Icelandair Takeover Of WOW Air Possibly In Jeopardy
The Iceland Stock Exchange temporarily halted trading on shares of Icelandair, by request of the Financial Supervisory Authority (FME), RÚV reports, casting doubt on a WOW Air buy
Secret Solstice Coming Back, Under New Management
The Secret Solstice music festival is coming back, and this time, it will be under new management. DV reports that the company Live Events ehf. will be organising and running [&hel
Icelandic Chef Team Takes The Gold
The Icelandic national team of chefs won the gold medal in hot food at the Culinary World Cup in Luxembourg this morning, RÚV reports. The team for this competition was […]
Happy Hour Of The Week: It’s Cocktail Veður
Few words look better together in the English language than “happy hour,” especially in Reykjavík, where liquor comes at a premium. We know alcohol is a necessity for life, an
Iceland’s Appellate Court Upholds Sentencing Of Murderer
The appellate court has upheld the 19-year sentence for Thomas Møller Olsen, the man charged with and convicted of the murder of Birna Brjánsdóttir last year, in addition to
FINALLY: Iceland’s New Ram Registry Is Out Now
The Ram Registry, an annual catalog of ram’s available for breeding, is finally out, much to the delight of Iceland’s sheep farmers. For the unfamiliar, the Ram Registr
200 Attend Meeting On Iceland Silicon Plant Future
Around 200 Helgavík residents attended a meeting discussing plans to reopen the bankrupt United Silicon plant, RÚV reports. A representative from the plants new owner Stakksberg,
Downtown Reykjavik Closed To Car Traffic For Advent
As has been the case in holidays past, downtown Reykjavík will be closed to car traffic through Advent, in the hopes of boosting shopping. RÚV reports that the streets closed [&h
Thanksgiving Celebrated In Parts Of Iceland
A Thanksgiving dinner for some 800 people was served at the University of Iceland today, with all the trimmings, MBL reports. While Iceland does not universally celebrate Thanksgiv
Perfect Day: Gains, Shows and Vegan Food With Finnbogi Örn Einarsson
Finnbogi Örn Einarsson, the backbone of the Icelandic hardcore scene, has had a crazy few weeks. Within the first days of November, his band, Great Grief, was signed onto No [&hel
Track By Track: ‘Night Music’ By PORT
Above all else, PORT seeks to dive deep into alienation and escapism. Their first EP, ‘Night Music,’ came out in September and proved without a shadow of a doubt that […
Food Deal Of The Week: The Dirtiest Fries Around
Food is expensive, we know, but it’s also a requirement for life. So to help you, our loyal readers, out, we’ve compiled a list of the best food deals in […]
Unemployment In Iceland Dips Below 3%
Unemployment levels in Iceland have gone below 3%, continuing a downward trend, but purchasing power has not kept up with wages. RÚV reports that, according to the latest figures
Mysterious Sulphur Smell Gathering At Sólheimajökull
A strong odour of sulphur has been gathering at Sólheimajökull, but there is no clear answer regarding a possible cause for the stench, as scientists have not detected any signs
Jón Gnarr & Banksy: The Saga Continues
Former Reykjavík mayor, comedian and writer Jón Gnarr has attempted to deal with the kerfuffle surrounding his ownership of a Banksy print in a creative way, and the artist thems
Town Guide: Giant Eggs, Bones, Cake, And The Future In Djúpivogur
Just off Route 1 in the East Fjords, the buildings of Djúpivogur fill the interstices between a network of crumbling cliff walls. With about 500 residents and its own liquor [&hel
Grapevine Playlist: Wood/Work, Commander, Svartidauði, Sólveig Matthildur, Hugar & More!
Very much like a torrent of aurora glimpsed through the clouds, rippling the surface of our planet’s atmosphere like a pebble dropping into a puddle, here are the latest maje
Safe Injection Site Plans Move Forward In Iceland
Plans to open a safe injection site for drug users in Reykjavík are moving forward according to Vísir. Minister of Health Svandís Svavardóttir is drafting legislation to legali
Iceland’s Parliament Will Be Open To The Public On December First
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of Iceland’s sovereignty, Parliament will be open to the general public, where parts of the hallowed halls that only MPs normally see
Árni Paints The Sea: An Oceanic New Exhibition Looks At One Of Painting’s Classic Subjects
The entrance to Gallery Port — through a narrow passage leading off Laugavegur—has that special feeling of leading to something hidden away. Once inside, however, the wooden fl
Electric Dreams: Welcome To KRÍA’s Ice Pop
KRÍA is an Icelandic singer-songwriter-producer who has been exceptionally busy for the past three years, while managing to maintain a low profile … until now.. Lately she has b