Uber In Iceland: The Debate Continues
An Icelandic MP is proposing changes to the law that would allow for the car-sharing service in Iceland, but taxi drivers doubt there is any need for Uber in Iceland. […]
Icelandic Imam Speaks Up Against Circumcision Ban
The debate about the controversial circumcision ban has by now expanded beyond national territories, and while the Jewish population has certainly expressed their concerns, much le
Bill To Legalise Homebrewing In Iceland Submitted Again To Parliament
If a new bill becomes law, homebrewing of alcohol for personal consumption could be made legal in Iceland. The bill in question, submitted by the Pirate Party with support from [&h
Cannabis Production Takes Over ReykjavÃk
Thanks to a new reportage that explored the extent of the cannabis network in the capital area, RÚV reporters found out that cannabis growth and production carried out in the [&he
Miserable Storm Hits Iceland, Many Roads Closed
Today’s wind storm has resulted in many closed roads. Knowing how to keep updated will keep you safe. Once again, Iceland is being smacked about by a wind storm, which [&hell
Total Of Icelandic Women In Movies Hits Lowest Number Since The 1970s
From the year 2010, the number of Icelandic movies directed by women has been slowly falling. It currently stands at 6%—a substantial decrease from the 21% recorded between 1990
Weather Warning: More Storms To Come!
Don’t get too used to today’s beautiful sunshine. Wind, rain and snow are about to make a comeback and it’s going to be painful. The Icelandic Met Office expects that [&helli
Truckload Of Pig Parts Blocks Traffic In Iceland
A trailer full of large pig parts tipped over on Sæbraut this morning, snarling traffic and prompting frustration and amusement across social media. RÚV reported this morning tha
Sigur rós Involved In A Lawsuit Over Millions Of ISK Missing From Concert Revenue
The 35 million ISK that went missing from the tickets sale of Sigur rós’ Norður og Niður festival were never paid back, prompting a lawsuit that dragged all parties involved [
East Icelanders, Fed Up With Busted Roads, Take Matters Into Their Own Hands
When national authorities ignored a badly damaged road connecting an east Iceland village to the rest of the country, these Icelanders decided to take it upon themselves to pave th
North Iceland Earthquakes Increasing In Strength, Still Very Frequent
The tremors around the north Iceland island of GrÃmsey have been ongoing for the past few days now, and have increased slightly in strength. As reported last Friday, hundreds of [
Professor Issues Dire Warning About Ice Caves
When you’re told that Iceland is a dangerous country, do you actually believe it? Sure, it’s no Queensland, but even if we don’t have quasi-sci-fi lizards and ven
Iceland Violates Human Rights By Performing Surgery On Intersex Children
According to Piet de Bruyn, General Rapporteur on the rights of LGBT people appointed by the Council of Europe, Iceland has been violating the human rights of countless individuals
Monday News Edit: What Are Icelanders Talking About?
Another week, another Monday. While the weekend was meteorologically quiet, it was not void of interesting events that kept us tied to our phone screens as if under a spell. Besid
Bus Driver Arrested In Iceland For Attacking Snowball-Throwing Child
A bus driver was arrested for having attacked a child who threw a snowball at him, and is now in police custody. Fréttablaðið reports that the driver, who was on […]
Socialist Party Of Iceland To Run In ReykjavÃk City Council Elections
At a meeting held yesterday, Iceland’s Socialist Party (SPI) voted in favour of running for city council in ReykjavÃk, and elections will be held this May. In a statement th
Bishop Of Iceland: Child Circumcision Ban Could “Criminalise” Judaism & Islam
Bishop Agnes M. Sigurðardóttir believes a ban on child circumcision could make Jews and Muslims feel “unwelcome” in Iceland, and would effectively criminalise their r
This Day In Icelandic History: The First Casualty Of The Cod Wars Strikes
1976 was the year the Cod Wars between Iceland and Britain ended, but it was not without at least one casualty. The Cod Wars comprised a series of conflicts between […]
Museums in Strange Places Podcast #11: Seal Center In Hvammstangi
Hey there. I’m Hannah. I’m an American museum professional and Fulbright Fellow living in ReykjavÃk, and I’m the host of a podcast dedicated to exploring Iceland
Konudagur: Women’s Day In Iceland
As the winter months finally begin to fade towards a much-anticipated pseudo-spring, it’s once again time to celebrate Konudagur, or Women’s Day. But if you think this
Sónar ReykjavÃk Announces Final 2018 Line-Up
There is no other way to turn 25 years old than with a bang, and music festival Sónar is no exception. As Sónar ReykjavÃk prepares to kick off the festivities […]