Public Warned To Be Wary Of Flying Trampolines
Advisories from numerous sources have cautioned people to watch out for flying trampolines, and trampoline owners are asked to bring them inside. Many families in Iceland own perso
The Many Mindless Murders Of The Great Auk
Do you remember the story of the Great Auk, or as Icelanders like to call it, the geirfugl? The history of this extinct bird is staple curriculum in Icelandic schools, […]
Facebook Argument Boils Over Into Real Life
A man was arrested early this morning, charged with assault, in an incident that started as a comment war on Facebook. VÃkufréttir reports that a school teacher in his sixties [&
Former Justice Minister Raises Secret Service Idea Again
Former Minister of Justice Björn Bjarnason believes that in light of recent events in Oslo, Iceland needs to establish a secret service agency. This is not the first time Björn [
Protest In Front Of PM’s Office Over Escaped Slave
A demonstration protesting the possible deportation of an escaped slave from Mauritania will be held in front of the Prime Minister’s office on Lækjargata today. As reported
Selling Home-Baked Desserts Illegal
A group of mothers hoping to sell muffins for charity were asked to cease operations, as it violates the law. Eyjan reports that the mothers, who live in Akureyri, had […]
When Ireland Met Iceland
Connecting two islands, one lighthouse at a timeGalway City, Ireland. As I make my way through its winding streets on a characteristically dull, damp day, I find the stubborn voice
FIGHT THE POWER
Where have all the protest songs gone? Music, politics, ideas. You don’t really hear much about that nowadays do you? Right now I’m reading two books about politics in music, [
Nappies And Bytes
When picturing a ‘computer programmer’ we tend to imagine a smart, nerdy type spending his days and nights in the university library, studying books that are almost unreadable
Dem Pesky Foreign Spin-Doctors
First off, a few tidbits of unexplored Iceland trivia for you. In the scheme of Europe, with 103.000 square kilometres, Iceland is not a tiny island in the middle of […]
Minister Of Interior Supports Deportation For Escaped Slave
Minister of the Interior Ögmundur Jónasson has said that he stands by the decision of the Directorate of Immigration to deport an asylum seeker from Mauritania. As reported, Mouh
Iceland Extends Sympathies To Norway
In the wake of last Friday’s terrorist attack in Oslo and the surrounding area, Icelanders have shown an outpouring of support for Norway. As many are undoubtedly aware, a fa
Finance Minister Not Worried About Sanctions
Minister of Finance SteingrÃmur J. Sigfússon told reporters that he is not concerned over the possibility of the US imposing sanctions against Iceland for hunting endangered fin
Playing The Game Of ‘This Time It’s Different’
It is curious, when one considers how obvious it now seems that the Icelandic financial miracle was a giant bubble, that this idea has really not received any attention from [&hell
Laying Over in Akureyri
With an hour and a half layover in Akureyri before a flight to ReykjavÃk, Grapevine’s photographer and I were frustrated. Unlike international airports, Akureyri domestic airpor
Gay And Transgender Rights Groups Protest Constitutional Committee Ruling
Gay and transgender rights advocacy groups have protested a recent decision made by the constitutional committee to exclude sexual orientation and sex identity from an equal rights
Glen Hansard Comes To ReykjavÃk!
Didn’t make it to Bræðslan? Thought you missed your chance to see Glen Hansard in Iceland? Good news! You haven’t! Upon returning to ReykjavÃk from the Borgafjörður-based
ROUND 2: NOODLEGEDDON!
Last time we reviewed Núðluskálin was a year ago, and in comparison with their SkólavörðustÃgur neighbours, Noodle Station. Núðluskálin was the loser in that comparison,
Whale Watching Groups Oppose Possible Sanctions
Whale watching groups in Iceland disagree with the idea of imposing sanctions against Iceland, due to its hunting of endangered fin whales, as sources indicate the US might do. One
Meat Turned To Petrol
A new operation has opened up that will convert offal into biofuel for cars and trucks. The concept of biodiesel or biofuel – creating combustible fuel for vehicles out of [&