Wants Referendum on NATO Membership
The Campaign Against Militarism (CAM) has called for a national referndum on the question of whether or not Iceland should remain in NATO. In a statement from the organization, the
Former Intercultural Centre Director Wins Progressive Primaries
Deputy Progressive MP and former Intercultural Director Einar Skúlason defeated sitting Progressive city councilman Óskar Bergsson in the primaries for this spring’s munici
Norway Ambassador Hopes Icelanders Won’t Burn Christmas Tree
Following a tradition spanning nearly six decades, the lights of the Oslo Christmas Tree were lit at Austurvellur yesterday. RÚV reports that Oslo deputy mayor Aud Kvalbein presen
Stuff We Like!
It started snowing in Reykjavík this morning. This, of course, is a reason to celebrate. Many folks would disagree with us. They would maybe claim that snow is cold and […]
Stereo Hypnosis
Best enjoyed whilst lying on the floor, staring at the ceiling. Father-son duo Stereo Hypnosis was formed in 2006 by Jafet Melge (Óskar Thorarensen) and Beatmakin’ Troopa (P
Union Asks Social Affairs Minister to Reconsider Child Support Cuts
BSRB, the Federation of State and Municipal Employees, has asked Minister of Social Affairs Árni Páll Árnason to reconsider a budget-saving measure that would cut maternity and
Special Forces Traumatize 12-Year-Old Boy
Special Forces policemen, responding to an emergency call, ended up terrifying a young boy as he sat in his mother’s car. According to Vísir, the police received a call repo
Christmas Shopping Unaffected by Financial Crisis
Icelanders will spend as much if not more on Christmas gifts this year as in previous years, despite the cost of items in stores being significantly higher. According to research [
SADland
Imagine a morning in the middle of December. Your alarm clock goes off, beckoning you to get out of bed and get your ass to work. You pull up the […]
Brown Responds to PM, PM Responds to Brown
UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown has finally responded to Iceland PM Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir’s letter from last August, prompting another letter in return. As Grapevine repor
Emilíana Torrini To Hold Concert in Iceland
Singer and songwriter Emilíana Torrini will hold a concert in Iceland, on 20 February, at Háskólabíó. Tickets go on sale today at 10:00, and can be purchased at midi.is, or [&
Immigration Group Gets New Chairman
An advisor for the immigration information service Alþjóðahús was named chairman of Landneminn, a political group devoted to immigration issues. Barbara J. Kristvinsson, origin
Tres Foss
This country sure has a lot of water: trapped in glaciers, flowing from glaciers, trickling down mountainsides, raging through canyons. And all that water sure is something nice to
New Thrillers to Take Place in Iceland
Thriller novelist Michael Ridpath intends to set his next series entirely in Iceland. The first book in the series, Where the Shadows Lie, is due this June. When asked “why [
Refugee in Hiding Appears on YouTube
A video of Henry Turay, a refugee from Sierra Leone currently hiding from authorities in Iceland, has appeared on YouTube. Turay arrived in Iceland from Germany about two and a [&h
Minister of Education Looks Into School Cuts
Minister of Education Katrín Jakobsdóttir has asked municipalities to further explain the reasoning behind cutting teaching hours in order to save money. While primary schools ar
Sigur Rós Land Film Deal
A British film due to be released next year will have a soundtrack comprised entirely of Sigur Rós and a related side project. Called “The Boys Are Back”, the film [&h
Caterpillarmen
There are some truly evil people out there. You had a man Like Josef Fritzl who kept his daughter and their children hidden from the world in a basement for […]
Candlelight Vigil Calling for End to Violence Against Women
In accordance with the UN International Day to End Violence Against Women (UNiTE), a candlelight vigil will be held tomorrow, 19:00, at the Culture House. In a press statement from
Steady GSM Connection in Þórsmörk
A new GSM station has been set up in the Þórsmörk nature reserve, which could help save lives. Guðmundur Pálsson, a technician from Og Vodafone, told Vísir that, “Up un
Fresh Stock
Say, have y’all noticed how many new stores have sprouted from the soil over the last few months? Who woulda thunk we would get such a great retail harvest during […]