Wants Work Permits For Refugees
A caretaker for refugees in Selfoss believes that issuing work permits for asylum seekers would make a tremendous difference in their lives. As reported, Iranian asylum seeker Moha
Summer Solstice Filigree Folk
The first time I heard Ólöf Arnalds play live was at the Aldrei fór ég suður music festival in 2010. Though I had been a fan since first hearing ‘Við […]
When Tom Cruise (Nearly) Met The Icelandic Sheep Farmer
For centuries it’s been their territory, but that’s about to change. The Icelandic sheep farmers of the Eyjafjörður area in the north of Iceland have met their match: act
Hindu Activist Calls For Multi-Faith Prayer
Hindu activist Rajan Zed has called on newly re-elected Icelandic president Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson to introduce multi-faith prayers at the start of parliament this September. Tra
President: “Unambiguous Message From The People”
Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, who was re-elected to a fifth term as president by a wide margin last Saturday – told reporters that the results show an “unambiguous message
Tight Like A Bumblebee’s Ass
What was supposed to be an anal, sharp and critical review of Botnleðja’s first comeback show at Gaukurinn quickly turned into an open fan letter. You object? That’s probably
Objects To Asian-Made Icelandic Sweaters
A labour union has objected to the sale of sweaters of Icelandic design – which were nonetheless made in China or Taiwan – being sold in Icelandic stores, for both [&he
Brownies For Þóra
In June 1996, I drove from Buffalo, New York to Seattle with two friends and a fake ID so I could gamble in Vegas (I lost). I was heading into […]
Lung Disease Rate Increasing In Iceland
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will become the most common form of death in Iceland in just a few years’ time, research suggests. Dóra Lúðvíksdóttir, a pul
Iceland Cubed
The question of how best to package Iceland for international consumption has long been a contentious issue, one that has no doubt been on the minds and lips of private […]
Mirror Mirror On The Wall, Who’s The Most Tanned Of Them All
I walk to the swimming pool. It’s cold and the wind blows colour into my cheeks. My blood vessels slowly dilate. As I step into the collective shower room, all […]
Sour Grapes And Stuff
MOST AWESOME LETTER: Hello all I do hope you are fine. I am addressing you after I read a news on your website about a camera lost and found in […]