Sexy Gandalf And Something About Abortion
What would happen if a bunch of nerdy intellectuals assembled some kind of strip show? Well, we would probably have a sexy version of the grey wizard, Gandalf himself, wouldn’t [
Endangered Language
They’re saying you’re killing our language. What do you think about that? You and the smartphones. You don’t understand us, so we speak English to you, because we all watched
The Robots Are Coming For The Elderly
It wasn’t long ago that humans were dreaming of a new millennium where life would be entirely supported by robots. We thought we’d be flying the family spaceship to work [&hell
Time Capsule: The Top Floor Of Iðno
Iceland has often been accused of being one of the most culturally appropriative countries in the world. While this is certainly true to an extent when it comes to pop […]
Iceland’s Own Vaporware
Iceland’s healthcare system is in a state of crisis. Hospitals lack the funds to operate at full capacity, the spectre of privatisation is starting to wind its way into the [&hel
Tourism Vs. The Music Scene
There has been much discussion within the Reykjavík City Council about how Iceland’s capital can become a true music city, and how that would benefit the city’s economy. But b
Blast from the Past: Reykjavík Brothel Shares for Sale
Everyone knows Ólafur Ólafsson, the man who stole a whole bank during the privatisation rush of the early 2000s by pretending to be a German bank (no, really), leading directly [
Word Of The Issue: Kuldaskræfa
The word of the issue this issue is kuldaskræfa. This literally means “cold coward,” and is used to refer to people who get cold easily or hate being cold. It’s […]
Missing In Iceland: Malt Liquor
If you pop on down to your local state-owned alcohol store in the mood for a 40 (that’s a 40-ounce bottle of malt liquor, to you non-Americans), you’re out of […]
Ask A Scientist: What Exactly Do Volcanic Gases Do To People?
Dr. Melissa Anne Pfeffer, atmospheric volcanologist at the Icelandic Volcano Observatory, explains: Volcanoes in Iceland emit different gases while they are erupting and in between
Cannabis Candy, Salmon-Splaining & Unicorns: News In Brief
Famed Icelandic band Sigur rós teamed up with cannabis confectionary producer Lord Jones to release a new brand of cannabis-infused gumdrops. Called “Wild Sigurberries,” they
The Same Goal
Here’s the thing: terrorism is a form of politics. It’s a disgusting and extreme form of politics, but it’s nothing more nor less than politics. In the case of radical [&hell
Hour of the Wolf: Working The Crowd With Troubadour Ellert
Troubadour Ellert Sigþór Breiðfjörð Sigurðarson knows how to work a crowd. When asked any question about getting a bar pumpin’ or bringing the mood to a different place, he
Reykjavík of Yore: Ingólfstorg
Reykjavík is very much a car city and, when you look at old photographs of Iceland’s capital, you can see that it pretty much as has been for as long […]
Last Item I Bought: Ingólfur Freyr Elmers
In this article, we walk up to a complete stranger and dare to ask the question: What was the last item you bought? Name: Ingólfur Freyr Elmers Job: Labourer Age: […]
Word of the Issue: :Þ
The word of the issue this issue is :Þ. Technically, no, this isn’t a word, but it is a neat emoticon that you can only make in Icelandic. And emoticons, […]
Missing In Iceland: Aspirin In Grocery Stores Or Corner Shops
It’s Sunday, you’re hungover, and your head is killing you. Time to pop down to the shops and buy some Paracetamol, right? Tough luck, buster! You’re going to need to [&helli
Young Pirates Defy Good Friday Religious Laws
You might be aware of the fact that Iceland has a national church. This brings with it certain laws that many, if not most, Icelanders consider to be a bit […]
Some Kind of a Metaphor
When I was a child, my parents taught me two things about Iceland: one, that we were once strong Vikings, and two, that we had no fear. They also told […]
Buy Shit: Little Sun, Reyka Vodka, Sóley Toiletries & More
Don’t take your momma a rubbish stuffed puffin from Iceland! Get her one of these beautiful things instead. And maybe one for yourself. Vík Prjónsdóttir Scarf Vík Prjóns
Comics: Smjörfluga & Lóa
Our very favourite comic book illustrators Lóa and Smjörfluga present their latest, taken from our new issue, on the street now. Lóa’s latest: Smjörfluga’s latest: See more