Creditinfo: Microloan Debt Can Be Stricken From The Record
Those who have been saddled with credit-ruining debt from an illegal microloan company can get have that debt stricken, the head of legal at Creditinfo says. She adds that there [&
Farmer’s Bistro: A ‘Shroom Trip For The Whole Family
The sleepy, pastoral town of Flúðir has seen an influx of visitors in recent years. Previously known as a quiet farming community with an abundance of geothermal water at its [&h
What Are Icelanders Talking About?: Hatari, Pregnancy, And Spy Beluga Whales
One of the hottest topics on Icelandic social media right now is Hatari’s arrival in Tel Aviv to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest. There has been strong, sharply-divided op
Legal Fund Launched For Child, Born In Iceland, Who Faces Deportation
A refugee family is fighting to stay in Iceland, as immigration authorities have slated their two-year-old child for deportation, despite being born in Iceland. Appealing their cas
BREAKING: Runaway Horses Apprehended By Police
The two horses who beset an east Reykjavík neighbourhood this morning have finally been caught by police, and will soon be returned to their rightful owner. As reported, the horse
Illegal Microloan Companies Destroying Credit Ratings
Kveikur, an investigative news show from Icelandic public broadcasting service RÚV, recently did an in-depth report on microloan companies operating in Iceland. These are companie
East Reykjavik Neighbourhood Beset By Stray Horses, Traffic Stopped
Residents of Árbær, a neighbourhood of East Reykjavík, had more to contend with than usual during morning rush hour as horses sought to reclaim the roads and dine on front [&hel
Icelandic Police Chase And Apprehend Wallet-Stealing Seagull
Just in case you needed more proof that seagulls are the absolute worst, the latest from southwest Iceland’s police confirms they are also prone to theft of things that they
Eurovision Stars Hatari In Tel Aviv: “We Hope To See An End To The Occupation”
In their first press conference since arriving in Tel Aviv for Eurovision, anarcho-transhumanist technosynth provocateurs Hatari spoke frankly about the aims of their visit. Hatari
Skaftafellsjökull Melting By About 50 To 100 Metres Per Year
The iconic Icelandic glacier is continuining its rapid retreat, and shows no sign of slowing, as a series of annually taken photographs depicts starkly. Guðmundur Ögmundsson, who
Happening This Week: MonJazz, Nordic Bar Show, Agatha P. & Óskar Hallgrímsson!
Summer is here and hopefully here to stay. Protect yourself from sunstroke at these not-to-miss events in Reykjavík this week. Monday, May 6th The Last MonJazz 21:00, Húrra, Free
Happening This Weekend: Jono Duffy, Une Misère & Yrsa Roca Fannberg
It’s the weekend and you’ve just been paid. Celebrate with these not-to-miss events in Reykjavík. Friday, May 3rd It’s Been A While With Jono Duffy 20:00, Tjarna
Solfinn Danielsen: The Shaman Sommelier Demystifies Natural Wine
“This is the best piña colada you’ll ever have,’’ says Solfinn Danielsen as he pours a pale lemonade-like 2016 Vulcanica Pet-Nat from Slovakia. I’m sitting at the bar at
Sultuslakur: Iceland’s First Rhubarb Cider
“My grandmother used to make rhubarb wine,” says Sveinn Steinsson. A chef turned brewer, Sveinn is the man behind Sultuslakur—Iceland’s first locally-brewed rhubarb cider.
Making Of An Artist: The Diverse Artistic World Of Seint
Joseph Cosmo is Seint, a musician who creates expansive, atmospheric electronic soundscapes with contemporary pop flourishes. More recently, he has dipped his toe into the Icelandi
Stereo Hypnosis On Improvisation And Genre-Free Living
Stereo Hypnosis shows are a journey. A band that intentionally try to shake off categorisation, their work contains elements of many genres, from post-rock guitars to ambient washe
Sincerely Arrogant: Newcomer Skoffín Brings On The Boldness
A resurgence of young indie rock is gradually sweeping through the underground of the Reykjavík music scene. Among these emerging bands is Skoffín, the project of 23-year old Jó
Refugees In Iceland Will March From Keflavík To Reykjavík
Refugees will march tomorrow from the Ásbrú shelter in Keflavík to Austurvöllur, the square in front of Parliament in Reykjavík. The event begins tomorrow morning at 8:15 and
Hatari On The Way To Tel Aviv
Neo-Posadist dystopian synthclash art rockers Hatari are at last on their way to Tel Aviv to take part on the Eurovision Song Contest for Iceland. RÚV reports that the band [&hell
Farewell! You Black Winter Emperor
It’s official. Summer is here. Of course, the Icelandic summer is always some kind of a mix of grey skies, rain, strong wind and high expectations. But it’s also a […]
Unemployment Low, But Double The Percentage Of Employment Positions
Unemployment figures for the first quarter of 2019 are now available, compiled by Statistics Iceland. They show that unemployment is up 0.1% from the first quarter of 2018, and tha