The History of Icelandic Rock Music: Part 11
By spring of 1973, both Gunnar Þórðarson and Rúnar Júlíusson had turned 28. Behind were the most popular groups of the beat and hippie age, Hljómar and Trúbrot. Trúbrot ha
Why Whale?
I’m worried. Quite troubled and downright concerned. But before looking further into the subject at hand, I would like to plea for some sort of understanding from the general pub
Transparency International Ranks Iceland 7th Least Corrupt Country; Methodology Dodgy
In a recent report, Transparency International ranked Iceland the 7th least corrupt country in the world, but a closer look at their methodology raises questions about the ranking&
Ruling Coalition in Trouble?
According to sources close to Fréttablaðið, the ruling coalition could split if Icesave isn’t resolved within the government in a week’s time. The source says that P
East Iceland May Become One Municipality
The entirety of east Iceland could be conglomerated into one single municipality. According to RÚV, the Association of East Icelandic Municipalities (SSA) voted yesterday to inves
UK PM Brown Incorrectly Boasts of IceSave “Rescue” at Pre-election Labour Conference
The annual UK political party conference merry-go-round culminated today with Prime Minister Gordon Brown’s keynote speech – seen by many as his final chance to impress
The Party on Top Of the World
Brace yourself for the Eve Online Fanfest where Icelandic gaming company CCP opens its doors to hundreds of players and entertainment press from around the world. Those unfamiliar
Dirty Deeds Bought Dirt Cheap?
Reykjavík City Council approved the sale of 32 percent of Reykjanes-based geothermal energy plant HS Orka to Canadian-come-Swedish company Magma Energy on September 16th in front
Telegraph Reports on Oddsson Hire; Young Social Dems “Thank” Morgunblaðið
The Telegraph reports on Davíð Oddsson’s hire as editor of Morgunblaðið, quoting one unnamed reporter as calling the decision “a huge surprise”. The article m
Increase in Percentage of Overweight Icelanders
The percentage of Icelanders who are overweight has grown from 10% in 1990 to 20% today, according to a new study made public yesterday. Vísir reports that Stefán Hrafn Jónsson,
Five Icelanders with E. Coli
Five Icelanders – among them a year old child – have tested postive for the E. coli bacteria. While four of the infected caught the bacteria in the capital area, [&hell
Iceland Ranks Third in European Healthcare
Iceland ranked third out of 33 European countries in the area of health care, according to Belgian health care indexing company Health Consumer Powerhouse. According to their count
Foreign Ministry Supports UNICEF
UNICEF has received a donation of 8 million ISK (about 44,000 euros) from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to assist in getting aid to children in east Congo. Vísir reports [&helli
Price of Birth Control Rises, Crisis Looms
According to RÚV, numerous doctors are reporting that young women are buying fewer condoms in an effort to save money in Iceland’s financial difficulties. Ebba Margrét Magn
Dead Girls in the Snow
Every film festival has one semi-pornographic film to generate debate. Last year it was Short Bus, this year it’s Lars von Trier’s Antichrist that gets the job done. Trier seem
Coming in the Airwaves Tonight…
Finally! The biggest party before the winter comedown is less than a month away. They have weathered the storm like everyone else and have come out kicking. Now the 11th […]
True Blood
Opened in 1989, Argentina is one of the best restaurants in town, known as the place to go for your meat fix. An atmospheric cross between American steak house and […]
The Pictures In Our Heads
With stardust in our eyes and worthless fluff on our minds it’s difficult to perceive reality. The glamorous shine is too bright, the din too distracting, to even see the [&helli
