Police Issue Icicle Warning
After receiving reports from locals, police in the capital are warning people to watch for falling icicles. As with any country prone to winters with rapidly rising and falling tem
Icelanders Among The Happiest People
A new global Gallup poll not only shows Icelanders as being among the happiest people in the world, but also happier than those who are doing better financially and are […]
Earthquake Felt In ReykjavÃk
A small earthquake in southwest Iceland was felt up to 30 km away in the capital city. Many city residents reported feeling the tremours shortly after 21:00 last night. According [
Yet Another Political Party On The Horizon
Member of parliament Lilja Mósesdóttir told reporters that the establishment of her own political party is just about to come to fruition. This would mean in additional three par
Who Could Be The Next President?
Numerous public figures have been openly speculating whether or not they will run for president this year – some more seriously than others – while Icelanders appear to
Bus Passengers Highest In A Decade
Iceland’s bus system has not carried as many passengers as it does now in about ten years, despite rising fares and cuts to service. Bus service in ReykjavÃk has struggled [
Adoptions From Overseas On The Rise
The number of children adopted by Icelandic parents from other countries has increased by more than 100% since 2006. While the adoption of Icelandic children by Icelandic parents i
Half Of Flights Delayed In December
Both Icelandair and Iceland Express experienced numerous delays in December, with inclement weather the possible cause of a spike in delays in the latter half of the month. Accordi
Iceland’s First Child Of 2012 Polish
The first baby born in 2012 in Iceland was to a Polish couple, who told reporters that they were glad to have their child here. As with children born on […]
President Insinuates That He Will Not Run Again
In his New Year’s address, Icelandic president Ólafur Ragnar GrÃmsson insinuated that, after 16 years in power, he did not intend to run for another term in office. Ólafur
Conservatives Still Going Strong
The Independence Party is still polling at pre-crash levels, according to the latest Gallup poll, with support rising for only one party: The Movement. RÚV reports that the Indepe