVÍÐ ODDSSON, FLIGHTS, GRINDAVÍK, PEPTIDES
þri. 3. mar. 2026, 16:00 · 23:08
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new episode of The Week In Iceland, from RÚV's Akureyri studio. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Ólöf Rún Erlendsdóttir. RÚV English Radio is heard around the worl
Episode 789 - GARMUNE, SAUÐÁRKRÓKUR
mán. 2. mar. 2026, 16:00 · 13:52
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Sauðárkrókur. Garmune (https://open.spotify.com/artist/167RGHaBUV4KWJqU64rcRP) is a singer-songwriter in the north Iceland town of Sauðárkrókur. She wants to bring her
Episode 788 - FUTURE FESTIVAL 2026: GRÓFIN, REYKJAVÍK CITY LIBRARY
fös. 27. feb. 2026, 16:00 · 14:13
Today on RÚV English Radio, a step into the future. The future is often described as a far away place we have very little control over, but one day, somewhere, someone imagined that we would live the
Episode 787 - VENDIPUNKTAR: AÐFLUTTAR KVENRADDIR / TURNING POINTS: IMMIGRANT WOMEN’S VOICES & AUÐSKILIÐ
fim. 26. feb. 2026, 16:00 · 28:09
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a double episode. First, Edda is the place to be on Tuesday 4 March at 16:00, for Vendipunktar: Aðfluttar kvenraddir // Turning Points: Immigrant Women’s Voices (http
Episode 786 - ART / EARTH - JÖKLAMINNI
mið. 25. feb. 2026, 16:00 · 13:00
Today on RÚV English Radio, the exhibition coming to SÍM Residency this weekend. Three Belgian and three Icelandic artists are taking part in a residency exchange, and this Friday and Saturday see a
Episode 785 - AKUREYRI ART MUSEUM, PART I: BJÖRK VIGGÓSDÓTTIR, HREYFING FYRIR SJÓN / MOVEMENT FOR VISION
þri. 24. feb. 2026, 16:00 · 10:09
Today on RÚV English Radio, the first of two programmes looking at Listasafnið á Akureyri - the Akureyri Art Museum. Björk Viggósdóttir's Hreyfing fyrir sjón (Movement For Vision) is currently showin
Episode 784 - FROM RÚV'S FOREIGN DESK: TRAINSPOTTING AT 30
mán. 23. feb. 2026, 16:00 · 12:44
Today on RÚV English Radio, an interview recorded for RÚV's foreign coverage. The foreign news desk here at RÚV produces a radio programme about foreign affairs, Heimskviður. It is broadcast on Rás 1
Episode 783 - DR. KARÍTAS HRUNDAR PÁLSDÓTTIR: SOJOURNER LITERATURE AND RETURNING HOME
fös. 20. feb. 2026, 16:00 · 17:18
Today on RÚV English Radio, moving away, and coming home. Dr. Karítas Hrundar Pálsdóttir is a previous guest on RÚV English Radio, talking about her "Vikuspá" collection of short stories (https://www
Episode 782 - AUÐSKILIÐ - THE NATIONAL HALL, in simple Icelandic
fim. 19. feb. 2026, 16:00 · 13:24
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 781 - UPPRÁSIN, HARPA
mið. 18. feb. 2026, 16:00 · 10:46
Today on RÚV English Radio, the new music series at Reykjavík's Harpa. Upprásin is a concert series dedicated to the grassroots of Icelandic music, across musical genres. The goal is for music enthu
Episode 780 - GLASSRIVER, AND ICELAND'S TV & FILM INDUSTRY
þri. 17. feb. 2026, 16:00 · 15:57
Today, Iceland on the small and big screens. Iceland's beauty is often used as a backdrop, or even a character, in TV shows and films. But there is more to the story than simply pointing a camera at
Episode 779 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: BAKKAKOT, AKUREYRI AIRPORT, FRAMSÓKNARFLOKKURINN, ALCOHOL, GRINDAVÍK, CORRUPTION, DRUGS
mán. 16. feb. 2026, 16:00 · 22:20
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Gunnhildur Kjerúlf Birgisdóttir. RÚV English Radio is heard around the world and in Icela
Episode 778 - IMPROV IN ICELAND
fös. 13. feb. 2026, 16:00 · 26:34
Today on RÚV English Radio: lots of theatre, but no script. From February 20 to March 1, the international unscripted theatre duo Carpe DM (https://www.facebook.com/CarpeDMImprov/), formed by David C
Episode 777 - AUÐSKILIÐ - MORTGAGE REPAYMENTS, in simple Icelandic
fim. 12. feb. 2026, 16:00 · 9:32
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 776 - BÍÓ PARADÍS: ROCKY HORROR IN REYKJAVÍK
mið. 11. feb. 2026, 16:00 · 10:26
Today on RÚV English Radio, the cinema classic coming to Bíó Paradís with a fun live twist. The Rocky Horror Picture Show screens this Friday (the 13th...) at 9pm (https://bioparadis.is/mynd/27_the-r
Episode 775 - HANDAN DALANNA
þri. 10. feb. 2026, 16:00 · 8:20
Today on RÚV English Radio, another new book for Icelandic language learners. Previous RÚV English Radio guest (https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-02-04-ruv-english-radio-leitin-ad-ordum-the-search-for-
Episode 774 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: BAKKAKOT, INTEREST & INFLATION, PARCELS, 1.000.000 KM, CINEMAS (& HANDBALL)
mán. 9. feb. 2026, 16:00 · 24:11
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Erla María Davíðsdóttir. RÚV English Radio is heard around the world and in Iceland, and
Episode 773 - ROAD TO TRUE NORTH
fös. 6. feb. 2026, 16:00 · 10:44
Today on RÚV English Radio, the new Young Adult novel inspired by, and set in, Iceland. Sarah Holding's sixth novel, Road To True North (https://www.sarah-holding.com/shop/p/road-to-true-north), foll
Episode 772 - AUÐSKILIÐ - 2G AND 3G SWITCHOFF, in simple Icelandic
fim. 5. feb. 2026, 16:00 · 14:57
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 771 - WHERE TO LEARN ICELANDIC?
mið. 4. feb. 2026, 16:00 · 10:21
Today on RÚV English Radio, the site that gathers over 100 different ways to learn Icelandic. Patrick Puelmanns, originally from Germany and now living in Iceland, has gathered together a feast of Ic
Episode 770 - EA AKILAT
þri. 3. feb. 2026, 16:00 · 19:07
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music made in Vesturbær by Ea Akilat. Musician Sinah (https://www.ea-akilat.com/about) has lived in Reykjavík for nearly three years, and is working towards her Ea Aki
Episode 769 - RIPPLES: SHIFTING REALITIES IN THE ARCTIC / THE NORTH
mán. 2. feb. 2026, 16:00 · 17:51
Today on RÚV English Radio, new exhibitions coming to the Nordic House at the end of this week. Ripples: Shifting Realities in the Arctic (https://nordichouse.is/en/event/ripples-shifting-realities-i
Episode 768 - POETRY SLAM 2026 WITH JÓN MAGNÚS ARNARSSON
fös. 30. jan. 2026, 16:00 · 23:47
Today on RÚV English Radio, the poetry slam hitting the capital in just over a week! Poetry Slam 2026 comes to Grófin on February 6, which is also Museum Night. Jón Magnús Arnarsson is one of this ye
Episode 767 - AUÐSKILIÐ - ROUTE 1 REROUTING CALLS, in simple Icelandic
fim. 29. jan. 2026, 16:00 · 10:06
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 766 - MORNING READING AT THE NORDIC HOUSE
mið. 28. jan. 2026, 16:00 · 7:40
Today on RÚV English Radio, making time - and space - for reading. Reykjavík's Nordic House (https://nordichouse.is/en/) invites you to come and read in peace and quiet, every Thursday morning from 7
Episode 765 - ANNA ÞORVALDSDÓTTIR
þri. 27. jan. 2026, 16:00 · 38:17
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of composer Anna Þorvaldsdóttir. Anna (https://www.annathorvalds.com) is one of Iceland's most celebrated composers, and her work is widely performed throughout
Episode 764 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: BJARNI, NICEAIR, LAUGARNESTANGI, WHALES, MEZZOFORTE, HANDBALL
mán. 26. jan. 2026, 16:00 · 29:49
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Sebastian Óli Guðmundsson. RÚV English Radio is heard around the world and in Iceland, an
Episode 763 - DARK MUSIC DAYS / MYRKIR MÚSÍKDAGAR
fös. 23. jan. 2026, 16:00 · 16:59
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's time once again to preview Dark Music Days. Dark Music Days (https://www.darkmusicdays.is/en/home-22/) is an Icelandic contemporary music festival held annually in Re
Episode 762 - AUÐSKILIÐ - UNFAIR PARKING CHARGES, in simple Icelandic
fim. 22. jan. 2026, 16:00 · 12:20
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 761 - FRENCH FILM FESTIVAL, REYKJAVÍK
mið. 21. jan. 2026, 16:00 · 11:07
The French Film Festival comes to Reykjavík for the 26th year, this Friday. The French Film Festival (https://bioparadis.is/vidburdir/franska-kvikmyndahatidin-2026/) is the oldest film festival in Ic
Episode 760 - QUEST FOR THE LOST VIKINGS
þri. 20. jan. 2026, 16:00 · 25:50
Today on RÚV English Radio, the Canadians of Icelandic heritage who are on a search for history's lost Vikings. Quest for the Lost Vikings (https://superchannel.ca/series/quest-for-the-lost-vikings)
Episode 759 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: GREENLAND, "JOKES", RESIGNATION, GUFUNES, LITERACY, WINDFALLS, HANDBALL
mán. 19. jan. 2026, 16:00 · 22:51
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Magnús Geir Eyjólfsson. RÚV English Radio is heard around the world and in Iceland, and c
Episode 758 - NÚNA
fös. 16. jan. 2026, 16:00 · 16:52
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of Núna, made on the island of Hrísey. Núna (https://nnamusic1.bandcamp.com) is the project of musician and painter Scott, working on Hrísey using home-made anal
Episode 757 - AUÐSKILIÐ - WARM WEATHER, in simple Icelandic
fim. 15. jan. 2026, 16:00 · 17:01
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 756 - SÆFARI
mið. 14. jan. 2026, 16:00 · 23:39
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of Sæfari. Atli Sævar Guðmundsson makes music as Sæfari (https://saefari.com/home). The singer-songwriter released an album of new songs in 2024, and also is loo
Episode 755 - KUUSI
þri. 13. jan. 2026, 16:00 · 17:26
Today on RÚV English Radio, the Belgian songwriter who loved Icelandic music so much, she moved here. Fien records under the name Kuusi (https://www.kuusi.be). In Belgium, she found herself completel
Episode 754 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND, FROM BORGARNES: REFERENDUM, MARINERA, ROADS, PARKING
mán. 12. jan. 2026, 16:00 · 26:27
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland - coming today from RÚV's Borgarnes studio. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Gréta Sigríður Einarsdóttir. RÚV English Radio
Episode 753 - KHAIRKHAN
fös. 9. jan. 2026, 16:00 · 20:34
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of Khairkhan. Khairkhan is a Mongolian musician living in Iceland. He makes music based on traditional folk music from his hometown, which is one of the 28 clans
Episode 752 - AUÐSKILIÐ - UNHEALTHY HOLIDAY FOOD, in simple Icelandic
fim. 8. jan. 2026, 16:00 · 8:06
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 751 - SPOUSES
mið. 7. jan. 2026, 16:00 · 18:18
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Ásahreppur. In a building which is part stable, part recording studio, musician Joel Durksen has been assembling his new album under the name Spouses. Joel is also par
Episode 750 - J. PASILA AND THE BEAUTY OF ICELANDIC WEBCAMS
þri. 6. jan. 2026, 16:00 · 14:54
Today on RÚV English Radio, the beauty found in unexpected places. J. Pasila is a Canadian visual artist who lives in Siglufjordur for half of each year. Since 2012, she has made prints and short vid
Episode 749 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: GREENLAND, ALCOHOL, PETROL, ARCHITECTURE, ÁRAMÓTASKAUPIÐ
mán. 5. jan. 2026, 16:00 · 24:26
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Birta Björnsdóttir. RÚV English Radio is heard around the world and in Iceland, and cover
Episode 748 - AUÐSKILIÐ - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH - THE 2026 ECLIPSE
fös. 2. jan. 2026, 16:00 · 10:55
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 747 - AROUND ICELAND IN 2025 WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO
fim. 1. jan. 2026, 16:00 · 2:02:00
Throughout the year, RÚV English Radio celebrates all of Iceland. Join us for a trip around the country, to just some of the places outside the capital area which we visited in 2025. RÚV English Rad
Episode 746 - THIS YEAR AND NEXT, WITH THE REYKJAVÍK GRAPEVINE
mið. 31. des. 2025, 16:00 · 34:36
On the last day of the year, we turn to the Reykjavík Grapevine magazine for highlights and previews. Bart Cameron and Jón Trausti Sigurðarson, editor and publisher respectively of The Reykjavík Grap
Episode 745 - NEW YEAR NIBBLES WITH WIKTOR PÁLSSON
þri. 30. des. 2025, 16:00 · 23:24
Today on RÚV English Radio, we look ahead to the last day of the year. You'll need snacks for your new year gathering, as you watch Áramótaskaupið (https://www.ruv.is/sjonvarp/dagskra/ruv2/2025-12-31
Episode 744 - AKUREYRI'S SISTER SELESTÍNA
mán. 29. des. 2025, 16:00 · 13:58
Today on RÚV English Radio, the celebration of fifty years of a religious life, twenty-five of them in Iceland. Sister Selestína is one of four Carmelites of the Divine Heart of Jesus currently livin
Episode 743 - AUÐSKILIÐ - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH - NEW YEAR APPROACHES
fös. 26. des. 2025, 16:00 · 10:42
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 742 - THE YEAR IN VÆB!
fim. 25. des. 2025, 16:00 · 30:51
Gleðileg jól! Time to take a look at the incredible year enjoyed by VÆB - the brothers Hálfdán Helgi and Matthías Davíð - if only to find out why they have "33" tattooed on their ankles... RÚV Engli
Episode 741 - JÓL MEMORIES AND MUSIC, WITH BJARNI SNÆBJÖRNSSON
mið. 24. des. 2025, 16:00 · 1:12:53
It's Aðfangadagur! Time to get even more into the mood... Bjarni Snæbjörnsson (https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-04-23-ruv-english-radio-musical-styles-in-salurinn-441732) is an actor, performer, singe
Episode 740 - THE REINDEER PARK, FELLABÆR
þri. 23. des. 2025, 16:00 · 11:55
Today on RÚV English Radio, the furry friends in Fellabær. Just outside Fellabær, you can find the home of a small but growing family of very friendly reindeer. Darren visited the Reindeer Park (htt
Episode 739 - TRYGGVI ÓLAFSSON'S CHRISTMAS LETTER, WITH ÁRNI PÉTUR ÁRNASON
mán. 22. des. 2025, 16:00 · 10:33
Today on RÚV English Radio, the wonderful idea contained in a Christmas letter. Magni Kristjánsson, a former sea captain, was a childhood friend of artist Tryggvi Ólafsson. In 2000, Magni wrote a len
Episode 738 - WINTER SOLSTICE, WITH BJÖRK BJARNADÓTTIR
sun. 21. des. 2025, 13:00 · 38:02
An extra Sunday edition today, looking at the winter solstice, and what it has meant in Iceland. 3.03pm on Sunday 21 December marks the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere this year. The wint
Episode 737 - AUÐSKILIÐ - SIMPLE ICELANDIC LEARNING: JÓL IS NEXT WEEK!
fös. 19. des. 2025, 16:00 · 13:43
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 736 - DECORATING FOR JÓL, WITH KRISTÍN VALA BREIÐFJÖRÐ
fim. 18. des. 2025, 16:00 · 28:43
RÚV English Radio's festive schedule kicks off with a look around at our Jól decorations! Kristín Vala Breiðfjörð is head of Heimilisiðnaðarfélag Íslands - The Icelandic Handicraft Association. Who b
Episode 735 - TÆKNIMINJASAFN AUSTURLANDS / THE TECHNICAL MUSEUM, SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR: EL GRILLO AND WOMEN'S WORK
mið. 17. des. 2025, 16:00 · 12:19
Today, RÚV English Radio is in the town of Seyðisfjörður, in the east of Iceland. The Technical Museum (https://tekmus.is/en/) tells many stories of transformations. Today, how the second world war
Episode 734 - TÆKNIMINJASAFN AUSTURLANDS / THE TECHNICAL MUSEUM, SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR: LANDSLIDES AND AVALANCHES
þri. 16. des. 2025, 16:00 · 9:32
Today, RÚV English Radio is in the town of Seyðisfjörður, in the east of Iceland. The Technical Museum (https://tekmus.is/en/) tells many stories of transformations. Today, the major landslide in 202
Episode 733 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: EUROVISION, FERTILITY CLINICS, SÚÐAVÍK, REYKJANESBRAUT, SWIMMING
mán. 15. des. 2025, 16:00 · 28:44
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Haukur Holm. RÚV English Radio is heard around the world and in Iceland, and covers every
Episode 732 - TÆKNIMINJASAFN AUSTURLANDS / THE TECHNICAL MUSEUM, SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR
fös. 12. des. 2025, 16:00 · 14:19
Today, RÚV English Radio is in the town of Seyðisfjörður, in the east of Iceland. The Technical Museum (https://tekmus.is/en/) tells many stories of transformations: the importance of technology in t
Episode 731 - AUÐSKILIÐ - SIMPLE ICELANDIC LEARNING: JAPANESE ZOOS WANT PUFFINS
fim. 11. des. 2025, 16:00 · 10:57
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 730 - SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY GRADUATION EXHIBITION, REYKJAVÍK MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY
mið. 10. des. 2025, 16:00 · 11:46
Today on RÚV English Radio, the new exhibition opening this Friday. An exhibition (https://borgarsogusafn.is/en/events/opnun-utskriftarsyning-ljosmyndaskolans-670867) featuring the graduation works o
Episode 729 - THE FRENCH HOUSES OF FÁSKRÚÐSFJÖRÐUR
þri. 9. des. 2025, 16:00 · 29:40
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Fáskrúðsfjörður, in the Eastfjords of Iceland. Fáskrúðsfjörður has a historical link to French influence due to the presence of French fishermen in the late 19th and ea
Episode 728 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: TUNNELS, LIVE MUSIC, EUROVISION, LANGUAGE, DRUGS, CHURCH
mán. 8. des. 2025, 16:00 · 41:40
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Guðmundur Atli Hlynsson. RÚV English Radio is heard around the world and in Iceland, and
Episode 727 - STEINA: PLAYBACK
fös. 5. des. 2025, 16:00 · 13:57
Today on RÚV English Radio, a retrospective showing the astonishing work of Icelandic video artist, Steina. The Icelandic artist Steina is internationally known as a pioneer in video and new media ar
Episode 726 - AUÐSKILIÐ - SIMPLE ICELANDIC LEARNING: CANCER DRUG PRICING
fim. 4. des. 2025, 16:00 · 8:57
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in the latest weekly episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assi
Episode 725 - LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL REYKJAVÍK 2025
mið. 3. des. 2025, 16:00 · 10:39
The Latin American Film Festival Reykjavík 2025 gets underway from today, December 3rd. Films from Mexico, Venezuela and Brazil (https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-11-27-iceland-links-with-latin-america
Episode 724 - ÍSLENSKA STRÍÐSÁRASAFNIÐ / ICELANDIC WAR MUSEUM, REYÐARFJÖRÐUR
þri. 2. des. 2025, 16:00 · 34:43
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Reyðarfjörður. Íslenska stríðsárasafnið (The Icelandic War Museum) (https://www.fjardabyggd.is/menning/sofn/islenska-stridsarasafnid) in Reyðarfjörður was built in 1995
Episode 723 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: INFLATION, EUROVISION, HOSPITALS, NAMES, TUNNELS, PATTI SMITH
mán. 1. des. 2025, 16:00 · 25:22
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Ingibjörg Sara Guðmundsdóttir. RÚV English Radio is heard around the world and in Iceland
Episode 722 - SOVEREIGNTY DAY AT ÁRBÆR / REYKJAVÍK, THE CHRISTMAS CITY
fös. 28. nóv. 2025, 16:00 · 21:54
It's another double episode today from RÚV English Radio. First, we look ahead to Monday, Sovereignty Day in Iceland. On that day 107 years ago, Iceland was officially recognised by Denmark as a sove
Episode 721 - AUÐSKILIÐ - SIMPLE ICELANDIC LEARNING / REYKJAVÍK CITY MULTICULTURAL POLICY
fim. 27. nóv. 2025, 16:00 · 25:47
Today on RÚV English Radio, a double episode: our usual learning Icelandic show, and the policies shaping multiculturalism within the City of Reykjavík over the next four years. First, some more bite
Epsiode 720 - LÁTIÐ BLÓMIN TALA / SONG OF THE REBEL FLOWER
mið. 26. nóv. 2025, 16:00 · 10:15
Today on RÚV English Radio, your third (and last for the moment) chance to see the piece which closed this year's Reykjavík Dance Festival. Látið blómin tala / Song of the Rebel Flower (https://tix.i
Episode 719 - SJÓMINJASAFN AUSTURLANDS / EAST ICELAND MARITIME MUSEUM, ESKIFJÖRÐUR
þri. 25. nóv. 2025, 16:00 · 28:46
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Eskifjörður, in east Iceland. The East Iceland Maritime Museum (https://www.east.is/en/service/maritime-museum) explains the history of fisheries and the importance of
Episode 718 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: SILICON, GRINDAVÍK, TEEN DRINKING, TIME, BJÖRK, LIGHTHOUSES
mán. 24. nóv. 2025, 16:00 · 33:26
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Árni Matthíasson. RÚV English Radio is heard around the world and in Iceland, and covers
Episode 717 - VÖK BATHS
fös. 21. nóv. 2025, 16:00 · 10:33
Today, RÚV English Radio is in the east of Iceland. Vök Baths (https://vokbaths.is/en/) is located on the banks of Urriðavatn lake, a few minutes from Egilsstaðir - and that's a lake in which you can
Episode 716 - AUÐSKILIÐ - SIMPLE ICELANDIC LEARNING - ICELAND'S TAEKWONDO STAR
fim. 20. nóv. 2025, 16:00 · 14:55
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in this week's new episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assist
Episode 715 - HÚS HANDANNA, EGILSSTAÐIR
mið. 19. nóv. 2025, 16:00 · 8:51
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Egilsstaðir, in the east of Iceland. Hús Handanna (https://hushandanna.is/pages/hafa-samband) in Egilsstaðir gathers and sells arts and crafts and other design products
Episode 714 - SAFNAHÚSIÐ NESKAUPSTAÐUR
þri. 18. nóv. 2025, 16:00 · 35:22
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Neskaupstaður, in the east of Iceland. Safnahúsið Neskaupstaður collects three different museums, covering art, the region's maritime history, & the natural world. Dar
Episode 713 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: SILICON, DOGS & CATS, LANGUAGE, CLOCKS
mán. 17. nóv. 2025, 16:00 · 20:47
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Oddur Þórðarson. RÚV English Radio is heard freely around the world and in Iceland, and c
Episode 712 - ICELANDIC POP: THEN, TODAY, TOMORROW, NEXT WEEK
fös. 14. nóv. 2025, 16:00 · 32:37
Today on RÚV English Radio - literally everything you ever wanted to know about the history of Icelandic pop music. A new book, Icelandic Pop: Then, Today, Tomorrow, Next Week, sees Dr. Arnar Eggert
Episode 711 - (DOUBLE) AUÐSKILIÐ - BABIES, AND ANOTHER BABY: in simple Icelandic
fim. 13. nóv. 2025, 16:00 · 23:23
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in this week's new episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assist
Episode 710 - KOREAN FILM FESTIVAL ICELAND, BÍÓ PARADÍS
mið. 12. nóv. 2025, 16:00 · 21:05
Today on RÚV English Radio, another first in the capital. The first ever Korean Film Festival Iceland (https://www.kfficeland.is) kicks off tomorrow, 13 November. It hopes to deepen the cultural conn
Episode 709 - SEYÐISFJARÐARKIRKJA: THE CHURCH IN SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR
þri. 11. nóv. 2025, 16:00 · 13:16
Today on RÚV English Radio, a very iconic site in the east of Iceland. The blue church in Seyðisfjörður has become one of the most recognisable buildings in Iceland. The church has established itself
Episode 708 - PERLAN, REYKJAVÍK
mán. 10. nóv. 2025, 16:00 · 45:36
Today on RÚV English Radio, we go inside one of the capital's iconic sights. Perlan (https://perlan.is/) sits high on Öskjuhlíð hill in the capital. The building, set around water tanks that served t
Episode 707 - DEAD AIR, TJARNARBÍÓ: ÁLFRÚN GÍSLADÓTTIR
fös. 7. nóv. 2025, 16:00 · 17:29
Today on RÚV English Radio, the dark, funny, and ghostly play you can see this weekend. Dead Air (https://tix.is/event/20334/dead-air) is a dark comedy solo show, in English, written and performed by
Episode 706 - MEET THE NEIGHBOURS 2025, REYKJAVÍK
fim. 6. nóv. 2025, 16:00 · 16:02
Today on RÚV English Radio, this year's edition of the showcase which musically links Iceland to Scotland. Meet the Neighbours is a showcase event in Reykjavik this Saturday (https://icelandairwaves.
Episode 705 - HVERNIG GENGUR...?
mið. 5. nóv. 2025, 16:00 · 5:03
Today on RÚV English Radio, the lonely phone booth on the edge of Seyðisfjordur. Hvernig gengur...? ("How are things", or more literally, "how goes it?"), is an artwork by Guðjón Ketilsson installed
Episode 704 - DR. KARÍTAS HRUNDAR PÁLSDÓTTIR: ICELANDIC EASY LANGUAGE FICTION
þri. 4. nóv. 2025, 16:00 · 15:58
Today on RÚV English Radio, the books that really make learning Icelandic fun. "Vikuspá" is a collection of short stories for adult learners of Icelandic as a second language. (https://www.forlagid.i
Episode 703 - GÍSLI GUNNARSSON: ÚR ÖSKUNNI
mán. 3. nóv. 2025, 16:00 · 16:43
Today, Grindavík's Gísli Gunnarsson returns to RÚV English Radio. Gísli Gunnarsson’s upcoming record, inspired by his love of Grindavík and concern for its future, will be out on November 7. The rele
Episode 702 - VESPERS, HARPA
fös. 31. okt. 2025, 16:00 · 10:53
Today on RÚV English Radio, the choirs bringing beautiful music to Harpa this Sunday. Vocal ensembles Kyrja and Yrkja together present Vespers: the All-Night Vigil of Sergei Rachmaninoff in Norðurljó
Episode 701 - AUÐSKILIÐ - CARS v BUSES, in simple Icelandic
fim. 30. okt. 2025, 16:00 · 9:01
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in this week's new episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assist
Episode 700 - SANDRA D'ANGELO
mið. 29. okt. 2025, 16:00 · 24:18
Today on RÚV English Radio, the Iceland-based life coach with clients all around the world. Sandra D'Angelo (https://www.approachyourcoach.com) is a life and career coach, and image consultant. Origi
Episode 699 - SIRKUSMOLAR
þri. 28. okt. 2025, 16:00 · 11:25
RÚV English Radio visits the circus. Sirkusmolar is a new contemporary circus show from Hringleikur (https://www.hringleikur.is/home.html). The show is an act based performance where Iceland's most
Episode 698 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: WOMEN, SNOW, AI, VÍKINGUR, ICELANDAIR, MOSQUITOES, NORÐURÁL
mán. 27. okt. 2025, 16:00 · 27:05
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Guðmundur Atli Hlynsson. RÚV English Radio is heard freely around the world and in Icelan
Episode 697 - FESTIVAL OF NATIONS WEST ICELAND 2025
fös. 24. okt. 2025, 16:00 · 11:52
Today, RÚV English Radio looks to Akranes, and the multicultural festival returning to the town this Sunday. The Festival of Nations West Iceland (https://www.facebook.com/events/2031126950963688) ta
Episode 696 - AUÐSKILIÐ - NUTRITIONAL MISINFORMATION, in simple Icelandic
fim. 23. okt. 2025, 16:00 · 9:58
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in this week's new episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assist
Episode 695 - GLAUMBÆR
mið. 22. okt. 2025, 16:00 · 33:07
RÚV English Radio visits the Glaumbær turf house, near Varmahlið, in north Iceland. Near the beginning of last month - when the weather was very different - Darren visited Byggðasafn Skagfirðinga (Th
Episode 694 - THE NORTHERN LIGHTS: AURORA REYKJAVÍK
þri. 21. okt. 2025, 16:00 · 14:11
Today on RÚV English Radio, everything you need to know about the beautiful sights above our skies (sometimes). It's a very good time to see the Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, in Iceland - weat
Episode 693 - WomenTechIceland: RESILIENCE RISING, FEARLESS FUTURES
mán. 20. okt. 2025, 16:00 · 12:55
Today on RÚV English Radio, this week's WomenTechIceland event with one eye on the future. A WomenTechIceland (https://www.womentechiceland.com/) fundraising evening will be held this Thursday, 23 Oc
Episode 692 - QUILTING IN ARBÆR
fös. 17. okt. 2025, 16:00 · 12:20
Today on RÚV English Radio, a chance to get wonderfully creative this Sunday in Arbær. Piecing Stories in Árbær: A Quilt Workshop (https://borgarbokasafn.is/en/event/arts-crafts/piecing-stories-arbae
Episode 691 - AUÐSKILIÐ - THE WOMEN'S STRIKE, in simple Icelandic
fim. 16. okt. 2025, 16:00 · 12:29
Today on RÚV English Radio, some more bite-sized Icelandic language learning, in this week's new episode of Auðskilið. Each week, as part of our regular programming, RÚV English Radio hopes to assist
Episode 690 - ÓPERUDAGUR / OPERA DAYS
mið. 15. okt. 2025, 16:00 · 12:48
Today on RÚV English Radio - Opera Days are coming to the capital, tomorrow. Reykjavik Opera Days (https://operudagar.is/is/2025/vidburdir/) is a festival that was held for the first time in 2016 as
Episode 689 - TOTAL BABES
þri. 14. okt. 2025, 16:00 · 17:09
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Hafnarfjörður. Total Babes (https://hafnarborg.is/en/exhibition/total-babes/) is an exhibition which explores "softness, power and feminine energy in contemporary art".
Episode 688 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: SCHENGEN, WOMEN, ALÞINGI, GRINDAVÍK, PHONES, GLASSES
mán. 13. okt. 2025, 16:00 · 30:36
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Ingunn Lára Kristjánsdóttir. RÚV English Radio is heard freely around the world and in Ic
Episode 687 - ÞÓRIR GUNNARSSON: ELDINGAR
fös. 10. okt. 2025, 16:00 · 7:13
Today on RÚV English Radio, the exhibition opening in Hafnarfjörður tomorrow. On Saturday, 11 October at 3 pm, Hafnarborg celebrates the opening of Þórir Gunnarsson’s solo exhibition, Eldingar (Light
Episode 686 - AUÐSKILIÐ - THE PM, in simple Icelandic
fim. 9. okt. 2025, 16:00 · 10:14
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at a recent interview with Iceland's Prime Minister, Kristrún
Episode 685 - ADDRESSING SOCIAL ISOLATION
mið. 8. okt. 2025, 16:00 · 10:12
Today on RÚV English Radio, a project targeting social isolation in Iceland. An Akureyri-based project (https://island.is/en/social-isolation) seeks to visit communities around the country raising aw
Episode 684 - SEQUENCES 2025
þri. 7. okt. 2025, 16:00 · 11:24
Today on RÚV English Radio, the outpouring of art hitting the capital from this Friday. Sequences (https://sequences.is/programme-2025/) is an artist-run international art festival held every other y
Episode 683 - nthspace, GRÍMSEY
mán. 6. okt. 2025, 16:00 · 12:30
Today on RÚV English Radio, the writers' retreat coming to Grímsey. An organisation called nthspace is currently working on a project with architect Pálmar Kristmundsson on the island of Grímsey. Rem
Episode 682 - TEDxREYKJAVÍK WOMEN
fös. 3. okt. 2025, 16:00 · 9:45
Today on RÚV English Radio, the TEDx event in the capital this Sunday. TEDxReykjavík will this Sunday celebrate the power and potential of women, as a group of speakers, ideas, and a vibrant communit
Episode 681 - AUÐSKILIÐ - PLAY COLLAPSES, in simple Icelandic
fim. 2. okt. 2025, 16:00 · 10:44
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the collapse earlier this week of the airline Play. As ev
Episode 680 - ANNA MARÍA SIGVALDADÓTTIR AND GULLSÓL, GRÍMSEY
mið. 1. okt. 2025, 16:00 · 15:46
Today, RÚV English Radio meets one of the many Grímsey residents who have many more than one job on the island. In 1998, a group of women on Grímsey got together and opened a small craft gallery and
Episode 679 - ICELAND'S ITINERANT ARCTIC CIRCLE
þri. 30. sep. 2025, 16:00 · 3:59
Apologies - but this is NOT a photo of the Arctic Circle! The only part of Iceland within the Arctic Circle is a small part of the island of Grímsey - and a decreasing part at that. The circle is mo
Episode 678 - THE ICELANDIC SHEEPDOG HERITAGE CENTRE
mán. 29. sep. 2025, 16:00 · 16:43
Today, RÚV English Radio is at Lýtingsstaðir in Skagafjörður. The Icelandic Sheepdog Heritage Centre (Sögusetur Íslenska fjárhundsins) opened at Lýtingsstaðir in May of this year (https://www.fjarhun
Episode 677 - MIÐGARÐAKIRKJA: THE CHURCH ON GRÍMSEY
fös. 26. sep. 2025, 16:00 · 8:46
Today, RÚV English Radio returns to the island of Grímsey. The new Miðgarðakirkja church was consecrated on Grímsey in early August (https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-08-11-church-bells-ring-again-in-g
Episode 676 - AUÐSKILIÐ - TANNING BED DANGERS, in simple Icelandic
fim. 25. sep. 2025, 16:00 · 13:23
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the dangers posed by tanning beds. As ever, you can pract
Episode 675 - LAUFÁS
mið. 24. sep. 2025, 16:00 · 10:08
Today, RÚV English Radio at Laufás, in Eyjafjörður. The turf-clad timber building at Laufás (https://www.minjasafnid.is/en/moya/page/laufas_heritage) sits at the centre of a site full of history. Lau
Episode 674 - SÖGUSETUR ÍSLENSKA HESTSINS / ICELANDIC HORSE HISTORY CENTRE, HÓLAR
þri. 23. sep. 2025, 16:00 · 8:04
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Hólar. The Icelandic Horse History Centre (https://www.sogusetur.is/is/english) shows just how important the horse is and has been, in Icelandic history and life. Situa
Episode 673 - GRÍMSEY LIGHTHOUSE
mán. 22. sep. 2025, 16:00 · 5:19
Today, RÚV English Radio is on Grímsey. An unmanned lighthouse sits at the southern edge of Iceland's northernmost inhabited territory; the island of Grímsey. Darren found it a perfect place to drin
Episode 672 - LETTERS OF CARE
fös. 19. sep. 2025, 16:00 · 23:31
On RÚV English Radio today, show you care, with language! Reykjavík City Library at Grófin launches the first of four free community workshops this Sunday (https://borgarbokasafn.is/en/event/arts-cra
Episode 671 - AUÐSKILIÐ - GRAFARVOGUR'S SOAPY STREAM, in simple Icelandic
fim. 18. sep. 2025, 16:00 · 10:27
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the story of soap getting into a Grafarvogur stream. As e
Episode 670 - THE NIGHTSPELL, KRISTOFFER ALA-KETOLA
mið. 17. sep. 2025, 16:00 · 11:19
Today on RÚV English Radio, the show opening at Reykjavík's SÍM Gallery tomorrow. The Nightspell (https://www.facebook.com/events/1490986891918314) is a solo exhibition by Finnish artist-in-residence
Episode 669 - GRÍMSEY
þri. 16. sep. 2025, 16:00 · 16:44
Today, RÚV English Radio is on Iceland's Arctic island, Grímsey. Iceland's northernmost inhabited island lies 40 km off the mainland; three hours by sea or a mere 30 minutes in the air. Halla Ingólf
Episode 668 - VAKA FOLK ARTS FESTIVAL 2025
mán. 15. sep. 2025, 16:00 · 11:31
On RÚV English Radio, the week-long folk arts festival getting underway today. VAKA Folk Art Festival 2025 (https://www.vakareykjavik.is/home) is underway in Kópavogur and Reykjavík from 15 - 21 Sept
Episode 667 - SAFNASAFNIÐ, SVALBARÐSEYRI
fös. 12. sep. 2025, 16:00 · 16:13
Today on RÚV English Radio, outsider art in the north of Iceland. Safnasafnið, The Icelandic Folk and Outsider Art Museum, (https://safnasafnid.is/english/) is celebrating its 30th year. The museum b
Episode 666 - AUÐSKILIÐ - CRIMINALITY IN ICELAND, in simple Icelandic
fim. 11. sep. 2025, 16:00 · 7:08
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at some recent observations on criminality in Iceland. As ev
Episode 665 - YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SEMINAR CONNECTS ICELAND AND SCOTLAND
mið. 10. sep. 2025, 16:00 · 15:34
Today on RÚV English Radio, Iceland and Scotland connect at Hitt Húsið on Friday. A seminar happens this Friday (https://www.facebook.com/events/1656975451663903/) at Hitt Húsið in Reykjavík, in whic
Episode 664 - ICELANDIC NATIONAL DRESS
þri. 9. sep. 2025, 16:00 · 10:28
Today on RÚV English Radio, a vital part of Icelandic culture and history. The national costume day of the National Museum of Iceland and the Icelandic Handicraft Association took place last Saturday
Episode 663 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: BUDGETS, LANGUAGE, MÚM, SIGUR RÓS, GRAPEVINE
mán. 8. sep. 2025, 16:00 · 36:46
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by the editor of The Reykjavík Grapevine (https://grapevine.is/), Bart Cameron, and the magazine's publisher, J
Episode 662 - RYAN KEEPING RUNS THE RING ROAD
fös. 5. sep. 2025, 16:00 · 19:52
Today on RÚV English Radio: could you run all of Route One - in the fastest time ever achieved? Ryan Keeping is no stranger to running, having made his way across his native Canada on two legs. This
Episode 661 - AUÐSKILIÐ - STINKY SHARK, in simple Icelandic
fim. 4. sep. 2025, 16:00 · 10:42
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the travellers who accidentally cooked some very smelly sh
Episode 660 - YOUNG AMBASSADORS IN REYKJAVÍK
mið. 3. sep. 2025, 16:00 · 10:58
Today on RÚV English Radio, the capital seeks young people of foreign origin for the "Young ambassadors" project. The "Young ambassadors" project (https://reykjavik.is/en/young-ambassadors) came into
Episode 659 - THE VIKING HOVEL, SUÐUREYRI
þri. 2. sep. 2025, 16:00 · 4:34
Today, RÚV English Radio is in the Westfjords. Three kilometres west of Suðureyri lies the Viking hovel. Step (or squeeze) inside for a glimpse at how life used to be. Darren pops into the hovel, an
Episode 658 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: CLINICS, HEAT, MOUNTAIN TRAILS, LEIRHNJÚKUR, NAMES, ATMs
mán. 1. sep. 2025, 16:00 · 19:55
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Ólöf Rún Erlendsdóttir. RÚV English Radio is heard freely around the world and in Iceland
Episode 657 - SÆUNNARSUND 2025
fös. 29. ágú. 2025, 16:00 · 11:52
Today on RÚV English Radio, the Westfjords sea-swim happening tomorrow. Sæunnarsund (https://saeunnarsund.is/) sees over thirty brave souls swim across Önundarfjörður from Flateyri. It's a two-and-a-
Episode 656 - AUÐSKILIÐ - POTATOES, in simple Icelandic
fim. 28. ágú. 2025, 16:00 · 13:58
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at news of Iceland's potato harvest. As ever, you can practi
Episode 655 - BLÚS MILLI FJALLS OG FJÖRU, PATREKSFJÖRÐUR
mið. 27. ágú. 2025, 16:00 · 15:51
Today on RÚV English Radio, the blues festival coming to the Westfjords this weekend. Blús milli fjalls og fjöru (https://www.facebook.com/bluespatro) returns again to Patreksfjörður in just a few da
Episode 654 - LAUREN WALTON & ERLENDUR FASHION WEEK
þri. 26. ágú. 2025, 16:00 · 9:55
Today on RÚV English Radio, the Selfoss artist making beautiful coloured jewellery from recycled materials. Lauren Walton makes jewellery (https://endurlifgajewellery.com/) from found objects and rec
Episode 653 - HAMRABORG FESTIVAL 2025, KÓPAVOGUR
mán. 25. ágú. 2025, 16:00 · 10:53
Today on RÚV English Radio, the Hamraborg festival turns five! Hamraborg Festival (https://www.hamraborgfestival.is/en) is a week-long celebration of art and community in the heart of Kópavogur. Taki
Episode 652 - GRÍMSÆVINTÝRIN Á BORG
fös. 22. ágú. 2025, 16:00 · 7:34
It's not only Culture Night this weekend - the south Iceland town of Borg í Grímsnesi also enjoys its annual festival tomorrow. Grímsævintýrin á Borg (https://www.facebook.com/events/569766539563853)
Episode 651 - MENNINGARNÓTT / CULTURE NIGHT
fim. 21. ágú. 2025, 16:00 · 8:54
Today on RÚV English Radio, we look ahead to Culture Night in Reykjavík, which is this Saturday. Culture Night (https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-08-21-menningarnott-culture-night-approaches-451449), t
Episode 650 - AUÐSKILIÐ - SVEINN KJARTANSSON, in simple Icelandic
mið. 20. ágú. 2025, 16:00 · 21:23
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. Today we hear the story of Sveinn Kjartansson. As ever, you can prac
Episode 649 - "ON THE RAG" LAUNCHES IN PRIKIÐ
þri. 19. ágú. 2025, 16:00 · 13:29
Today on RÚV English Radio, the new literary paper getting its print launch here in Iceland, tonight. The new art and literary conceptual tabloid On The Rag (https://ontherag-shop.myshopify.com/produ
Episode 648 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: SALMON, REYNISFJARA, COWS, KOLAPORTIÐ, HYDRANTS
mán. 18. ágú. 2025, 16:00 · 17:12
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Sebastian Guðmundsson. RÚV English Radio is heard freely around the world and in Iceland,
Episode 647 - FLOWERS AND EMBROIDERY AT ÁRBÆR
fös. 15. ágú. 2025, 16:00 · 11:53
Today on RÚV English Radio, a fun day coming to Árbær Open Air Museum this Sunday. On Sunday 17 August from 13:00 to 16:00, floral designers and members of Heimilisiðnaðarfélag Íslands (Handicraft As
Episode 646 - AUÐSKILIÐ - COW DEATHS, in simple Icelandic
fim. 14. ágú. 2025, 16:00 · 11:23
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the sad story of the cows who died of gas poisoning. As e
Episode 645 - THE INTERNATIONAL MYELOMA FOUNDATION ICELAND CYCLING EXPEDITION
mið. 13. ágú. 2025, 16:00 · 12:39
Today on RÚV English Radio, a real test of endurance in Iceland, for an excellent cause. From August 27 to September 2, a group of individuals will ride on a bike tour through Iceland, all sharing a
Episode 644 - BLÓMSTRANDI DAGAR / BLOOMING DAYS, HVERAGERÐI
þri. 12. ágú. 2025, 16:00 · 17:45
Today on RÚV English Radio, the town festival in Hveragerði, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. Blómstrandi dagar (https://www.facebook.com/blomstrandidagar/), or "blooming days", points to
Episode 643 - REYKHÓLADAGAR
mán. 11. ágú. 2025, 16:00 · 7:56
Today on RÚV English Radio, the town festival in Reykhólar. Reykhóladagar 2025 (https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1054628703530852) is just two days away. The Westfjords town will see its festival
Episode 642 - WHERE THE NIGHT LOOMS
fös. 8. ágú. 2025, 16:00 · 22:10
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of Icelandic-Dutch duo Where The Night Looms. Where The Night Looms (https://linktr.ee/wherethenightlooms) are Haraldur R. Sverrisson, an Icelandic multimedia co
Episode 641 - AUÐSKILIÐ - FUEL PRICES, in simple Icelandic
fim. 7. ágú. 2025, 16:00 · 11:54
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the extraordinarily high cost of fuel here in Iceland. As
Episode 640 - SUMAR Á SELFOSSI / SUMMER IN SELFOSS
mið. 6. ágú. 2025, 16:00 · 8:40
Today on RÚV English Radio, another of the summer town festivals taking place in Iceland this summer - and the football team for which it raises money. Sumar á Selfossi (https://issuu.com/sumaraselfo
Episode 639 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND / LITRÓFAN ART MARKET
þri. 5. ágú. 2025, 16:00 · 36:02
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a double episode. In part one, The Week (and a day) In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Pétur Magnússon to look at the news over the last eight days. T
Episode 638 - BONUS AUÐSKILIÐ: COMMERCE DAY, in simple Icelandic
mán. 4. ágú. 2025, 16:00 · 14:40
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a bonus episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren to detail today's day off - Commerce Day - in simple Icelandic. As ever, you can practice your Icelandic by followi
Episode 637 - ACT ALONE, SUÐUREYRI
fös. 1. ágú. 2025, 16:00 · 15:07
Today, the Westfjords festival dedicated to the art of solo performance. Act Alone is a theatre festival (https://www.actalone.net/english/) in Suðureyri dedicated to the art of performing alone, on
Episode 636 - AUÐSKILIÐ - AKUREYRI FOR COOLCATIONS, in simple Icelandic
fim. 31. júl. 2025, 16:00 · 8:03
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at Akureyri becoming a cool destination for sun haters! As e
Episode 635 - EIN MEÐ ÖLLU, AKUREYRI
mið. 30. júl. 2025, 16:00 · 9:03
Today on RÚV English Radio, the big festival coming to Akureyri this Traders' Weekend. "Ein með öllu" means "one with everything" - you might ask for that while ordering your pylsur, or hotdog - but
Episode 634 - THE MUSIC OF MÉLUSINE
þri. 29. júl. 2025, 16:00 · 14:54
Today on RÚV English Radio, music from Mélusine. Mélusine is an Icelandic-French singer and songwriter. Inspired by mythology, rituals, and emotional transformation, she has released two singles so f
Episode 633 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: KRÓNA, PETROL, ÍSAFJÖRÐUR FLIGHTS, OPPOSITION, KEFLAVÍK, LAVA
mán. 28. júl. 2025, 16:00 · 20:09
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Alexander Kristjánsson. RÚV English Radio is heard freely around the world and in Iceland
Episode 632 - UNGLINGA LANDSMÓT / THE NATIONAL YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP, EGILSSTAÐIR
fös. 25. júl. 2025, 16:00 · 7:56
Today, RÚV English Radio previews one of many Traders' Weekend events in Iceland this year. The UMFÍ (https://www.umfi.is/umfi/um-umfi/) - Youth Association of Iceland - Championship will be held in
Episode 631 - AUÐSKILIÐ - ONLINE SHOPPING WARNING, in simple Icelandic
fim. 24. júl. 2025, 16:00 · 11:32
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at a recent warning about online shopping. As ever, you can
Episode 630 - BOLAFJALL
mið. 23. júl. 2025, 16:00 · 7:24
Today on RÚV English Radio, a trip to the edge. Bolafjall (https://www.visiticeland.com/article/bolafjall-platform) is the mountain which overlooks the Westfjords town of Bolungarvík. It has incredib
Episode 629 - CORO MUNDI IN ICELAND
þri. 22. júl. 2025, 16:00 · 17:49
Today on RÚV English Radio, the international choir in residence this week in Iceland. Coro Mundi is an international choir, who are performing in Langholtskirkja, Skálholtsdómkirkja, and Harpa, acro
Episode 628 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: ERUPTION HAZE, FISHING & FILIBUSTERS, URSULA, HOGWEED, SHARK MEAT
mán. 21. júl. 2025, 16:00 · 22:16
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Ingibjörg Sara Guðmundsdóttir. RÚV English Radio is heard freely around the world and in
Episode 627 - HRAFN SVEINBJARNARSON
fös. 18. júl. 2025, 16:00 · 22:01
Today, RÚV English Radio is back at Hrafnseyri. Hrafn Sveinbjarnarson was a chieftan and a doctor, killed at Hrafnseyri in the early 13th century. Darren spoke to Margrét Hrönn Hallmundsdóttir recen
Episode 626 - AUÐSKILIÐ - EXPLOSIVES IN SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR, in simple Icelandic
fim. 17. júl. 2025, 16:00 · 9:53
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the recent find of explosive material in East Iceland. As
Episode 625 - LITLIBÆR
mið. 16. júl. 2025, 16:00 · 7:31
Today, RÚV English Radio is in the Westfjords. Litlibær (https://litlibaer.is/?lang=en) is a little farm in Skötufjordur. Its turf roof is a sight familiar to drivers travelling between Ísafjörður an
Episode 624 - MANNFÓLKIÐ BREYTIST Í SLÍM / HUMANS TURNING TO SLIME
þri. 15. júl. 2025, 16:00 · 14:09
Today on RÚV English Radio, the festival coming to Akureyri from 17 July. Mannfólkið Breytist Í Slím (Humans Turning to Slime) (https://www.facebook.com/events/9373669412683486) is the name of the fe
Episode 623 - LITLA NETAGERÐIN
mán. 14. júl. 2025, 16:00 · 8:16
Today, RÚV English Radio drops in on an Ísafjörður gallery. Litla Netagerðin (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567827527857) sells the arts and crafts of fifteen female artists from Ísafjörð
Episode 622 - DOKKAN BRUGGHÚS
fös. 11. júl. 2025, 16:00 · 5:34
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Ísafjörður. Dokkan Brewery (Dokkan brugghús) (https://dokkanbrugghus.is) is the first Westfjords craft brewery. Darren met with Gunnhildur Gestsdóttir to hear its stor
Episode 621 - AUÐSKILIÐ - HALLA'S RATINGS, in simple Icelandic
fim. 10. júl. 2025, 16:00 · 12:36
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the recent polling around the President's approval ratings
Episode 620 - ICELANDIC SEA MONSTER MUSEUM
mið. 9. júl. 2025, 16:00 · 11:47
Today, RÚV English Radio enters where it dares... Tales of sea monsters have been told in Iceland for centuries. Today, these creatures have their stories told at the Icelandic Sea Monster Museum (ht
Episode 619 - NÁTTÚRUBARNAHÁTÍÐ Á STRÖNDUM / NATURE FESTIVAL, STRANDIR
þri. 8. júl. 2025, 16:00 · 11:03
Today, RÚV English Radio previews this weekend's festival in the Westfjords. The Nature Festival in Strandir (Náttúrubarnahátíð á Ströndum) (https://www.facebook.com/events/841538871386741/) gives yo
Episode 618 - KÓTELETTAN 2025
mán. 7. júl. 2025, 16:00 · 7:47
Today on RÚV English Radio, the Selfoss festival that brings music and meat together. Kótelettan (https://kotelettan.is) is a family, music, and barbecue festival held annually in Selfoss, and this y
Episode 617 - AMATEUR'S PARADISE
fös. 4. júl. 2025, 16:00 · 16:58
Today on RÚV English Radio, the film assembled from four Icelandic men's own footage. One of the winners at this year's Skaldbjorg Film Festival in Patreksfjörður, is Amateur's Paradise (https://www.
Episode 616 - AUÐSKILIÐ - THE CASHLESS SOCIETY, in simple Icelandic
fim. 3. júl. 2025, 16:00 · 7:31
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the recent advice from Iceland's bankers to keep cash hand
Episode 615 - GOSLOKAHÁTIÐ
mið. 2. júl. 2025, 16:00 · 5:32
Today on RÚV English Radio, the annual festival marking the end of the Vestmannaeyjar eruption. On July 3, 1973, a volcanic eruption in the town of Vestmannaeyar was finally declared over. Every year
Episode 614 - ANNA STANCHEVSKA
þri. 1. júl. 2025, 16:00 · 14:30
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of Anna Stanchevska. Anna comes to Iceland from Ukraine. She lives in the Westfjords town of Hólmavík. She joined Darren on Zoom to talk about her music (https:
Episode 613 - WESTFJORDS HERITAGE MUSEUM
mán. 30. jún. 2025, 16:00 · 35:59
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Ísafjörður. The town's museum (https://www.nedsti.is) gives a unique insight into the deep maritime history and culture of the Westfjords. Darren was guided round by t
Episode 612 - TIME AFTER TIME
fös. 27. jún. 2025, 16:00 · 9:33
Today on RÚV English Radio, the exhibition at the Nordic House featuring five different Nordic artists. Time After Time (https://nordichouse.is/en/event/time-after-time/) is a multimedia exhibition f
Episode 611 - AUÐSKILIÐ - WATER IN ÓLAFSFJÖRÐUR, in simple Icelandic
fim. 26. jún. 2025, 16:00 · 6:10
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at recent heavy rain in Ólafsfjörður. As ever, you can pract
Episode 610 - THE REYKJAVÍK CITY BEAUTIFICATION AWARDS
mið. 25. jún. 2025, 16:00 · 9:47
Today on RÚV English Radio, recognition for the projects which make the capital even more beautiful. Nominations are now open (at skipulag@reykjavik.is) for buildings and plots that deserve a beautif
Episode 609 - EVERYTHING I WANT TO TELL YOU
þri. 24. jún. 2025, 16:00 · 23:50
Today on RÚV English Radio, the exhibition by Sadie Cook and Jo Pawlowska, running at Reykjavík Art Museum. The Reykjavík Art Museum at Hafnarhús’ D-Gallery is the place to see Everything I Want To T
Episode 608 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: WHALES, JÓN, WEIGHT LOSS, POOLS
mán. 23. jún. 2025, 16:00 · 26:43
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Ingunn Lára Kristjánsdóttir. RÚV English Radio is heard freely around the world and in Ic
Episode 607 - DR. PHILLIP J. DOYLE
fös. 20. jún. 2025, 16:00 · 24:18
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music and work of of Dr. Phillip J. Doyle. Phillip wears many musicals hats. He is a saxophonist, associate professor of music, director of the new Tónlist x Nýsköpun
Episode 606 - AUÐSKILIÐ - BANDIDOS AT THE BORDER, in simple Icelandic
fim. 19. jún. 2025, 16:00 · 7:59
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the recent barring of members of the Bandidos motorbike ga
Episode 605 - HINSEGIN HÁTÍÐ Á NORÐURLANDI EYSTRA / PRIDE IN NORTHEAST ICELAND
mið. 18. jún. 2025, 16:00 · 18:03
Today on RÚV English Radio, Pride begins across the north east of Iceland. The Hinsegin hátíð á Norðurlandi eystra (https://www.hinseginhatid.is), or Pride in Northeast Iceland, will take place from
Episode 604 - JUNE 17: ÞJÓÐHÁTÍÐARDAGURINN - ICELAND'S NATIONAL DAY
þri. 17. jún. 2025, 16:00 · 17:03
Iceland broke away from Denmark in 1944 and ever since the nation has celebrated on the 17th of June; the birthday of the man who made that push for independence, Jón Sigurðsson. Jón Sigurðsson (1811
Episode 603 - OUTVERT ART SPACE / THE WEEK IN ICELAND
mán. 16. jún. 2025, 16:00 · 42:50
A double episode today on RÚV English Radio. First, the Outvert Art Space in Ísafjörður (https://www.facebook.com/p/Gallerí-Úthverfa-Outvert-Art-Space-100066628512347/), which has been a place of cul
Episode 602 - VIKING FESTIVAL 2025, HAFNARFJÖRÐUR
fös. 13. jún. 2025, 11:00 · 10:33
Today, RÚV English Radio looks at the 28th Viking Festival, just starting in Hafnarfjörður. The Viking Festival in Hafnarfjörður (https://www.facebook.com/events/478433881296611/?active_tab=discussio
Episode 601 - AUÐSKILIÐ - DOGS IN HOT WEATHER, in simple Icelandic
fim. 12. jún. 2025, 16:00 · 10:27
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at recent advice on keeping dogs safe during hot weather. As
Episode 600 - MICHELLE BIRD IN HOFSÓS
mið. 11. jún. 2025, 16:00 · 29:29
Today on RÚV English Radio, the exhibition running in Hofsós throughout June. Artist Michelle Bird's (https://www.instagram.com/michellebirdartist/) current exhibition is "Stúlkan, Hesturinn og Hálen
Episode 599 - YIJUE ZENG AND ARTSICELAND, ÍSAFJÖRÐUR
þri. 10. jún. 2025, 16:00 · 14:26
Yijue Zeng (https://www.yi-jue.org/) is a visual artist based in London and Guangzhou - but she is currently also an artist-in-residence at ArtsIceland in Ísafjörður, working with volcanic rocks, lupi
Episode 598 - AUÐSKILIÐ - INTERNET SCAMS, in simple Icelandic
mán. 9. jún. 2025, 16:00 · 12:07
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a bonus episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at what you can do to combat internet scammers. As ever, y
Episode 597 - OPUS POP UP MARKET, BREIÐHOLT
fös. 6. jún. 2025, 16:00 · 10:10
Today on RÚV English Radio, tomorrow's pop up market in Breiðholt. Opus, which provides work and activity for people with disabilities, is hosting a POP-UP market tomorrow, Saturday 7 June (https://w
Episode 596 - AUÐSKILIÐ - AN EMERGENCY LANDING, in simple Icelandic
fim. 5. jún. 2025, 16:00 · 9:04
Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the recent emergency plane landing on a major Icelandic road. As ever, you can practice your Icelandic by following alo
Episode 595 - THE MUSIC OF PRANAV RANJIT
mið. 4. jún. 2025, 16:00 · 21:25
Today on RÚV English Radio, a composer who finds Iceland a source of musical inspiration. Pranav Ranjit (https://composingsultasto.com/works/) is an American-born composer of contemporary music based
Episode 594 - MICHAEL MCGLYNN AND ANÚNA
þri. 3. jún. 2025, 16:00 · 36:45
Today's guest on RÚV English Radio is composer Michael McGlynn. Michael, who is from Ireland, runs the ANÚNA Collective, which includes three groups - Systir (a female vocal group www.systir.ie/media
Episode 593 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: WEATHER, FLIGHTS, TENERIFE, PICKPOCKETS, LAUGARDALSHÖLL
mán. 2. jún. 2025, 16:00 · 16:38
After a short break, RÚV English Radio is back with its regular schedule of new programming each weekday. Today, a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren and his RÚV colleague Birta Björnsdóttir
Episode 592 - A SHORT BREAK
fös. 16. maí 2025, 16:00 · 1:40
RÚV English Radio is taking a very short break. Our next programme is on Monday June 2, when we resume our weekday schedule. Meanwhile, enjoy our archive (https://www.ruv.is/utvarp/spila/ruv-english-
Episode 591 - AUÐSKILIÐ - THE GREAT CLEAN UP, in simple Icelandic
fim. 15. maí 2025, 16:00 · 9:58
Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the recent clean up just off Iceland's northern coast. As ever, you can practice your Icelandic by following along with
Episode 590 - HRAÐASTAÐIR
mið. 14. maí 2025, 16:00 · 31:44
Today, RÚV English Radio heads to Hraðastaðir, and sees a new life being born. Hraðastaðir (https://www.facebook.com/hradastadir), just a short drive north of Mosfellsbær, is many things: a horse far
Episode 589 - THERMAL BEETS
þri. 13. maí 2025, 16:00 · 28:34
Today on RÚV English Radio, a story for Iceland's vinyl - or record - lovers. Thermal Beets Records (https://linktr.ee/ThermalBeets) aims to bring a brand new record pressing plant to Iceland - makin
Episode 588 - NÉFUR: GLACIER DROPS
mán. 12. maí 2025, 16:00 · 18:13
Today, RÚV English Radio revisits the music of Néfur. Musician Néfur's new album (https://nefur.bandcamp.com/album/the-water-the-lover) is composed and produced, with the unique combination of Icelan
Episode 587 - DAVÍÐSHÚS, AKUREYRI
fös. 9. maí 2025, 16:00 · 13:49
Today, RÚV English Radio visits another of Akureyri's museums. The home of writer Davíð Stefánsson is unique - his home preserved as he left it in 1964. However, it is also a museum, with many artwor
Episode 586 - AUÐSKILIÐ - HOT POTS, in simple Icelandic
fim. 8. maí 2025, 16:00 · 9:46
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the never ending rise of the hot pot! As ever, you can practic
Episode 585 - WACKEN METAL BATTLE
mið. 7. maí 2025, 16:00 · 10:18
Today on RÚV English Radio, the Wacken Metal Battle, coming to Reykjavik this weekend! On Saturday, seven metal bands will compete in the battle (https://tix.is/en/event/19329/wacken-metal-battle-202
Episode 584 - GUNNAR V. ANDRÉSSON
þri. 6. maí 2025, 16:00 · 12:41
Today on RÚV English Radio, the fifty year career of Gun­nar V. Andrésson, press pho­to­grapher. The Reykjavík Museum of Photography hosts a retrospective looking at the photos of Gun­nar V. Andrésso
Episode 583 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: SENTENCING, INFLATION, SWIMMING, SCHOOL, ÍSAFJÖRÐUR FLIGHTS, BOGI
mán. 5. maí 2025, 16:00 · 18:47
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren and his RÚV colleague Erla María Davíðsdóttir review the last seven days here in Iceland. RÚV English Radio is heard fre
Episode 582 - SVERRIR HERMANNSSON'S SUNDRY COLLECTION, AKUREYRI
fös. 2. maí 2025, 16:00 · 13:09
Today, RÚV English Radio is back in Akureyri. Sverrir Hermannsson collected everything in his life that you could imagine - tools, utensils, keys, nails, pencil stubs, corkscrews... the list seemingl
Episode 581 - AUÐSKILIÐ - BOGI ÁGÚSTSSON, in simple Icelandic
fim. 1. maí 2025, 16:00 · 7:35
Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the final TV news broadcast of RÚV's Bogi Ágústsson. As ever, you can practice your Icelandic by following along with t
Episode 580 - THE BIRD DRAWINGS OF RÁN FLYGENRING
mið. 30. apr. 2025, 16:00 · 10:00
Today, RÚV English Radio is at the capital's Nordic House. The summer exhibition at the Nordic House Children’s Library (https://nordichouse.is/en/event/birds-summer-exhibition-for-children/) is base
Episode 579 - QUEER BELONGING
þri. 29. apr. 2025, 16:00 · 12:21
Today, the comedy show coming to Kópavogur on Thursday. Queer Belonging at Salurinn on Thursday (https://salurinn.kopavogur.is/event/queer-belonging/), sees a line-up of queer comedians explore the f
Episode 578 - HEIMSKVIÐUR: BAIBE
mán. 28. apr. 2025, 16:00 · 12:27
Every week, the foreign news desk at RÚV produces a radio programme, Heimskviður, about foreign affairs and world events. Here on RÚV English Radio we strive to bring not just Iceland but RÚV to the w
Episode 577 - AKUREYRI'S INDUSTRY MUSEUM
fös. 25. apr. 2025, 16:00 · 29:06
Today, RÚV English Radio is back in Akureyri. The industrial and manufacturing history of Akureyri is a big part of the city's story, and of the wider north part of Iceland. Darren is again guided b
Episode 576 - AUÐSKILIÐ - MORE LOTTO NUMBERS, in simple Icelandic
fim. 24. apr. 2025, 16:00 · 17:23
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at changes to the Icelandic lottery. As ever, you can practice yo
Episode 575 - MUSICAL STYLES IN SALURINN
mið. 23. apr. 2025, 16:00 · 14:34
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Kópavogur. On Friday at Salurinn in Kópavogur, Sigga Eyrún and Bjarni Snæbjörnsson will once again lead you through "the high notes of amazing music" from famous musica
Episode 574 - SVARTAR BÆKUR
þri. 22. apr. 2025, 16:00 · 8:47
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Akureyri. The city's much-loved book store recently moved to a new location, as Svartar Bækur (https://www.facebook.com/p/Svartar-B%C3%A6kur-Fornb%C3%B3kab%C3%BA%C3%B0-
Episode 573 - COMMONWEALTH WAR GRAVES IN ICELAND
mán. 21. apr. 2025, 16:00 · 12:11
Today, RÚV English Radio finds about more about the war graves of combatants which lie here in Iceland. Since 2020, members of the public have had the opportunity to volunteer and help the Commonweal
Episode 572 - AKUREYRI TOY MUSEUM
fös. 18. apr. 2025, 16:00 · 12:51
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Akureyri. The city's toy museum (https://www.minjasafnid.is/en/akureyri-toy-museum) is a delightful part of the estate. It opens again for the summer later in the year,
Episode 571 - AUÐSKILIÐ - PHOTOS OF GREENLAND, in simple Icelandic
fim. 17. apr. 2025, 16:00 · 9:53
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at a renowned photographer's images of Greenland. As ever, you ca
Episode 570 - JOEY SYTA
mið. 16. apr. 2025, 16:00 · 10:46
Today on RÚV English Radio, the American visitor who stayed alive while lost and injured in east Iceland for five days. Joey Syta, an artist from the USA, had set out on a hike late one evening, inte
Episode 569 - MILKHOUSE CHILLERS
þri. 15. apr. 2025, 16:00 · 19:46
Today on RÚV English Radio, the Pittsburgh band who love Iceland. Milkhouse Chillers (https://www.instagram.com/milkhousechillers/) are a three-piece band whose album Snake Feeders in the Night Pastu
Episode 568 - ART FOR THE WOMEN'S SHELTER
mán. 14. apr. 2025, 16:00 · 26:21
Today on RÚV English Radio, a very special artistic fundraiser, for an excellent and important cause. The Women's Shelter (Kvennaathvarf) offers safe shelter, advice and support for women and their c
Episode 567 - NONNI'S HOUSE
fös. 11. apr. 2025, 16:00 · 18:42
Today on RÚV English Radio, we're in Akureyri, in one of the city's oldest buildings. Nonni was a priest and writer, who travelled throughout Europe in the 19th century, and wrote about his childhood
Episode 566 - AUÐSKILIÐ - GEÐBRIGÐI WIN, in simple Icelandic
fim. 10. apr. 2025, 16:00 · 16:46
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the success of the band Geðbrigði. As ever, you can practice y
Episode 565 - JÓLAGARÐURINN, AKUREYRI
mið. 9. apr. 2025, 16:00 · 22:20
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's time to enjoy Christmas in April, in Akureyri. Darren is not ashamed to say he's in his happy place today. Jólagarðurinn - The Christmas Garden (https://www.frommers.
Episode 564 - THE TREE: A SYMPOSIUM ON CHILDREN'S LITERATURE & LANGUAGE
þri. 8. apr. 2025, 16:00 · 6:48
Today. RÚV English Radio is at Reykjavík's Nordic House. From 12.45pm tomorrow. the Nordic House will fill with experts (https://nordichouse.is/en/event/the-tree-a-symposium-on-childrens-literature-a
Episode 563 - FOSSAVATNSGANGAN
mán. 7. apr. 2025, 16:00 · 11:56
Today on RÚV English Radio - Iceland's oldest skiing competition. Fossavatnsgangan (https://fossavatn.is/en/) is back this week in Ísafjörður. It's a race that has never been cancelled due to lack of
Episode 562 - CHESS IN THE CAPITAL: THE REYKJAVÍK OPEN 2025
fös. 4. apr. 2025, 16:00 · 6:59
Today on RÚV English Radio, the major chess tournament coming to the capital next week. The Reykjavík Open 2025 (https://www.reykjavikopen.com/schedule/) will bring chess players from fifty countries
Episode 561 - AUÐSKILIÐ X VÆB
fim. 3. apr. 2025, 16:00 · 10:24
Today on RÚV English Radio, a very special episode of Auðskilið... Normally on our learning-Icelandic strand Auðskilið, we bring you the news in a simple form of Icelandic - but today, we'll study a
Episode 560 - BELONGING?
mið. 2. apr. 2025, 16:00 · 19:00
Today on RÚV English Radio, the comedy show returning to Kópavogur this Friday. Belonging? (https://tix.is/event/19011/belonging) sees six award winning and (mostly) foreign-born comedians as they ex
Episode 559 - DESIGNMARCH 2025
þri. 1. apr. 2025, 16:00 · 22:23
Today on RÚV English Radio, the design festival coming to the capital for the 17th year. DesignMarch (https://www.honnunarmidstod.is/en/honnunarmars) is the country’s leading design festival, with ex
Episode 558 - STOCKFISH FILM FESTIVAL 2025
mán. 31. mar. 2025, 16:00 · 10:37
Today on RÚV English Radio, a look ahead to this year's Stockfish Film Festival. Stockfish Film Festival (https://stockfishfestival.is/en/) in Reykjavík is the film industry’s festival in Iceland. It
Episode 557 - VÆB ON RÚV ENGLISH RADIO
fös. 28. mar. 2025, 16:00 · 37:03
Today, RÚV English Radio welcomes VÆB! The brothers VÆB are Iceland's Eurovision hopefuls this year. Darren spoke to them on Monday, and he put your questions to Hálfdán and Matthías. Since they tal
Episode 556 - AUÐSKILIÐ - TABLE TENNIS, in simple Icelandic
fim. 27. mar. 2025, 16:00 · 9:21
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the rise of table tennis in Iceland. As ever, you can practice
Episode 555 - KNITTING AT THE NORDIC HOUSE
mið. 26. mar. 2025, 16:00 · 11:10
Today, RÚV English Radio returns to the capital's Nordic House. Online knitting influencer Mandestrik is at the Nordic House this Friday, talking about his approach to knitting, mental health, and hi
Episode 554 - FLATEYRI LITERARY FESTIVAL 2025
þri. 25. mar. 2025, 16:00 · 10:48
Today on RÚV English Radio, an exciting literary festival kicking off this week in the Westfjords. The Flateyri Literary Festival 2025 (https://www.karibautgafa.com/hatid) will take place in Flateyri
Episode 553 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: ÁSTHILDUR LÓA, (NO) ERUPTION, WESTFJORDS FLIGHTS, HAPPINESS
mán. 24. mar. 2025, 16:00 · 19:55
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren and his RÚV colleague Margrét Adamsdóttir review the last seven days here in Iceland. RÚV English Radio can be heard fre
Episode 552 - THE ICELANDIC SHEEPDOG
fös. 21. mar. 2025, 16:00 · 19:57
Today on RÚV English Radio, the remarkable tale of the Icelandic sheepdog. The Icelandic Sheepdog was recognised by British Kennel Club at the end of 2024 (https://www.ruv.is/english/2025-01-02-icela
Episode 551 - FOOD WASTE, in simple Icelandic
fim. 20. mar. 2025, 16:00 · 9:43
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the story of food waste in Iceland. As ever, you can practice
Episode 550 - HÆLIÐ
mið. 19. mar. 2025, 16:00 · 25:28
Today on RÚV English Radio, the remarkable (and strangely unknown) story of how tuberculosis claimed the lives of five thousand Icelanders over five decades. The Hælið museum and cafe (https://www.fa
Episode 549 - AKUREYRI MUSEUM
þri. 18. mar. 2025, 16:00 · 23:14
Today on RÚV English radio, the first of many visits to one of Akureyri's museums. Darren went to meet museum director Haraldur Þór Egilsson, at Akureyri's main museum (https://www.minjasafnid.is/en)
Episode 548 - UGROW
mán. 17. mar. 2025, 16:00 · 11:12
Today on RÚV English Radio, Ugrow, a newly founded organisation helping the service industry in Iceland. Ugrow (https://ugrow.is/) seeks to make job opportunities more accessible and transparent for
Episode 547 - THE SNORRI PROGRAMS
fös. 14. mar. 2025, 16:00 · 18:49
Today on RÚV English Radio, the programs helping North Americans connect with their Icelandic roots, and more. The Snorri Programs (http://www.snorri.is/) are three different travel opportunities tha
Episode 546 - AUÐSKILIÐ - FOREST THINNING, in simple Icelandic
fim. 13. mar. 2025, 16:00 · 9:42
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the need to thin Icelandic forests. As ever, you can practice
Episode 545 - LGBTI+ SAFETY IN REYKJAVÍK
mið. 12. mar. 2025, 16:00 · 10:15
Today on RÚV English Radio, the new initiative designed to improve safety for LBGTI+ individuals in the capital. The Human Rights and Democracy Office in Reykjavík, in collaboration with Nordic Safe
Episode 544 - BORGARSANDUR
þri. 11. mar. 2025, 16:00 · 4:39
Today, RÚV English Radio visits one of Iceland's other black sand beaches. Just by the town of Sauðárkrókur, on Skagafjörður, in north Iceland, lies Borgarsandur beach. As volcanically black as some
Episode 543 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND, FROM AKUREYRI: BLÖNDUÓS LAYOFFS, ÍSAFJÖRÐUR FLIGHTS, SANDGERÐI FLOODS, ÖSKUDAGUR
mán. 10. mar. 2025, 16:00 · 18:29
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland, from Akureyri. Darren visited his RÚV colleague Ólöf Rún Erlendsdóttir in the northern city, to review the last seven days here
Episode 542 - REYKJAVÍK FOOD & FUN
fös. 7. mar. 2025, 16:00 · 13:35
Today on RÚV English Radio, we preview the collision of food and fun next week in the capital! Reykjavík Food & Fun Festival (https://foodandfun.is) pairs renowned chefs from both sides of the Atlant
Episode 541 - AUÐSKILIÐ - CITIZENS ABROAD, in simple Icelandic
fim. 6. mar. 2025, 16:00 · 12:34
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the Icelandic citizens living abroad in the tens of thousands.
Episode 540 - MIKAEL MÁNI ÁSMUNDSSON
mið. 5. mar. 2025, 16:00 · 11:10
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of Mikael Mani Ásmundsson. Guitarist Mikael Máni Ásmundsson (https://www.mikaelmanimusic.com) recently received two nominations at the Icelandic Music Awards - a
Episode 539 - DAN VAN DANGO
þri. 4. mar. 2025, 16:00 · 12:45
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of Dan Van Dango. Iceland's Dan Van Dango's (https://www.danvandango.com/) fourth album, Litlar lygar (https://open.spotify.com/album/63NAjw88ZV5CgZNxaMmUAi?si=T
Episode 538 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: TEACHERS, WEATHER, AIRPORTS, REDUNDANCY, BOLLUDAGUR
mán. 3. mar. 2025, 16:00 · 26:10
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Ingibjörg Sara Guðmundsdóttir to review the last seven days here in Iceland. RÚV English
Episode 537 - AEQUORA: THE MUSIC OF FOUR ICELANDIC COMPOSERS
fös. 28. feb. 2025, 16:00 · 28:35
Today, a new album of music by four Icelandic composers is released - RÚV English Radio speaks to the duo behind "Aequora". Pianist Mina Gajić and violinist Zachary Carrettin today release "Aequora"
Episode 536 - AUÐSKILIÐ - SÖNGVAKEPPNIN, in simple Icelandic
fim. 27. feb. 2025, 16:00 · 9:27
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at last Saturday's Söngvakeppnin final. As ever, you can practice
Episode 535 - SWELL
mið. 26. feb. 2025, 16:00 · 10:15
Today on RÚV English Radio, an exhibition which opened at Reykjavík's Kjarvalsstaðir on Saturday. Swell: Women’s Initiative in Icelandic Art in the Eighties (https://listasafnreykjavikur.is/en/exhibi
Episode 534 - SVAVAR KNÚTUR
þri. 25. feb. 2025, 16:00 · 29:28
Today on RÚV English Radio, the music of Svavar Knútur. Svavar Knútur (https://www.svavarknutur.com) is a singer-songwriter based in Akureyri. who released the album "Ahoy!" at the end of 2024. The a
Episode 533 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: SÖNGVAKEPPNIN, WAGES, COUNCILS, BUSES, LICENCES
mán. 24. feb. 2025, 16:00 · 37:27
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Ingunn Lára Kristjánsdóttir to review the last seven days here in Iceland. RÚV English Ra
Episode 532 - AUÐSKILIÐ - CRUMBLING ROADS, in simple Icelandic
fös. 21. feb. 2025, 16:00 · 12:26
Today on RÚV English Radio, a bonus Friday episode of Auðskilið! Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the rapidly deteriorating state of some of the country
Episode 531 - AUDSKILID - ÞORRABLÓT ILLNESS, in simple Icelandic
fim. 20. feb. 2025, 16:00 · 11:26
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at a case of recent post-Þorrablót illness. As ever, you can prac
Episode 530 - REYKJAVÍK PARK AND ZOO
mið. 19. feb. 2025, 16:00 · 21:57
Today on RÚV English Radio, the goats, cows, pigs, and other animals, at Reykjavík Park and Zoo. The park and zoo (https://mu.is/en/) is open every day of the year, with opportunities to relax and en
Episode 529 - THE SUN VOYAGER / SÓLFAR
þri. 18. feb. 2025, 16:00 · 13:32
Today on RÚV English Radio, the iconic sculpture at the heart of Iceland's capital. In 1986, the association of Reykjavík's west end funded a competition for a new outdoor sculpture to commemorate th
Episode 528 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: WAGES, SÖNGVAKEPPNIN, POTHOLES & TAR, S.A.D., TREES
mán. 17. feb. 2025, 16:00 · 25:39
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by journalist Jelena Ćirić to review the last seven days here in Iceland. RÚV English Radio can be heard in Ic
Episode 527 - KLIÐUR, IN WHALES OF ICELAND
fös. 14. feb. 2025, 16:00 · 12:30
Today on RÚV English Radio, a special weekend show, in a special place. The choir Kliður (https://klidur.squarespace.com/english), known for composing and writing their own songs, will perform at Wha
Episode 526 - ELECTRIC ÍSLAND
fim. 13. feb. 2025, 16:00 · 30:50
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new album of electronic music inspired by Iceland. Michael Mc Elroy, an electronic musician from Ireland, is about to release his third album, Electric Ísland, a "person
Episode 525 - QUESTIONS ABOUT LOVE
mið. 12. feb. 2025, 16:00 · 6:01
Today on RÚV English Radio, the free lunchtime concerts at two city libraries on Friday and Saturday. This Friday (Valentine's Day), and Saturday, singer Marína Ósk, guitarist Kjartan Baldursson, and
Episode 524 - ICELAND CHEER
þri. 11. feb. 2025, 16:00 · 11:46
Today on RÚV English Radio - cheerleading in Iceland. It's a thing! Ieva Dambrauskiene is the CEO of The Dance Space Reykjavik, and runs classes for aspiring young cheerleaders (https://thedancespace
Episode 523 - AUÐSKILIÐ - INFLATION, in simple Icelandic
mán. 10. feb. 2025, 16:00 · 10:11
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new episode of Auðskilið - for a change, on a Monday! Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the recent fall in inflation. * No
Episode 522 - CHRISTMAS IN FEBRUARY
fös. 7. feb. 2025, 16:00 · 10:29
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Mossfellsbær - where it is still Christmas. The festive spirit extends well beyond Christmas at the house of Lára Halla Maack, who keeps her beautiful and hand-made dec
Episode 521 - AUÐSKILIÐ - POTHOLES, in simple Icelandic
fim. 6. feb. 2025, 16:00 · 8:35
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the potholes popping up (or down?) on roads across the country.
Episode 520 - WINTER LIGHTS FESTIVAL
mið. 5. feb. 2025, 16:00 · 9:31
Today on RÚV English Radio, the light coming to the Icelandic winter. The Winter Lights Festival 2025 (https://reykjavik.is/en/winter-lights-festival) runs from February 6-9 in all six municipalities
Episode 519 - LEITIN AÐ ORÐUM / THE SEARCH FOR WORDS
þri. 4. feb. 2025, 16:00 · 9:30
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new book for Icelandic learners. Kristín Gudmundsdóttir's new book, Leitin að orðum (The Search For Words), has been published. Kristín says the new book is designed for
Episode 518 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: WEATHER, SCHOOLS, VÍKINGUR, McDONALDS
mán. 3. feb. 2025, 16:00 · 22:55
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Árni Matthíasson to review the last seven days here in Iceland. RÚV English Radio can be
Episode 517 - ICELANDIC CHILLI JAMS
fös. 31. jan. 2025, 16:00 · 9:37
Today on RÚV English Radio, the hot Icelandic twist on jam. Ívar Örn Hansen starting making chilli jams at the request of his wife. Now, from his facility in Kópavogur, many different flavours (rangi
Episode 516 - AUÐSKILIÐ - VIGDÍS, in simple Icelandic
fim. 30. jan. 2025, 16:00 · 12:53
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the "Vigdís craze" sweeping the nation! As ever, you can pract
Episode 515 - LAVA SHOW
mið. 29. jan. 2025, 16:00 · 36:52
Today on RÚV English Radio, we talk all things lava. Why do eruptions on the Reykjanes Peninsula leave air travel unaffected? Is another one imminent? What's happening with other volcanic and seismic
Episode 514 - ÓSLAND
þri. 28. jan. 2025, 16:00 · 4:26
Today, RÚV English Radio is on Iceland's south coast. Ósland (https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/1006788046/osland-hofn-hornafirdi/) is an island area connected by a land bridge to the rest
Episode 513 - WHERE IS JÓN?
mán. 27. jan. 2025, 16:00 · 18:37
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new podcast that seeks to solve the mystery of a missing Icelander. Jón Þröstur Jónsson, a family man in his early forties, has not been seen or heard from since he left
Episode 512 - DARK MUSIC DAYS 2025
fös. 24. jan. 2025, 12:00 · 11:49
Dark Music Days is a three-day annual celebration of contemporary classical music in Iceland, starting today, Friday 24th January. The Dark Music Days festival begins later today, Friday, with studen
Episode 511 - AUÐSKILIÐ - SMOKING KILLS, in simple Icelandic
fim. 23. jan. 2025, 16:00 · 10:06
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the story of new research into the specific dangers of smoking.
Episode 510 - CITIZEN SCIENTISTS AT KATLA
mið. 22. jan. 2025, 16:00 · 13:31
Today on RÚV English Radio, tourism with a difference, at Katla Geopark. Katla Geopark's science expeditions (https://www.katlageopark.com/about-katla/research/science-driven-expeditions/) give you t
Episode 509 - COZYCRAFTYCLUB
þri. 21. jan. 2025, 16:00 · 7:14
Today on RÚV English Radio, the crafting club meeting each Wednesday in Reykjavík. Sigrún Finna Snædal owns and runs the Mosinn Art Boutique on Garðastræti (https://mosinnart.com/), and each Wednesda
Episode 508 - THE REYKJAVÍK INTERNATIONAL GAMES 2025
mán. 20. jan. 2025, 16:00 · 6:53
Today on RÚV English Radio, we preview a fortnight of global sport in the capital. Reykjavik International Games is a feast of sports with competition in about 20 individual activities. The 18th Game
Episode 507 - THE REYKJAVÍK MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY
fös. 17. jan. 2025, 16:00 · 16:53
Today, RÚV English Radio looks at the history of photography in Iceland. At the capital's Museum of Photography (https://borgarsogusafn.is/en), around seven million images are currently held. Of thos
Episode 506 - PIES IN ICELAND
fim. 16. jan. 2025, 16:00 · 15:21
Today, RÚV English Radio tracks down a rarity in Iceland - the pie. Despite having no shortage of meat, fish and other ingredients to fill them, Iceland is not a country in which pies are easily foun
Episode 505 - THE OUTGOING U.S. AMBASSADOR TO ICELAND
mið. 15. jan. 2025, 16:00 · 18:20
Today, Darren talks to Carrin F. Patman, the outgoing U.S. ambassador to Iceland. Carrin was appointed by President Biden on August 7, 2022 - and her term comes to an end this week. She tells Darren
Episode 504 - THE ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNCIL OF MÝRDALSHREPPUR
þri. 14. jan. 2025, 16:00 · 8:57
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Vík, on Iceland's south coast, in the municipality of Mýrdalshreppur. The English Speaking Council of Mýrdalshreppur (https://www.vik.is/is/mannlif/ithrottastarf/enskum
Episode 503 - THE GRUMPY WHALE / FÚLI HVALURINN
mán. 13. jan. 2025, 16:00 · 8:41
Today, Darren talks to author Rebecca Caroline Kent. Her book, The Grumpy Whale, is an environmental tale for children, inspired by Icelandic folklore, and her work as an adventurer and scuba diving
Episode 502 - SKAFTÁRSTOFA: VATNAJÖKULL NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTRE
fös. 10. jan. 2025, 16:00 · 10:53
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Kirkjubæjarklaustur. Skaftárstofa (https://www.vatnajokulsthjodgardur.is/en/areas/lakagigar/skaftarstofa1) is the Vatnajökull National Park visitor centre, located near
Episode 501 - AUÐSKILIÐ - SÖNGVAKEPPNIN 2025, in simple Icelandic
fim. 9. jan. 2025, 16:00 · 10:33
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the story of this year's Söngvakeppnin, and changes to the form
Episode 500 - SKÓGASAFN
mið. 8. jan. 2025, 16:00 · 22:52
Today, on our 500th show, RÚV English Radio visits Skógasafn, right next to the Skógar waterfall, just off Route One, in South Iceland. The facility (https://www.skogasafn.is/) is spread across six b
Episode 499 - COFFEE AND HOLLY
þri. 7. jan. 2025, 16:00 · 12:09
Today's show from RÚV English Radio comes from Vík. Iceland is a big coffee-drinking nation, especially with its heat and caffeine being of assistance during the months of cold and dark. Holly Keyse
Episode 498 - SVAVARSSAFN GALLERY, HÖFN
mán. 6. jan. 2025, 16:00 · 8:29
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Höfn. Svavarssafn is a contemporary art museum at Höfn in Hornafjordur. It's currently host to an exhibition by local artist Lísa Þortsteinsdóttir called Augnablík (Mom
Episode 497 - AUÐSKILIÐ - THE FROZEN BIRD, in simple Icelandic
fös. 3. jan. 2025, 16:00 · 10:21
Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the story of the rescued bird in Reykjavík's city centre lake last month. As ever, you can practice your Icelandic by f
Episode 496 - ICELAND, VIA WYOMING
fim. 2. jan. 2025, 16:00 · 21:01
Today, RÚV English Radio talks to an author who loves Iceland, and sees parallels with her home in Wyoming. Despite her love for rural Wyoming, where she lives, the author Opëshum considers Iceland h
Episode 495 - WHAT'S AHEAD IN 2025?
mið. 1. jan. 2025, 16:00 · 48:50
We kick off 2025 with a look ahead. Darren heard from various museums and cultural houses around the nation, about their plans for 2025. You'll hear from Harpa (https://www.harpa.is/en/), Hitt Húsið
Episode 494 - THE YEAR IN ICELAND
þri. 31. des. 2024, 16:00 · 1:16:14
2024 wasn't all elections and eruptions, but there were plenty of those. This special show looks back on the year through editions of The Week In Iceland. RÚV English Radio is daily radio coverage o
Episode 493 - AROUND ICELAND WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO
mán. 30. des. 2024, 16:00 · 58:55
RÚV English Radio regularly travels around the country to find interesting stories. Today, some of the shows we made in 2024, in Akureyri, Grundarfjörður, Hellisheiðarvirkjun, Garður, Stykkishólmur,
Episode 492 - AUÐSKILIÐ - IT'S ALMOST NEW YEAR, in simple Icelandic
fös. 27. des. 2024, 16:00 · 12:13
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look ahead to the new year celebrations! As ever, you can practice you
Episode 491 - CHRISTMAS CANDLES LIVE AGAIN
fim. 26. des. 2024, 16:00 · 10:10
Today on RÚV English Radio - what happens to all the bits of old Christmas candle that don't quite burn down? Birna Kerti (https://www.facebook.com/birnakerti) is a "green" art candle studio based in
Episode 490 - SIGGI'S CHRISTMAS SONGS
mið. 25. des. 2024, 16:00 · 47:37
It's Christmas Day! Let's celebrate in Icelandic style. Darren is joined by his friend and colleague from Rás 2, Siggi Gunnars, who selects his favourite classic Icelandic songs for you to enjoy on t
Episode 489 - JÓLABJÖR!
þri. 24. des. 2024, 16:00 · 15:27
Today on RÚV English Radio, the twenty five year old song celebrating Iceland's Christmas beer tradition. The Höfn band Parket have been together for a quarter of a century, and at the start of that
Episode 488 - CHRISTMAS BEGINS (HOW TO DO JÓL IN ICELAND)
mán. 23. des. 2024, 16:00 · 45:05
It's Þorláksmessa - and that means jól is well underway! Ethnologist Björk Bjarnadóttir (illugaskotta@gmail.com) is back with Darren to guide us through the festive week, starting with Þorláksmessa,
Episode 487 - THE OSLO TREE
fös. 20. des. 2024, 16:00 · 13:18
Every year, Reykjavík receives a Christmas tree from Oslo, Norway - or does it? Helga Maureen Gylfadóttir from the Reykjavík City Museum explains all to Darren. RÚV English Radio is daily radio cove
Episode 486 - AUÐSKILIÐ - CHRISTMAS, in simple Icelandic
fim. 19. des. 2024, 16:00 · 7:14
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look ahead to Christmas in Iceland! As ever, you can practice your Ice
Episode 485 - ICELAND NOIR: CHARLES SPENCER
mið. 18. des. 2024, 16:00 · 4:04
The recent Iceland Noir literary festival attracted guests from all over the world, including Charles Spencer, who has written a book detailing his unhappy experiences as a child at boarding school in
Episode 484 - PACO G. SEIGNON
þri. 17. des. 2024, 16:00 · 17:01
Today on RÚV English Radio, a musician who spans countless genres. Paco G. Seignon is a singer-songwriter based in Reykjavík, whose music (https://open.spotify.com/artist/7s88nnhQEcpFW02okV0sUJ) is f
Episode 483 - BACH, WITH ÓLAFUR ELÍASSON
mán. 16. des. 2024, 16:00 · 13:50
The Icelandic pianist, one of Iceland's leading interpreter of the music of Johann Sebastian Bach, gives performances of Bach's music every week at the “Dómkirkjan”, in the centre of Reykjavík. Darre
Episode 482 - ÁRBÆR AT CHRISTMAS
fös. 13. des. 2024, 16:00 · 7:39
Today on RÚV English Radio - get completely into the festive mood this weekend at Árbær Open Air Museum. You are invited to celebrate Advent and Christmas in the old-fashioned way at the Árbær Open A
Episode 481 - AUÐSKILIÐ - THE ERUPTION IS OVER, in simple Icelandic
fim. 12. des. 2024, 16:00 · 9:10
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the seventh eruption to start and end on the Reykjanes Peninsul
Episode 480 - ROUNDSTONE: THE NEW SINGLE
mið. 11. des. 2024, 16:00 · 10:44
Today on RÚV English Radio, welcome back to Dominic Scott, a.k.a. Roundstone. We last spoke to Dominic ahead of his first gig for fifteen years, back in March (https://www.ruv.is/english/2024-03-15-r
Episode 479 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: WHALING, GOVERNMENTS, ERUPTIONS, BLUE LAGOON, CATS
þri. 10. des. 2024, 16:00 · 21:46
Today on RÚV English Radio, it's a new episode of The Week In Iceland. Darren is joined by his RÚV colleague Inga Sara Guðmundsdóttir to review the last seven (actually, eight) days here in Iceland.
Episode 478 - CRAFT MARKET IN AKUREYRI, WITH GILLIAN POKALO
mán. 9. des. 2024, 16:00 · 10:48
Today on RÚV English Radio, we preview a festive market in Akureyri this coming weekend. Deiglan in Akureyri plays host this weekend to a Christmas craft market (https://www.facebook.com/events/11141
Episode 477 - THE YULE LADS' ANNUAL BATH
fös. 6. des. 2024, 16:00 · 12:12
Today on RÚV English Radio - a very special guest - Gluggagædi, the Window Peeper! Only ONCE a year do the Yule Lads take their annual bath in the Myvatn Nature Baths - and guests can join them and b
Episode 476 - AUÐSKILIÐ: REINDEER AND HORSES IN ESKIFJÖRÐUR, in simple Icelandic
fim. 5. des. 2024, 16:00 · 12:12
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the reindeer chasing the horses through east Iceland! As ever,
Episode 475 - FROM RÚV's FOREIGN DESK: CAMPAIGNS AGAINST FEMICIDE
mið. 4. des. 2024, 16:00 · 13:19
The foreign news desk here at RÚV produces a radio programme about foreign affairs, Heimskviður. It is broadcast on Rás 1 on Saturday afternoons. Many of the interviews that are recorded for Heimskvi
Episode 474 - GRÓTTA
þri. 3. des. 2024, 16:00 · 7:14
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Seltjarnarnes. The Grótta area of Seltjarnarnes is incredibly calming and peaceful - even, or perhaps especially, at -7 degrees (with a windchill of -15). Darren went
Episode 473 - ICELAND ELECTS 2024: WHAT HAPPENED?
mán. 2. des. 2024, 16:00 · 11:23
Today on RÚV English Radio, what happened on Saturday? Recorded as the leaders met the president at Bessastaðir, Darren recaps the results from Iceland's parliamentary election on Saturday, and dares
Episode 472 - CHRISTMAS MARKET, GRANDI MATHÖLL
fös. 29. nóv. 2024, 16:00 · 6:02
Today on RÚV English Radio, get (even more) into the festive spirit, as we preview a Christmas market happening next week in the capital. The New Icelanders committee of FKA, the organisation for wom
Episode 471 - AUÐSKILIÐ - CANDLES IN AKUREYRI, in simple Icelandic
fim. 28. nóv. 2024, 16:00 · 11:02
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at candle making in Akureyri! As ever, you can practice your Icel
Episode 470 - THE PARTY LEADERS - IN ENGLISH
mið. 27. nóv. 2024, 16:00 · 14:32
Today on RÚV English Radio, you can hear from the leaders of Iceland's political parties, in their own words, in English. Elections to Alþingi, Iceland's parliament, are just a few days away. Sixty t
Episode 469 - JANA JANO: BIRDS
þri. 26. nóv. 2024, 16:00 · 7:03
Today on RÚV English Radio - welcome back to the artist Jana Jano. Jana Jano (http://www.jana-jano.com) is a Czech artist, based for the last six years in Iceland. Her work talks about the power of n
Episode 468 - ICELAND ELECTS 2024: November 25
mán. 25. nóv. 2024, 16:00 · 30:39
Today on RÚV English Radio, what's the state of play in the election campaign? It's the last Monday before polling day. Joining Darren is his RÚV colleague Stígur Helgason, for a look at the race in
Episode 467 - AUÐSKILIÐ: SAGA TRANSLATIONS, in simple Icelandic
fös. 22. nóv. 2024, 16:00 · 7:48
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at plans to translate more Icelandic sagas. As ever, you can prac
Episode 466 - NÉFUR
fim. 21. nóv. 2024, 16:00 · 17:55
Today on RÚV English Radio, music made in collaboration - with the glaciers of Iceland. The Egg is the first single from Néfur’s album The Water, The Lover, composed and produced with the unique comb
Episode 465 - ICELAND NOIR: SÓLVEIG PÁLSDÓTTIR & YRSA SIGURÐARDÓTTIR
mið. 20. nóv. 2024, 16:00 · 34:10
Today, RÚV English Radio delves into the literary darkness of Iceland Noir, which starts today. Iceland Noir (https://icelandnoir.weebly.com/) is held in Reykjavík at the darkest time of year. Founde
Episode 464 - FROM RÚV'S FOREIGN DESK: THE 1997 LEGO SPILL
þri. 19. nóv. 2024, 16:00 · 16:31
The foreign news desk here at RÚV produces a radio programme about foreign affairs, Heimskviður. It is broadcast on Rás 1 on Saturday afternoons. Many of the interviews that are recorded for Heimskvi
Episode 463 - ICELAND ELECTS 2024: November 18
mán. 18. nóv. 2024, 16:00 · 40:01
Today on RÚV English Radio, what's the state of play in the election campaign? Each Monday between now and polling day, we will take a look at where things stand in the parliamentary election campaig
Episode 462 - HEIMUR Í ORÐUM / WORLD IN WORDS
fös. 15. nóv. 2024, 16:00 · 22:34
Today on RÚV English Radio, the feast of Icelandic manuscripts and literature which becomes available to view in the heart of Reykjavík tomorrow. A new exhibition will be opened in Edda (https://heim
Episode 461 - AUÐSKILIÐ - AKUREYRI SWIMMING POOL, in simple Icelandic
fim. 14. nóv. 2024, 16:00 · 11:47
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at recent issues at Akureyri swimming pool. As ever, you can prac
Episode 460 - POLITICAL PARTIES Q&A
mið. 13. nóv. 2024, 16:00 · 13:15
Today on RÚV English Radio, how you can quiz the parties seeking election at the end of the month. Representatives of the political parties running in this month's election will meet to answer your q
Episode 459 - HAFNARBORG: ARNGUNNI ÝR & PÉTUR THOMSEN
þri. 12. nóv. 2024, 16:00 · 12:49
Today, RÚV English Radio is in Hafnarfjörður. Hafnarborg, Hafnarfjörður's Centre of Culture and Fine Art, has just opened two solo exhibitions, from artists Pétur Thomsen (https://hafnarborg.is/en/ex
Episode 458 - ICELAND ELECTS 2024: November 11
mán. 11. nóv. 2024, 16:00 · 8:56
Today on RÚV English Radio, what's the state of play in the election campaign? Each Monday between now and polling day, we will take a look at where things stand in the parliamentary election campaig
Episode 457 - ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN SUÐURNES
fös. 8. nóv. 2024, 16:00 · 8:33
Today, RÚV English Radio previews a conference dedicated to artificial intelligence, next Friday in Suðurnes. The conference will focus on innovation, artificial intelligence, and automation, as well
Episode 456 - AUÐSKILIÐ - REFLECTIVE CLOTHING, in simple Icelandic
fim. 7. nóv. 2024, 16:00 · 8:15
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the story of police calling for people to wear reflective cloth
Episode 455 - SAGA MUSICA
mið. 6. nóv. 2024, 16:00 · 31:51
Today on RÚV English Radio, we check back in with our friends at Saga Musica. Last year (https://www.ruv.is/utvarp/spila/ruv-english-radio/34448/a8gmen), Darren met Ásta Kristrún Ragnarsdóttir and Va
Episode 454 - MEET THE NEIGHBOURS
þri. 5. nóv. 2024, 16:00 · 11:02
Today, RÚV English Radio looks ahead to a special Iceland Airwaves showcase this weekend. Meet The Neighbours (https://www.facebook.com/events/530464732969649) is a free showcase of music from Icelan
Episode 453 - ICELAND ELECTS 2024: November 4
mán. 4. nóv. 2024, 16:00 · 27:38
Today on RÚV English Radio, what's the state of play in the election campaign? Each Monday between now and polling day, we will take a look at where things stand in the parliamentary election campaig
Episode 452 - AUÐSKILIÐ - SUPERMARKET PASSPORTS, in simple Icelandic
fös. 1. nóv. 2024, 16:00 · 8:48
Today on RÚV English Radio, a new episode of Auðskilið. Bjarni joins Darren again to read a news story in simple Icelandic. We look at the story of supermarket collections for new passports. As eve
Episode 451 - HALLOWEEN IN REYKJAVÍK
fim. 31. okt. 2024, 16:00 · 22:17
Today, RÚV English Radio celebrates Halloween, with a look at the spookier parts of the capital's centre. Environmental ethnologist Björk Bjarnadóttir conducts ghost tours of central Reykjavík, and w
Episode 450 - UNGLIST 2024
mið. 30. okt. 2024, 16:00 · 8:25
Today on RÚV English Radio, the young persons' art festival about to hit the capital. Unglist (https://www.facebook.com/unglist) is the long running festival of arts run and performed by young people
Episode 449 - EIRÍKSSTAÐIR LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM
þri. 29. okt. 2024, 16:00 · 13:04
Today, RÚV English Radio is at Eiríksstaðir in West Iceland. The Viking Age farm of Eiríksstaðir was the stage for the beginning of contact between Europe and North America. Though the original farm
Episode 448 - ICELAND ELECTS 2024: October 28
mán. 28. okt. 2024, 16:00 · 21:34
Today on RÚV English Radio, what's the state of play in the election campaign? Each Monday between now and polling day, we will take a look at where things stand in the parliamentary election campaig
Episode 947 - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO - AUÐSKILIÐ - SUPERMARKET PRICE CUTS, in simple Icelandic
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