Emiliana Torrini Receives Glowing Review in New York Times
A performance by singer Emiliana Torrini was described as “guileless and vulnerable” by a critic for the New York Times. “It takes poise and discreet determinatio
Immigration Office Accused of Racism
A group of protestors representing and including asylum seekers in Iceland have accused the Office of Immigration of being “built on a racist and fascist foundation”. T
Icelandic Bank System “Will Be Unlike the Old One”
Finnish economist Kaarlo Jännäri, who has lent his services to the Icelandic government in renewing the economy, has laid out a basic groundwork for Iceland’s new banking s
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Election Fever Continues
With less than a month until elections, Conservatives and Social Democrats – who held their primaries this weekend – look towards 25 April. Conservative MP Bjarni Bened
Iceland: 60 Years in NATO
60 years ago today, Iceland formally joined NATO – and Iceland’s most famous riot started. As talks with NATO appeared to be reaching a head, tensions built. This culmi
First Icelandic Geothermal Plant to Open Overseas
The first Icelandic geothermal plant to open overseas is now fully operational in El Salvador. Designed and built by Iceland’s Enex corporation, the plant will supply 9.3 MW
Government Would Hold If Election Were Held Today
Less than a month from election day, a poll shows the Social Democrats and the Leftist-Greens with enough support to form a majority coalition of government. Conducted by the newsp
Jury Still Out on Euro
The discussion on taking up the euro, joining the European Union, or both continues in Iceland. As it is, both the Social Democrats and the Progressives are in favor of […]
Iceland to Close Embassy in Nicaragua
Iceland will be closing its embassy in Managua, Nicaragua on 1 August for economic reasons, Morgunblaðið reports. Iceland will otherwise continue to fulfill its end of the agreem
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Today marks the official start of ‘DesignMarch‘, a nifty new concept from the good folks of Iceland Design Centre. Poised to become an annual event, DesignMarch aspires
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Those crazy kids of Retro Stefson sure turned in some awesome deck-work at freshly opened hotspot Karamba last Saturday night. Their almighty DJ set had sweat leaking from the wall
“Iceland and Enron Have a Lot in Common”
Minister of Business Gylfi Magnússon, speaking at a press conference, took questions from reporters about the state of the economy in a brief but surprisingly frank exchange. Amon
Iceland to Create World’s First Green Cable Works
An Icelandic company aims to build the world’s first environmentally-minded cable and wire manufacturer in the world. Friðrik Þ. Guðmundsson, spokesperson for The North Po
No Commercials During Children’s Time
The state broadcasting system has decided to end the airing of commercials on television during the time of day when children are most likely to be watching. This period of [&helli
Two Banks Instead of Three
Reorganization of the Icelandic banking system will in all likelihood result in two banks instead of three. The move is expected to take place over the next week to months, [&helli
Two-Headed Sheep Born in South Iceland
A two-headed sheep was born in the farm of HlÃðartungu in Ölfus, south Iceland last week. Veterinarian Páll Stefánsson told the website sunnlendingur.is that while such creatu
Wants the Courts on the Bank Collapse
The spokesman for a newly formed political party is calling for the collapse of Iceland’s banking system to be considered a judicial matter. Þór Saari, spokesman for the Ci
Whole Foods Warns Icelandic Government of Boycott
The popular organic supermarket chain Whole Foods has sent a statement to the Icelandic government warning of a complete boycott on Icelandic products due to Iceland’s practi
Medical Marijuana “Could Be Possible” in Iceland
The Icelandic surgeon general believes medical marijuana could be allowed for use in Iceland. Recently, US president Barack Obama announced that federal authorities would no longer
Icelandic Name Committee Reaches Rare Split Decision
The Icelandic Name Committee – a special government sponsored body which legally approves or rejects new names for Icelanders – has found itself in the rare position of