In Hospital After Drunk Riding
A man was taken to the hospital after falling from a horse, and police report he was heavily intoxicated. According to the police report on the matter, a man in […]
Calling For Ethics Regulations For The President
Seven MPs from the ruling coalition have submitted a parliamentary proposal calling for the office of the Prime Minister, in cooperation with the office of the President, to create
EasyJet Begins First Flight To Iceland Today
Budget airline easyJet took its first flight to Iceland today, and the director of the airline predicts Iceland will become a popular travel destination for their customers. Many I
How To Justify Passivity
After the BBC reported human rights violations in Baku, Azerbaijan—the unfair eviction of poor inhabitants to make room for the crystal palace being built for the Eurovision song
Jaw Poached From Beached Whale
Half of the jaw of a beached sperm whale has been sawed off, presumably to sell the teeth on the black market. As reported, a sperm whale beached itself at […]
Icelandic Record In Tooth Brushing To Be Set
In response to a recent study showing Icelandic children have poor dental hygiene when compared to children of many other countries, a national record will be set of tooth-brushing
What It Feels Like
Margo Dooney delves into the life of the modern Icelandic girlWhat is the condition of being a teenage girl in Iceland today? It is a heavy question with no singular, […]
Sigur Rós Release Album Details, New Song, Hate Tourists
The internet has been bursting with joy and excitement today, as everyone’s favourite non-Björk related Icelandic musical outfit, the mighty Sigur Rós, announced details of the
New Alcohol Bill Causes Controversy
A new bill regarding the use of alcohol in advertisements has proved very divisive, with some threatening to take the government to court if it passes. The bill in question, [&hell
GÃmaldin And Friends: ‘Þú ert ekki sá sem ég valdi’
Rock ‘n’ Roll has long had an infatuation with addiction, and many odes have been composed to various forms of recreational drugs, alcohol, cigarettes and even coffee.
President Not Guaranteed Victory
The results of a new Capacent poll show that current president Ólafur Ragnar GrÃmsson is not in as secure a position for re-election as one might think, says a professor [&hellip
Energy Drink Producers Using False Advertising
A professor who has researched caffeine for many years says that energy drink producers are scientifically wrong to advertise their products as providing stamina and power. Jack Ja
Sperm Whale Beached In Snæfellsnes
A sperm whale has beached itself in Snæfellsnes, and to all appearances seems to have been a recent arrival. RÚV reports that the whale is an adult, measuring some 12 […]
Want To Buy US Dollars?
Maybe you’re travelling to the US, or anywhere else that might accept its currency. Maybe you want to try your hand at gaming the economic yo-yo of currency trading. Or […
Donate Easter Eggs To The Less Fortunate
A local charity is encouraging people to buy an extra Easter egg this year, for donating to families unable to afford one. Easter is a celebrated occasion in Iceland, and […
The Need To Collaborate With Mother Earth
Contemporary design and design discussions should not be left unattended. Design is a powerful methodology. Designers are of course not the private owners of imagining things unsee
An Elegant Twist
Veteran designer Steinunn on the past and present of Icelandic fashionSteinunn Sigurðardóttir is a woman who takes care in the details. Running her fingers down the back of a lon
Truly Sated
It’s worth mentioning that all reviews are done in context. A place like Nam will be measured against other ambitious fast food places and a beautifully designed hotel restaurant
New Bishop Decided Today
Votes for the new bishop of Iceland will be counted today, with results to be announced this evening. As reported, current Bishop of Iceland Karl Sigurbjörnsson announced last Nov
President No Longer “Dalai Lama Of The North”
The title of “Dalai Lama of the North” was apparently bestowed to Icelandic president Ólafur Ragnar GrÃmsson by the organiser of the event at which the president will
Spring Coming This Saturday?
If the weather forecast holds true, springtime in Iceland might be officially beginning this Saturday. This past winter has given the country more snowfall than its received in rec