East Iceland Hotel Owners Displeased With Airbnb Hostings
Hotel owners in Egilsstaðir have a number of objections to illegal guest accommodations offered in the town through Airbnb. RÚV reports that while there are numerous registered h
British Naval Mine Found Off Coast Of Iceland
A British naval mine, believed to be from WW2, was found off the coast of east Iceland last Saturday. Vísir reports that a helicopter of the Icelandic Coast Guard was […]
Happy Veganuary: Meeting For The Veg-Curious Today
The vegan and vegetarian society in Iceland has issued its annual Veganuary challenge, or vegan January, where the public is encouraged to try going vegan for a month and its atte
Höfnin Hljómar – Electronic Music From Iceland
Released for a recent Airwaves, ‘Höfnin Hljómar’ (or ‘Harbor Sounds’) is a sampler of some of Iceland’s experimental electronic musicians. “Sampler” is putting it l
Hlemmur To Remain Open For The Time Being
Capital area bus patrons can breathe a little easier, as the City of Reykjavík has announced Hlemmur will remains open for a while longer. The city of Rekjyavík has announced [&h
Ástþór Magnússon Running For President Again
Surprising exactly no one, perennial candidate Ástþór Magnússon has announced he is running for president again. Vísir reports that Ástþór, who first ran for president in 1
Bank Robbers Caught And In Custody
Both perpetrators of last Wednesday’s bank robbery have been arrested, and will remain in police custody until January 14. Vísir reports that two suspects who are believed r
President Leaves Legacy, Unanswered Questions In His Wake
Outgoing President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson leaves behind uncertainty after two decades in office, both in terms of who will be the next president, and what the purpose of the offi
So What’s This Presidential Election I Keep Hearing About
[EDITOR’S NOTE: In his New Year’s address yesterday, January 1, 2016, Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson announced he would not be seeking re-election this year]. The campaign fo
I Love The Smell Of Fireworks In The Morning: New Year In Reykjavík
Reykjavík rang in the new year last night with a customary bang. As well as displays in all of the various municipalities of the city’s metropolitan area, there were countle
Icelandic Fish & Chips
Not your average fish’n’chips joint, this healthy restaurant uses only organic vegetables and quality fish products to serve their fancy take on a fast-food classic. The spiced