Chinese Post-Rock Band Wang Wen To Perform in Reykjavík Tonight
Hailing from Dalian, a city in Northern China, instrumental rock band Wang Wen has been around since 1999. They have released nine studio albums over the years, as well as [&hellip
Hour Of The Wolf: Night Shift At The Gas Station
It’s three in the morning, you’re hungry, and you still have a long drive ahead of you. Fortunately, there’s a gas station shop open, with bacon-wrapped hotdogs, chips and co
Don’t Ask Nanna: About Weird Icelandic Names
Dear Nanna, What’s the weirdest Icelandic name? James Dear James, James? Your name is James? Hahaha, what kind of name is that? Who names their kid James? Wow, your mum […
Last Words: Whose History?
In Brussels, they have just opened a museum of European History. But is it really possible to tell the unified history of a continent shaped by various groups usually at […]
Homophobic Violence Still A Major Problem In Iceland
Despite Iceland’s reputation as a tolerant country, homophobia is still very prevalent. In fact, this reputation for tolerance may be making survivors of homophobia reluctant
Beauty Business: The Art Of Eyebrow Shaping
Welcome to Iceland. Here we have stunning landscapes and beautiful people—especially the ladies. As you walk around town in Reykjavík, you may notice how perfectly presented Ice
7000km Offside: Iraqi Asylum Seeker Referees Icelandic Football Matches
Twana Khaled, a 28-year-old former Iraqi Premier League referee, is now stewarding matches in Iceland while his appeal to a rejected asylum application is being processed. After di
Windstorm To Return On Thursday
Better enjoy the relative stillness while it lasts tomorrow, because the dreaded high winds will be returning to Iceland later this week. As reported, an enormous vortex just west
#SmiteTheWorld: Men’s National Football Team Invades Indonesia
Iceland’s raging, monstrous army of murderous footballing warlords will decimate Indonesia this week in a daring raid on the 286m-strong nation. The two “friendlies” will be
Hellish Vortex Pummeling Iceland All Day Today
High winds will be whipping across much of Iceland today, but things will be calmer by the evening. As this live imagery shows, a giant nightmarish vortex located just west [&helli
Higher Tax Breaks For The Wealthy Than For Low-Income Groups
According to a report filed by the Icelandic Confederation of Labour (ASÍ), the tax code changes that came into effect at the beginning of January will benefit high-income groups
French Dairy Giant To Purchase Skyr Company Siggi’s
If you have lived in the United States in recent years, you might have come across Siggi’s, a dairy brand that specializes in Icelandic style yogurt skyr. It’s popular
System Reboot: Universal Basic Income And Iceland
Halldóra Mogensen, an MP for the Pirate Party and the chair of the Welfare Committee, is not the kind of politician who speaks in dry, vague terms about the “importance [&hellip
PHOTOS: The First Winter Swim Of The New Year
As per tradition, some Icelanders took to Nauthólsvík beach on New Year’s Day to go for a swim – some even bathed in the more frigid waters outside the heated [&helli
Comics: Single Life & Murder Podcasts From Lóa & Elín Elísabet
Here are the comics from our latest issue, by Lóa and Elín Elísabet. You can see more of their work here.
Island Life: Ghost Ships, DUIs, And A Fatal Bus Crash
We are sad to report that a serious tour bus accident just west of Kirkjubæjarklaustur resulted in several grave injuries and at least one death at the time of this […]
Making Of An Artist: Jónas Reynir’s Cowboy Cannibals And Unruly Tóta
Writer Jónas Reynir Gunnarsson didn’t publish just one book in 2017, but three—all of which met with great praise from critics. It’s safe to say that Jónas Reynir is a [&he
Buy Shit: POPit Attire, ANGAN Salts, Roasters Tote & More
If you’re looking for something more interesting than a stuffed puffin to take home with you, here are a few ideas. ALVIA’s POPit Clothing Rapper Alvia Islandia has followe
Steinunn Jónsdóttir’s Perfect Day In Reykjavík
Steinunn Jónsdóttir is a musician in Amabadama and RVKDTR. This is how she’d spend a perfect day in Reykjavík. First thing in the morning? I wake up early feeling fresh [&
Delicious Wickedness: Memorable Morsels At Mat Bar
About a year ago, eschewing the somewhat overfamiliar New Nordic trend, a delightful little ‘Nordic Italian’ restaurant opened up on Hverfisgata. While the original focus was f
Electric Dreams: Andartak Is Deep, Colourful And Continuously Adventurous
Andartak is the three-years-in-the-making music project of Arnór Kári Egilsson. Möller Records has released two of Andartak’s albums, ‘Mindscapes’ in 2015, and ‘888’ e