Inside Langjökull’s Ice Cave: The Glacial Cavemen
Just outside of Reykjavík, past the snowy bulge of Úlfarsfell and the small satellite town of Mosfellsbær, lies the way to the northern reaches of Iceland. The road passes the [
Progressive MP Projectile Vomits Over The People
The Progressive Party has taken nationalism one step further by recreating a scene from Egil’s Saga. Egill Skallagrímsson projectile vomited mead and skyr all over Ármóðu
Auðn
From the anguished beauty of the bittersweet melodies and the dark, atmospheric, aura, to the stellar sound production and the vicious throat-tearing vocal delivery, Auðn’s self
Restaurant Review: Restó—Where The Fish Is King
It is considered fairly common knowledge amongst locals in downtown Reykjavík that the quintessential restaurant for enjoying some of the best fish courses ever prepared in this c
Weed-Stuffed Dildo Confiscated From Norræna Ferry
Customs officials in the northeast village of Seyðisfjörður confiscated a mysterious dildo filled with marijuana, which they have since handed over to police. Árni Elísson, a
Employers Issue Warning They Will Raise Prices, Cut Jobs
Business Iceland (SA) has warned that if workers succeed in getting their demands met, most SA companies will raise prices on goods, fire many employees, or both. Kjarninn reports
IFAW Objects To Fin Whale Meat Shipment
The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) objects to an expect 1,700 tonnes of fin whale meat heading from Iceland to Japan as a “bloody trade”. In a new post [&
Halldór Ásgrímsson, Former PM, Passes Away
Former Prime Minister of Iceland and chairperson for the Progressive Party Halldór Ásgrímsson passed away yesterday following a cardiac arrest last Friday. MBL reports that Hall
Iceland #1 In Gay Happiness
Iceland ranks the top country in the world for the happiness of gay men, according to an extensive global survey. The online gay community PlanetRomeo, who conducted the survey, co
Insufferable German Hipster Creates Reykjavík Videography
A German hipster has put together a short video, wherein he shares his thoughts about Reykjavík. Spoilers: he is less than pleased. The video, which can be seen below, runs [&hell
Introducing Dream Wife’s Poolside Pop
A lot of bands throughout history have started in art school – fewer have started their life as actual art. But that’s the story of Dream Wife, a new trio […]
Kaleo Are Privileged And Fortunate, Play The Blues, Have Escaped Iceland
In just three years, Kaleo went from playing small venues in Reykjavík to signing with Atlantic Records, legendary home to artists such as Ray Charles, Led Zeppelin and Alvin and
Police Confirm: You Can Photograph And Record Them In Public
Capital area police have confirmed that, despite the word of one officer, it is actually legal to photograph or video record the police in a public setting. In a Facebook […
Gender Wage Gap Decreases Slightly, Unevenly
The gender wage gap decreased slightly between 2013 and 2014, albeit unevenly across sectors. The financial sector showed the widest gap of all, at about 37%. According to data com
“Self-Appointed Morality Guard” Disrupts Reykjavík Queer Choir
The Reykjavík Queer Choir was disrupted by a man who objected to the choir’s presence in a church and the Pride Flag being flown over it. The man in question […]
Choreographer Damien Jalet on making ‘BLÆÐI: obsidian pieces’
This month, Iceland Dance Company will present ‘BLÆÐI: obsidian pieces’ as part of the Reykjavík Arts Festival. The show is a combination of four works by Belgian choreograp
This Month In Food: May 2015
Iceland’s two most popular shawarma places have gone to war. Owners of shawarma joint Ali Baba are pressing charges against the owners of next-door kebab-slingers Mandí. The own
Straumur Dispatch: Vagina (dot) Love
One of our favourite Icelandic musicians, Sin Fang, is playing a show at Húrra on May 26. That alone is newsworthy, but the warm-up band also caught our attention with […]
Finance Minister Keeps Getting Flipped Off By Bus Driver
Finance Minister Bjarni Benediktsson says the same city bus driver has given him the middle finger on several occasions when the two happen to be at Lækjartorg. Vísir reports tha
Tour Buses Breaking City Guidelines
Despite city guidelines to the contrary, tour buses continue to drive and park in crowded, narrow residential streets. RÚV reports that blues musician Halldór Bragason, who lives
Nordic Council Nominates Icelandic Companies For Environmental Prize
The Nordic Council has nominated three Icelandic companies for the Nature and Environment Prize. Last year, the City of Reykjavík won the award. RÚV reports that the nominees are