Jón Gnarr Decides Not To Run For Ice-Prez. Yet.
Much-loved comedian and former Reykjavík mayor Jón Gnarr has decided not to run for higher office, after months of speculation on a potential presidential bid. He revealed his in
What’s Happening This Weekend: March 13-15
So, the days are getting a bit longer, and you might be thinking it’s time to end your winter hibernation. Our interns have chosen a few events they think are a good way [
Progressives Most Unpopular Choice For Ruling Party
Nearly 40% of Icelanders consider the Progressive Party the party they would least like to see in the ruling coalition – which they currently lead. A new poll from Market [&h
Shot And Killed Fox From Bedroom Window
A farmer in the Westfjords shot and killed a fox from his bedroom window in the hopes of protecting the local eider goose population. This is the fourth fox he […]
Your Joyous Future
Muck’s latest endeavour catapults them to heretofore-unreachable heights, perfectly capturing the band’s intense stage presence. ‘Your Joyous Future’ can be a tough pill to
Anna Diljá Designs A Hotplate That “Melts”
As part of DesignMarch, artist Anna Diljá Sigurðardóttir is presenting her exhibition ‘Hofsjökull Hitaplatti’ (‘Hofsjökull Hotplate’) at Loft Hostel. The work shows ho
Don’t Ask Nanna: About Icelandic Politics
Dear Nanna, One thing I’ve always admired about Iceland is the politics. How your countrymen jailed the bankers and overthrew the shitty government. How can I motivate the
Reindeer Swim Into Icelandic Harbour, Because Why Not?
A couple of reindeer swam into Höfn harbour in Hornafjörður yesterday, surprising boat captain, Gunnar Ásgeirsson, as they appeared alongside his boat. “Well [reindeer] g
Björk Hopes For Another Pots And Pans Revolution
Icelandic singer and activist, Björk, disillusioned by the current ruling coalition has said in an interview with the Guardian that she hopes there will be another revolution to o
Foreign Minister Drops Iceland EU Bid, Doesn’t Run It Past Parliament First
Iceland’s Foreign Minister, Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson, has notified the EU that Iceland will no longer be pursuing EU accession talks, but did so without running it past parli
Thousands Coming To Iceland For the Solar Eclipse
Tourists the world over are coming to Iceland by sea and air in the hopes of seeing the total solar eclipse set to arrive March 20. Vísir reports that four […]
Body Of Woman Found In Reykjavík Harbour
The body of a woman found in Reykjavík harbour last Tuesday has been identified, police confirm. They do not suspect foul play was involved in her death. The woman in […]
Provoking A Strong Reaction: Celebrate Muck’s New Album
Hey! You! Check it out: Artcore noisemasters Muck are celebrating the release of their new awesome album ‘Your Joyous Future’ by throwing a concert at Húrra, drafting in their
Kyrja Fashion Reveals New Lookbook, Good News
This month, the Icelandic fashion label Kyrja is releasing its Autumn/Winter 2015/16 Campaign pictures, to be followed shortly by the lookbook. Its founder and creator, Sif Baldurs
Björk Drops Lionsong Video
Björk has released the first video from “Vulnicura”. It’s for the album’s second track, “Lionsong”, and features some fleshy wobbly shapes, and
Critics On A Plane And Other Tales of Mayhem and Murder: Wild Tales Is Great
One of the leftovers of the smörgåsbord that was the Stockfish Film Festival is Wild Tales, still being screened at Bíó Paradís. These are not sloppy seconds, however, but rat
Icelanders Consider Naming Winter
This year’s winter has been so fierce that there is a discussion underway to name it, reports RÚV. Suggestions range from “Vindaveturinn mikli” (The Great Windy
Ad Suggests You Can Stop Cat Lady Winning Lottery
A lottery advertisement suggesting Icelanders can stop a Norwegian cat lady winning the pan-Nordic “Viking Lotto” is misleading, reports Kjarninn. “This Norwegian
Wow, Jessica Walsh Answered Some Questions Sourced From Some Of The Fancier Parties To Iceland’s Design Community
Hi Jessica, Ms. Walsh, sorry to be emailing you out of the blue like this. And, while you’re travelling? So rude. Either way, feel free to disregard this missive if […
Former Minister Assistant Settles In Leak Case
Former Interior Minister assistant Gísli Freyr Valdórsson has reached a settlement with Evelyn Glory Joseph, who was named in the memo he leaked to the press in November 2014. Ni
Icelanders Have Spent Millions On “Shades Of Grey” Franchise
Icelanders have spent about 87 million ISK on the Shades Of Grey books and movie. All three books in the series have been translated into Icelandic. RÚV reports that about [&helli