Uncommon Adventures – Episode 1: The Sea Swimmers
In our first episode of “Uncommon Adventures,” we join members of Reykjavík’s Sea Swimming and Sea Bathing Association for a mid-winter dip in the Fossvogur Bay. Read the fu
Neil Young To Play Iceland For First Time
The inimitable Canadian musician Neil Young is headed here in July to play his first ever concert in Iceland on July 7 at Laugardalshöll. The concert will be part of […]
Jónsi’s “Go Do” In Commercial For Philadelphia Cream Cheese
A European ad campaign for Philadelphia Cream Cheese is using “Go Do,” by Sigur Rós frontman Jónsi, RÚV reports. Using the tagline, “Love Life, It’s Delicious,” the co
They Said What?
The great thing about being important enough that the media hangs on every word you say and write is that your words become public record forever. And by that I […]
Pay For The Bus By Phone
Soon you might be able to pay for the bus by smart phone or credit card, reports Vísir. New payment methods for buses was discussed in the most recent Strætó […]
Cop Wins Right To Appeal
The police officer found guilty of assault committed during an arrest last summer has been allowed to appeal the verdict by the Supreme Court of Iceland, reports Vísir. The police
NASA Measuring Iceland’s Glaciers
The US space institute NASA will be measuring the movements of Iceland’s glaciers, starting this week. RÚV reports that NASA will begin sending planes over the glaciers of L
LGBT Rights Groups Tells Minister To Send Message To Sochi Olympics
Two LGBT rights groups have encouraged Minister of Education and Cultural Affairs Illugi Jökulsson to “hold aloft the banner of the rights of queer people”. Vísir rep
Students Show Support For Teachers In Wage Dispute
A group of secondary school students are organising a demonstration in front of parliament tomorrow to show their support for their teachers, who are currently in a wage dispute wi
Monster or Martyr
Hannah Kent's "Burial Rites"Based on the real story of Agnes Magnúsdóttir, who in 1830 became the last person to be executed for a crime in Iceland, ‘Burial Rites,’ the d
NATO Training Event In Iceland
Iceland Air Meet 2014, a NATO training event, has commenced in Iceland, reports Vísir. This is the largest defence training exercise Iceland has ever hosted, with 300 people in at
Search For Sinking Ship Stopped
The Icelandic Coast Guard has called off the search for the sinking ship which gave out a distress call Sunday afternoon, it remains uncertain whether the call was a hoax […
Rabbits Will Be Shot
A city official has confirmed that, if municipalities are allowed to reduce Iceland’s invasive rabbit population, the first method to be taken will be the use of “littl
Iceland Sends 16.6 Million ISK To Syria
Both the church and state have sent aid to help the displaced within and around Syria. Vísir reports that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Icelandic Church Aid have sent [&hell
Calls For More Funding For Icelandic Classes
A municipal official from Akureyri contends that placing sole emphasis on increasing funding for interpreters will not help immigrants integrate. Zane Brikovska, a project manager
Autumn Skies
What beautiful sounds this album delivers; it’s simply a brilliantly-designed and controlled set of pastoral pop songs that delivers an intensity of loving thoughts and vigne
Greater Beings In The Stars Will Be Frequent Guests
At the start of each New Year we are tempted to make predictions. Lemúrinn will make no such forecast for 2014 as we think it is generally a bad idea […]
Search Continues For Sinking Ship
A ship that sent out a distress call to Faxaflóa harbour yesterday and triggered a 180 strong search and rescue mission remains unfound, reports RÚV. Just before 3 pm yesterday [
British Mine Found In Iceland
The Icelandic Coast Guard found a British mine in North East Iceland this weekend, reports mbl.is. While inspecting the mine, a Coast Guard bomb specialist determined that the bomb
About One Third Refused To Donate Organs
When it comes to the the question, “Do you want to donate your organs?”, there is a distinct discrepancy between how people answer in theory and in practice. Vísir rep
Majority Unhappy With Prime Minister’s Performance
Only 38% of Icelandic voters say they are pleased with the work Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson has been doing. Support varied widely, though, by party affiliation. V