Winter Fun for Everyone
Clear sunny skies, crisp maritime air and crunchy snow underfoot—when winter finally takes off in Iceland, it’s truly a treat. Sure, you can sit there in your ankle socks and [
Jón Gnarr Running For Parliament
Reykjavík mayor Jón Gnarr is officially running for parliament next spring. Despite his current popularity, one political scientist considers it unlikely that he will win a seat.
Coast Guard Most Trusted Institution
The Icelandic Coast Guard was the most trusted institution among those included in a new survey conducted by Market And Media Research (MMR). The survey asked respondents for their
Icelandic Snuff With Higher Nicotine Levels
The use of snuff – or “mouth tobacco” at it is known in Icelandic – is increasing among young men, and the substance itself has almost three times as much [
Donate Your Eyeglasses To South America!
An optics company is looking to donate 2,000 pairs of eyeglasses to the needy in South America, and are asking for help from the general public. When it comes to […]
Iceland With Highest Emissions Per Person
In a survey of the Nordic countries, Iceland came out on top in terms of the amount of CO2 emissions per person, yet was not the country with the most […]
Former Hells Angels Leader Awarded Damages
The former head of the Hells Angels in Iceland was awarded damages in Reykjavík District Court today due to his phone being tapped by police. Einar “Boom” Marteinsson
Taxing Issue For Filmmakers In Iceland
Is the tax rebate for movie directors as a big a draw as they say?“I’m afraid we’ll have to keep this brief,” says Einar Tómasson apologetically, as we meet by […]
Compares Government To Taliban
Conservatives in Reykjavík posted a photo – which has since disappeared – likening the current leftist government to the Taliban. DV shows the photo in question, featu
Icelandic Minister Pens Column For Wall Street Journal
Iceland’s Minister of Industry and Innovation, Steingrímur J. Sigfússon, wrote a column for the Wall Street Journal on a contentious subject that has caused trouble between
EVE Online Relaunches In China
The sci-fi MMORPG EVE Online has been relaunched in China, while nearing almost half a million subscribers. In a statement to the press, CPP Games announced that they and TianCity
Out There On The Ice Of Sólheimajökull
“This tour’s been a bit of a game-changer,” our guide Arnar says from the driver’s seat. “Its popularity has been unprecedented.” This is their most popular tour, an up
Download Morðingjarnir’s “Þú komst með jólin til mín” (feat. Thorunn Antónía)
Morðingjarnir & Thorunn Antónía – Þú komst með jólin til mín Christmas season has arrived in Reykjavík, which means, lots of jólabjór, plenty of holiday déco
Alcohol Authority Violates European Regulations
The strict guidelines of the State Alcohol and Tobacco Company of Iceland (ÁTVR) go farther than the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) allows, and damages could be awarded to
American Company Buys deCODE
The American biopharmaceutical company Amgen has bought deCODE Genetics for $415 million. In its time, deCODE Genetics was one of Iceland’s hottest rising stars in the financ
Closed Dairy Farm Brings Controversy
A dairy farm closed due to unsanitary conditions has brought reactions from The Farmers Association of Iceland (BÍ) and the farmer who owns the enterprise. As reported, two dairy
Rescue Workers Facing Crisis
Icelandic Search And Rescue (ICE-SAR) are having to rely more on volunteers as the government continues to make cuts. Stefán Gunnarsson, the acting managing director of ICE-SAR, t
Loki Laufabrauðsson
There are four basic types of Icelandic cuisine: 1) The mythical historical revisionist food that is only really eaten once a year by the vast majority of Icelanders (pickled testi
City Raises Financial Assistance Benefits
Reykjavík city council has approved a measure which will raise financial benefits for many different categories of capital residents receiving assistance. The proposed changes, po
Of Monsters And Men On Leno Again
Icelandic rising stars Of Monsters And Men will appear on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno this evening. According to listings on NBC’s website, the band will be performing on
Iceland Joins Kyoto Extension, With A Twist
Iceland has agreed to take part in the extension of the Kyoto Protocol, while granting itself exceptions for greenhouse gas emissions made by heavy industry. The Kyoto Protocol see