Afraid Lifting Fresh Meat Import Ban Will Lead To Increased Pathogens
A professor of bacteriology has cautioned that lifting the import ban on fresh meat could increase the risk of multi-resistant bacteria in Iceland. RÚV reports that Karl G. Kristi
Support For Keeping Domestic Airport Where It Is Decreases
About 60% of Icelanders say they want the domestic airport to stay right where it is, in Reykjavík. RÚV reports that, according to a new poll from Maskína, 59% of […]
Furniture Tossers Fined
Two men caught on film throwing a sofa off of a cliff and into the sea have been located and fined. Vísir reports that the two men, who were caught […]
Will File Legal Complaint To EFTA If Alcohol Is Privatised
A recent letter to parliament points out numerous flaws in a controversial bill to allow the sale of alcohol in private shops. RÚV reports that the letter in question has [&hellip
More Horrible Weather On The Way
Very high winds and increased precipitation are in the cards for Iceland over the next couple of days. Vísir reports that winds reaching between 20 to 28m/s can be expected, [&hel
The Truth About Fermented Shark
I remember the first time I had fermented shark. Actually, I don’t. I have a confession to make: I’ve never tried it. In case you were wondering, no, this is […]
Visit Sólheimajökull: A Glacier In Retreat
As the dizzy heights of the Eyjafjallajökull glacier come into view, most people understandably feel a magnetic pull to the otherworldly ice cap. The most accessible place to sati
Lost GPS Tourist Visits Herring Museum
The American tourist, Noel Santillan, who plugged the wrong address into his GPS and ended up in a remote fishing village in north Iceland rather than Reykjavík seems to be [&hell
PM Visits Refugee Camps, Jokes About The Electricity
Observing the deplorable conditions refugees in Lebanon contend with, the Icelandic Prime Minister used humour to describe his visit. Stundin reports that Prime Minister Sigmundur
Protest Planned For “Pick-Up Artist” Meeting
A protest is being planned on the spot where a notorious “pick-up artist” intends to hold a public meeting. The organisers call on protestors to use “lightness an
More Icelanders Leaving Than Coming Home
New data from Statistics Iceland shows that Icelanders leaving Iceland outnumber those returning home. At the same time, the population increased by just over 1,400 during the last
Crisis Averted: Merchant Ship Workers Sign Agreement
A collective bargaining agreement signed late last night has averted an impending strike, which was to begin at midnight last night. Vísir reports that unions representing ship en
Pirates Top Gallup Poll Ten Months In A Row
The Pirate Party is still ahead of all other parties in the country, and have been above 30% since April 2015. Kjarninn reports that, according to the results of the […]
Clean Drinking Water Returns To Seyðisfjörður
All bacterial contamination in the village’s water has been eliminated, and residents can now stop boiling it before drinking. According to an announcement on Seyðisfjörðu
PHOTOS: Geysir And Strokkur In Winter Mode
Doing the Golden Circle during winter is preferred by some, because the sights are even more stunning in the snow – if you can withstand the cold. The sight that […]
#GVpics – This Weeks Winner Of The Instagram Contest
We were so excited going through all of the beautiful, weird and amazing pictures posted under the hashtag #GVpics this week. Instagram really has proven that you don’t need
Tourist Bamboozled By GPS, 6 Hour Detour Ensues
An American tourist took a 5 and half hour detour to the north of Iceland yesterday after a GPS mishap directed him to Laugarvegur in Siglufjörður, reports Vísir. The tourist [&
Most Icelanders Still Opposed To Alcohol In Shops
The vast majority of Icelanders remain opposed to alcohol being sold in non-government shops, a new poll reveals. The poll, conducted by Fréttablaðið, Vísir and Stöð 2, shows
Ex-Con Lawyer Withdraws Request For Trial Practice Rights
A lawyer newly released from prison after serving time for murder has withdrawn his request to be able to practice trial law again. Vísir reports that Atli Helgason, who was [&hel
New Shooting Range in Ísafjörður
Firearm enthusiasts in the northwest Iceland town now have a new place to practice their hobby. RÚV reports that the Sport Shooting Society of Ísafjörður now has an indoor faci
Merchant Ship Workers May Strike
Merchant ship workers have been without a contract since last summer, and a break down in negotiations may lead to a strike. RÚV reports that captains and engineers alike have [&h