The Big Misunderstanding Behind Sprengidagur
We hope you still have space in your belly after yesterday’s cream puffs, because today Icelanders celebrate Sprengidagur, which literally means “bursting day.” Or so you’v
Iceland’s Own Vigilantes
A small group of amateur detectives, all of them immigrants, have been using their collective experience of being burgled to help catch thieves in Reykjavík. Out of fear of repris
Chinese Couple Stuck In A Storm Gets Rescued By Icelandic Farmer
For a Chinese couple driving through the snow-flooded Westfjörds, the weekend could have easily turned into a nightmare when their car got stuck off road. Instead, thanks to local
Secret Solstice Announces First Wave Of Artists For 2018 Festival
The Secret Solstice festival has unveiled the first names for the 2018 lineup. Taking place between 21-24th June, this year the festival will include performances by Stormzy—who
Monday News Edit: What Are Icelanders Talking About?
Besides the biggest issues that have been at the centre of every TV debate in the past few years and aren’t likely to be solved by the time you finish […]
The Monday Edit: What To Do This Week
After a weekend of snowstorms and Mardi-gras bollur filled with whipped cream, another Monday rolls in with the usual phlegm, indefferent to our dreams of going back to bed as [&he
It’s Time For Cream Puffs Today In Iceland
Ostensibly a religious holiday, today Icelanders around the country will enjoy these sweet, rich pastries as a part of a pan-Scandinavian tradition. Bolludagur, or Cream Puff Day,
Weekend Storm In Iceland Leaves Tourists Stranded
Last weekend’s snow storm cancelled all flights to and from Keflavík International Airport yesterday afternoon, and most roads connecting towns around Iceland were closed. B
Museums in Strange Places Podcast #6: Hveragerði Stone & Mineral Museum
Hey there. I’m Hannah. I’m an American museum professional and Fulbright Fellow living in Reykjavík, and I’m the host of a podcast dedicated to exploring Iceland
Icelandic Composer And Musician Jóhann Jóhannsson Passes Away Aged 48
Acclaimed Icelandic musician and Oscar-nominated composer Jóhann Jóhannsson has passed away aged 48. Jóhannsson’s death was confirmed by his manager, Tim Husom. The cause of d
Track by Track: ‘Nexion’ by Nexion
Nexion burst onto the scene as a genre-bending black metal project known for their churning, caustic soundscapes, occult themes and intensely aggressive shows. If you’re familiar
Avalanche Risk Rising Across The Country
Following heavy snowfall covering most of the country in recent days, RÚV reports that the weather might only get worse over the weekend with an increasing risk of avalanches. Out
24% Of Patients In Icelandic Nursing Homes Administered Antipsychotics
According to a new report from RÚV, one out of four individuals living in Icelandic nursing homes is prescribed psychotropic drugs (often used for schizophrenia) even when patient
52 Refugees On Their Way To Iceland
In the next few weeks 52 new refugees are expected to arrive to Iceland, as reported by Vísir.is. Most of them are children and young adults under the age of […]
Langoustine Heist Strikes Reykjavík
Hundreds of kilos of langoustine were boosted from Humarsalan last weekend, and the owner is warning the public not to buy black market langoustine. Guðjón Sigurðsson of Humarsa
Iceland May Be Facing Housing Crisis
17,000 apartments will be needed in Iceland by the end of 2019, according to a new report from the Housing Financing Fund (HFF), and parliament is struggling to find answers. [&hel
Reykjavík City Elections: Majority Holds, But Conservatives Gain
A new Gallup poll shows that the Reykjavík City Council majority is holding its ground, but has lost some support due to the virtual disappearance of Bright Future. While both [&h
Shorter Work Week May Also Help Gender Equality In Iceland
A lawyer for the government employees union contends that amongst the positive effects of a shortened work week would be greater gender equality. Localised experiments with a short
Legalising Euthanasia In Iceland: Senior Citizens Say Yes To Dutch Way
A non-partisan coalition comprised of seven Icelandic MPs is currently working on a bill to legalise assisted suicide in Iceland. For the proposal to be valid, the MPs have to [&he
Fancies: Karin Sveinsdóttir
Karin Sveinsdóttir (21) works at vintage store Spúútnik’s downtown location and is also the musician behind Young Karin. ———————&
Icelandic Man Isn’t Granted Icelandic Citizenship
The Directorate of Immigration recently refused to grant Icelandic citizenship to a man who was born in Iceland from an Icelandic woman, RÚV reports. Eggert Einer Níelson, who li