Opposition Parties Close To Alliance
Iceland’s four opposition parties have expressed the willingness to form a new ruling coalition, should elections give them the majority to do so. RÚV reports that talks bet
Airwaves Debutantes Part 5: What’s New and Who’s Who
Here it is! The final instalment of our guide to the 50 Icelandic bands making their Airwaves debut at the 2016 festival. And when you’re done with this one, read […]
Vast Majority Of Icelanders Want Constitutional Reform
About 7 out of 10 Icelanders believe the current constitution needs to be reviewed and reformed, a new poll from RÚV shows. 48,900 Icelanders were presented with the statement, &#
VIDEO: A Road Trip In North Iceland
Filmmaker Timothée Lambrecq is back in Iceland, and wasted no time in getting out into the countryside. This time, his adventures took him up to the north and north-eastern area [
Decidedly Awful Weather For Election Day
This Saturday could see some decidedly terrible weather in many parts of the country, just in time for Icelanders to go to the polls. RÚV reports that election day may […]
Tour Buses Downtown Causing “Unbearable” Situation
Both downtown Reykjavík residents and tour bus drivers alike have grown increasingly frustrated with conflicts that have arisen between them, centering around the boarding and off
Days Before Election, Poll Aggregate Reflects Uncertainty
A new poll aggregate from Kjarninn asks more questions than it answers, but big changes are most certainly in store. The poll bases its results on numerous polls conducted in [&hel
Meet The Venues Of Iceland Airwaves 2016
Iceland Airwaves is, by and large, located in downtown Reykjavík. For first-timers, part of the fun whirlwind of the festival comes from discovering the variety of venues on offer
All That Shines And Shivers: Björk On VR & The Female Star
In Björk’s ideal fantasy life she spends all of her time writing music, cued by the cycles of the moon. “When the new moon comes, I’d go under, like a […]
Immigrants Comprise Close To 10% Of Iceland’s Population
Immigrants make up 9.6% of Iceland’s population, as of the beginning of this year, and their numbers have only grown by 0.7% between years. RÚV reports that new data from [&
Gender Wage Gap Protest – PHOTOS
Yesterday, women across Iceland left work at 14:38 which, when the gender wage gap is factored in, is effectively the time in an 8-hour day when they stop being paid […]
Asylum Seeker Would Take “Anywhere In West Africa” Over Norway, Fears For Life
An asylum seeker from Ghana is fearful of being deported to Norway, as he believes Norwegian authorities will deport him to his home country, where he faces certain persecution and
Sjón Takes Part In “Future Library” Project
Award-winning Icelandic author Sjón is the third writer to add his work to the “Future Library” project, where it will lay unread along with 99 others until the start
The Greatest Campaign Video You Will Ever See Banned From Facebook
A new campaign video by artist Ragnar Kjartansson for the Left-Greens is a post-modern masterpiece. It is also banned from Facebook. UPDATE: It’s also been taken down by YouT
Airwaves Debutantes Part 4: What’s New and Who’s Who
This year over 50 bands are making their Iceland Airwaves debut. Some have been on the scene for decades, others just formed last month. In the remaining weeks before the […
No, We Won’t Tell You Where They’re Shooting Justice League
The owner of Hótel Djúpavík has been bombarded with questions, from tourists and reporters alike, regarding the exact location of where Justice League is being filmed. Workers a
Airwaves Tipsters: Teitur Magnússon
Our next Airwaves Tipster is Teitur Magnússon, a firm favourite in Iceland for his band Ojba Rasta, his solo work, and for the relaxed and positive energy he brings to […]
Happening This Week: Video Release by Godchilla
Like the suburbs, like the smiling baby doll, like Christmas. There is something inherently creepy in that which is all too perfect. Sometimes its better to confront the dark and
Unions Gearing Up For A Stormy 2017
The Icelandic Confederation of Labour (ASÍ) voted last week to increase their strike fund by over 67%, as labour leadership predicts many labour unions will be fighting hard in co
Iceland’s Next Government Could Be Taking Shape Right Now
The parliamentary opposition parties continued talks last weekend on the possibility of forming a four-party coalition after elections. While no definitive alliance will be made un
In Response To Gender Wage Gap, Women In Iceland Leaving Work Today At 14:38
Women across Iceland will be leaving their workplaces at 14:38 today which, when the gender wage gap is factored in, is effectively the time in an 8-hour day when they […]