Glowing Horses Are Safer Horses
The Icelandic Equestrian Association has partnered with VÍS insurance company to increase rider and horse visibility and help reduce collisions with vehicles, Vísir reports. Near
‘Tis The Season Of Björgvin Halldórsson
Whether or not you’re aware of it, you’ve probably heard Björgvin Halldórsson’s voice a couple of times today if you’re in Iceland. You might even be listening to him as
Ragnar Kjartansson Shortlisted For UK’s Biggest Art Prize
Artist Ragnar Kjartansson is one of ten international artists shortlisted for the 2015 Artes Mundi, the biggest art prize in the United Kingdom. The prize was established in 2002 a
Iceland Cuts Development Aid
Iceland’s new budget proposal includes cutting back some 400 million ISK in foreign aid, but the country has received more aid than it has given. RÚV reports that the ruling
What Do Icelanders Die From?
In a new article from an Icelandic health care professional, it has come to light that about half of Icelanders die from preventable, lifestyle-related illnesses. Kjarninn reports
High Levels Of Fluoride Still Around Aluminium Plant
Reyðarfjörður is still not rid of fluoride – much of it in grass that animals eat – being emitted from a nearby aluminium smelter. RÚV reports that continuing resea
Irish Butter Used In Icelandic Cheese
Icelandic cheese makers have had to import Irish butter to make cheese, due to the increased consumption of Icelandic butter. Mjólkursamsalan, the biggest cheese and dairy produce
Only One Nomination To Sigur Rós
The 2013 Icelandic Music Awards nominees were announced on Tuesday; Emilíana Torrini is nominated in four categories, Sigur Rós in only one. Hjaltalín is nominated in eight cate
Naughty Or Nice, Icelandic Style
For Icelandic children, the twelfth of December holds special significance as it marks the first visit of the thirteen Yule Lads. One by one they make their visit, with the [&helli
Over Light Earth
Don’t call this experimental. A common misnomer in contemporary classical music is the term “experimental.” If there is anything experimental about composer Daní
Trading Reykjavík For Hornafjörður Reindeer
The novelty of a reindeer tour in the Icelandic countryside is the novelty of almost all ‘tours’ that take place in the Icelandic countryside: being in those pockets of
Believes Alcohol Bill Is Illegal
The Society of Business Owners (FA) believes part of a new alcohol bill might itself be illegal. Vísir reports that there is currently in parliament a bill from the ruling [&helli
Russell Brand In Iceland, Teases Prime Minister
Comedian Russell Brand is now in Iceland, and is already endearing himself to the locals. RÚV reports that Iceland is Brand’s last stop on his Messiah Complex tour. As a [&h
Björk Joins Petition Against State Surveillance
Artist Björk Guðmundsdóttir is one of the signatories of a petition aimed at US President Barack Obama denouncing the “abuse of technological developments by states and co
Maximum Budget Cuts For Child Benefits And Interest Relief
Government ministers intend to implement the maximum budget reductions of 600 million ISK for both the Child Benefits and Interest Relief social support programs, Vísir reports. M
The Great Icelandic Jubilee
Ólafur is a Ph.D. student in economics at the University of Exeter, emphasizing FDI and financial stability. The hottest story coming from Iceland now is the one about the gover
Nowhere Men
`Prince Avalanche’ is the story of two highway road workers–Alvin (starring Paul Rudd) and Lance (Emile Hirsch)–who spend the summer of 1988 working together in rural Tex
Gold Deposits Larger Than Expected
New examination from deposits taken from a bore hole in Iceland show that suspected gold deposits in the area are greater than was initially estimated. While gold deposits already
Mandela Square In Reykjavík Not To Be
Plans that began a year ago to build a square dedicated to Nelson Mandela in Reykjavík have not come to fruition. Vísir reports that Steinþór Helgi Arnsteinsson – who was
News In Brief: November
With the holiday season upon us, it’s time for a little old fashioned Icelandic hospitality. It seems that visitors from the UK are the most susceptible to our charms, with [