Greipur discusses comedy, spontaneity and everyday Icelandic life in Direction Iceland podcast
For Greipur, a conversation with a stranger can become comedy.
Samoa’s Water Masterplan Highlights the Supply Questions Behind Any Bottled Water Import Debate
Beyond the bottle lies the question of reliable water at home.
Albania’s Botanical Riches Reveal a Long Relationship Between Plants and Traditional Knowledge
From lagoons to alpine vegetation, Albania’s plant heritage spans strikingly different landscapes.
Iceland Minister Drops Proposal to Ease Employment Ban in Disability Services
Safety objections prompt a minister to withdraw a proposed exemption.
Tirana’s Archive Museum Places Documents at the Heart of Albania’s History
Manuscripts, maps and photographs bring Albania’s documentary heritage into view.
Iceland Health Minister Calls for Stronger Medication Oversight in Nursing Homes
Prescription figures put nursing-home medication reviews under the spotlight.
A 1947 Library Photograph Opens a Window Onto Albania’s Cultural Reconstruction
An old library building connects postwar recovery with public access today
How a Young Book Collector Built a Major Icelandic Library at Cornell
One collector’s fascination became a remarkable resource for Icelandic history.
Inside the National Archives Preserving 850 Years of Icelandic Life
Centuries of Icelandic life survive in the records entrusted to this institution.
The Scientific Collections and Seafloor Maps Behind Iceland’s Nature Monitoring
Specimens, databases and underwater maps help document Iceland’s living environment.














