Iceland’s Naming Laws May Soon Be No More
One of Iceland’s most unique – and most controversial – laws may soon become a thing of the past. As many of our readers are aware, Iceland has an official [&hell
Don’t Post Your Ballots On Social Media
Absentee voting for the presidential elections has begun, but many Icelanders are breaking voting laws on Facebook and Twitter by posting photos of their ballots. Vísir reports th
Researchers Want Your Ticks
Researchers want to get a clearer picture of the spread and population density of ticks in Iceland, and they need your help. Vísir reports that The Icelandic Institute of Natural
As It Happened: #EuroSaga Begins As Iceland Inflict 1-1 Defeat On Portugal
Yesterday was a big day for Iceland, and especially for their starting eleven, who took to the field in Saint Etienne to play Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal. We watched the gam
There’s No Place Like Dome: Iceland’s 5 Billion Star Hotel
I’ve always loved dome or bubble based movies: BioDome, Bubble Boy…or any movie involving a viral outbreak and subsequent quarantine. There is something alluring about
Happening Today: “Matt Shepard Is A Friend of Mine” At Bíó Paradís
The American Embassy in Iceland and GayIceland.is host a screening of the documentary “Matt Shepard is a Friend of Mine” this evening at Bíó Paradís. An on-line Q and A [&he
“Icelandic Supporters Have Taken Over The Place,” Says UEFA Reporter
As the kickoff of Iceland’s first Euro 2016 match against Portugal draws closer, Jóhann Ólafur Sigurðsson has been reporting on the ground for the official UEFA website. J
Iceland Spending Less On Health Care Than Almost All Other OECD Countries
Only Mexico spends proportionately less on health care than Iceland, amongst all other OECD countries. Iceland has scarcely increased its budget allocations to health care, while I
Union Criticises Law On Air Traffic Controllers
The Director of the Federation of State and Municipal Employees (BSRB) has spoken up against a recent parliamentary measure forcing air traffic controllers to work overtime. In an
Pirates Back On Top, Pres Frontrunner Lead Declines
Two new polls show shifts in power both within the halls of parliament and in the presidential race. According to a new poll conducted by the University of Iceland for […]
TAKE THIS QUIZ: Which Icelandic Hamburger Is Right For You?
Everyone loves choices. There’s nothing like scanning a menu when you’re hungry and fantasizing about each delicious option. Then terror strikes: what do you choose? Wh
Midges Overwhelming Lake Mývatn
The swarming, biting pests after which the lake is named have become so numerous that they have even driven fishers from the area. Visitors to the picturesque northern Icelandic la
The Closed Doors Of Bessastaðir, The Presidential Residence
If you look south over Skerjafjörður, the inlet that frames Reykjavík’s south coast, a striking collection of red-roofed houses might catch your eye, just across the water. I
Festival Explores Contemporary Connections Between Winnipeg And Reykjavík
The historic connections between Reykjavík and Winnipeg run deep, but these days the cultural connections between the two cities may run even deeper. The núna (now) festival, whi
Reykjavík Mourns For Orlando
The City of Reykjavík openly mourns the tragic events which unfolded in Orlando, Florida early Sunday morning. The world is still reeling from a mass shooting that claimed at leas
Track By Track: Samaris Singer Jófríður Tells The Story Of Black Light
Samaris are one of the bright lights of the Reykjavík music scene. Famed for 90s-inflected breaks, sonorous clarinet and the intimate, breathy vocals of singer Jófríður Ákadó
Foreign Domestic Violence Survivors Need Greater Support
Survivors of foreign origin of domestic violence face numerous obstacles to getting the help they need, new research has discovered. Vísir reports that these survivors can have di
Icelandic Wool Producers Warn Of Imported Counterfeits
As Icelandic manufacturers work overtime to meet the growing demand for wool, local producers warn of foreign wool sold as Icelandic. “We have grown used to knock-offs and ch
Why Now? Iceland’s football insiders on the Euro breakthrough
As you may have noticed, something big is going on in the world of Icelandic football this summer. Since the foundation of the Icelandic Football Association in 1947, the men’s [
New Poll Shows Upset In Presidential Race
A new poll from the University of Iceland shows one dark horse candidate gaining on the second-place runner, whose support continues to decline. RÚV reports that the poll was cond
Two Citizen’s Arrests In Downtown Reykjavík
Bystanders twice in one day apprehended and held people suspected of committing serious crimes until police arrived. Vísir reports that the first incident happened late Friday, wh