No (Of)fence Bra
Some things simply cannot be explained by science, like what would happen if a person fell into a black hole or why it takes more genes to make a tomato […]
The Week In Weather: Dry And Cold Week, Wet And Warm Weekend
The forecast for the week in Iceland is a double-edged sword: the work week will be dry, but at or below freezing, while the weekend promises to be warmer, but […]
Statistics Iceland: Men Outnumber Women By About 10,000; Immigration Continues Upwards
According to the latest data from Statistics Iceland, there are now over 362,000 people living in the country, the vast majority in and around Reykjavík. Men outnumber women by ne
Introducing Iceland’s New Budget Airline: Play
Over seven months after the demise of Iceland’s only budget airline, WOW Air, a new budget airline has been introduced, Kjarninn reports. Called Play, the airline is comprise
Family, Including Woman Nine Months Pregnant, Deported Under Suspicious Circumstances
A family from Albania, including a woman who is nine months pregnant, was arrested early this morning for deportation. The family received no warning, their case was still pending
Six Steps To Greatness: The Definitive Iceland Airwaves Survival Guide
So you’ve arrived in Iceland, fresh faced, brimming with anticipation to dive headfirst into Iceland Airwaves, see your favourite bands, and show off your best Hatari cosplay. Bu
Airwaves: Meet The Venues
The venues of Iceland Airwaves shift like the seasons. Places appear, disappear, and subsequently reappear years later only to disappear again. This year’s iteration is no differ
Alert – Power Modifying: Dr. Nelly Ben Hayoun Uses Experiences To Drive Institutional Change
Dr. Nelly Ben Hayoun talks at a rapid-fire pace. Her ideas glide from topic to topic, using language so intricate and nuanced that listening to her feels like watching an […
Justice Minister: “No Question” The Church Could Survive Without Government Support
Minister of Justice Áslaug Arna Sigurbjörnsdóttir, in an article published in Morgunblaðið, says that she believes Iceland’s National Lutheran Church would be just
Event To Set Christmas Goat On Fire Worries IKEA Management
IKEA’s Christmas Goat, often times the target of arson and self-immolation, now faces a new threat that has IKEA management troubled. A Facebook event which translates as 
Football Star Kolbeinn Sigþórsson Arrested After Rowdy Night Out In Sweden
It seems Icelandic Footballer Kolbeinn Sigþórsson drank too deeply from his own horn and landed himself behind bars in Sweden after a rowdy night out. According to Swedish newspa
New App Seeks To Help You Find The Northern Lights
Ever drove around the countryside for hours desperately searching for the Northern Lights? We have. But fear no more, for a new app has arrived, Hello, Aurora, which will help [&he
Increasing Number Of Unlicensed Flights In Iceland
In recent years, Icelandic air traffic has seen an increase in unlicensed flights, especially around the time of the annual national festival Þjóðhátíð. The consequences for
Airwaves Tipsters 2019: Tim Pogo
Tim Pogo is has been kicking around Airwaves pretty much since its inception. This will be his 20th Airwaves, the first being in 2000, and he’s been covering the festival [&h
Airwaves Tipsters 2019: Logi Pedro
Logi Pedro Stefánsson is a familiar face to anyone with an eye on Icelandic music. He’s created, produced, or championed many of the biggest acts in Icelandic hip hop, co-founde
Airwaves Tipsters 2019: Lord Pusswhip
The works of rapper and producer Lord Pusswhip are best described as unpredictable. Over the years, his sound has meandered all over the spectrum—from laid back vapourwave to pos
Airwaves Tipsters 2019: María Rut Reynisdóttir
María Rut Reynisdóttir is the project manager of Reykjavík Music City, which seeks to promote the city’s music scene and Icelandic music abroad. She’s also a former program