Trump Apparently Still Soliciting Illegal Donations From Icelandic MPs
Despite a formal complaint from the Federal Elections Committee against him for this behaviour, at least one Icelandic MP attests that he “regularly” receives campaign
Volcano Watch: A Closer Look At Katla
Hvolsvöllur is a sleepy village in south Iceland, between Hella and Seljalandsfoss. It’s a somewhat forgettable, blink-and-you’ll-miss-it settlement of just a few small hangar
Landmannalaugar: Take Yourself Into Iceland’s Highlands
Iceland On Your Own: Landmannalaugar A stopover in Iceland has three components: The Golden Circle, The South Coast and a night out on Laugavegur. But what if there was another [&h
MPs Vote Against Cutting Subsidies To Farmers Who Abuse Animals
MPs for the Independence Party and the Progressives voted against a change to agricultural laws that would have cut off subsidies to farmers who have been found guilty of serious [
Justin Bieber Has Landed In Iceland
Your wait is over, folks. Justin Bieber has touched down in Iceland. Vísir reports that the pop star landed at Reykjavík Airport by private jet only moments ago. Bieber will [&he
Happening Tonight: Shapednoise / Ultraorthodox / AMFJ
Despite its ‘green’ reputation, Icelanders are said to have one of the highest energy-use rates per capita in the world. Tonight Húrra offers a chance to see the these power-s
Happening Tomorrow: Justin Bieber In Concert
Is it too late now to say party? Nope, because #1 heartthrob and worldwide badboy Justin Bieber is coming to Iceland. Yes, we’re talking about that Justin Bieber, the one [&helli
There’s A Stormzy Coming: Airwaves Finalises Lineup
It’s 4:30 in the afternoon and Prikið is packed. Really packed—the bar lights are swinging, there are MCs on the counter, and you have to wait your turn on the […]
Iceland Ties With Ukraine, 1-1, In World Cup Qualifiers
Iceland’s men’s football team finished 1-1 against Ukraine yesterday in their first game of the World Cup qualifiers. RÚV reports that Alfreð Finnbogason scored a goa
The Fish You Order Might Not Be The Fish You Get
Investigations have revealed that a different fish was served than what was ordered in Icelandic restaurants in 22% of all cases. RÚV reports that the research, conducted by Icela
President’s First 60 Days Receives High Approval Rating
Icelanders appear to be very happy with their choice for their President, as a new poll from Market and Media Research (MMR) shows him polling higher than his predecessor ever [&he
About 13% Ready To House Refugees Themselves
A more detailed look at a recent Maskína survey about Icelanders’ attitudes towards refugees and asylum seekers shows some revealing results. According to the survey, conduc
Lord Pusswhip’s Top Five Albums
“Can I send you more than 500 words? There’s so much to say…” Lord Pusswhip asks me in a Facebook message. I empathize, but that’s exactly why we asked him […]
Happening Tonight: Brian Wilson Performs “Pet Sounds”
In 1966 the Beach Boys released their iconic record Pet Sounds. Inspired by The Beatles’ “Rubber Soul,” this album was, and still is, incredibly influential in popular music
A Seabound Saga: Sailing Like a Viking In Reykjavík
It’s a picture-perfect Reykjavík morning—clear skies, bright sunlight, a calm current—one of the last of summer, maybe. I stand on a wobbly dock in front of a ship that look
Real Life Iceland: There’s More To Keflavík Than The Airport
Every tourist that comes to Iceland sets foot in Keflavík, but they rarely stay there—staring at the town instead through the windows of the Flybus. Not wishing to sugar-coat it
Happening Tonight: Gursus, the Tour of the Unexpected
Who said that Mondays have to be those days when you feel as dry as a raisin? Start this week with a bit of unexpected! The Swedish duo Gursus will perform […]
Low Voter Turn-Out Predicted
Party primaries have been so poorly attended that turn-out for parliamentary elections may be decidedly low, a professor at the University of Akureyri says. With parliamentary elec
Wants To Ramp Up Re-Forestation In Iceland
The Icelandic Forestry Association passed a resolution yesterday that aims to plant some 8 million trees in Iceland over the next five years. RÚV reports that the Icelandic govern
Man Finds 10th Century Sword
A group of men who went goose hunting last weekend in South Iceland stumbled upon a most unusual find: a sword, in relatively great condition, that The Cultural Heritage Agency [&h
Moving Matter: Cycles and stillness with Eva Ísleifsdóttir and Sindri Leifsson
Eva Ísleifsdóttir enters Gerðarsafn a little soggy from the mist. She tears off her raincoat and meets me on the north end of the museum space, where her half of […]