You Bring The Booze, I’ll Bring The Chainmail
Immerse yourself in the world of glistening chainmail, brutal sword-fights and bloodthirsty war cries—all the necessary elements to make for a perfect Viking bash. Throw in the o
Tourists on the Street
We stopped to interview some lucky tourists on the street to see why they chose to visit Iceland. The following people graciously complied to dish out the details of their [&hellip
Stafrænn Hákon – Sanitas
There was a point somewhere about five years ago when post-rock went from still being something, kinda, to becoming full-on cock-rock that overcompensating dudebros could justifiab
Ask Paola Sála
“We are all experts in our lives.” These are some very wise words I once heard. They changed me as a person, and as a therapist. We are all individuals […]
Hrafnkell Sigurðsson
“I have always been extremely interested in the surface of things,” artist Hrafnkell Sigurðsson tells us. “It is what I have been exploring, and what I keep exploring—the
Rokk í Reykjavík!
In 1981, filmmaker Friðrik Þór Friðriksson began filming Icelandic rock bands in action around Reykjavík for an upcoming documentary about the scene. Friðrik had at that poin
Gung Ho
Hot-shot Chinese businessman, millionaire poet and patron-of-the-arts, Huang Nubo, recently decided to start a fund to promote the cultural relations between Iceland and China, inv
We’re Going Back To Madonna, That’s For Sure
We felt good about Madonna as soon as we entered. The place offers a cosy Italian atmosphere, as interpreted by Icelanders, with some genuinely nice, down to Earth service that [&h
Björk Speaks Up On Magma Again
This Tuesday, a formal proposal was submitted to the Public Representative of the Icelandic Parliament, signed by Björk Guðmundsdóttir, Jón Þórisson (the Icelandic assistant
Sour grapes and stuff
A buncha POLAR BEER for your thoughts We’re not gonna lie to you: we really love us some beers. Some folks would call it a problem, but beer never gave […]
Wow! Introducing The World’s First Interactive Printed Editorial!
Listen: This is THE WORLD’S FIRST EVER INTERACTIVE PRINTED EDITORIAL TO BE PUBLISHED IN A MAGAZINE OR NEWSPAPER. EVER! You should be proud of yourself to be reading such a [&hell
Over 2500 Unemployed For A Year Or Longer
According to Vísir, unemployment rates have not improved much since last year as over 2500 people have been unemployed for a year or longer. Although the ratio declined from 9 [&h
Population To Increase By More Than 100.000 By 2060
According to Statistics Iceland, the Icelandic population, which is currently around 318.000, is predicted to increase up to 437.000 by January 1st 2060. The statistics were releas
The Art Of Sleep
As I walk to work every morning, I never cease to be amused by the people on Laugavegur. There are two kinds, really. First there are the people who clearly […]
Giving Reykjavík The Kick It Deserves
Sixteen years ago Reykjavík’s food palette lacked seasoning and spice. It was a time where the average Icelander had tried almost every fruit on its waning tree and was in [
Spanish Protesters Show Support For Reykjavík Nine
A group of twenty people in Barcelona protested in front of the Consulate of Iceland to show support for the group known as the Reykjavík Nine, reports DV.is. The Reykjavík [&hel
Living Inside The Meltdown
Here is a short book, available only in electronic format, which presents eight interviews with ten people who tell their story of Iceland’s economic collapse. We meet a coup
Veggin’ Out For 35 Years
Á Næstu Grösum Laugavegur 20b 101 Reykjavík Á Næstu Grösum started serving delicious veggie food on Laugavegur way back in 1975. The idea behind the restaurant was to serve
Attacks On Alþingi Are Of No Concern To Alþingi
Last week the Speaker of Alþingi, Social Democrat Ásta Ragnheiður Jóhannesdóttir, was presented with the signatures of 705 people who demand that either the trumped up charges