Answers Instead Of Questions
One trans Icelander’s experience with sexism and transition. The past few years have seen an explosion of international media coverage of trans visibility and human rights. O
For & Against: Does Cultural Appropriation Exist?
FOR: Cultural appropriation is everywhere. You can see Icelanders chowing down on shwarma, drinking coffee—which doesn’t even grow in Iceland—and even rapping. We seem to be
The Hot Button: Deportations
Our current Hot Button issue is deportations. This contentious subject has been particularly visible lately, especially as it relates to the case of Nigerian asylum seeker Eze Okaf
It Will Be Hard To Follow The UEFA Cup On Icelandic Television
RÚV reports some Icelanders might have problems watching the UEFA Cup on their televisions. “It’s likely that about 50,000 – 100,000 people will have trouble viewing the UEF
Speed Bumps For Your Safety
I had never been carsick in my entire life. I’d roll my eyes when my sister asked for carsickness medication on our family road trips. I always felt she was […]
Iceland To Be Scorched By Weekend Heat Wave
This weekend could prove to be decidedly summery for every corner of the country, if current weather forecasts hold out. As can be seen by the above image, today and […]
Bank Robbers Convicted, Sentenced
Two young men who staged a daring daylight bank robbery last December have received their sentences. Vísir reports that the Supreme Court has confirmed the sentence, first handed
Citizens Propose Jail Be Converted To Bathhouse
Reykjavík’s direct democracy website has seen one proposal take a decided upswing in popularity: converting the Hegningarhús jail on Skólavörðustígur into an east Europ
Church And State Separation Proposal Submitted
The Pirate Party has submitted a proposal that many Icelanders see as a long time coming. The proposal calls upon the government to begin preparations for moving the Evangelical Lu
Starting Today: Mugison at Kassinn
With over 25,000 followers on Facebook, Mugison isn’t just a random Icelandic singer. Over the years he’s established a name for himself singing his own songs both in Icelandic
Happening This Weekend: TAKTFAKT Pre-Party and After-Party
Can’t afford the steep price tag that accompanies the TAKTFAKT Festival? No worries, we’ve got you covered. The pre- and after-parties may not be inside a volcano, but the line
Happening Today: ‘Transcendence’ Opening Party at Lækningaminjasafnið
Local designer Hildur Yeoman will put to rest any questions about whether or not fashion should be considered art in her solo exhibition ‘Transcendence’. The installation combi
Don’t Ask Nanna: About Icelandic Names
@BrianErler Well, they are names, in Icelandic. Given to Icelandic people, usually at birth. #DontAskNanna — Nanna Árnadóttir (@NannaArnadottir) June 2, 2016 Hey Nanna, I have
Bíó Paradís: Dreamland
‘Dreamland’ is a documentary about the building of the Kárahnjúkar Hydropower Plant in the eastern part of Iceland in the early 2000s. The film is based on the best-selling,
Springtime In Svalbard: Ice Caves, Dog Sleds And Tinder In The Arctic
The very first written mention of the group of islands known as Svalbard, meaning “cold coast” or “cold edge,” comes from a 12th century Icelandic Saga. “Svalbard fundinn
People of Grímsey
Harpa Þórey & Gabríel, shopkeepers (pictured above) “We moved here in 2005, from Akureyri. The life is very different, and it’s quiet. My husband is from here. We have
A Matter Of Life And Death: The Sad, Strange Case Of Eze Okafor
As I write this, Nigerian asylum seeker Eze Okafor is on the streets of Sweden. He owns little more than the clothes on his back, has nowhere to sleep, and […]
Something For Everyone: Bike Cave
Located in the Skerjafjörður neighbourhood behind the domestic airport, the Bike Cave is somewhat out of the way for travellers and locals alike. However, given its fleet of rent
Open Now: ‘Kingdom: Flora, Fauna, Fable’
Historically, art has emphasized human interest as it pertains to earth and our surroundings. The new survey ‘Kingdom: Flora, Fauna, Fable’ aims to juxtapose various artworks,
Artist Talk: Gréta Þorkelsdóttir, Graphic Designer
Gréta Þorkelsdóttir is a typography nerd, feminist and this issue’s emerging artist. She is a graphic design graduate from the Icelandic Art Academy and an active member of th