Krispy Kreme Coming To Iceland
Soon, the number of foreign-owned donut businesses in Iceland will double. Sources close to Nútíminn report that the iconic American donut shop Krispy Kreme will soon come to Ice
Icelandic Mini-Malls, Capitalism & The Human Condition
For a bright moment in Icelandic history, late-stage capitalism seemed triumphant, a utopia beyond nature and need. Over just a handful of decades, Iceland moved from being a post-
Iceland, The Green Enigma
It is an exciting time to be an environmentalist in Iceland. Exciting, and a bit confusing. Nearly two million tourists will visit Iceland this year, many drawn by the country’s
For & Against: The Humane Treatment Of Polar Bears
FOR: Fuck people. I mean really. Is it not bad enough that we are at this point most definitely causing the polar ice to shrink, depleting the fragile climate of […]
The Saga of Icelandic Cinema: ‘Sódóma Reykjavík’
That this boring fishing town could be any kind of Sin City is very much the joke. “Ó borg mín borg,” sings Björk over the end credits of 1992’s ‘Sódóma […]
Rewriting The History Of Húsavík
How an artist is ensuring the women of Húsavík won’t be forgotten Húsavík has made its mark on the tourist map, thanks to being the whale-watching capital of Iceland. While [
Artist Talk: Páll Ivan frá Eiðum
The prolific Páll Ivan frá Eiðum makes paintings and music, characterised alike by his unique wit. His colourful paintings vary from life-sized to hand-sized and can be purchase
Positive Opinion Towards Tourists Decreases Between Years
A new poll from Market and Media Research shows that while the majority of Icelanders still regard tourists positively, that outlook has declined between July 2015 and now. Last ye
Don’t Ask Nanna: About Icelandic Sustainability
Hallo Nanna, So tell me, why is there barely any waste seperation and what you gonna do with all the trash anyways – throughing it into the volcanoes? And people […]
Victims Of US Bombings Of Japan To Be Remembered
Iceland’s peace activists – and the general public – will once again hold a “candle floating” ceremony at Reykjavík’s Tjörnin pond next month,
Meanwhile, In Hafnarfjörður: One Of Reykjavík’s Neighbouring Towns
To most people who visit Iceland, the town of Hafnarfjörður is a suburb on the way to Reykjavík, or “that bit where the city starts.” As seen from the Flybus […]
The Five Gaits Of Horsepower: A Trip To Fákasel Horse Park
A glorious, wise and spiritual creature stands calmly in the stable. His eyes are focused, his carbon-black fur is shining under a bright light, and his posture is perfect. After [
Humans of Reykjavík: Kenny Fang
Every issue, we will interview someone living in Reykjavík or just visiting the city, so as to share with you, dear reader, the trials and tribulations of daily life here [&hellip
Finance Minister Emphasises Elections “In Late October”
Contrary to what his partner in the ruling coalition has said, Minister of Finance and Independence Party chairperson Bjarni Benediktsson spoke today of early elections in no uncer
Track by Track: ‘Vagg & Velta’ by Emmsjé Gauti
Since the release of his third solo album ‘Vagg & Velta’, Emmsjé Gauti has been packing venues and selling out of merch. Catch the phenomenon for yourself at Innipúkinn
Are You An Inside Demon? Innipúkinn Festival Is Here
The Merchant’s Weekend is a national summer holiday, taking place this year July 30-August 1, when Reykvíkingar pile into cars en masse and head for an idyllic countryside retre
Drag-Súgur: The Queens Of Reykjavík
It’s Tuesday night and the heels are out at the rehearsal space of Drag-Súgur, Reykjavík’s latest and greatest drag performance group. The queens are gearing up for t
Sunna’s Top Five Fav
Sunna Margrét is a born performer. She traveled the world as the frontperson of electro-pop band Bloodgroup, and since the band’s dissolution, she’s been studying visual arts
DJ Of The Issue: SURA
Þura Stína or SURA is Reykjavík’s hip-hop DJ queen. Known for her killer sets, performing with Reykjavíkurdætur and keeping the crowd jumping, SURA was an easy choice as thi
Icelandic Tour Bus Company Offers Pokémon Go Hunting Trips
If you like Pokémon Go, Reykjavík Excursions has your back. The popular tour bus company has announced that for the trifling sum of 7,500 ISK, you can book a 4-hour […]