Iceland Roundup: Drinking, Laxness, New Icelandic Names, Eurovision, Israel & 1970s Murder Case

The Reykjavík Grapevine’s Iceland Roundup brings you the top news with a healthy dash of local views. In this episode, Grapevine publisher Jón Trausti Sigurðarson is joined by Heimildin editor Aðalsteinn Kjartansson and Grapevine friend and...

Trans healthcare forum highlights urgent need for reform in Ireland

On Saturday, October 11, a Trans Healthcare Forum brought together some of Ireland’s leading trans advocates, community organisers, and healthcare campaigners for a powerful discussion on the state of trans healthcare in Ireland. The event...

PLAYER RATINGS | Iceland 2-2 France: Jean-Philippe Mateta opens international account as Les Bleus lose first points towards World Cup qualification

1FIFA World Cup Qualifying, Matchday 4, 10/10/25 France have been held to an away draw in Iceland, thus delaying their qualification for the 2026 World Cup . Les Bleus trailed until Christopher Nkunku and Jean-Philippe Mateta scored back-to-back...

Mapped: Life Expectancy Around the World in 2025

See more visualizations like this on the Voronoi app. Use This Visualization Mapped: Life Expectancy Around the World (2025) This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible...

One in three European health workers suffer depression or anxiety: WHO

Daijiworld Media Network – Brussels Brussels, Oct 13: A new study by the European branch of the World Health Organization (WHO) has revealed a serious mental health crisis among European doctors and nurses, with one in three reporting depression...

Obituary: Dennis Marino Olason

Dennis Marino Olason June 10, 1936 – August 11, 2025 Dennis Marino Olason of Blaine, WA, a teacher, scientist, gardener, carpenter, and active community member, passed away peacefully from natural causes August 11, 2025 at Swedish Hospital in...

Virtuoso taps into 2026 luxury trends in new report

Once again, Virtuoso is tapping into the key trends shaping luxury travel in the coming year. Using the expertise and insights of its member agencies, The 2026 Virtuoso Luxe Report uses the expertise and insights of its member agencies to...

Mbappe Withdraws from France Squad with Injury Ahead of Iceland Clash

Kylian Mbappe will miss France’s upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifier against Iceland after sustaining a right ankle injury during the team’s 3-0 win over Azerbaijan. The 26-year-old forward, who has scored 14 goals in 10 appearances for Real Madrid...

Augusta "Gussie" Miller

LCDR Augusta "Gussie" DeGeorge Miller, U.S. Navy Nurse Corp passed away Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, peacefully at home at the age of 90. Gussie was born May 4, 1935, to the late Frank and Anna DeGeorge in Brooklyn, New York. At the age of 10 the family...

Mipcom 2025: Sunny But Sobering, Galvanised by the Rise of YouTube and the Creator Economy as the TV Industry Shifts Focus Once More 

CANNES, FRANCE — Mipcom 2025 played out in glorious sunshine, proving, however, in many ways a sobering affair. Since 2022-23 when Netflix first announced a subs decline and then Hollywood’s double strikes, the only certainty has been fear: That a...

This case will prove that the law truly protects marriages, it’s a deterrent to mistresses

Lawyer William Kusi, counsel for the late Daddy Lumba’s wife, has stated that the ongoing court case over the musician’s funeral and widowhood rites will demonstrate that Ghanaian law truly upholds and protects the institution of marriage....

EU lawmakers propose social media ban for under-16s

BRUSSELS - European lawmakers on Oct 16 called for stricter rules to protect minors online, including a bloc-wide minimum age of 16 to access social media and AI companions without parental consent. In a report adopted by the European Parliament’s...

14 Old-School Restaurants That Stole Anthony Bourdain’s Heart

Anthony Bourdain was beloved for his brutal honesty, dry humor, and impeccable taste in food. The chef, author, and television host — known for his long-running series "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations" and other shows including "A Cook's Tour,"...

When I use a word . . . On the origins of medical words

In English medical vocabulary Greek words, Latin words, and hybrid combinations contribute about 76% of the total. In contrast, they contribute only about 40% of general vocabulary, the rest being largely derived from Old English and French....

How to find legal Bitcoin Mining Sites in the US: Quick way to earn passive Crypto income

Why legality matters in Bitcoin Mining Bitcoin mining is no longer just a hobby for tech enthusiasts—it has become a global business. However, for beginners in the United States, one of the biggest challenges is not profitability but legitimacy....

Mental Health Crisis Grips Europe's Healthcare Workers, World Health Organization Study Reveals

A comprehensive study released on Friday, October 10, 2025, by the European branch of the World Health Organization (WHO) has laid bare a profound mental health crisis gripping healthcare professionals across Europe. The report, drawing from an...

Where to Go in 2026? A&K recommends….

After a period of shifting global priorities and renewed appreciation for meaningful travel, 2026 is emerging as a defining year for exploration. Travellers are venturing farther with a heightened interest in destinations that provide not only...

Iceland roadtrip in Nissan Qashqai

Final Part of the Travelogue Day 7: To the East Fjords: Seydisfjordur Skutustadir Guesthouse was the first guesthouse offering free breakfast, and we were really looking forward to having an authentic Icelandic breakfast. However, we had booked...

Ireland ranks as best country in Europe for 'life-work balance'

Ireland remains the best country in Europe to live and work(Image: Getty Images/Image Source) Ireland is Europe’s best place to live and work for the second year running, according to the latest European Life-Work Balance Index. The index,...

The Spa Hotel at Iceland’s Iconic Blue Lagoon Can Be the Ultimate Solo Retreat

A hotel receptionist, Nikos, led me to The Retreat Spa, tucked discreetly behind a large, sliding black door. As soon as the door slid open, I caught sight of steam curling up from the lagoon outside and hotel guests bobbing around the milky...