Learning To Photograph Iceland
The fabled Mary Ellen Mark keeps returning“People think Iceland is just landscape; they don’t think it’s exotic. But it’s very exotic. And for photographing
This Is Exactly What You Were Looking For
The accompanying photo depicts myself and two of my best friends, Helgi Rafn Hermannsson (bottom left) and Bóas Hallgrímsson (right), posing in front of a rather nice waterfall t
Track Of The Issue: múm, 0,000Orð
Everyone loves their múm. We certainly do. They have remained one of Iceland’s premier bands for well over a decade now, and they continue to amaze, while inspiring younger gene
Interior Minister Wants Nubo’s Lease Nullified
Minister of the Interior Ögmundur Jónasson has come to the decision to convince the government to nullify Chinese entrepreneur Huang Nubo’s land lease. As reported, Huang N
Two Asylum Seekers Caught At Sundahöfn Harbour
Two men from Afghanistan were caught in a secured area of Sundahöfn harbour with large amounts of food and water in their possession, and are presumed to have been attempting [&he
Moody’s With Negative Outlook On Iceland
Financial analysts Moody’s have released a new credit report on Iceland. Meanwhile, the economy continues to recover. While Moody’s has been cautiously optimistic about
Ben Stiller Apparently Pleased With Iceland
Actor and comedian Ben Stiller recently appeared on the talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live, where he talked in part about how “beautiful” Iceland is. Stiller has been in Icela
Cannabis Rights Activist To Smoke At Public Buildings
An activist calling for the reformation of marijuana laws intends to go on a hunger strike and smoke cannabis in front of the police station, among other things. The activist [&hel
The Faroe Islands: Neither Iceland, Nor Scotland, Nor Even Denmark
“It’s not Scotland, it’s not Iceland. The Faroe Islands have embraced me. It’s kind of in the middle. Like Sc-iceland. The scenery is incredibly striking, but l
Sportacus White House Commercial Released
The commercial that Magnús Scheving, in his role as Sportacus from Lazy Town, shot with Michelle Obama has been released. As reported, Magnús and Obama have worked together befor
Recycling Efforts Could Be Better
The general public in some parts of the country appears resistant or at least reluctant to follow through when it comes to recycling garbage. Despite Iceland’s reputation as
Home Is Where The Heart Is
The sun is shining, music is playing, toddlers are playing on the seesaw, teenagers are picnicking and tourists are taking pictures of the colourful graffiti on the walls. Hjartaga
Reykjavík Mayor Takes Part In Faeroese Gay Pride March
Reykjavík mayor Jón Gnarr, currently visiting the Faeroe Islands, took the opportunity to participate in the country’s Gay Pride march. LGBT rights in the Faeroe Islands re
The Feast After The Famine
Best place on a rainy dayTwo years ago Reykjavík filmgoers were famished. ‘Inception’ was just about the only half-decent Hollywood blockbuster around and the cinema owners of
Wings Of Love
Úrilla Górillan (“The Grumpy Gorilla”) is a bar with two locations, specialising in small groups, American grub, too much beer and finding an outlet for our inner cannibal ne
The Best Places To Skateboard In Reykjavík
I came to Iceland for the first time in 2006 specifically to skateboard. At the time, I literally knew nothing else about the country, only that I was on a […]
Payments To Wikileaks Open Anew
Those wishing to donate to the website Wikileaks are able to do so again, after a legal battle spanning about two years. As reported, Wikileaks faced a number of financial [&hellip
Icelanders To Re-Enact Alcatraz Escape Swim
Three Icelanders will soon attempt the famous swim taken by three Alcatraz escapees 50 years ago. In June 1962, prisoners Clarence Anglin, John Anglin and Frank Morris managed to e
Drag Dad Achieves Funding
The documentary Drag Dad has received the bare minimum needed to complete production, but the pledge drive continues. Drag Dad tells the story of a six year old boy named […
Icelandair To Sue Refugees For Damages
Icelandair is planning to seek damages awarded to them from two refugees who managed to stow away on a flight but were caught before it took off. As reported, two […]