The Encyclopaedia of Icelandic Holidays 2011
Aðfangadagur (Ath-founga-dager) December 24th, Aðfangadagur, is the day Icelanders celebrate Christmas (as opposed to December 25th in most countries). The first half of the day
Christmas Away From Home
Christmas is surely a magical time of year—a time when people are more connected than usual. However, not everybody can be with his or her family during this special time. F
Many Refugees Still Waiting For An Answer
While there is cause for celebration that former refugee Medhi Kavyanpoor received citizenship, there are still many others waiting for years for an answer from the Icelandic gover
Halibut Headed For The Black Market?
An upcoming ban on the sale of halibut does not necessarily mean that it will no longer be available. According to new fishing regulations outlined by the Ministry of Fishing [&hel
School Children Choose Charity Over Gifts
A group of young students in Bolungarvík have decided that they would donate money to charity rather than buy gifts for each other this year. Many school children across Iceland [
Government Earmarks Millions For Sexual Violence Education
The Icelandic government has set aside millions to educate school children on the nature of sexual violence, in the hopes of reducing sexual violence among young people. Children i
Icelandic Skating Culture Gets A Boost
After somewhat of a lull in popularity over the past decade, the art of skateboarding is gaining ground in Reykjavík, its streets and skateparks once again crowded with newcomer s
Hjálmar: Órar
Hjálmar live a somewhat unchallenged existence as the kings of the Icelandic reggae scene (as there are barely any other reggae bands out here), and while they do a tip […]
Snæfellsnes: Beyond The Middle Of Nowhere
Given the variety of sights contained in a single place, it’s no wonder that Snæfellsnes is sometimes called a miniature of Iceland. Surrounded by fjords, sea cliffs and beaches
EFTA Publishes Iceland Ruling
The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) has released an English-language version of its case against Iceland. As reported, while the old Landsbanki is paying back the Icesave de
White Christmas Eve Predicted
Meteorologists believe there will be extensive snowfall for the Christmas weekend this year. As the above graphic demonstrates, the weather forecast for the southwest region of the
Rooster Ban Put On Hold
A proposed ordinance that would have greatly restricted owning a rooster in Akureyri was sent back to committee for review, thanks in part to a visit from an actual rooster. [&hell
Playschool Directors Protest Budget Cuts
A group of playschool directors converged on city hall today to protest budget cuts made to their schools. Mayor Jón Gnarr said the cuts were a part of the collective […]
Dispute Over Who Will Represent Iceland In EFTA Court
A disagreement has arisen within the Foreign Affairs committee over who will get to represent Iceland in European Free Trade Association (EFTA) court over the Icesave matter: Minis
Reykjavík Energy Makes Perlan Deal, City Council Minority Unhappy
Reykjavík Energy (OR) has issued a statement of willingness to sell Perlan to a group of investors looking to build a 300-room hotel on the property. The city council minority [&h
Blood Donations Needed For Christmas
The Blood Bank is calling upon people of all blood types to make donations, in the hopes of stocking up for Christmas and New Years. While there seldom seems to […]
Radical Library As A Community Project
Seven years ago I started a library. The purpose was to sow seeds of radicalism in the community, to give people the opportunity to educate themselves on various issues that [&hell
For Weeks
Oh ok then, Henrik Björnsson sounds like some kind of deadpan cynical cowboy fronting a hybrid Pet Shop Boys / drugged-up psychadelic shoegazey type bunch of reprobates and the se
Reykjavík World’s 5th Most Expensive City
The results of a new survey conducted by Pricerunner might come as a surprise to those who think Iceland could be a cheap destination due to the alleged state of […]
For A Minor Reflection: EP
This is a solid release that old and new fans alike will probably enjoy, but the production is preventing it from reaching its potential. First off, some shifts between [&he
EU Fishing Minister Gives Iceland “Last Chance” To End Mackerel Fishing
The European Union has run out of patience with regards to Iceland’s mackerel fishing, which the organisation says is being conducted unsustainably. Iceland and the EU have b