Being Transgender In Iceland
Iceland is known for its liberal attitude towards gay people—it was in fact the first European country to recognise same-sex unions in 1996 and adoption by gay people in 2006, [&
HE HEARTS ICELANDIC MUSIC!
Belgian physician Dr. Wim Van Hooste is arguably Icelandic music’s biggest fan and greatest supporter. Upon overhearing the Sugarcubes’ “Birthday” on the radio in 1987 Wim
Watch Out, Duck!
“Why is she wearing a duck costume?” Who hasn’t heard this question thrown out there at least once in their lifetime? Various occasions demand that we wear a duck costume, [&
Referendum On EU Could Happen This Year
There may be a public referendum on whether or not Iceland should continue accession talks with the European Union, possibly as early as this year. As negotiations with the EU [&he
Iceland’s Eurovision Song Gains International Attention
Iceland’s Eurovision entry, Never Forget, has apparently been a hit with fans as far afield as Mexico. Last night, Iceland was able to make it to the finals of the […]
Iceland Will Definitely Win Eurovision This Time!
From the beginning of Icelandic Eurovision times (1986), Icelanders have been from 75% to 100% sure that the nation will win the song contest. This happens every year, so we [&hell
So What’s This Bauhaus Thing I Keep Hearing About?
Well, you’d think that it were a modernist masterpiece by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe or Walter Gropius judging by the hordes of people who went to see it on […]
Chaos Erupts At RÚV Over Wrong Episode Aired
The offices of the national broadcasting service, RÚV, found themselves in the centre of a maelstrom of anger yesterday afternoon, due to a mistake involving a soap opera. Guiding
German Ambassador Slams Morgunblaðið
The German ambassador to Iceland wrote a scathing open letter to “the main editor of Morgunblaðið”, in response to an editorial column the paper ran accusing the EU o
Track Sampler Of The Issue
DOWNLOAD THE SAMPLER HERE TO ENJOY THESE GREAT TRACKS FROM THE UPCOMING REYKJAVÍK MUSIC MESS: Benni Hemm Hemm – Vilhjálmur af Poitou / Cheek mountain Thief – Cheek Mountain (
Interdependent People
Jonatan Habib Engqvist on the joys of collaborationIn a country where the most treasured work of literature is a novel called ‘Independent People’ and centres on a man obsessed
Sigur Rós Film Experiment Begins
Sigur Rós is embarking upon an ambitious new film project, calling upon the talents of different film makers to interpret their latest album, Valtari, in their own way. According
News In Brief: May Edition
Just when we thought we had heard the last of the Worm of Lagarfljót, a former FBI agent showed up searching for the mythical creature. We’re not sure if he […]
IKEA Most Popular Restaurant In Iceland
The restaurant within the Swedish-owned houseware store IKEA is the most popular restaurant in Iceland. The popularity of IKEA’s cafeteria is apparent not just by how often I
Requiem For A Scene
As Nasa is closing its doors on June 1, it was with great grief that I walked through the lobby of the soon to be demolished concert venue to see […]
Asylum Seeker Refuses Age Test
One of Iceland’s asylum seekers claiming to be under the age of 18 has refused to submit to an age verification test, and has thus been denied the treatment given […]
Ash Cloud Comes To Reykjavík
Volcanic ash is making its way over the capital area, and will likely make conditions overcast and lower the air quality for the next few days. According to Morgunblaðið, the [&h
Beach Nourishment
Nauthóll is a rare type of restaurant where the majority of year-round customers are Icelandic. And small wonder, since it’s ten minutes walking distance from the nearest hotel
Sour Grapes and Stuff
MOST AWESOME LETTER: HI, I AM A NEWFOUNDLAND FISHERMAN AND TODAY MY GRANDDAUGHTER AND I FOUND A LETTER IN A BOTTLE THAT WAS THROWN OVERBOARD OFF ICELAND ON NOVEMB