More Artists Announced For Airwaves
A press release from the organisers of Iceland Airwaves has established the addition of even more acts confirmed for this fall’s line up. The statement says, “Drum-loop
Free Newspapers On The Bus, Starting Today
Starting today, passengers on 22 different bus lines will be able to read free newspapers courtesy of Strætó, including the Grapevine. A press release from Strætó says that the
Protester “Wins” Case On Right To Peaceful Assembly
A protester who was charged with not obeying a police order did achieve a victory of sorts in the ruling handed down to him. Many of our readers might be […]
Bears On Ice Coming This September
The annual Bears On Ice celebration will be held for the seventh time in Iceland, with the addition of a special guest. For those not familiar with the event, Bears […]
Hells Angels To Sue Icelandic Government
The leader of the Hells Angels Norway intends to file a lawsuit against the Icelandic government for wrongful arrest and deportation. DV reports that Leif Ivar Kristiansen, along w
Basketball Team Considers Mascot Change
In the wake of the recent killing of a polar bear in Iceland, a basketball team is considering changing to a new mascot. Körfuknattleiksfélags Ísafjarðar, also known as KFÍ, h
Icelandic Zoo Welcomes Eagle
A new, albeit temporary, addition to the Icelandic zoo has arrived in the form of a white-tailed eagle. Vísir reports that the bird had flown into a power line in […]
Hybrid Bus Tried For First Time
The bus company Strætó hf. have announced that they will soon be deploying a hybrid bus that runs on both diesel and electricity. In a press release from Strætó, the […]
Polar Bear Drama Continues
The Environment Agency of Iceland has put forward a proposal on reacting to polar bear landfalls in Iceland, recommending that they be shot. A polar expert argues that the killing
Iceland’s Biggest Growing Export: Video Games
The largest expanding export Iceland currently ships out is video games, with a seven-fold increase in the past four years alone. Eyjan reports that video games earned the country
Air Pollution Warning Issued For City
Levels of air pollution in Reykjavík could be over the acceptable health limit, city officials say. Vísir reports that the air pollution, mostly in the form of dust, reached leve
European Leftists And Greens To Visit Iceland
Members of the European United Left/Nordic Green Left (GUE/NGL) Group in the European Parliament, a 35-member group representing 17 political parties from 12 EU member states, are
Remarks From Festival Organiser Spark Outrage
The organiser of the popular national bank holiday festival held at the Westman Islands made remarks about the sexual assault crisis centre Stígamót that many have found patently
Polar Bear Sighted On Iceland’s Coast UPDATED
A polar bear has been spotted walking along the shore of the sparsely populated Hornstandir area of Iceland, and as yet no decision has been taken on whether or not […]
Plots Established For Houses Of Worship
Plots of land in Reykjavík have been established for the Russian Orthodox church, and for a mosque. Eyjan reports that although both Orthodox Christians and Muslims number in the