Your Friday Night Sorted
In a fjord far, far away, thirteen students from eight countries have dwelled between the two mountains of Seyðisfjördur at the LungA School for the past three months. You ma
Some Iceland Things That Scare Americans
Letters that don’t look like our letters Maybe ‘ð’ and ‘þ’ both make sounds we can easily pronounce, but those symbols still look weird and alien, almost Lovecraftian.
The Fate Of Flateyri, On Film, At Bíó Paradís
“The town is dying,” a then-24-year-old woman working at the Flateyri gas station told a Grapevine reporter, back in 2006. The reporter, now our editor-in-chief, continued: “
Islam Condemns Terrorism
The recent attacks in Paris—or any other place in the world such as Lebanon, Mali and the ongoing war in Syria etc., which result in innocent lives being lost—are extremely [&h
Don’t Ask Nanna: About The Police
Hi Nanna, What’s the most dangerous animal in Iceland? Attenborough Enthusiast Hi Attenborough Enthusiast, The police. Nanna Hey Nanna, Is it hard to drive a modified
Tourist Stumbles On Whale Skeleton
A tourist stumbled upon the skeleton of a whale while walking on Seltjarnarnes beach yesterday afternoon, reports RÚV. After informing the local authorities of the skeleton’
Domestic Airport Closer To Leaving Reykjavík
MPs from numerous parties – including the coalition-leading Progressives – have signed on with a proposal to move the domestic airport from Reykjavík to Keflavík. The
Some Police To Get Guns Next Month
Just in time for the holiday season, some capital area police will now be carrying handguns in their patrol cars. Vísir reports that only those police who have passed a […]
Happy Takks-giving
Today is Thanksgiving, that oh-so-American holiday where we sit down with family and friends and stuff our faces and drink wine until everybody falls asleep in a tryptophan-induced
Even Iceland Unsafe From “Black Friday”
The Icelandic media has now started warning people about “Black Friday”, despite the absence of Thanksgiving, and many local shops have reportedly taken up the traditio
Giving Thanks, Low Key
Mom’s home (or store-bought) cooking has never seemed as far away as it does during your first Thanksgiving away from the states. But don’t worry, fellow recently relocated US
Restaurant Review: Gló Is A Hippie Chipotle (That’s A Compliment)
Throughout most of Iceland’s history, food has been considered but a means of sustenance, “fuel,” if you will. Therefore, the likes of Gló proprietor Solla, Sólveig Eiríks
Double Moonbow Spotted In West Iceland
Photographer Víðir Björnsson managed to capture a very rare moonbow in the night sky above Western Iceland, reports BBC. A second moonbow was also present though not visible on
Professor Has Doubts Xenophobia Is On The Rise
A professor of political science believes that the danger of far-right political movements in Scandinavia are exaggerated, despite rising levels of support. RÚV spoke with Ólafur
Government Risk Over Farice Loan “Significant”
The Icelandic National Audit Office believes the government is taking a “significant risk” due to their part ownership of a loan owed by Farice ehf., the company which
New (Old) Religion Promises Parish Fee Refund
A new religion formed in Iceland has one primary objective: “that the government repeal any law that grants religious organizations privilege”, which includes refunding
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The jazz quartet ADHD has a stellar track record for quality and consistency. Their latest release, ‘5’, is no different, and like their other recordings, is conveniently label
Nekkid Icelandic Dudes Pose For UK Mag
Naked Icelandic men will feature in the next issue of the bi-monthly male photography magazine Elska, reports Gay Iceland. Each issue is shot in a different city with local boys [&
Soup Tuesday: Kræklingasúpa, Icelandic Mussels Soup
Blue Mussels have been harvested in Iceland for over 30 years, but it’s only been in the last six years that they have really taken off. Gunnar Karl Gíslason, the […]
Handsome Author Steps Forward As Presidential Candidate
Best-selling author, former national team footballer and noted good guy Þorgrímur Þráinsson has officially announced his intention to run for the Icelandic presidency next year
Police Commissioner Will Examine “Biggi The Cop” Case
The Commissioner for the Capital Area Police says they will examine a Facebook post made by “Biggi the Cop” about a recent rape acquittal. RÚV reports that Commissione