Best Ruv Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 753 - KHAIRKHAN 20:34

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23h ago20:34

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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 of Mongolia today.He told Darren about his music (https://soundcloud.com/monkhe-khairkhan), his life here in Iceland, and about the similarities betwee…

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RÚV's Director General on Iceland's Eurovision boycott 58:25

19d ago58:25

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One week on from Iceland's decision not to participate in next year's contest, we meet the man who signed off his nation's decision to quit Eurovision in Vienna. Stefán Eiríksson explains the importance of his broadcaster reflecting the mood of Iceland, and why he hopes his country will return to the competition in the coming years. We also get the…

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Episode 752 - AUÐSKILIÐ - UNHEALTHY HOLIDAY FOOD, in simple Icelandic 8:06

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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 assist with the learning of Icelandic.In weekly shows, called Auðskilið - which means "easily understood" - you can follow along with a recent news story, w…

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Predicting the winner of Eurovision 2026 59:10

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As the new year begins we attempt to predict the future of this year's contest, including what type of act the United Kingdom will send to Vienna, what the biggest surprise of Eurovision week will be, and which country will be holding the glass microphone trophy on Saturday 16th May. We also hear from singer-songwriter Hannah Dorman who returns to …

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Episode 751 - SPOUSES 18:18

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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 part of Saga Musica (https://www.ruv.is/english/2024-11-06-ruv-english-radio-saga-musica-revisited-426557), a project featuring performances of stories from …

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Episode 750 - J. PASILA AND THE BEAUTY OF ICELANDIC WEBCAMS 14:54

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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 videos from roadside traffic web cameras located around the Icelandic countryside.These lo-res images are fascinating and beautiful, and sometimes surreal.…

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Episode 749 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: GREENLAND, ALCOHOL, PETROL, ARCHITECTURE, ÁRAMÓTASKAUPIÐ 24:26

3d ago24:26

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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 covers everything Icelandic, in English.Let us know where in the world you're listening to RÚV English Radio - we'd love to give you a mention! Email english@r…

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Episode 748 - AUÐSKILIÐ - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH - THE 2026 ECLIPSE 10:55

4d ago10:55

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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 assist with the learning of Icelandic.In weekly shows, called Auðskilið - which means "easily understood" - you can follow along with a recent news story, w…

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Episode 747 - AROUND ICELAND IN 2025 WITH RÚV ENGLISH RADIO 2:02:00

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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 Radio is heard around the world and in Iceland, and covers everything Icelandic, in English.Let us know where in the world you're listening to RÚV English Ra…

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Episode 746 - THIS YEAR AND NEXT, WITH THE REYKJAVÍK GRAPEVINE 34:36

6d ago34:36

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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 Grapevine and Best Of Reykjavík magazines, join Darren to look back, and ahead.RÚV English Radio is heard around the world and in Iceland, and covers everyt…

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Episode 745 - NEW YEAR NIBBLES WITH WIKTOR PÁLSSON 23:24

7d ago23:24

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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/ruv2/2025-12-31/5460063). Luckily, we have Wiktor Pálsson, chef at Reykjavík's Lóla restaurant, on hand with some ideas.RÚV English Radio is heard around the world and…

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Episode 744 - AKUREYRI'S SISTER SELESTÍNA 13:58

8d ago13:58

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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 living in Iceland, in a parish that stretches over 500 kilometres. Originally from Croatia, she passed through Brazil before finding her home here in Iceland…

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Remembering our favourite moments from 2025 59:46

12d ago59:46

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As the year comes to an end we look back on an eventful year for Eurovision and reflect on some of our most memorable interviews. From an agenda-setting conversation with Edward af Sillen, the build-up to Basel, and the tumultuous last few months, we've been with you every step of the way. Thanks as always for your support and we hope you'll join u…

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Episode 743 - AUÐSKILIÐ - LEARNING ICELANDIC WITH RÚV ENGLISH - NEW YEAR APPROACHES 10:42

12d ago10:42

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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 assist with the learning of Icelandic.In weekly shows, called Auðskilið - which means "easily understood" - you can follow along with a recent news story, w…

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Episode 742 - THE YEAR IN VÆB! 30:51

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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 English Radio is heard around the world and in Iceland, and covers everything Icelandic, in English.Let us know where in the world you're listening to RÚV Engl…

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Episode 741 - JÓL MEMORIES AND MUSIC, WITH BJARNI SNÆBJÖRNSSON 1:12:53

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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, singer, and writer. Here, he joins Darren to pick his favourite festive tunes, and reflect on happy childhood Christmases in his home town of Tálknafjörður, …

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Episode 740 - THE REINDEER PARK, FELLABÆR 11:55

15d ago11:55

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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 (https://reindeerpark.is/index.php/en/) to find out more.RÚV English Radio is heard around the world and in Iceland, and covers everything Icelandic, in Engli…

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Episode 739 - TRYGGVI ÓLAFSSON'S CHRISTMAS LETTER, WITH ÁRNI PÉTUR ÁRNASON 10:33

16d ago10:33

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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 lengthy Christmas letter to his friend, suggesting that there ought to be a museum of his work, in his old hometown of Neskaupstaður.That jól letter led ul…

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Episode 738 - WINTER SOLSTICE, WITH BJÖRK BJARNADÓTTIR 38:02

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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 winter solstice is the moment the Sun appears to stand still, directly above the Tropic of Capricorn. It leaves the northern hemisphere with less sunlight and…

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Episode 737 - AUÐSKILIÐ - SIMPLE ICELANDIC LEARNING: JÓL IS NEXT WEEK! 13:43

19d ago13:43

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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 assist with the learning of Icelandic.In weekly shows, called Auðskilið - which means "easily understood" - you can follow along with a recent news story, w…

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Episode 736 - DECORATING FOR JÓL, WITH KRISTÍN VALA BREIÐFJÖRÐ 28:43

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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 better to guide Darren through the look and feel of an Icelandic jól?RÚV English Radio is heard around the world and in Iceland, and covers everything Ic…

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Episode 735 - TÆKNIMINJASAFN AUSTURLANDS / THE TECHNICAL MUSEUM, SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR: EL GRILLO AND WOMEN'S WORK 12:19

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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 echoes down through the decades here, and the contribution made by working women to the town around the turn of the 20th century.Darren makes the last of …

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Episode 734 - TÆKNIMINJASAFN AUSTURLANDS / THE TECHNICAL MUSEUM, SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR: LANDSLIDES AND AVALANCHES 9:32

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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 2020 which severely damaged the museum itself, and the impact of avalanches and landslides here in the east.Darren makes the second of three visits to the …

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Episode 733 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: EUROVISION, FERTILITY CLINICS, SÚÐAVÍK, REYKJANESBRAUT, SWIMMING 28:44

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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 everything Icelandic, in English.Let us know where in the world you're listening to RÚV English Radio - we'd love to give you a mention! Email [email protected]…

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Episode 732 - TÆKNIMINJASAFN AUSTURLANDS / THE TECHNICAL MUSEUM, SEYÐISFJÖRÐUR 14:19

26d ago14:19

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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 this part of Iceland, the contribution made by working women to the town around the turn of the 20th century, and of course, the major landslide in 2020 …

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Episode 731 - AUÐSKILIÐ - SIMPLE ICELANDIC LEARNING: JAPANESE ZOOS WANT PUFFINS 10:57

1M ago10:57

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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 assist with the learning of Icelandic.In weekly shows, called Auðskilið - which means "easily understood" - you can follow along with a recent news story, w…

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Can Eurovision ever be the same again? 58:54

28d ago58:54

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We discuss the longer lasting consequences of last week's EBU General Assembly vote following Iceland's decision to join four other countries in quitting Eurovision 2026. Recorded just hours after RÚV's decision, we hear from the broadcasters' Director General and debate whether other countries could join the growing boycott. After record numbers o…

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Episode 730 - SCHOOL OF PHOTOGRAPHY GRADUATION EXHIBITION, REYKJAVÍK MUSEUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY 11:46

1M ago11:46

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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 of students who just have completed their diploma in Creative Photography from the School of Photography, begins on 12 December at 4pm. It opens and runs…

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Episode 729 - THE FRENCH HOUSES OF FÁSKRÚÐSFJÖRÐUR 29:40

1M ago29:40

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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 early 20th centuries, who established a station in the area for processing and salting fish. The remnants of these structures, including some houses and b…

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Episode 728 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: TUNNELS, LIVE MUSIC, EUROVISION, LANGUAGE, DRUGS, CHURCH 41:40

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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 covers everything Icelandic, in English.Let us know where in the world you're listening to RÚV English Radio - we'd love to give you a mention! Email engl…

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Why Slovenia quit Eurovision 2026 15:34

1M ago15:34

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The fallout from the EBU General Assembly vote continues as we hear from one of the broadcasters choosing to withdraw from next year's contest. Natalija Gorščak is the President of the RTV Management Board in Slovenia, and gives her first feature-length interview since her nation quit Eurovision 2026. Click this link to sign up to The Euro Trip + o…

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Episode 727 - STEINA: PLAYBACK 13:57

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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 art, and is also a major influence on contemporary art in Iceland.Steina: Playback (https://listasafnreykjavikur.is/en/exhibitions/steina-vasulka-2025-en)…

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Countries boycott as Israel remains in Eurovision 48:21

1M ago48:21

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With the news that Israel will be able to participate in next year's Eurovision Song Contest, we bring you the very latest news as at least four countries withdraw from the competition. We share reaction to the news that The Netherlands, Spain, Ireland and Slovenia will be boycotting the event, sharing statements from their broadcasters and asking …

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Episode 726 - AUÐSKILIÐ - SIMPLE ICELANDIC LEARNING: CANCER DRUG PRICING 8:57

1M ago8:57

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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 assist with the learning of Icelandic.In weekly shows, called Auðskilið - which means "easily understood" - you can follow along with a recent news story, w…

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The most important week in Eurovision history 59:00

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As broadcasters from across Europe and beyond convene for the 95th EBU General Assembly in Geneva, we preview the meeting that could decide the future of the contest. With a vote set to be held on the new measures introduced to safeguard the fairness of the contest, and another potentially being held on Israel's participation, we explain everything…

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Episode 725 - LATIN AMERICAN FILM FESTIVAL REYKJAVÍK 2025 10:39

1M ago10:39

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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-caribbean-through-film-and-food-459905) come to the capital's Bíó Paradís (https://bioparadis.is/vidburdir/latin-american-film-festival-2025/). It's a …

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Episode 724 - ÍSLENSKA STRÍÐSÁRASAFNIÐ / ICELANDIC WAR MUSEUM, REYÐARFJÖRÐUR 34:43

1M ago34:43

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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 with the aim of letting visitors travel back to the period of Iceland's wartime occupation.Darren met once again with Árni Pétur Árnason to find out mo…

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Episode 723 - THE WEEK IN ICELAND: INFLATION, EUROVISION, HOSPITALS, NAMES, TUNNELS, PATTI SMITH 25:22

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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, and covers everything Icelandic, in English.Let us know where in the world you're listening to RÚV English Radio - we'd love to give you a mention! Emai…

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Episode 722 - SOVEREIGNTY DAY AT ÁRBÆR / REYKJAVÍK, THE CHRISTMAS CITY 21:54

1M ago21:54

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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 sovereign nation. Árbær Open Air Museum and various Icelandic cultural associations invite you to join the festivities (https://borgarsogusafn.is/en/events/…

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Episode 721 - AUÐSKILIÐ - SIMPLE ICELANDIC LEARNING / REYKJAVÍK CITY MULTICULTURAL POLICY 25:47

1M ago25:47

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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-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 as…

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Stage design, hosts and interval acts: what happens next? 1:01:07

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We welcome Eurovision 2026 Executive Producer Michael Krön back to the podcast as he shares an update on how preparations are going for the contest in Vienna. Speaking just a few days before the EBU General Assembly is held, he explains why he's looking forward a potential end to the political discourse, before teaseing some big announcements inclu…

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Epsiode 720 - LÁTIÐ BLÓMIN TALA / SONG OF THE REBEL FLOWER 10:15

2M ago10:15

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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.is/event/20635/latid-blomin-tala) is a transgressive dance and music piece that plays with Icelandic music tradition and touches on topics related to que…