Child Deportations In Iceland: Government Inaction In The Spotlight
All attention is turned now to the Minister of Justice, as numerous Icelandic groups call for an end to child deportations. At least two cases are pending as the pressure […
Creating Their Own Space: Soulflow Brings Women And Queer Comedy Nights To Gaukurinn
At Soulflow Comedy, a new show happening every Monday night at Gaukurinn, everyone is included. The weekly event, which will showcase exclusively women and queer performers, is cau
Last Words: Why It’s Okay To Talk About Iceland’s Wild Places
Whether you love it or loathe it, heart it or unfollow it, today’s Iceland is an Instagrammer’s dream. Sure, visitors to Iceland want to experience nature and feel waterfall sp
The Real Thing: Icelandic Football News From The Pepsi League
Ah, Pepsi. It’s not quite The Real Thing, but it’s everywhere anyway. Some people inexplicably prefer it to Coke, but we don’t understand those people. And so it is with [&he
The Week In Weather: Hang On Till The Weekend
It’s going to be a rainy and overcast rest of the week—all the more reason to enjoy a sunny weekend. If you’ve got any indoor activities planned, Thursday would be […]
Photos And Video: A Midnight Rainbow Over Iceland
A perfect combination of weather conditions, latitude and time of year created the unique phenomenon of the midnight rainbow in Iceland last night, as both video and numerous photo
Icelanders Demand Government Action Over Words Regarding Refugee Children
The rhetoric from the party leading the government is strong, but many Icelanders believe Parliament can already take action to save refugee children from deportation to unsafe con
VIDEO: Know The Rules About Drone Use In Iceland
Many of both locals and tourists alike are either unaware of Iceland’s laws regarding drone use or ignore them, RÚV reports. That being the case, here’s what you need
Heat In The Highlands: A Road Trip To The Hot Springs Of Kjölur
Note: Kjölur is a gravel road requiring a 4×4 vehicle Iceland’s summer solstice is marked by 24 hours of sun above the horizon, making it possible to watch the sun [&hellip
City Pulls Plug On Hot Dog Stand By Reykjavik Pool
In a break from Icelandic swimming tradition, the Department of Culture, Sports and Leisure for the City of ReykjavÃk have voted down a proposal to grant a permit for a […]
Impending Child Deportations From Iceland Troubling, Defy International Law, UNICEF Says
Two impending deportations are in direct violation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, UNICEF says, and not for the first time. One of these deportations has […
Krispy Kreme Bids Adieu To Iceland
After barely three years in operation, the Krispy Kreme will be leaving Iceland at last, VÃsir reports. There are three main locations—Kringlan, Skeifan and Smáralind. The firs
Fifty Shades Of Clear Blue: A Snorkel & Underwater Photos At The Silfra Fissure
Joining Troll Expeditions For A Snorkel At Silfra There could not be a better day to snorkel in the Silfra fissure, I declare, as we leave the bustle of ReykjavÃk […]