Iceland, The Cracker Factory
For nearly thirty years, dissidence wasn’t cool in Iceland. But during one good economic collapse, partaking in revolution became fashionable. A lot of people can feel saved by n
A Fortunate Nation
During these past years, our lives have had both positive and negative sides. Before the collapse of the banks, a long period of prosperity prevailed. There was very little unemplo
WORLD BANK, IMF, NATO, EU
One year is a long time, especially in Iceland, even though the years leap forward and sometimes there are leap years. It has been an exciting year. The world slowed […]
THE NEXT TEN YEARS: “Morality and something… oh yes, trust”
In stores, businesses and public spaces, security cameras have long ago become part of daily life and no one says a word about it. The cameras are supposed to protect […]
A Call For Intelligent Innocence And Transparency
The year began with devastating earthquakes, proceeded on to a volcanic eruption in, and ended with a lunar eclipse. It felt like nature reiterated how big systems are crashing, an
Sour grapes and stuff
MOST AWESOME LETTER: I am not a professional photographer. I really wanted to come to Iceland and take picture. I had tried to speak with NASA, but could not get […]
Immigration Official Denies Tightening Controls
An official for the Directorate of Immigration has denied claims that the office has tightened restrictions on residence permits, asserting that they have in fact been relaxed. As
About Half Of Icelanders Support New Icesave Deal
According to the latest poll from Capacent Gallup, about half of Icelanders want parliament to approve the new Icesave deal. InDefence – the lobby that helped kill the previo
Percentage Of Icelandic Smokers Declining
Four separate polls have shown that the number of Icelanders who smoke has been on the wane, but that men seem to have an easier time quitting than women. In […]
HOPE and CHANGE and stuff
I watched the Prime Minister’s address on New Year’s Eve. I should not have bothered. There were no surprises. It was Your Standard Prime Minister Of Iceland’s New Year
Attack Schmattack!
What do Páll Óskar, KK & Ellen, Reykjavík!, múm and Steini from Hjálmar all have in common? Sure, they may all be well-known local musicians, but they have very different
Rights Of Foreign Women Still Need Work
Examples of women who have signed away custody of their children because they couldn’t understand what they were signing have been brought to media attention. In addition, th
Prime Minister Supports Natural Resources In Public Ownership
Writing on her Facebook page, Icelandic prime minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir has celebrated the number of people who have signed a petition calling for a referendum on Iceland&
Iceland’s Economy At “Turning Point”, Says Finance Minister
Minister of Finance Steingrímur J. Sigfússon believes Iceland’s economy has reached “a turning point”, and that all data indicates that the country is a safe pl
Penis Museum To Get First Whole Human Specimen
An Icelander who donated his genitals to the Icelandic Penis Museum in the event of his death has passed away, and now the museum curator is undergoing preparations to receive [&he
Icelandic MP Gets Legal Help Against US Department Of Justice
Member of parliament Birgitta Jónsdóttir is accessing some high-powered legal help in her fight against the US Department of Justice. Meanwhile, US embassy officials have assured
Sale Of HS Orka Cannot Be Stopped, Says Magma Official
Ásgeir Margeirsson, the director of Magma Energy in Iceland, says that the sale of HS Orka to Magma Energy cannot be stopped, because it’s already been completed. He added f
US Ambassador Taken To Task Over Treatment Of Icelandic MP
Icelandic authorities, meeting with US ambassador to Iceland Luis E. Arreaga, reportedly expressed great concern over what they see as the US overstepping its power by targeting MP
Informational Literature For Foreign Women Living In Iceland
The Ministry of Welfare has compiled an information package for foreign women living in Iceland, detailing their rights in this country. The literature, entitled Your Rights, detai
Foreign Energy Company Buys Icelandic Geothermal Plant
In a move reminiscent of the Magma Energy débâcle, an Australian company has bought the Orkuveita Húsavíkur geothermal plant. It is reported that Wasabi Energy has made the pur