Free Airwaves Concert
The organisers of Airwaves will be hosting a free concert at NASA this month, including a chance to win tickets to the festival later this year. According to a press […]
Here Don’t Be Dragons!
As I write this from my apartment in Kópavogur, I realize I should start at the beginning. Every immigrant has a long tale, but I need to condense the background […]
Where Is Icelandic Design Today?
Iceland Design Centre Manager Halla Helgadóttir explainsThe Iceland Design Centre was founded in the spring of 2008, just three months before the financial crash. “It’s someth
British Designer Goes After Kaupthing
British designer Karen Millen lost millions in the Icelandic banking crash, and now she’s filing legal claims against Kaupthing. Millen, who established herself as an influen
Haarde Trial Wraps Up
With the main portion of the trial of former Prime Minister Geir H. Haarde concluded, Geir continues to maintain his innocence, and is confident he will be acquitted. Geir stands [
Birth Control Bill Creates Doubts
A bill from the Ministry of Welfare submitted to parliament – which would give primary school nurses the authority to give birth control to students without parental approval
Pascal Pinon To Start Tour Of Japan
Icelandic indie band Pascal Pinon will soon begin a tour in Japan, but not before holding a farewell concert on March 23. According to a press release from the band, […]
Icesave Cited To Block Iceland EU Membership
A member of the European parliament has cited Iceland’s outstanding debt to the UK over Icesave as the reason why the country’s impending membership in the EU should be
School Nurses Permited To Give Birth Control Pill Without Parental Approval
Nurses working in primary school would be among those allowed to give minors birth control pills without being required to inform their parents if a new bill from the Ministry [&he
The Parliament That Wouldn’t
Following four months of intense debates, Iceland’s Constitutional Council handed Alþingi its proposals for a new Constitution. That was July 29, 2011. Now the Council has been
Government Considers Regulations On Electric Vespas
The Icelandic government is considering whether to require electric vespas to be registered, and to have their drivers take a course in driving them. As reported, vespas fall under
Free Tax Service This Sunday
Law students at the University of ReykjavÃk will be offering free tax consultation this Sunday, and all are welcome to attend. While filling out an Icelandic tax return is not [&h
Bloody Hell, It’s Magnús Blöndal!
The Tectonics Festival’s second day is dedicated to Icelandic composer Magnús Blöndal. I had not really heard of Magnús prior to Tectonics, and as the point of the day was [&h
Sincere Lamentations In A Cynical World
Last month Valentine’s Day came and went with its usual masquerade of chocolate hearts, red flowers, embarrassingly ambitious dates, I-love-yous, and well, you know the drill. Fe
I’ll Buy You A BMW If You Tell Me I Am Worth It
Reflections on the 62nd Berlinale Film FestivalWhat does it say about a film festival that puts emphasis on reflecting on the Arab Spring, yet prominently features advertisements f
All Tomorrow’s Parties
So, will the Icelandic government survive yet another Grapevine deadline? Probably, but its chances of re-election are looking increasingly grim. This time, though, the threat is e
US Wants Information From Iceland On Possible Terrorists
The Data Protection Authority of Iceland has been asked to offer its opinion on the Icelandic government giving the US government information on individuals suspected of being invo
Icelanders Should Consider Exporting Electricity
The national power company Landsvirkjun believes Icelanders should weigh the pros and cons of exporting electricity via undersea cable to other countries. VÃsir reports that the i
Don’t Get Too Excited About Your Authentic Icelandic Souvenir…
Walking down the main shopping street in ReykjavÃk, it is hard to miss the abundance of lava jewellery for sale. Perhaps this isn’t so strange given that the entire surface [&he
Child Abuse Cases On The Rise
Cases of suspected child abuse have increased by about 30% between 2010 and 2011, although this is due in part to people being less afraid of taking such charges to […]
MP’s Facebook Post Ends Parliamentary Session
A post made on Facebook by a member of parliament allegedly broke parliamentary rules, resulting in a recess being declared. The fracas began, RÚV reports, when Valgerður Bjarnad