Airline Crisis Averted
With an overtime ban already in effect, pilots and Icelandair managed to reach a collective bargaining agreement last night. As reported, pilots, Icelandair management and governme
A Look Through the Zonoscope
Crossing over seasons, time zones, language barriers, and maybe even dimensions, Cut/Copy continue to pursue their tour of the world, which has now brought them all the way to Icel
Asylum Seeker Faces Life Of Slavery
Torture, slavery and possibly execution await an asylum seeker in Iceland who faces deportation. No Borders Reykjavík strongly oppose the decision and call on the Minister of the
Another New Single From Björk Online Now
Arist Björk Guðmundsdóttir has released another single from her upcoming album Biophilia, available for listening online. The release comes mere weeks after the release of the p
Closing of Laugavegur Successful
The city of Reykjavík has announced that by all accounts, the closing of the main shopping street Laugavegur has been a success, and will likely be repeated next summer. As [&hell
Foreign Minister And Iceland Accused Of Being “Arrogant” Towards Israel
An opinion piece published in Ynetnews – the English-language website of newspaper Yedioth Ahronoth – contends that Iceland is hostile towards Israel, and that its fore
Iceland Faces Serious Lamb Shortage
Iceland is facing a shortage of lamb so severe that there have been calls to begin importing lamb from other countries. Although there are just under half a million sheep […
Relive The History Of Reykjavík —For Free!
Most cities and towns around the world have a fascinating history that the common visitor can explore and enjoy. Reykjavík is no exception… On a windy day in Reykjavík, we [&he
Icelanders: Still Reluctant Europeans?
Icelanders can be described as “reluctant Europeans” akin to their Scandinavian neighbours. Denmark, Finland and Sweden all joined the EU and have to a greater or lesse
Bjartmar og Bergrisarnir: Skrýtin Veröld
The ‘80s were, perhaps surprisingly, something of a golden age for Icelandic pop lyrics. Socially conscious, verbally biting artists competed in defining their society with the a
Tourist Joys, Tourist Woes
The bridge over the glacial river Múlakvísl, which was wiped out in a flood over a week ago, has been officially reconstructed and is open to the public again. However, […
Priests Want To Meet With Bishop
The Society of Icelandic Priests have decided that the time has come to meet with the Bishop of Iceland and discuss the future of the national church. Bishop Karl Sigurbjörnsson [
Police Buy Themselves iPads
Reykjavík police have purchased nearly a dozen iPads for the force, so that officers can better update their Facebook page. DV reports that eleven iPads were purchased in all. At
REYKJAVÍK ENERGY IN DEEP WATER
Overrun by Viking ambition, Reykjavík Energy built headquarters fit for Darth Vader, expanded ambitiously, dabbled in tiger prawn farming and flax seed production, went into the f
Believes Libel Suit Will Be Good For Book Sales
Former Minister of Justice Björn Bjarnason appears to be unfazed about being sued for libel by former tycoon Jón Ásgeir Jóhannesson, believing that the publicity will be great
THE BURGERS THAT ATE LAUGAVEGUR
The waitress was in a strange mood. She freely admitted that her humour was a little hit-and-miss, which it was (especially the comment that the ‘American burger’ was only incl
“LET’S TALMBOUT LOVE, BABY”
Actually, let’s not. Love is great, everyone should have it in their lives all the time and if it is currently lacking from your life then your life is lacking […]
Former Tycoon To Sue Former Justice Minister
Jón Ásgeir Jóhannesson, perhaps best known as the former director of former corporate giant Baugur Group, is planning to sue former Minister of Justice Björn Bjarnason, over hi
Art Project On The Road To Mongolia
The art collaborative Mud Lab, consisting of the three Icelandic artists, Egill Karlsson, Gunnar Pétursson and Thor Sigurthorsson, will be embarking on a fantastical journey to Mo
Tourist Industry Fear Losses
It has been estimated that Iceland’s tourist industry could lose up to 1 billion ISK if repairs are not made to the damaged bridge over the Múlakvísl glacial river, which [
Eyjafjallajökull: Walking On Clouds
Utter the word ‘Eyjafjallajökull’ to many non-Icelanders and you’ll get a cringe and a travel horror story as a response. Actually, say ‘Eyjafjallajökull’ and you’ll