Darren Adam

Burn notice: Gen Z and the terrifying rise of extreme tanning Nasal sprays, injections and sunbeds – for many people, the yearning for a tan now outweighs the risks. But why?

I have never understood the desire to acquire ostentatious evidence of serious skin damage.

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Kópavogur, right now.

Autumn is definitely here. Summer’s reign of terror is over.

Everyone, wherever they live, whatever they earn, should get healthcare that is free at the point of use.

Tonight I saw ‘Nye’ at the National Theatre, telling the life and legacy of the great man who delivered this NHS vision - Aneurin Bevan. Michael Sheen and all the cast were incredible!

Oh, I do still love a holiday. We were very lucky to have just enjoyed two weeks in Cape Town, which was wonderful.

As a Brit, I was only ever happy when holding a future flight booking to Iceland. Now as an Icelandic resident and citizen, I’m also good!

After fifteen wonderful days in Cape Town - back in Iceland, at the gym, the pool, and work.

“Even”?

Já! 😀😀

Summer solstice was at 0242 today. The days now shorten and the nights lengthen. Winter is approaching! ❄️😍🎄

Former Scottish radio station with 'impressive panoramic views’ goes on market The property is on an elevated site and is suitable for 'a range of alternative uses'

I worked here from the ages of 11 (yes) to 18. I grew up here, in many ways; one million years ago. Now this ex-radio station is up for sale. Price of everything, value of nothing, etc.

Is it cream?

“No data”, but most Icelanders have a very fluent grasp of English, and often a variety of other languages too.

Off to Ísafjörður for a day or two driving around the Westfjords, recording for RÚV English Radio.

June in Reykjavík: and I think you know I simply wouldn’t have it any other way.

The Christmas cupboard is now properly illuminated.

Italy’s citizenship referendum: a chance to catch up with Europe In this article, experts in migration and citizenship policies, applied labor, and public economics discuss the upcoming referendum in Italy, examining its pot…

On 8–9 June, Italian citizens vote in referendum to reduce the residency requirement for non-EU nationals to apply for 🇮🇹 citizenship from 10 years to 5

With @lorenzopiccoli.bsky.social & @yajnagovind.bsky.social in @larepubblica.bsky.social on why this matters

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Aerial view of rolling, ice-capped fjords and valleys stretching off into the distance to the horizon, shadows cast by a brilliant sun.

Passing over the fjords of Greenland on the way from Japan to the UK yesterday. Thanks to Russia’s airspace closure for the view, I guess.

Sitting in DFW airport at Flying Saucer waiting for a flight to Finland and Björk's "Big Time Sensuality"comes on. Now I'm sitting here wondering who is the more famous Icelander: Björk or Snorri Sturluson?

(Thanks to my son for putting the picture together for me)

YouTube video by custom goesdisco Iannis Xenakis – Chamber Music 1955-1990 (CD 1)

#NowPlaying The Arditti Quartet and Claude Helffer - "Iannis Xenakis: Chamber Music 1955-1990"
I *love* Xenakis' music, although I suspect that I'm in a very small minority here. I suppose most people would call it, politely, "difficult", but I don't find it so.
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Driving lessons: Learners struggle to pay before test, but instructors say pricing fair Paige Williams, a single mum from Barnsley, says she's having to drastically cut back on spending to afford her £35-an-hour driving lessons.

Basic driving lessons ought to be on the national curriculum. Driving should be taught like any other life skill.

BBC Radio 3 - 20th Century Radicals Kate Molleson and Gillian Moore shine new light on the 'modern' music of the 20th century.

Wonderful, proper public service work from Radio 3, every Sunday night. Would love to see the RAJARs after a year of this, v the erstwhile drama. (Not that it matters, just lingering professional curiosity.)

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@darrenadam.bsky.social Iceland Euro entry quite the banger, daughters new fav and that's against the sauna song

Project 1935

Feeling extra thankful for the Icelandic healthcare system today. Kid had a fall and landed badly on an arm. We went to the ER, waited about 2 minutes, got painkillers, met a lot of specialists, had two X-rays and one MRI, and then the arm was put in a cast. We paid NOTHING and went for ice cream.

Morning.

Ten years on from the 2015 UK election. Is it the strength or the stability you’ve enjoyed most since then?

It’s great that at Edinburgh Airport, we no longer need empty hand luggage of laptops and little toiletry bags at security. It is however rather less great that their useless X-ray equipment flags every single item as problematic, requiring hand inspection anyway, and taking three times as long.