The mysterious case of the disappearing neoliberal
In the fall of 2008 there was no shortage of proclamations that the implosion of the global financial system meant that the laissez faire et laissez passer economic policies that [
Cinephiles Rejoice
Summer is nice and all, with all its sunshine and what not. But there is something missing. Films in particular. And by films I mean something besides the Hollywood mainstream [&he
It’s Official Now: Magma Purchase Was Legal
Magma Energy’s purchase of HS Orka through a Swedish puppet company has been found by a special committee to have been perfectly legal. One Icelandic official called the publ
Love and Peace March a Success
In response to recent racist attacks against a Cuban family, a march against racism organized by the city council of Reykjavík last Saturday saw a large turnout. As many readers [
Protesting Treatment of Roma People
With the arrival of Slovakian president Ivan Gašparovič at parliament today, a demonstration is being held protesting the country’s treatment of Roma children. The protest,
Most Icelanders Want Charges Pressed Against Former Ministers
According to a new poll conducted by Market and Media Research, most Icelanders are in favor of seeing charges pressed against the four former ministers recommended by a parliament
Happy Up Here
They had me at “Alluu!”. With a burst of freshness not seen since the early days of spearmint gum, the five Greenlanders that comprise Nanook, hopped, skipped and jumped their
Foreign Investment Racism
“An empty barrel makes the loudest sound” (Icelandic proverb) Since the discussion in your paper regarding the geothermal industry and Magma is on such a low level and
Muslims, Iceland, and the EU
With the news that a plot of land for a mosque in Reykjavík might possibly be approved—some 10 years after the Muslim Society of Iceland first applied for one—the comments [&h
Markús and the Diversion Sessions: Now I know
Markús Bjarnason used to be a member of a most rockingly brilliant band called Skátur. However Skátur had to end and everyone went their separate ways into the ether. Now [&hell
Prime Minister’s Magma Committee to Submit Findings Today
The Prime Minister’s committee that was formed to investigate the legality of Magma Energy’s purchase of HS Orka is to submit its findings today, and sources close to t
Ómar Ragnarsson’s Birthday Will Be Icelandic Nature Day
Beloved Icelandic journalist, author and environmentalist Ómar Ragnarsson turned 70 years old yesterday, and the Minister for the Environment had a surprise in store for him. Mini
President Defends Remarks to Foreign Press
President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson told RÚV that recent remarks he’s made both to the Chinese press and the Bloomberg were said with the interests of the people at heart. As
Feminist Group Warns Against Genital Piercings
In light of recent news that genital piercing among women has become more popular than ever, the Icelandic Women’s Rights Association has warned against the practice. Seselí
More Bones of Contention
“Do you think that people in Europe would ever want to revolt again if they thought that their banking community was treating them like feudal lords catering to speculative, bucc
Happy Up Here
They had me at “Alluu!”. With a burst of freshness not seen since the early days of spearmint gum, the five Greenlanders that comprise Nanook, hopped, skipped and j
New Icesave Offer Could Cost Iceland Much Less
The business magazine Viðskiptablaðið is reporting that British and Dutch authorities are asking Iceland to put forward an offer in the Icesave matter that would be much less co
President Asks “What Kind of Club is the EU?”
In an interview earlier this week with Bloomberg, the Icelandic president shared his thoughts on the EU and the Icesave matter. “The activities by Britain and the Netherlands, wh
Racist Attacker Released from Police Custody
A suspect whose threats – via telephone and allegedly after twice breaking into the victims’ home – prompted a Cuban father and son to leave Iceland altogether ha
Mayor Calls for Release of Chinese Dissident
Reykjavík mayor Jón Gnarr, who met with Chinese officials yesterday, surprised them with a letter calling for the “immediate and unconditional release” of dissident w
Minister of Foreign Affairs Wanted Explanation from President
Minister of Foreign Affairs Össur Skerphéðinsson told reporters that he wants an explanation for remarks President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson made to the Chinese press in a recent