Not An Eruption, But A Flood
The flash flooding which descended from Mýrdalsjökull and partially destroyed Route 1 was not caused by an eruption, scientists now say. Activity in the region also appears to be
Whose Fault Was The Giant Icelandic Consumption Boom?
Considering the vast size of the recent Icelandic consumption boom that peaked in 2007, it is remarkable how little attention it received as it was happening and how few real [&hel
Singer Calls Women At Festival “Whores”
The lead singer of pop band Í svörtum fötum addressed attendees at the Best Festival by calling the women at the show “whores”, and saying he would not take off [&he
Another Polar Bear Attacked
Another stuffed polar bear was attacked on Laugavegur, this time by a Rottweiler. Police are searching for the dog and its owner. Writing on their Facebook page, the police first [
JÖKULHLAUP PHOTOS
The Ring Road will be closed for the next two to three weeks due to the glacial flooding that destroyed the bridge over Múlakvísl river, according to Vísir. Scientists have [&he
Possible Eruption Under Glacier Causes Flooding, Road Closing
A small eruption under the Mýrdalsjökull glacier may have caused flooding that has shut down Route 1 in the southern part of Iceland. No deaths or injuries have been reported. [&
The Shouting Match
As many are aware, over a year has passed since a flotilla bound for Gaza with humanitarian aid was intercepted by Israeli commandos, the result being nine dead and 30 […]
Icelanders Really Really Really Like KFC
If data from the company itself is any indication, KFC remains a ridiculously popular fast food spot for Icelanders, who have spent billions of crowns eating thousands of their mea
THE BEST OF REYKJAVÍK 2011
Our annual BEST OF REYKJAVÍK LIST, 2K11 EDITION is finally here in all it’s listy listness. For the third year in a row, we’ve spent countless hours of what was […]
Bolungarvík Is The Bird Nerd’s Paradise
When most visitors to Iceland—or really, most people living the capital area—think of the Westfjords, Ísafjörður is usually the first place to spring to mind. Arguably the c
The Restaurant That Brought The Pizza Margherita To Iceland!
Three decades ago, Icelanders couldn’t go out for a pizza margherita or some spaghetti alla carbonara without first getting on an airplane. When Chef Jakob Magnússon opened Horn
The Best Of Reykjavík : The Anarchist’s Edition
An anarchist interested in history might want to take an ‘oppression tour’ around the city, checking out important power-symbols like the police headquarters at Hlemmur, the ca
The World’s Only Elf School
“People come to me with their stories and they swear to me that they’re not a drunk, they’re not on drugs, and they’re not a pathological liar”, Magnús Skarphéðinsson
Björk To Play Airwaves
Artist Björk Guðmundsdóttir will be playing six shows at Iceland Airwaves this fall, festival organisers have announced. Björk is currently exhibiting her performance and music
Travel Ban Placed On Suspect
A woman accused of contributing to the death of her infant son has been released from police custody, but is under a travel ban until 4 August. Media coverage of […]
Morgunblaðið Journalist Accused Of Lying Again
The office of the Prime Minister has accused a journalist at Morgunblaðið of reporting fabrications, for the second time in a single year. The story in question concerns Prime Mi
Accuses Media Of Prejudice
The chairperson of the Society of Lithuanians in Iceland believes that the media reporting on the nationality of someone accused of a crime is unnecessary and reflects prejudice. A
Rape Will Not Be Tolerated At Best Festival
In a joint statement from organisers of the upcoming Best Festival and classic Icelandic rap group Quarashi, they say that violence, especially sexual violence, will not be tolerat
Things They Like About Reykjavík
While compiling our BEST OF REYKJAVÍK list, we consulted with a large group of people from all around town. Some of them were very detailed in their preferences, and some [&hellip
Dioxin Levels Below Danger Level Across The Country
The Ministry for the Environment has concluded its investigation of dioxin levels around Iceland, coming to the conclusion that the substance is far below levels considered dangero
Gunman Apologises To Police
An avid gun collector has apologised to police for losing his temper and firing rounds from handguns last weekend when they came to visit him. Páll Reynisson, who owns a […