Listicle: Five Places To Watch The Solar Eclipse
As you’ve no doubt heard, Iceland is getting a solar eclipse this Friday. Thousands are flocking over for the spectacle with their special sunglasses and camera tripods. So w
Photos: The Endless Winter Of Iceland’s Route One
Part of the adventure of any Icelandic road trip is the journey itself. The extremity of Iceland’s landscape and weather make passing through the wilderness an immersive, vis
The Freak Is Alive
Jesus to the effing Christ how desperately I have waited for this album to finally drop! This review was fully formed in my head long before tidings of a long-lusted-for […]
Visiting Polar Bears Will Probably Be Shot
There remains no plan of action and no tranquillisers available in the event of a polar bear making its way to Iceland’s shores, reports RÚV. As it stands, one veterinarian
A Legend Attempts Real Life: Handball Hero Ólafur Stefánsson Portrayed In New Doc
One of the many, many things Icelanders like to brag about to foreigners are the merits of our handball teams. Rather than eliciting the expected warm glow of admiration, these [&h
Kindergartens Might Deny Unvaccinated Children
A proposal is underway with Reykjavík City Hall to ban unvaccinated children from attending kindergartens in the capital city, reports RÚV. The proposal, which is accessible in I
Björk Unveils “Moving Album Cover,” Escapes From Stone Prison
Björk today unveiled some more fresh video relating to “Vulnicura”. This time it’s a “moving album cover” clip, featuring an excerpt of the track 
Listen: New Of Monsters And Men Tune Is Called ‘Crystals’ And Has Lots Of “Whoa-oa-ohs”
Of Monsters and Men, everyone’s favourite Icelandic band that isn’t Sigur Rós, have just dropped a brand spanking new track, Crystals, along with announcing a release
Mysterious Arctic Fox Death In The Westfjords
Arctic fox populations in a remote corner of the Westfjords are declining fast, but the cause remains a mystery. Weather conditions, and possibly polluted food, have been amongst t
New “Christian Right” Party In The Works
A new Icelandic political party is in the works that touts itself as conservative, Christian, and with a special emphasis on “defending Icelandic culture”. The group ap
Reykjavík Bar Summit: Day Two & Three
The recovery from the Bar Summit was a little longer than anticipated (!), here is the long-awaited conclusion to our Reykjavík Bar summit coverage. DAY TWO The first competition
Lemúrinn: Do Sheep Care About Solar Eclipses?
Many Icelanders will, weather conditions permitting, get to witness a solar eclipse on March 20. The last total eclipse of the sun in Iceland occurred on June 30, 1954, when, [&hel
Academics In Two Camps Over Validity Of EU Bid Drop
Law and Political Science academics are in two camps over the ruling coalition’s actions and the validity of the Foreign Minister’s letter to the EU, announcing the end
Voll Wins At Iceland Winter Games Again
Nineteen year old Norwegian, Siver Voll, took home the top prize for free skiing at the Iceland Winter Games for the second year in a row The Iceland Winter Games, […]
Barry And His Guitar: Can Iceland Please Have More Comedy Shows?
Who doesn’t love to laugh? On bleak January nights we need to lift our spirits by having more comedies and stand-ups in town. In early January, I suffered one of […]
In Pictures: 7,000 Protest Breaking EU Talks
About 7,000 Icelanders protested in front of parliament today, objecting to Foreign Minister Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson declaring European Union accession talks over without putting th
Bus-Riding Class For Dogs: That Might Happen
A trainer is considering starting a class for dogs and owners alike on how to ride the bus with a dog without disturbing other passengers, or becoming too stressed. MBL […]
Thousands Protest Breaking EU Talks
About 7,000 Icelanders protested in front of parliament today, objecting to Foreign Minister Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson (Progressive) declaring European Union accession talks over with
Severe Storm Causes Floods And Smashes Trees, Cars, Containers
The powerful storm that lashed over Reykjavík and wider Iceland last night and this morning has caused all kinds of damage, the extent of which is still becoming clear. Social [&h