On The Outside
Kaffistofan, downtown Reykjavík’s soup kitchen, has the off-white walls, bland decor and fluorescent lighting of a hospital cafeteria. Located on Borgatún behind a worn and
Man In The Middle Of FBI Scandal Speaks To Parliament
Sigurður Ingi Þórðarson, the young man who, in 2011, was questioned by the FBI during their secretive and unauthorized visit to Iceland, was in Alþingi this morning to speak w
MP For The Movement Proposes Vote Of No Confidence [UPDATE]
Þór Saari, an MP for The Movement, proposed a vote of no confidence yesterday against the ruling coalition government of the Social Democratic Alliance and the Left-Green Movemen
Everybody Wins At The Icelandic Music Awards!
The Icelandic Music Awards went down last night at Harpa, with awards being doled out to a wide range of artists. The biggest winners of the night were Retro Stefson, […]
Housing Finance Fund Downgraded By Moody’s
Bond credit rating organisation Moody’s has downgraded Iceland’s largest mortgage provider to ‘junk’ status. The Housing Finance Fund (HFF), a government-owned lender, is s
Our Sónar Reykjavík Friday Words + Images Are In!
The inaugural edition of Sónar Reykjavík went down last weekend at Reykjavík’s fancypants concert hall (and conference centre!), Harpa. Judging by folks’ Facebooks and Twitt
Sónar Reykjavík Friday: THE PHOTOS
Check out this wonderful slideshow of photos from Sónar Reykjavík’s inaugural night, courtesy of photographers Alísa Kalyanova and Paula Prats (PROTIP: click the little bo
Left-Greens Oppose Legalisation Of Surrogacy In Iceland
Nine women representing the Left-Green Movement have made a resolution to be tabled at the party’s congress next weekend opposing the legalization of surrogacy in Iceland, Vísir
Influenza: Back With A Vengeance
After a bit of a lull, the number of cases of influenza being treated at Landspitali rose again last week, mbl.is reports. The chief of infectious diseases at the hospital [&hellip
Increased Theft In Reykjavík Bars And Clubs
Reykjavík police are warning the public of an increase in theft in the city’s nightlife venues in recent months. The greatest increase has been noted in the city centre, but [&h
Icelanders Busted In Copenhagen
Two Icelanders are in the custody of Copenhagen police today after authorities discovered 5.5 kg of amphetamines in a locker the two had rented in Copenhagen Central Station, mbl.i
No You Silly Person, Don’t Confuse Harpa For A Public Toilet!
I was beginning to think that after spending billions of other people’s krónur on the cultural death star known as Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre, the only thing that
YOU’RE SO COLD, YOU’RE SO COLD, YOU’RE SO COLD
So, what to say about the inaugural Sónar Reykjavík festival? It has been suggested that Sónar has the potential to be second only to Airwaves in terms of hip, annual […]
Friday Night Lights
Inside, an anxious shuffle. The vast expanse of Harpa’s interior. Walls the colour of scorched-rock, bright lights reflecting in mirrors above the stately staircase. A horde of e
Tax Incentive For A Greener Commute
Employees and employers can come to an agreement to grant a 7000 ISK monthly tax credit to those who forego taking their car to work. Hjólafærni, as organisation of cyclists [&he
Will There Be A KFC in 101?
A Facebook group has popped up in support of bringing KFC to 101 Reykjavík. As of the time of writing this, the group has amassed 285 members since being launched […]
Ylja: Ylja
In our quick fire digital music world, the concept of using album art as a primer to a band’s music seems quaint, even alien, to many people. So hats off […]
Christian Bale To Star In Baltasar Kormákur Film?
Baltasar Kormákur confirmed to RÚV that he has met with Christian Bale to discuss the actor potentially starring in his next film, Everest. The two met at Bale’s home, where [&
Adoption Agreement Being Finalized With Russia
Hopeful parents in Iceland may soon be able to adopt children from Russia, as the two countries move toward finalizing an adoption agreement. Efforts to come to such an agreement [
Superhuman Sought For Hotel Management Position
Do you have brains, brawn, and exceptional language skills, but you’re not too full of yourself as to be above serving breakfast or taking on some light janitorial work? Then [&h
More Passengers Buying Bus Tickets Online
The sale of bus tickets through Strætó’s website has increased by 368% from 2009 through 2012, mbl.is is reporting. In 2009 the public transport company sold 75 million ISK wor