Match Preview: “BREXIT 2—THE SMITING”
Iceland’s dramatic late goal against the Austrians was one of the moments of the Euro 2016 tournament, and fired the team to a second-place group finish, below Hungary and ab
Guðni Th. Jóhannesson Is Iceland’s 6th President
Election results are in, and the historian who has led polls for weeks in a row is now Iceland’s new president. While Guðni was the projected winner from the first […
Waterslide Party Downtown Next Weekend
Vísir reports that the Environmental and Planning Committee for the City of Reykjavík has approved a permit for a waterslide party, scheduled to be held next Saturday, July 2. Th
Presidential Elections Today
Today, Iceland votes for their new president. Here’s what you need to know. If you are an Icelandic citizen, then you can vote in these elections. To find out where […
Happening Today: GusGus And DJ Margeir On Esjan
Yep, you heard correctly, that huge mountain looming over Reykjavík is hosting a party of epic proportions. GusGus and DJ Margeir will bring the beats after being air-lifted to th
Happening Today: Húrrahús With Kasper Bjørke, The Mansisters and Sexy Lazer
Húrra knows how to throw a party, and this is no exception. At Húrrahús, witness a meeting of Danish and Icelandic electronic minds, as Kasper Bjørke (DK) and Jón Atli [&helli
Monster Of The Month: Dvergur, The Dwarf
Although the Prose Edda refers to dwarfs as being a kind of elf race, a clear distinction is made in folklore. Dwarfs appear in numerous adventures and chivalric tales. They [&hell
“Football In Its Purest Form”: An English Perspective On Iceland’s #EuroSaga
Following the conclusion of the group stages, it would be fair to say that Euro 2016 has been something of a mixed bag, so far. There have been spectacular moments—like […
Offsite Voting Challenged
A group of Icelanders contend one part of Iceland’s offsite voting process was actually in violation of the law, and they have filed their complaint with the Supreme Court. V
Tourist Camps On Golf Course
Golfers hoping to play a round at Korpúlfsstaðavellir golf course were met with a surprise at the 14th hole. Hjörtur Bryjanrsson shared the experience on Facebook, and described
EU Leadership Issue Joint Statement About Brexit
A statement from European Union leadership about the results of the Brexit referendum has been issued, saying they “regret but respect” the decision. The joint statemen
New Party Makes Surprising Upset In New Poll
A new poll shows that a months-old party now has more support than older, more established parties in parliament. According to the poll, conducted by the University of Iceland at [
Your Latest Batch Of Naming Committee Rulings
Kleopatra is in but Cleopatra is out – these are amongst the latest decisions of Iceland’s Naming Committee. Vísir reports that the soon-to-be-expired Naming Committee
Happening Today: Special Performance At Wind And Weather Window Gallery
A special performance will take place at the Wind and Weather Window Gallery around the Feast of St John, which marks the time of summer that may bring new journeys, […]
Happening Today: Fuglset Male Voice Choir At Nordic House
I ask you: What’s more Icelandic than male choirs? (Quick, puffins cover your ears!) Partake in the most classic of Nordic traditions, an evening with the Norwegian Fuglset Male
Match Review: Now THAT’S What I Call Smiting—Iceland Go Through
So: one full day after Iceland’s dramatic, nerve-wracking, mind-blowing, last-gasp victory against the bravely battling Austrian side yesterday, our hands have finally stoppe
Icelandic Company Offering Free Whale Watching For Defeated English Team
When Iceland defeats England this Monday, the losing team can console themselves with a generous offer from the far north. The Guardian reports that North Sailing has 23 tickets fo
Photos: The Agony And The Ecstasy Of Iceland Vs. Austria
As you may have heard, Iceland beat Austria in a game of football last night. The country’s capital city of Reykjavík, and pretty much everywhere else, closed down half an [
North Iceland Sheep Wreaking Havoc
Free-roaming sheep are reportedly doing extensive property damage in a corner of northeast Iceland. RÚV reports that the sleepy Icelandic town of Fjallabyggð has been recently co
Days Before Election, New Poll Shows One Frontrunner
A new poll taken last Tuesday shows historian Guðni Th. Jóhannesson to be the clear frontrunner in the Icelandic presidential race. According to the results of the poll, conducte