E-Democracy Underway In Reykjavík
Online voting is now underway for numerous projects in the capital, all proposed by Reykjavík residents. Voting is done in both Icelandic and English, and all Reykjavík residents
Daily Life In The Valley
Workers at the Tungudal ski area have put together a compilation video of what their job entails on a daily basis through the season. Westfjords news service Bæjarins Bestu repo
New Arctic Circle Landmark For Grímsey
The results of a design contest for a new Arctic Circle landmark on the island of Grímsey are in, and judges were unanimous in their decision. According to an announcement from
Four Times More Vasectomies
According to a new gender survey more men than ever are getting vasectomies. Last year 483 men were sterilised versus 123 women. In 1982 the reverse was true with 581 […]
Icelander Convicted Of Smuggling Cocaine
A 22 year old Icelandic man has been convicted to four and a half years in prison for attempting to smuggle cocaine from Argentina, reports Vísir. The young man was arrested [&he
Elderly Woman, Daughter and Child Face Deportation
An elderly woman in her seventies, her daughter, and her seven-year-old granddaughter are now facing deportation and separation from the rest of their family in Iceland. RÚV repo
Education Minister Hopes To Avoid Strike
Minister of Education Illugi Gunnarssonn told parliament today that he hopes to avoid a strike of secondary school teachers, which is now a week away. RÚV reports that former Edu
Conservative Proposes Changes To EU Talks Proposal
The mayor of a south Iceland town, and Independence Party member, believes the Foreign Minister’s proposal to end EU accession talks should be changed. Vísir reports that W
Post-Set Breakdown With Just Another Snake Cult
We sit down with Þórir and Helga of lo-fi indie band Just Another Snake Cult moments after their show at Harlem to pick their brains about where the band is […]
PM: Crimea Could Have Ripple Effect In Arctic
Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson worries that Russia’s actions in the Ukraine could cause issues for international cooperation on the Arctic Council, reports The St
Gunnar Nelson Defeats Akhmedov In First Round
Iceland’s undefeated MMA fighter Gunnar Nelson beat Russia’s Omari Akhmedov after a 13 month break from the sport, reports RÚV. Gunnar, Iceland’s only fighter signed to the
Referendum Protests Continue
Nearly 4,000 people gathered in protest in front of parliament yesterday, whilst nearly 20% of the voting population has signed a petition calling for a public referendum on whethe
More Teachers Vote Yes To Strike
The majority of teachers at The Technical College of Reykjavík and Borgarfjörður College have voted in favour of going on strike on March 17. Vísir reports that the majority o
Two Icelanders Longlisted For Booktrust’s Foreign Fiction Prize
Two Icelandic authors—Auður Ava Ólafsdóttir and Jón Kalman Stefánsson—have been nominated for the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize, awarded by British literacy foundation
Interior Minister’s Cousin Lands Leading Police Position
Birna Guðmundsdóttir was hired over more qualified applicants the same time as the police launched an investigation of her cousin Hanna Birna Kristjánsdóttir, the Minister of t
National Beef Shortage
Unlimited import of beef has been granted to work against a shortage of Icelandic cows for slaughter, reports RÚV. Two slaughterhouses in Southern Iceland are short of 60 cows co
Prime Minister Lucky Hockey Mascot For A Day
Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson found time in his busy schedule to attend a hockey game in Canada, where he appeared on the big screen in an Oilers uniform. Despite [
Gardens For Rent From The City
This spring, the city of Reykjavík will rent out some 800 gardens for residents to grow their own vegetables. An announcement on the city’s webpage states that 200 vegetab
EU Official: Take Your Time, Iceland
An EU official who has been working closely with Iceland’s accession talks reassures the nation that they can take their time on when to begin accession talks again – d
Nelson vs. Akhmedov Preview
The UFC has just released a preview for Icelandic MMA fighter Gunnar Nelson’s bout in London against the Russian Omari Akhmedov. UFC colour commentator Joe Rogan said “
Walter Mitty Awarded Worst Product Placement
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty was awarded worst product placement in 2013 by Brandchannel for inserting a non-existent Papa John’s into the Icelandic landscape, reports The Wi