AirBnB Having Complex Effects On The Rental Market
AirBnB and tourist accommodation in general is having an effect on the local rental market, and it is hard to pin down this effect quantitatively. According to a new report [&helli
Vaping Will Be On Par With Tobacco Use, If Bill Becomes Law
The use of e-cigarettes, or “vaping”, will be the same as smoking tobacco in the eyes of the law, if a bill from the Minister of Health is passed. As […]
Immigration Appeals Board To Be Reduced Due To Budget Constraints
Despite a plea for a budget increase due to an ever-increasing number of asylum applications, Parliament only allocated about half the funds the Immigration Appeals Board (KNU) had
Playing It By Ear: The Musical Universe of Kosmodod
Samaris is not a secret. The hazy electronic trio has been garnering attention from record labels, press, and, of course, adoring fans at home and abroad, since their debut in [&he
Unbeautiful: The Photography of Þórsteinn Sigurðsson, AKA xdeathrow
For some, seeing is more than a sense—it’s a sensation. “It’s painful to be somewhere, see something amazing and not be able to take a photo of it,” photographer Þórste
Icelanders To Hold Solidarity Protest With Romanians Today
A snap protest will be held in front of the Icelandic parliament today in solidarity with the thousands of Romanians who have been protesting against government corruption in their
Blast From The Past: Hitler’s Reputation Valued At 200 ISK
On January 6th 1934, famous Icelandic author Þórbergur Þórðarson wrote an article in the now defunct daily paper Alþýðublaðið. Its headline, “Kvalarlosti nazista,” ro
Get Your Read On: Wayward Heroes & The Creator
If you want the joy of reading a piece of Icelandic literature without the hassle of learning Icelandic, then these two novels, now translated into English, are a great place [&hel
Iceland’s Seamen Strike Threatens British Cod & Haddock Supply
Iceland’s seamen strike has had a rippling effect in other parts of the world, and now Brits are worried that the price of their beloved fish and chips will soar […]
But Is It Spring?
The past “winter” has been exceptionally warm, and now that we are past the halfway point to the equinox, signs are appearing that spring is in the air. We would [&hell
Premiere: Fufanu Release Liability Video
Fufanu, the indie-rock band behind the song of the year 2016 at recent Grapevine Music Awards, are back with a new video. The lovechild of techno and post-punk, Fufanu’s tongue-i
Merry Orange-Malted Salmon: A Visit To The Latest In A Long Line Of Basements
Matarkjallarinn sits nestled in the cosy basement of Aðalstræti 2, a 160-year-old building in the heart of downtown Reykjavík. Prior to Matarkjallarinn, it housed a branch of th
Icelandic Facebook Groups: Beauty Tips!
Iceland has a peculiar obsession with Facebook groups. Think about it: with a population of around 330,000 it’s not unreasonable for a group like “Vegan Ísland” to contain l
Iceland Jumps On “America First [X] Second” Bandwagon
Never to be outdone by other countries, Iceland has also taken part in the recent craze of “America First [X] Second” videos currently sweeping Europe and beyond. These
Birna’s Father: Greenlanders Are Our Friends
Ordinary Greenlanders are reportedly being subjected to some ugly behavior from Icelanders in the midst of coverage of the ongoing investigation of the murder of Birna Brjánsdótt
Left-Greens Now Largest Party In The Country
The Left-Greens have risen past the Independence Party in a new poll from Market and Media Research (MMR), and the other two parties in the ruling coalition are now the […]
Consumer Association Takes Issue With iPhone Ad
The Consumer Agency has officially banned an Apple products retailer from using an advertisement featuring the animated work of Hugleikur Dagsson, as they take issue with the messa
Lightning Seen In Reykjavík Actually Touched Down In Westman Islands – VIDEO
Readers across the greater capital area reported seeing a flash of lightning during yesterday’s storms, but the lightning itself actually touched down in the Westman Islands,
Parliamentary Opposition Submits Proposal Condemning Trump
Members of parliament from the Social Democrats, the Left-Greens and the Pirates have submitted a parliamentary proposal calling upon the government to officially condemn TrumpR
Huskies Unchained: A Day Of Dog Sledding In Northern Iceland
I love dogs. Especially big ones. This canine affection was the main reason I was excited to go on a dog sledding trip in North Iceland. Little did I know […]
Storms Rock Iceland, Replete With Rare Thunder And Lightning – VIDEO
Just moments ago, thunder and lightning struck in Reykjavík – a very uncommon weather phenomenon in the midst of high winds and rain that are battering the country. The Icel