University Of Iceland Ranking Increases
Compared to other universities around the world, the University of Iceland has seen a marked improvement in global ranking, according to a new study. The study, published by the Br
Carl Sagan Pop Cosmology – The 1860 Interview
1860 do some mean folk pop, are fans of Jusup Wilkosz, and think Cradle Of filth are for kids. True story! [pullquote_left] “It would definitely fill us [&he
Two Shorts About Love You Don’t Want To Miss
After checking out the 20 short films that will be featured at RIFF this year, I can testify that there are many fine films competing. Two of them stood out […]
“The Deep” And The State Of The Icelandic Film Industry
Yesterday I went to see Baltasar Kormákur’s ‘Djúpið’ (“The Deep”), an exceptionally well made docudrama based on the true story of a burly fisherman and his miracu
Ruling Coalition Loses Support
The ruling coalition of the Social Democrats and Leftist-Greens has seen a drop in support, while conservatives see a modest gain, according to the latest Gallup poll. With parliam
Europris Shutting Its Doors In Iceland
Norwegian-based discount store chain Europris will be closing up shop in Iceland, resulting in all of its employees losing their jobs by the end of the month. Yesterday, every empl
Iceland Express Most Punctual
Of the different airlines coming in and out of Keflavík International Airport, Iceland Express proved the most punctual of them all. In fact, flights overall were for the most par
Wrong To Put Geir On Trial
The trial of former Prime Minister Geir H. Haarde reflected a blurred line between political and criminal responsibility, says a memorandum from the EU’s center-right Europea
Iceland: From A “Kreppa” Basket Case To A Miracle Example
In the autumn of 2008, international media and famous economists descended on Iceland to watch the first European country plunge into crisis and become a financial basket case. Now
Talents In The RIFF Laboratory
The new generation of rising filmmakers learning the trade in ReykjavíkGlobal icons like Dario Argento and Marjane Satrapi may be leading the billing at RIFF 2012, but a cohort of
A Day Without Violence
The general public is invited to gather to form a giant human peace sign today in downtown Reykjavík, in honour of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday. Today is the United Nation̵
Hobby Farmer Accused Of Sheep Rustling
Police in Borgarfjörður once again have to contend with the ugly matter of sheep rustling, this time from a suspect described as a “hobby farmer”. West Iceland news s
Human Rights Court Not Preventing Deportation
One Iraqi asylum seeker’s hope for help from on high has been denied, and his deportation to Norway – and from there, likely to Iraq – will continue as planned. [
Iceland Top Choice For Travelers
Iceland was voted the favourite European country to visit by readers of the Guardian. The 2012 Travel Awards for readers of the Guardian, Observer and guardian.co.uk have been anno
Pick Five
RIFF Capsule Reviews1. ¡Vivan las antipodas! (Dir. Victor Kossakovsky, Germany) Victor Kossakovsky, acting as his own cameraman and editor, has the whole world in his hands, as th
Oh No You Don’t! Not Our Skyr!
Rows of small circular tubs in an array of colours are a familiar sight to visitors who stop off at an Icelandic supermarket and head straight to the dairy refrigerator. […]
Cheek Mountain Thief: Cheek Mountain Thief
Mike Lindsay—also the frontman of UK folktronica band Tunng—has built up a mythology for this album in which he falls in love with an Icelander, drawing him to Húsavík and [&
Foreign Minister Slams UN Over Palestine, Syria
In a speech given to the United Nations Security Council, Minister of Foreign Affairs Össur Skarphéðinsson criticised the organisation for their inactivity over Syria and Palest
Huang Nubo To Sign Deal This Month
Chinese entrepreneur Huang Nubo could be all set to sign his land deal this month, Chinese sources say. As reported, Huang Nubo’s recently revealed in an interview that the t
Natural History Institute Clarifies Rabbit Position
An expert at the Icelandic Institute of Natural History apparently went rogue when he said rabbits have become a part of Icelandic nature, as this is not the official position [&he