In Time With Protests, Petition Calls For President To Dissolve Government
A new petition implores President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson to dissolve the ruling coalition, gaining more signatures in the wake of yesterday’s protests. The petition has rec
Icelandic Film Wins At Cannes
The Icelandic film Hrútar (Rams) has won the Un Certain Regard prize at the Cannes Film Festival. Reuters reports that the film hit the top of the list in a […]
Bæjarins Beztu Changes Bun Makers
Famed hot dog stand Bæjarins Beztu will, starting September 1, permanently switch bakeries for its buns. Bæjarins Beztu has been globally renowned for years, arguably first makin
Immigrants In Iceland Increasing
The number of immigrants in Iceland is on the rise, reports Vísir. Foreign citizens increased by 1,298 individuals from 2013 to 2014, which is more than double the increase from [
Hardcore Band Muck Is Unrelenting And Uncompromising
Karl takes a bite out of his hot dog and laughs at Indriði for bringing vegetables to a barbeque. Loftur frets over there not being enough sauces and procures a beer […]
Iceland Strikes Again!
The conventional wisdom says that Iceland is a happy, prosperous place with that strong Nordic welfare system. But if things are so great in Iceland, why is everyone so angry [&hel
What Can The Recent British Elections Teach Us About Icelandic Politics?
Two things of note happened in the United Kingdom on May 7. One of them, as you may have heard, is that the Conservatives were re-elected, and this time with […]
Happening This Week: Sin Fang, Vaginaboys, Helgi Valur And More
With Sin Fang playing Húrra tonight, this week starts with a bang, and continues strong through the weekend with concerts and other events. See below for a selection of highligh
Protest Calls For Resignation Of Government
Over 6,700 people have signed up to take part in protests in front of parliament calling for the resignation of the government. Those unable to attend can watch the proceedings [&h
Pirate Party Still Largest, And Growing
The Pirate Party is still the party with the greatest support, according to a new MMR poll, and has in fact grown in support. Meanwhile, the Progressives – who lead […
Name Committee Approves Líam, Rejects Others
Iceland’s Name Committee has given the legal green light to Líam. Other names submitted were not so lucky. RÚV reports that Líam’s acceptance was based on being able
So What’re These Lambs On TV I Keep Hearing About?
Starting at noon on May 14, Icelandic state television RÚV broadcast continuously for almost 24 hours from a farm called Syðri-Hofdalir in the Skagafjörður region in North Icel
Beach House For Airwaves! And 24 More Bands Announced
Iceland Airwaves continue to tease us by trickle-feeding out lineup announcements. The big news this time is that the wonderful dream-pop band Beach House are coming back, having p
Gone Skying: Helicopter Tours Are A High-Flying Treat
There’s something about the position of Reykjavík’s city centre—perched on a hill, with the sea and mountains on all sides—that invites daydreams about seeing it from abov
Iceland’s Mosque Installation In Venice Closed By Police
Iceland’s contribution to this year’s Venice Biennale, ‘THE MOSQUE’, was closed on Friday by the police who claim the artist didn’t have the correct p
A Tycoon Lays Claim To His Palace
Björgólfur Thor Björgólfsson, the last remaining tycoon of the Icelandic financial miracle, has announced that one of the most iconic buildings of downtown Reykjavík, Fríkirk
Every Icelandic Hotdog Condiment Combination, Rated — Part 2; With Analysis!
Welcome back. If you are just joining us on this treatise on taste, read the first part of our review of all 32 possible hotdog condiment combinations. This second part […]
News In Brief: May 2015
It’s that time of year again: time to argue about whale hunting! An umbrella organisation of numerous whale-watching companies have criticised whale hunting just outside the Faxa
Review: ‘Blæði: Obsidian Pieces’
For this year’s Reykjavík Arts Festival, Iceland Dance Company presents ‘Blæði: obsidian pieces,’ made up of four works by Belgian choreographer Damien Jalet. The premiere
NEW ISSUE: THE ROCK RENAISSANCE
A new issue came out on Friday. It features Muck and Pink Street Boys. They both claim to be the “loudest band in Reykjavík.” Photographer Hörður Sveinsson says it was the
The Bearable Lightness Of Being: Kathy Clark’s Maximalist Installation
Hafnarhúsið, on Reykjavík’s waterfront, is a beautiful building. Once home to the city’s harbour offices, it’s now the largest of the Reykjavík Art Museum’s three sites