Constitution To Be Up For Referendum
The draft of Iceland’s new constitution was officially submitted to parliament today, and will soon be up for vote by public referendum. As reported, the 25-member constituti
Words Have Consequences
I do not believe Anders Behring Breivik is insane. Certainly, his murderous rampage was horrific and cruel. His targets were young, innocent, and defenceless. How their death
Verslunarmannahelgi
Chances are you have not been properly introduced to the term Verslunarmannahelgi. This labour day / bank holiday equivalent, dedicated to Icelandic merchants, is celebrated every
Go Drive Around Iceland!
In case you were wondering… You’re seeing an unfamiliar face on this page because our seasoned editor Haukur S. Magnússon is out driving around the country in one of those [&h
Lights & Music, Indeed
Outside the concert venue, face flushed pink to match his undersized varsity jacket, Berndsen looked exultant. Honestly, it was probably all the jumping—a pigmentary euphoria tri
Young Hearts
LungA turns elevenThis July 10 to 17 marked the 11-year anniversary of the LungA young artists’ festival in the far-eastern town of Seyðis-fjörður. Following a weeklong worksh
THE TRAGIC STORY OF SÆVAR CIESIELSKI
Sævar Ciesielski died in Copenhagen on July 13, of accidental causes. He was nothing less than Iceland’s most famous felon. Along with a group of his friends, he was convicted [
The Future Belongs To Us
Richard Stallman is not a man known to compromise. This is the case whether you’re talking about software freedom or where to conduct an interview (hint: he really likes Dani
Cakegate: Health Authorities Respond
Health authorities have responded to criticism regarding a law that forbids the sale of baked goods made in a private home by offering a solution of their own. As our […]
Wants To Build Luxury Hotel At Þingvellir
An entrepreneur from India is hoping to build a luxury hotel and theme park at Þingvellir National Park. The idea has apparently been in the works for months now, although [&helli
Refused To Pay Speeding Ticket Due To Icesave
A traffic cop in the countryside was met with an unusual counterargument when he pulled over a tourist for speeding. The temptation to speed when out in the countryside can [&helli
Norwegians Begin Oil Exploration In Icelandic Waters
Norwegian oil exploration has begun in the northeastern point of Icelandic territorial waters, and there are indications that there is oil to be found there. As Grapevine reported
Constitution Draft Submitted
The Constitutional Committee completed its task of creating a draft for Iceland’s new constitution yesterday, and will soon be submitted to parliament. Iceland’s origin
Cakegate: Women’s Group, Parliamentarian Respond To Bake Sale Ban
A law which prevents the sale of desserts baked in a private home has caused outrage that has reached as high as the house of parliament. As reported, a group […]
Rape Prevention Group Not Invited To Festival
A grassroots organisation that seeks to educate men on rape has not been invited to the national festival held at the Westman Islands. Nei-hópurinn (The No Group), which was organ
Afrocubism Harping at Harpa
Afrocubism graced the stage at Harpa on June 28 to a packed theatre, and musically did not disappoint. Unfortunately, when it comes to concerts, the music is only part of […
Iceland Increased Military Spending While Cutting Social System
A comparison between the 2009 and 2010 budget has shown that the Icelandic government raised spending on its military personnel while making cuts to the domestic social welfare sys
A Day In The Life Of Egill ‘Gillz’ Einarsson
What’s up, Gillz? There are four writers in Iceland who aren’t lazy, and Big Man is one of them. I have a day job; I get people in shape so […]
Changes To Election System Proposed
The Constitutional Committee approved a few changes to Icelandic election law, to be detailed in a draft of the new constitution. The Icelandic voting system has been a matter of [
Minister Of Interior Considering Changes To Weapons Law
In the wake of last week’s terrorist attack in Oslo, the Minister of the Interior said he may consider recommending changes to Iceland’s weapons law. Vísir reports tha