Canada Expresses Concerns Over Huang Nubo’s Interest In Iceland
While the Chinese investor was denied his request to build a luxury hotel and golf course in Iceland, the Canadian military believes Huang Nubo’s ultimate goal extends much f
Downtown Areas Could Be Ocean-Front Property
Certain parts of what is now downtown Reykjavík could become submerged by the sea, should climate change trends continue. Following up on a report released by the Intergovernmenta
Two Notorious Bars Lose Their Licences
Two downtown bars well known for violence and causing neighbourhood disturbances will not be having their operating licences renewed. The decision was made by capital area police,
Homey and Cosy
We are in a small church, beside a small lake, in a small city in the far, far North. On a not-so cold November night, Christ, arms aloft in a […]
Is The Government About To Collapse?
In many countries, the above question might lead to pundits punditing and even stock markets crashing. In Iceland, the possibility is taken in stride, and not just because we no [&
Tents Around The Tower
On a cold November evening, a large canvas tent lies half-collapsed in front of parliament. Small crates of food lie out in the open, and a young man in coveralls […]
Katla Eruption Subject Of Intense Speculation
A speculative article in the BBC raises some alarming questions about the supposed imminence of the eruption of Katla. Katla has been on people’s minds most prominently since
Iceland’s South By Monster Wheels
At the Reykjavík bus station BSÍ bright and early, I shook hands with our tour guide for the day, a large Nordic-looking man (read: Viking), who introduced himself as Gústi. [&h
LAB IT UP!
How a group of artists, technicians, computer experts, musicians and sundry others have created an organisation where everyone helps one another make their wild ideas come true“T
ON THE SOLIDARITY OF SMALL NATIONS
A version of this story originally appeared on the newsportal DELFI, which is the most popular news aggregator for Lithuania and Estonia. Its writer, Ramunas Bogdanas (former assis
Rudolph the Medium Rare Reindeer
Fjalakötturinn is Hotel Centrum’s corrugated conjoined twin. Despite the faux-antique exterior, the buildings are riddled with cultural heritage within and without. The hotel an
Sour Grapes & Stuff
I was wondering if anyone out there has noticed how piss-poor the health care is in this country? I´m from the USA and I know that healthcare there is not […]
I’ll Stick To My Simplistic Naïveté
You know that scene in that old Simpsons episode when Homer gets a job at a bowling alley and all of the sudden he feels happy and content and his […]
Strong Support For Late Night Bus
One idea that has been dominating a city website that collects ideas from residents on how to improve the capital: that city buses keep running after midnight. The website Betri [&
Vie For Stuffed Polar Bear
Several different parties are all in competition with each other to be able to take possession of the stuffed remains of a polar bear shot in Hornstrandir last May. The […]
Conservatives Rise To Pre-Crash Approval Ratings
The Independence Party is currently enjoying a level of support it has not had since before the autumn 2008 financial collapse. According to the latest poll from Gallup, RÚV repor
No Running Of The Rams
The proposed “Reykjavík Ramathon”, slated to be held this holiday season, will not go on as planned. Last August, the city had come up with the idea to have a [&hellip
Former Glitnir Director In Police Custody
Lárus Welding, the former director of Glitnir bank, is one of three men currently in police custody, at the bidding of the Office of the Special Prosecutor. A reliable source [&he
Tickets Already On Sale For Airwaves 2012
If you enjoyed Airwaves 2011, or missed it due to last-minute planning, you now have plenty of time to get ready for the next one, as tickets for Iceland Airwaves […]
Iceland Named Best Adventure Travel Destination
Iceland has won the prestigious honour of being named the Best Adventure Travel Destination by the Sunday Times Travel Magazine. The award, granted to Iceland at the 2011 Sunday Ti