Customs, Inspections, And Permits, Oh My!
Moving halfway around the world to Iceland isn’t just about walking onto a plane and stepping into a new life. It’s not even all about finding a job, finding a [&hellip
Icelanders Too Picky About Work
A report released by the Confederacy of Icelandic Employers contends that despite high unemployment, Icelanders have little interest in entry-level jobs, while employers are often
‘I Never Went South’: Ísafjörður’s 100% Free Good-Time Family Festival
“It’s such a treat for us,” Sigurlaug Gísladóttir of Mr. Silla and múm said. “All the companies in Iceland have an annual party and we don’t have that as musicians, [&
Davíð Oddsson Told A Joke
Writer E.B. White—well known for his children’s books and co-authoring one of the most famous English language style guides, ‘The Elements of Style’—once wrote the fo
Chinese Electric Cars On The Way To Iceland
As a result of an agreement between an Icelandic and Chinese company, Chinese-made electric cars and trucks will soon be sold in Iceland. Morgunblaðið reports that GT group of Ic
Investigations Extend To Luxembourg
The investigations of the Special Prosecutor in Iceland have extended to Luxembourg, where witnesses have been questioned regarding the financial activities of the former Landsbank
ESA Not Satisfied With Iceland’s Defence
The European Free Trade Agreement’s Supervisory Authority (ESA) says that Iceland has not proven that it did not break international law during the Icesave debacle of 2008, a
Questions Logistics Of Undersea Cable
While the notion of Iceland exporting electricity seems to be moving closer to being a reality, an engineer points out that its execution will not be as easy as some […]
Laugardalslaug Gets Major Makeover
The Laugardalslaug swimming pool has undergone quite a bit of work, including the building of a “wipe-out” waterslide. Laugardalslaug opens again today, after being clo
Grapevine Wants You, Probably!
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The Skinny On Reykjavík’s Fashion Fest
Ragnheiður Axel reports from the third annual eventReykjavík’s third annual Fashion Festival was more ambitious than ever. The two-day event, which took place at Harpa, was tru
KEEPING IT LEGAL
Given this increased demand for rental apartments, landlords are reportedly getting away with renting to tenants without going through the proper legal channels, paying taxes or pr
Be There Or Be Square
When I learned that a young artist that I had never heard of was putting on a show exclusively for the residents of a tiny hamlet I didn’t remember ever […]
PM Plastic Cup Purchase Angers Local Artists
A museum’s purchase of a plastic cup Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir drank from has angered artists in the town, who say they have had great difficulty getting any m
Drug Law Reform Group Organises “Smoke Out”
A group that seeks changes in Iceland’s existing drug laws with an emphasis on decriminalisation will be hosting a “smoke out” in front of parliament this Friday.
Iceland’s Internet Connection Not In Danger
Despite requiring financial assistance from the government, the company which manages Iceland’s connection to the rest of the internet says there was no danger the country wo
KFC Apologises For Misleading Ad
KFC has apologised for unintentionally misleading people into thinking they would receive a recent offer as advertised in a photo made for it. Recently, KFC has been advertising an
Mad Money, Big Fish And Kiss-Me-Quick Tourism
The short and narrow of it is that those who have never graced these shores have no clue what we’re about, but you can’t blame them. All they really have […]
Katlaaaaarrgghh (Not This Again)!
What time is it? Time for the annual Katla eruption scare, apparently. I was recently forwarded an article from The Telegraph – a generally well thought-of UK newspaper – which
You’re Just Too Krútt To Be True
As far as old clichés go, ‘better late than never’ is one of the easiest to doubt. Sigríður Níelsdóttir may have spent much of her life putting off what she […]
Haarde Verdict This Monday
The verdict in the trial of former prime minister Geir H. Haarde will be made this Monday at 14:00, RÚV reports. Parliament voted in 2010 to charge Geir with negligence […]