City Helps Out With New Year’s
The city of Reykjavík has published some helpful tips and data points about the last day of the year. In a statement on the city’s website, they point out that […]
Sinéad O’Connor’s Surprise TV Performance
Sinéad O’Connor and her daughter made surprise TV appearance in Iceland as backing vocalists for John Grant on RÚV’s New Year’s edition of chat show „Sunnudag
Vet: Do Not Drug Your Pets For New Year’s
The chairperson of the Icelandic Veterinary Association (DÍ) has some advice on how to make New Year’s Eve more comfortable for your pets. RÚV reports that it is common for
Music Festival Organisers Lost Millions
One of the organisers of last summer’s Keflavík Music Festival says he and his partner lost about 30 million ISK planning the ill-fated event. In a lengthy statement posted
Collective Bargaining Agreement “Degrading”
A union leader says that the new collective bargaining agreement is “degrading” for low-wage earners, adding that management is “laughing at” working people
Bonfires Over New Years Eve
With New Years Eve just around the corner, you’ll want to make sure you know where to catch the best bonfires. They are all lit at 20:30, except the one […]
Retro Stefson Go Platinum in Iceland
It’s been a big year for local wunderkinder Retro Stefson, starting with their self-titled record hitting Gold at the end of 2012 and ending with the same album going Platinum—
A Good Year For The Króna
The exchange rate of the Icelandic Króna against some of the major currencies is higher now than it was a year ago. On Friday, the buying rate of the Euro […]
Thirteen Things About Þrettándinn
Often known as the Twelfth Night in the English-speaking Christian world, Þrettándinn (directly translated as “the thirteenth”) marks the end of Iceland’s epic Christmas se
AWP Releases First Batch of “Glitnir Files”
Media organisation Associated Whistle-Blowing Press have released the first batch of documents from Glitnir bank, indicating that the bank paid part of CEO Bjarni Ármannsson’
Icelandic Rabbit Meat Coming Soon
Rabbit meat raised domestically could be on the shelves in Iceland as early as next autumn. RÚV reports that Birgit Kositzke, who has been raising rabbits in Hvammstangi for a [&h
Walter Mitty Tour Boycotts Film Location In The East
Residents in Seyðisfjörður are surprised why the Walter Mitty tours that went on sale last week don’t include East Iceland, where a large portion of Ben Stiller’s new movie
Avalanche Danger In The Countryside
There is an increased risk of avalanches in some parts of Iceland, and many roads are dangerously icy. Travellers are advised to exercise caution. Civil Protection in Iceland annou
Insurance Company Warns People To Be Careful With Fireworks
It is legal to purchase and ignite fireworks in Iceland, and an insurance company is offering tips on how to use and dispose of them safely. VIS Insurance Ltd. says […]
Icelander Reaches Antarctica’s Tallest Peak On Christmas Eve
Icelandic adventurer Vilborg Arna Gissurardóttir spent Christmas Eve on Mount Vinson, Antarctica’s tallest peak, as a part of her plan to climb the tallest mountain of each
No Red Paper In The Blue Bins
Waste management company Sorpa advises Icelanders that much of their wrapping paper from Christmas should not be put in recycling, as much of it cannot be processed. With Christmas
Happening This Weekend: Dec 27-29
2013 has been a great year, but it’s not quite time to say goodbye yet. There is one last weekend to go, and it is absolutely crammed with exciting events. […]
Walter Mitty Tours To Iceland
Icelandic travel operators intend to follow up on the publicity Iceland gets in Ben Stiller’s new film by offering special Walter Mitty tours around Iceland. As reported, mos
The End Of RIFF?
An Independence Party councillor opposes to the city council’s decision to stop sponsoring RIFF, saying it might ruin the film festival’s chances of any funding. Reykjavík
Mother And Child Held Captive On Christmas Eve
A man held his one year old child and its mother captive in her home on Christmas Eve. After a three hour siege he was overpowered by police on Wednesday […]
Icelandic Tourist Office Offers Trips To North Korea
An Icelandic tourist office is selling up to 25 spots in a group trip to Pyongyang this spring. Trans Atlantic is selling the trips to the totalitarian regime, where guests [&helli