Reports Of Northern Lights’ Demise Greatly Exaggerated
Despite rumours to the contrary, the Northern Lights are not about to disappear within the next few years, an astronomy enthusiast has confirmed. RÚV spoke with Sævar Helgi Braga
When Has Iceland Seized Valuables From Refugees?, MP Asks
An alternate MP wants to know how often Iceland has used an existing law similar to the one recently passed in Denmark, which allows police to seize valuables found on […]
Jewelry Store Robbery Suspects Appear In Court
Two of the three men suspected of robbing a jewelry store in Hafnarfjörður last October showed up in Reykjanes District Court yesterday morning. One of them admitted he was in [&
“Pick-Up Artist” Coming To Iceland
A guy who visited Iceland once before is coming back to charge men 260,000 ISK for a class in how to bed “passive-aggressive bitches” who suffer from “penis envy&
Pirates Surpass 40%, Topping Ruling Coalition
The Pirate Party is currently polling at 42%, remaining the top party in the country for the past year now. Support for the party exceeds that of both parties in […]
RADIOHEAD IS COMING TO ICELAND!
Secret Solstice Music Festival has just released that RADIOHEAD is coming to the festival, which takes place June 17 – 19, 2016. This festival takes place during the longest
Culture Minister: “The Arts Are Important”
The Minister of Culture defended the annual Artist’s Salaries in parliament yesterday citing the importance art has on Icelandic society, reports RÚV. Artist’s Salarie
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Opening Today: Dark Music Days Festival
It’s time to wipe away your (proverbial) emo-kid bangs, even if it’s still dim and dreary outside—because the Dark Music Days festival is here. Since 1980, this cosy festival
Icelander Has No “Right To Be Forgotten”
The Data Protection Authority has ruled against an Icelander who wants to evoke his “right to be forgotten” by search engines, despite this being a part of European pol
Health Care Petition Halfway There After Just 5 Days
The petition to increase funding for health care is already halfway to to its goal of 100,000 signatures only five days after its creation. Over 51,000 Icelanders have signed the [
Fast & Furious 8 To Be Filmed In Iceland
The eighth film in the car racing franchise will be filmed in part in humble Akranes. The town’s mayor is reportedly “very interested” in the positive effects thi
Scottish National Week At KEX
KEX Hostel’s annual Scottish National Week is here, where Scotland and its heritage are honoured with song, dance, poetry, whisky, and plenty of haggis. It is connected to Bu
“Sorrowful Stories About Our Sector”
Iceland’s relationship with heavy industry has finally come full circle. Just over ten years ago, the same two parties who are currently ruling the government pushed the idea
Primary School Trying Gender-Neutral Bathrooms
A school in Reykjanesbær has decided to let kids decide for themselves which bathroom they use, in an effort to be more inclusive. GayIceland reports that Akurskóli primary schoo
Support For Artists’ Salaries Growing
More Icelanders support state support for artists than oppose it, and the percentage who support it is growing. According to the latest poll from Market and Media Research (MMR), 5
Iceland Most Corrupt Nordic Country, Again
Iceland has once again come out ahead of all other Nordic countries in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index. According to the data, which covers 168 coun
A Band To Remember: The Superfun Reptile Returns
Risaeðlan was made up of kids that were keen followers of the great resurrection of Icelandic rock in the early 80s. Magga Stína (vocals/violin) and Dóra Wonder (vocals/saxophon
Tourist In Critical Care Following Diving Accident
A tourist is in critical care at the National University Hospital of Iceland following a diving accident at the Silfra rift in Þingvellir National Park yesterday, reports Vísir.
#GVpics Instagram Contest Is Back!
We’re kick-starting this year with a weekly Instagram competition. The rules are simple: bring out your smartphones and photograph whatever you find interesting in Iceland. Wheth
Kaupthing Bankers Acquitted Of Additional Charges
Reykjavík District Court has acquitted three Kaupthing bankers of additional charges added to the ones they are already convicted of committing. RÚV reports that the court ruled