Bomb Scare Behind Government Offices
At 9 o’clock this morning an object thought to be a bomb was discovered at Hverfisgata 4 behind the government offices. Hverfisgata was closed from Arnarhóll to Lækjartorg
Bill Would Change Organ Donor Laws
A bill being introduced to parliament would make all Icelanders automatic organ donors, unless they specify otherwise before their deaths. 18 members of parliament from all parties
Foreign Minister Assembles National Defence Team
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Össur Skarphéðinsson has assembled a workgroup to outline Iceland’s national defence strategy – a task that will prove challenging with n
Halibut And Guillemot Disappearing From Menus
With protections or bans on both animals, halibut is disappearing from Icelandic restaurants, and guillemot is on the wane. As previously reported, fishing halibut in Icelandic wat
Police Take Action On Hate Site
Reykjavík police questioned a suspect and seized a computer in connection with a racist website aimed at Icelanders and written in Icelandic. As reported, the site in question dir
E-Democracy Takes Off In Reykjavík
In the midst of heated protests following Iceland’s economic collapse in October 2008, two Icelandic programmers started dreaming about a more democratic Iceland. Their idea was
Oliver Closes, But The Dude Abides
The café and club Oliver closed its doors for good last Tuesday, but will be replaced in a few weeks by a new place themed on The Big Lebowski. Oliver, […]
Houses For Sale In Raufarhöfn For As Little As Nothing
A number of houses are being sold off in the municipality of Raufarhöfn in far northeast Iceland, with one house sold so far for zero crowns. RÚV reports that the […]
Icelandic Hate Site Might Be Illegal
A website written in Icelandic and aimed at native Icelanders espouses racial segregation and white supremacy. However, Iceland has some very specific laws regarding such speech. T
Impending Arrival Of H&M Turns Out To Be Student Project
A banner up in the window of an empty store on Laugavegur announcing the arrival of an H&M store turned out to be a university student project on the nature […]
Icy Spicy Leoncie Live In Iceland
Unless you’ve been reading Iceland’s page six for the last decade or so, you’re probably not familiar with the peculiar and flamboyant character that bears the self-coined mo
Other Three Trawler Crew Members Still Not Found
The remaining crew of a trawler which sank near the coast of Norway on Wednesday have still not been found, and are presumed dead. The captain, who was rescued, managed […]
Former PM Contends He Could Have Had No Effect On Financial Collapse
Former Prime Minister Geir H. Haarde believes he could not have prevented the financial collapse of Iceland in 2008, and did not consider it his place to meddle in the […]
Victim Of Human Trafficking Tells Her Story
A woman who was sold into prostitution in Iceland spoke with a reporter about her experience in coming to Iceland and her treatment here, candidly recounting her experience. The un
Alliance Francaise’s French Movie Festival
During these more depressing months of the year, the cultural institute Alliance Francaise Islande (a Franco-Icelandic institution meant to spread French culture and endorse cross-
Icelanders Drill 39 Wells In Namibia
A group devoted to working with developing countries has so far drilled 39 wells in the arid African nation of Namibia, providing water to thousands. Namibia, like many sub-Saharan
Loophole Found For Huang Nubo
While Chinese investor Huang Nubo was denied by the Minister of the Interior the ability to purchase land in Iceland, a little-known law allows the Minister of Industry to allow [&
Icelandic Trawler Sinks Off Norwegian Coast
An Icelandic trawler sank not far from the coast of Norway yesterday, prompting a rescue effort from the Icelandic Coast Guard. One sailor has been rescued, but three others are [&
Wants To Conclude Investigation As Soon As Possible
The Special Prosecutor believes that the investigation of four men who were arrested in January 2010 must be concluded as soon as possible. The suspects in question stand accused o
Icelandic Literary Prize Awarded Today
The Icelandic Literary Prize, the most prestigious prize for books in Iceland, was awarded today in the categories of literature and academic work. The prize for literature went to
Iceland Pummeled With Snow
Snow has been piling up in Reykjavík for the last couple of days. All of the City’s snow ploughs have been operating since four this morning, according to RÚV, which [&hell