ASÍ Calls For Boycott of Grocery Stores
The Icelandic Confederation of Labour (ASÍ) is calling for a boycott of Hagkaup, Nóatún, Kostur, and Víðir after the four grocery stores have banned the Confederation from con
Be A Cow
It only came to my knowledge a couple of hours ago that Iceland’s recently selected Eurovision song, ‘Ég á líf’ sung by Eyþór Ingi Gunnlaugsson, was causing a lot of [&h
Bus Usage Hit Record High In October
Demand for public transport has grown so great in Reykjavík that Strætó has admitted to drivers denying passengers boarding during busy periods. RÚV reports that for the first
Iceland Could Face Prosecution for CIA Cooperation
Iceland, along with 24 other European nations, may face prosecution from the European Court of Human Rights in light of its cooperation with the CIA in the years spanning 2001 [&he
Official Response to Ég Á Líf/I Am Cow Scandal
The interwebs have been abuzz of late with speculation that Iceland’s 2013 Eurovision Song Contest entry, Ég Á Líf, bears a striking resemblance to the song I Am Cow by [&hell
Hot Water Prices On The Rise
Hot water prices throughout the country have risen for three straight years, according to figures released by Orkuvaktin and reported on by RÚV. Those faring best are residents of
Cost of Painting over Graffiti 3 million ISK Per Month
The monthly cost of painting over graffiti in Reykjavík has been revealed to be 3 million króna, RÚV reports. This has resulted in a 33 million króna annual bill for […]
Ain’t No Party Like An OAP Party
Meet ‘new girl’ Gréta, an 80-something-year-old go-getter who, after being dumped rather unceremoniously in a home for the elderly, soon finds fun and friendship in this not-s
News In Brief
January started off on a sensational note with international media reporting that Iceland was the thing to fear in 2013. Two different shows on America’s Public Broadcasting Serv
Icelandair to Fly Year-Round to Toronto
We’ve all been there: it’s the dead of Icelandic winter and you’re hit with a very specific hankering for poutine, a caesar, and a delicious coffee crisp. “
Controversy over Iceland’s Mackerel Continues Despite Quota Decrease
Minister of Industries and Innovation Steingrímur J. Sigfússon announced on Sunday that Iceland would be decreasing its 2013 mackerel quota by 15%, projecting Iceland’s total c
Iceland Participated in CIA Extraordinary Rendition
Human rights organisation, the Open Society Justice Initiative (OSJI) has released an extensive report detailing the extent of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency’s (CIA) post-9
Fishermen Fired After Failed Drug Testing
Eleven fishermen in the Westman Islands have been fired after failing mandatory drug testing over the weekend. Director of Vinnslustöðvarinnar í Vestmannaeyjum, a Westman Island
On A Date With: Oyama
This time last year, the band Oyama did not exist. By May, the five-piece was playing gigs and having their praises sung by fans and critics alike for their grungy, […]
Woman Dies Following Fall on Esja
A woman involved in an accident while climbing Esja on Sunday afternoon died of her injuries yesterday. RÚV reports that Birna Steingrímsdóttir, 58, was climbing Reykjavík’s
Ex-Glitnir Boss Indicted
The Special Prosecutor’s Office released documents yesterday revealing the 17 December 2012 indictment of ex-Glitnir bank boss Bjarni Ármannsson for tax evasion. As Bloomberg re
Fire Breaks out at Fit Hostel, Suspected Perpetrator in Police Custody
A fire broke out at Fit Hostel in Reykjanesbær just before noon today, causing significant damage to the upper floor of the building. MBL.is reported shortly after the fire began
Growing Old, French Style
The magic is gone, but once upon a time things were better. Perhaps this is a natural conclusion for filmmakers describing an aging society in perpetual economic distress. One of [
Are We Drinking The Kool-Aid, Iceland?
Icelanders breathed a collective sigh of relief this week when EFTA ruled in its favour in the long-disputed Icesave case. Congratulations flew this way and that and Prime Minister
Iceland’s Eurovision Entry Selected
The time has come again for Icelanders and Iceland-lovers alike to get their hopes up. Iceland’s 2013 Eurovision Song Contest contender has been chosen and it’s… EYÞÓR INGI
Króna Currency of Choice for Majority of Icelanders
The majority of Icelanders wish for the country to hold on to the króna as its currency, according to a new poll conducted by Fréttablaðið and Stöð 2. As Vísir […]