Well, You Asked: Cocktail Sauce, Prikið, And Porn
Stuck in a sticky situation? Don’t worry. We’re here. Hey Hannah, could you make me a tutorial on achieving my tasks while working on a bar stool at Prikið? Well, […]
Fancies: Jón Guðrún-Carlosson
Jón Guðrún-Carlosson (21) is a student studying tailoring at Tækniskólinn. ——————————————
What Have We Won?: The 1991 Bermuda Bowl
While Iceland is known worldwide for being good at things like bizarre music, waterfalls, and banking fraud, the country has never really, until recently, made headlines for their
Missing In Iceland: An Olympic Gold Metal
At the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, gymnast Keri Shrug needed to perform one perfect vault in order for the United States to snatch the team gold from Russia. In her first […]
Life In Pictures: Diary Of An Activist
Sigursteinn Másson is a busy man. Following a long and successful career in the television industry, he decided to concentrate on activities and social causes that he finds more m
President Guðni Talks Food And Tourism; Stands Firm On Pineapple On Pizza
President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson and First Lady Eliza Reid held a reception today at the presidential residence of Bessastaðir for the visiting chefs at the Food & Fun Festi
Transport Authority Defends Weapons Shipments Through Iceland
The Icelandic Transport Authority has defended giving permission to Air Atlanta flights stopping over in Iceland to ship weapons to Saudi Arabia, but the Campaign Against Militaris
Iceland’s First Cat Café Now Open
Your wait for a cat café in Iceland is officially over. Last September, we reported that cat cafés were one of the many things that are unfortunately missing in Iceland. [&hellip
The Controversy Of Circumcision: Questions Of Body Integrity And Religious Persecution Clash
A recent piece of legislation seeks to ban male child circumcision in Iceland with a penalty of six years in jail. It’s an issue that’s crossed political boundaries, with polit
Icelanders Sharply Divided Over Possible Child Circumcision Ban
Only 50% of Icelanders support a proposed ban on the circumcision of infants, according to a new poll from Market and Media Research. 39% said they were strongly in favour, [&helli
Vaping “A Blessing” In Drastically Reducing Number Of Smokers In Iceland
An Icelandic doctor credits vaping with contributing to the dramatic decline in smokers in Iceland, calling it “a great blessing” for Icelanders’ health. In 2014,
Unearthing That Frosty Vibe: Árni Has A Passion For The Decks
A real “DJ’s DJ”, Árni E. Guðmundsson is a tireless champion of other people’s music, often bringing unknown talents into the spotlight. Having started in drum ‘n’ ba
Iceland’s Techno Star Bjarki: трип Down a Road Less Travelled
Flashing lights. The meditative rhythm of music blaring from stacks of speakers. A sea of people, entranced by the spectacle, swaying to the four by four beat. And up front, [&hell
Food & Fun Festival Brings International Chefs To Reykjavík
The Food & Fun festival began in Reykjavík last night. An annual event now in its 17th year, Food & Fun brings guest chefs from around the world to Reykjavík […]
Fresh Currents: Meet The New Airwaves Chief Ísleifur Þórhallsson
Some interesting news broke this February when it was revealed that the Iceland Airwaves Music Festival—the jewel in the crown of the local live music scene—had been, in its tw
Artist Submissions Open For Iceland Airwaves 2018
Do you think you have the righteous chops to play Iceland Airwaves this year? Now you can prove your mettle. Organisers have just announced they have opened up artist submissions [
$izzling $teaks, Argentína $tyle: A Parent-Friendly Feast At Reykjavík’s Veteran Steak Joint
The Argentína Steakhouse is a classic Icelandic restaurant that opened its doors way back in 1989. It has since become a popular spot for family meetings, special occasions, or to
MP Slams Iceland’s Government Over Weapons Shipments Through Country
Weapons being shipped knowingly and illegally through Iceland to Saudi Arabia was a hot topic of discussion in Iceland’s parliament yesterday. Left-Green MP Rósa Björk Bryn
Search For Missing Man In Iceland Ends In Tragedy
An Icelandic man was found dead at the site of a newly opened ice cave that had dangerously high levels of sulfides. The search for the man was extensive, involving […]
From Now On, Pets Are Allowed On Reykjavík Buses
As of today, you can now bring your pets on the Reykjavík city bus, and that means more than just cats and dogs. Vísir reports that this is a one-year […]