Trust In Political Parties Dismally Low
Voter confidence in Iceland’s political parties is very low, although support for parties on either end of the spectrum is growing. According to a poll conducted by the newsp
Former Government Official Gets Two Years For Insider Trading
The former manager of the Ministry of Finance has been found guilty of insider trading and sentenced to two years in prison, in a case that casts doubt on how […]
Full Line-Up For ReykjavÃk Music Mess Announced
The organisers of the music festival ReykjavÃk Music Mess have announced the full line-up of performers. According to a statement sent to the press, the line-up being made public
Police Remind Public: No Bingo On Easter
Easter is mere weeks away, and the Icelandic police are prepared, by making statements to the press now regarding laws on what one may and may not do on Easter. […]
Icelandic Eggs Not Exactly Free Range
An Icelandic veterinarian wants to bring public awareness to the living conditions of egg hens and poultry in this country, and has created an organisation which encourages cruelty
Library Offering To Teach The News
The ReykjavÃk city library is offering to help people – whether they speak Icelandic or not – to get to know the printed media of this country. The event, called [&hel
Jets Of Canadian Forces Conduct Exercises In Iceland
Fighter jets of the Canadian forces have been landing and conducting exercises in Iceland. Minister of the Interior Ögmundur Jónasson is opposed to any exercises conducted in Ice
Actavis Moving To Switzerland
Icelandic pharmaceutical company Actavis will be closing up shop here, and taking their operations to Switzerland. RÚV reports that in about a month, the company will be opening i
Björk Declines To Be On Glee
Artist Björk Guðmundsdóttir said “thanks but not thanks” to the producers of the television show Glee, when asked if a song of hers could be used on the show. Entert
Directorate Of Immigration To Review Asylum Case Again
The Directorate of Immigration has agreed to take Priyanka Thapa’s application for asylum into review again. As the Grapevine reported, 23-year-old Priyanka Thapa, originally
Marijuana Use Among Icelanders Highest Of Nordic Countries
New research from the University of ReykjavÃk shows that marijuana use among males aged 16 to 19 in Iceland is greater than in any other Nordic country. VÃsir reports on [&hellip
Downtown Street To Be Pedestrian Only
Construction is already underway to block car traffic from a downtown street and make it exclusively for pedestrian traffic. ReykjavÃk city council has promised to close off a num
Aural Leftovers: Computer Lust
There’s no option but to bend over and take what’s on offer from our digital overlords. Offerings such as ‘Skywatchers’ from Yoda Remote, a rabid chipmunk duo who spent the
Lawyer Representing Ten Wealthy Citizenship-Seekers Responds
A lawyer representing the ten individuals who have applied for citizenship with the promise to invest in the country has issued an FAQ responding to concerns raised by their propos
Asylum Seeker Applying For Citizenship, Minister Says Asylum Laws To Be Reviewed
An asylum seeker from Nepal is now seeking citizenship, just days after learning she may be deported. The government minister overseeing immigration matters says laws regarding asy
Best Party Takes Dropping Support As A Good Sign
Support for Jón Gnarr’s Best Party has taken a dive recently, but neither he nor other members of the party believe it to be a bad portent. According to the […]
Days Before Election, Yes To Icesave In Lead
A new poll shows most Icelanders still intend to vote in favour of the Icesave agreement. Public discourse over the agreement – voted into law by a parliamentary majority of
Denied Asylum, “Terrified” Of Deportation
23-year-old Priyanka Thapa, originally from Nepal but seeking asylum in Iceland, now faces the possibility of being sent back to her home country where a forced marriage awaits her
Mapping Out ‘Overkill’
An interview with the MoMS boysMundi (Guðmundur HallgrÃmsson) and Morri (Friðrik Sigurðarson) started working together in 2006, when they met at the Iceland Academy of the Arts
Skúli Sverrisson: SerÃa II
When it doesn’t get too stupid and sappy (like one of those unbearable French films with a season, colour or a place in France in the title), this is actually […]
Rich People Seeking To Buy Citizenship With Interesting Backgrounds
Of the ten wealthy individuals claiming they will invest millions in Iceland if they are granted citizenship, at least one has run into legal trouble over suspicious business deali