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The Islanders: Einar Sigurður Einarsson, The Microgreens Dealer
In an inconspicuous shipping container down by Heimaey’s harbour in Vestmannaeyjar, Einar Sigurður Einarsson conducts his work. Step inside the…
Prosecutors Demand Accused Arsonist Be Sentenced For Life
by Owen Tyrie
Prosecutors are demanding that Marek Moszczynski, who is alleged to have set fire to a house on Bræðraborgarstígur last summer,…
What Have We Won?: LazyTown Domination
In 2006, Icelandic children’s show LazyTown snatched up the BAFTA for Best International Children’s Programme. It was a surprise win…
He Was Number One: Stefán Karl Stefánsson, Iceland’s Meme King
On August 21st, Icelandic actor Stefán Karl Stefánsson passed away after a two year fight with bile duct cancer. While…
Petition Circulating Calling For A Statue Of Stefán Karl Stefánsson In His Home Town
The death of Stefán Karl Stefánsson, probably best known for his role as Robbie Rotten from LazyTown, has sent shockwaves…
LazyTown Actor Stefán Karl Stefánsson Dies Age 43
Beloved Icelandic actor Stefán Karl Stefánsson, best known as Robbie Rotten from LazyTown, passed away today at age 43 after…
Tony Omos Receives Settlement In Leak Case
Asylum seeker Tony Omos was awarded restitution for damages caused by a memo which was leaked illegally from the Interior…
Former Minister Assistant Settles In Leak Case
Former Interior Minister assistant Gísli Freyr Valdórsson has reached a settlement with Evelyn Glory Joseph, who was named in the…
Year In News: 2014
The year 2014 was chock-full of controversies, blunders, humour, and, of course, cat stories. So brew yourself a cuppa and…
Court Confirms Deportation Of Tony Omos
On Friday, the Reykjavík District Court acquitted the Directorate of Immigration (UTL) from charges pressed on behalf of Tony Omos,…
Lawyer Doubts Ministry’s Impartiality In Tony Omos Case
The lawyer for Nigerian asylum seeker Tony Omos has called into question the neutrality of the Ministry of the Interior…
Completely Unthinkable
Police Investigations of the Ministry of the Interior, and what they reveal (so far)As you read this, the State Prosecutor…
MP Will Not Respond To “Old News” – From Last Week
Progressive MP Vigdís Hauksdóttir has refused to comment on her encouraging a boycott of a newspaper last week, saying that…
MP Encourages Business To Boycott Newspaper
Progressive MP Vigdís Hauksdóttir called for a boycott of ads in a newspaper which spoke poorly of her, prompting the…
Anti-Bullying Organisation Shuts Down
Icelandic anti-bullying organisation, Regnbogabörn (Rainbow Children) has shut down after 12 years, reports mbl.is. “This is tough news to break…
State Prosecutor Demands Answers From Interior Minister
by grapevine
The State Prosecutor has asked the Ministry of the Interior to account for a leaked memo that falsely impugned a…
Seven Charges Submitted To Police Against Interior Minister
by grapevine
The lawyer for an asylum seeker who was recently deported in the midst of controversy has submitted seven charges against…
Asylum Seeker Deported Without Warning
by grapevine
Nigerian asylum seeker Tony Omos was put on a plane for Switzerland early this morning, despite his lawyer being told…
Interior Minister Harshly Criticised In Parliament, Asylum Seeker Will Be Deported
by grapevine
Left-Green chairperson Katrín Jakobsdóttir questioned Minister of the Interior Hanna Birna Kristjánsdóttir as to how an unofficial ministry document on…
Abandon Hope All Ye Who Enter Here
And If You Don’t, We’ll Leak Incriminating Information About YouWhile families in Iceland gather together over the holidays, at least…
Ministry Not Responding To Lawyers
by grapevine
The Interior Ministry has yet to deliver the “unofficial documents” that were leaked to some members of the press concerning…