Government Spin FAIL
We just received a very interesting letter from a journalist friend of ours in America. It was apparently mistakenly sent to him earlier today, and it details the government’s at
Government Will Not Confirm Magma Deal
The Icelandic Government will not confirm the infamous Magma Energy/HS Orka deal, which has been a huge topic of debate as of late. Vísir reports that their sources indicate that
Getting Personal With Names
While the fictional names Felicity Shagwell, Robin Swallows, Cindy Fook “Mi” and Sally Fook “Yu” could very well be legal names in the UK or US, they wouldn
Perplexed by Leftist-Greens
Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir told reporters that she is “perplexed” by statements recently released by three Leftist-Green MPs that they would not support t
EU Talks Begin Today
Accession talks between Iceland and the EU begin today, and Iceland is already bringing a number of points of emphasis to the table. As reported, Minister of Foreign Affairs Össur
Use of ADHD Medication Increases
A recent study conducted by Icelandic Health Insurance found that prescriptions for medication treating ADHD have been increasing. It is estimated that 1.5% of the population, most
EU Membership Talks Start Tomorrow
Minister of Foreign Affairs Össur Skarphéðinsson left for Brussels today to take part in the beginning of formal accession talks with European Union ministers. The Federation of
Parents of Child with Leukemia Considering Suing Power Company
An Icelandic family, who live close to a power station belonging to Reykjavík Energy, are considering taking the company to court after their daughter was diagnosed with leukemia.
Whale Hunting Goes Well
Whale culls so far have been surprisingly large, with 52 fin whales and 42 minke whales hunted and brought to shore for processing. Gunnlaugur F. Gunnlaugsson, the plant manager in
Jim Jarmusch To Be Guest Of Honour At RIFF 2010
Director Jim Jarmusch will be the Guest of Honour at this year´s Reykjavík International Film Festival. According to RIFF´s press release, Jarmusch will be presented with the 20
Coalition Government Unthreatened By Magma Energy Deal
Minister of Finance Steingrímur J. Sigfússon says that the coalition government is not in any danger despite reports that the sale of HS Orka to Magma Energy is causing inter-par
Grapevine Shows Some Love
Villa Reykjavík This crazy travelling art festival has brought an arty party hearty spirit to Reykjavík over the past week—and it ain’t over yet! They’ve got some so
Svarthöfði: Svarthöfði EP
Didn’t know much about Svarthöfði (Icelandic for Darth Vader) but I took a punt on these guys through Gogoyoko. I wish I hadn’t bothered. They may call themselves punk, but [
Do Icelanders Believe in Elves? Really?
“Grönlænderstiv” is a Danish phrase which means essentially “drunk as a Greenlander.” However, recent research suggests that the Danes drink at least as much as the Green
Here Come The Creatives
Reconstructing the Icelandic economy will take more than increased fishing quotas. More than a new aluminium smelter. It will require a new way of thinking. In a downtown office lo
Website For Petition Against Magma Energy Is Down
The website orkuaudlindir.is started by Björk, Jón Þórisson and Oddný Eir Ævarsdóttir to collect signatures against the sale of HS Orka to Magma Energy is down, reports mbl.
Heading Towards Chaos
“For a Minor Reflection is a four-piece, made of two guys with indie tops, a man with glasses and a metalhead.” When asked to describe his band, Kjartan Holm of […]
Swimming Is Awesome!
It’s surprising that Iceland‘s amazing pools are still a secret to the outside world, considering it’s one of the only countries in the world that gets their hot water enviro
Barefoot Iceland
Iceland: a veritable cornucopia of textures. Soft snow, smooth ice, squishy moss and a whole lot of hard rock. During the last six months or so—most of that time spent […]
Empty Pockets, Full Imagination
Every summer for the past six years, Reykjavík’s local youth centre, Hitt Húsið, has offered support and assistance for art groups around the city. The programme aims to provi
Not So Dirty Weekend
I decided to go to that terribly fucking desperate Inspired by Iceland concert. Saw the first two performers and left as soon Hafdís Huld opened her mouth to make some […]