Iceland Pretty Progressive, Socially
According to a new report, Iceland is amongst the Top Three most sociallyprogressive nations in the world. The Social Progress Index operates on the premise that economic develop
Paralympian Rescued From Glacier
World champion downhill skier Sean Rose was three days into his expedition crossing Vatnajökull glacier when he fell ill and became stranded in treacherous weather conditions, rep
Fear Of Property Flameout As Housing Prices Rise
Iceland’s economic revival is heating up the housing market, especially in Reykjavík, reports the Wall Street Journal. With inflation back down to between 5% and 6% – in
War Of The D’s
The Final Member, a documentary about Iceland’s infamous Penis Museumhas opened in movie theatres across the U.S.The film is framed around a battle between two men for the ho
Candidate Encourages Boycott Of Slave-Made Chocolate
Icelandic chocolate is made from cacao beans the could have been picked by slave labour, a Social Democrat candidate for city council points out.“Did you know that Icelandic
Airport Workers Labour Dispute Continues
Airport workers are still finding difficulty reaching a collective bargaining agreement with the Icelandic government, and further delays of flights can be expected.Vísir reports
“Organised Attack” On Church In Akureyri
An attempt was made to burn the doors to Akureyri’s Lutheran church, but the arsonists were not entirely successful.RÚV reports that police are searching for suspected arso
University Teacher Strike Is Off
The Association of University Teachers (FHK) have reached and signed a collective bargaining agreement and the strike has been called off, reports RÚV. As reported, university t
No More Hotels In The Centre Of Town
Mayoral race front runner, Dagur B. Eggertsson of the Social Democratic Alliance, has said that he would like developers to look elsewhere than the centre of Reykjavík when buildi
A Coin Of Our Very Own
Auroracoin drops on IcelandOn March 25 the internets made it rain all over Iceland. Auroracoin, a cryptocurrency for Iceland to call its own, officially airdropped, and each and ev
Geysir Controversy Takes New Turn
A settlement might be reached soon between private landowners and the government over admission charges at Geysir.Vísir reports that while South Icelandic District Court has rule
Friends Surf Iceland’s Waters
As a part of a commercial for Jagermeister, a group of friends travelled to Iceland to be filmed surfing in Iceland’s waters. The Daily Mail reports that apart from surfing
Whale Hunting Not Helping Lamb Meat Sales
An exporter of Icelandic lamb meat has confirmed that whale hunting has probably been a factor in flatlining sales.Bændablaðið reports that while it was projected that 250 tonn
Examining The First Use Of Lethal Force By Icelandic Police
In a large apartment block in the Árbær suburb, the police gunned down a middle-aged man early morning on December second, 2013. Not only was this the first time the Icelandic [
Post-Set Breakdown With Highlands
We caught up with duo Logi and Karen of Highlands (now Young Karin) after their very first show at Harlem. They talk about their nerves after finally playing in front […]
News In Brief: March
So: there’s good news and bad news. March picked up where February left off with a series of protests in front of parliament calling upon the government to allow the public
Sigur Rós Wedding Singers At King Joffrey’s Nuptials
Did you spot Sigur Rós in the latest episode of Game of Thrones? The ethereal Icelandic band turned up as wedding singers at King Joffrey and Lady Tyrell’s wedding with [&hellip
Social Dems Top City Poll
The Social Democrats are now the largest party in the city, with municipal elections only about six weeks away. RÚV reports that, according to a new Gallup poll, the Social Dems
Chocolate Easter Eggs Not Nutritious
It has been confirmed by science that chocolate, candy-filled Easter eggs popular in Iceland have a great deal of sugar and very little nutrients. Icelandic Easter eggs come in all
Civil Confirmations On The Rise
The Icelandic Ethical Humanist Association (Siðmennt) reports a 45% increase in the number of Icelandic youngsters who chose a civil confirmation rather than a religious one. Vís
Greenpeace Plan To Stalk Alma
After petitioning to get the ship Alma turned away from Durban port for carrying 2000 tonnes of fin whale meat, Greenpeace is planning on closely monitoring the ship’s progress