Iceland’s Unemployment Rate Finally Drops Below 2%
The number of Icelanders without work has reached a low not seen since before the economic collapse of 2008. Westfjords news service Bæjarins bestu reports that, according to the
Hunt For Northern Lights Ends In Car Accident
When searching for the Northern Lights by car, it’s still important to keep your eyes on the road. Vísir reports that yesterday evening in Grindavík, two tourists were driv
Mailman Takes On Batman, Wins
One letter carrier in Hólmavík refuses to let Hollywood tell him what to do. Vísir reports that Jón Halldórsson, a letter carrier whose route includes the northwest Iceland vi
Almost 90% Of Icelanders Believe Tourists Should Be Charged More
In a recent poll taken by national broadcasting service RÚV, 87% said they believe the government should impose larger fees or taxes on tourists who visit Iceland. Only 10% said [
Icelanders Demand End To Deportations Of Families
Hundreds of Icelanders have already pledged to convene at Government Offices to demand an end to deportations: specifically, regarding asylum seekers with children, some of whom we
Bedroom Community Turns Ten: Meet Jodie Landau
Jodie Landau is a young composer and performer who’s been getting around in 2016. We caught up with him on a weekend layover as he travelled back to his native […]
Björk: Digital Exhibition Comes To Iceland, Opens During Airwaves
Björk Digital—the acclaimed exhibition of virtual reality videos for songs from Björk’s last album, ‘Vulnicura’—is set to debut in Iceland this November at
A Rainy Cityscape For This Week’s #GVPics
Brevity is the source of wit, they say. And simplicity, the soul of elegance. Okay, I made that second one up. This week we wanted to showcase those the beauty […]
Exhibition Tackles Gender Equality At Mengi
At the start of next month, a new art exhibition – “An Issue of Structure” – opens at Mengi. It aims to illuminate the reality of gender equality and acceptance [&h
Hurricane Nicole Is Heading Right For Us
The Icelandic Met Office predicts that Iceland will begin feeling the effects of the incoming hurricane as early as Wednesday. RÚV reports that south Iceland can expect high winds
Icelandic Airlines Ban Samsung Galaxy Note 7 On Board
Both Icelandair and WOW Air have joined the numerous other airlines around the world who have expressly forbidden passengers from bringing a Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on board, for sec
Iceland’s Next Government Could Already Be In The Works
The Pirate Party has announced that they have ruled out forming any coalition with the Independence Party or the Progressive Party, and have already sent out the call to other [&he
Christmas Goat Returns, Laughs In The Face Of Almost Certain Destruction
The Christmas Goat has once again been erected at IKEA in Garðabær, Vísir reports, despite the very real possibility that it will once again be set on fire or torn […]
Airwaves Tipsters: Emmsjé Gauti
Our third Airwaves Tipster is Emmsjé Gauti—one of Iceland’s top rappers. He’s great live, bringing energy, showmanship and a sharp wit to the stage alongside his ste
Wetlands And Taxpayers Drained
The following is a direct response to this article by Ari Trausti Guðmundsson. Wetlands are the biggest store of carbon on land. During 1950 – 1990 the Icelandic government enco
Stormy Weather: A Look Back
A reader-submitted video montage lets you relive the magic and wonder of the severe rainfall and winds that blustered through Reykjavik these past few days. Videographer: Muhammed
Spectacular Northern Lights Show Predicted Tonight
If the clouds cooperate, you could have up to a 90% chance of seeing the Northern Lights in Iceland tonight. The Icelandic Met Office reports that south Iceland in particular [&hel
Your Weekend Forecast: Dryer, Getting Gradually Colder
If the torrential downpour that has reigned over Iceland for the past few days has gotten you down, take heart: this weekend should be kind to you. According to the […]
Gallup: Conservatives & Pirates Still On Top; Social Democrats In Trouble
The Independence Party and the Pirate Party have lost some support between polls, and the Social Democrats find themselves behind every other party with a seat in parliament. RÚV
Italian Man To Celebrate Birthday With Grueling Physical Exercise
Matteo Meucci, an Italian mountaineer living in Iceland, has challenged himself to climb 100 alpine, mixed and ice routes up Iceland’s mountains, as well as to run 100 km ove
Iceland Aiming To Join The European Space Agency
Parliament passed a proposal today that puts Iceland on track to try and join the European Space Agency. As Vísir reports, the proposal was submitted last summer by Pirate Party [