Protest Report Illegal, Says Data Protection Authority
A report compiled by former Chief Superintendant of the Police Geir Jón Þórisson entitled “Summary of the structure of the police with protests from 2008 to 2011” has been f
VIDEO: World’s Largest Game Of Pong – Playing Pong On Harpa’s Façade
Harpa, the multifunctional music hall and conference center has finally proved itself to be money well spent. Harpa has hosted everything from funeral wakes and international denti
Islamophobia In Iceland: Dog Whistle Politics And Outright Xenophobia
Flirting with the hater contingentThe last few weeks have seen a major outbreak of Islamophobia in Iceland. Following the attacks at the editorial offices of Charlie Hebdo, Iceland
Lemúrinn: The Icelandic Doctor Who Performed Testicular Transplants
During his studies in Vienna in the 1920s, Icelandic physician Dr. Jónas Sveinsson discovered a remarkable new form of treatment: Rejuvenation. According to Rejuvenants, ageing co
Iceland’s Oldest Record Store Chain Closing
Icelandic record store Skífan will be closing its doors after 40 years in business, reports DV. The owner of Skífan announced that the company’s stores in Kringlan and Smá
Iceland’s Glaciers Have Shrunk Significantly
Satellite images from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) show that there has been a staggering decrease in the ice capping Mýrdalsjökull and Eyjafjallajökull since 1986, reports
Woman Arrested With Fake Gun
A woman was arrested in Selfoss yesterday after threatening people on the street with an imitation shotgun, reports RÚV. Police were called at roughly 10 am after the woman in [&h
PM: “Inevitable” Iceland Looks Into “Proactive Investigations”
Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson cautioned it would be “irresponsible” to believe terrorism cannot happen in Iceland, and that it is “inevitable̶
Tourism: Iceland’s Biggest Revenue Generator
Tourism has become the largest revenue-generating sector in Iceland, surpassing even such stalwart giants as fishing, and bringing in the equivalent of about 1 million ISK per Icel
Bitter & Resentful
Smekkleysa (2014)Well, he isn’t really, although he comes close on “The Lovers” a giddy duet in which he and his female co-vocalist each happily wish the other wo
News In Brief: January 2015
January was just chock full of fun and surprises, news-wise. Well, more surprises than fun, but you take what you can get. One of the more refreshing surprises came shortly [&helli
MoMA Share Behind The Scenes Pictures From Björk Exhibit
MoMA are busy setting up the Björk Retrospective which opens next week and have taken to Instagram to share behind the scenes shots of what’s in store. 5/24 we are […
Tony Omos Appeals To Iceland’s Supreme Court
Asylum seeker, Tony Omos, will appeal his case against the Directorate of Immigration (UTL) with Iceland’s Supreme Court, reports Vísir. Supreme Court lawyer, Kristján S
Progressive Campaign Manager: Refugee “Slave Owner And Pimp”
The campaign manager for the Progressive Party in Reykjavík has declared Nigerian asylum seeker Tony Omos to be a “slave owner and pimp”. This is also not the first ti
Pets May Soon Be Allowed On Buses
A petition that has been making the rounds through social media may soon translate into pets being allowed on buses. The petition in question, “Let Pets Ride The Bus!”,
Iceland Erupts At Eurosonic Noorderslag
A look at the top music industry showcase's Icelandic focus yearOn the way to Holland earlier this month, I had a first-time experience when our IcelandAir flight was struck by [&h
Reykjavík’s First Soundwalk: Listening To The Sounds Of The City
The wind blows, the sea hisses. Cars putter and splash. The sounds of Reykjavík are all around you and, if you’re like most, the ambient noise goes largely unnoticed as [&hellip
Haraldur Jónsson On His 25th Anniversary As An Artist And The First Icelandic Online Art Show
At Týsgallerí, you can currently view an exhibition of new works by Icelandic artist Haraldur Jónsson, a renowned figure in the contemporary art scene. As is often the case with
Iceland’s Press Photos Of The Year Awarded
The Icelandic Association of Photojournalists has awarded 6 photographers in 7 categories for Best Press Photos 2014, reports RÚV. DV photographer, Sigtryggur Ari JóhannssonR
Holuhraun Eruption Definitely Over Now
The Holuhraun eruption has ended, reports RÚV. This was officially confirmed by scientists and Iceland’s Civil Protection this weekend, though the site will remain under obs