Author: Alice Demurtas
Cannabis Production Takes Over Reykjavík
Thanks to a new reportage that explored the extent of the cannabis network in the capital area, RÚV reporters found…
Total Of Icelandic Women In Movies Hits Lowest Number Since The 1970s
From the year 2010, the number of Icelandic movies directed by women has been slowly falling. It currently stands at…
Weather Warning: More Storms To Come!
Don’t get too used to today’s beautiful sunshine. Wind, rain and snow are about to make a comeback and it’s…
Sigur rós Involved In A Lawsuit Over Millions Of ISK Missing From Concert Revenue
The 35 million ISK that went missing from the tickets sale of Sigur rós’ Norður og Niður festival were never…
Professor Issues Dire Warning About Ice Caves
When you’re told that Iceland is a dangerous country, do you actually believe it? Sure, it’s no Queensland, but even…
Iceland Violates Human Rights By Performing Surgery On Intersex Children
According to Piet de Bruyn, General Rapporteur on the rights of LGBT people appointed by the Council of Europe, Iceland…
Monday News Edit: What Are Icelanders Talking About?
Another week, another Monday. While the weekend was meteorologically quiet, it was not void of interesting events that kept us tied…
Konudagur: Women’s Day In Iceland
As the winter months finally begin to fade towards a much-anticipated pseudo-spring, it’s once again time to celebrate Konudagur, or…
Sónar Reykjavík Announces Final 2018 Line-Up
There is no other way to turn 25 years old than with a bang, and music festival Sónar is no…
One Fourth Of Unemployed Icelanders Are University Graduates
The second largest group affected by unemployment in Iceland is comprised of university graduates, RÚV reports—right after individuals who only…
Interest In Polyamorous Relationships Increases Among Icelanders
The idea of polyamorous relationships seems to have recently been gaining traction among young Icelanders. In a country where “if…
Air Iceland Connect Cuts Flights To North Iceland And To Britain
Local airline company Air Iceland Connect, better known for its overpriced domestic flights, will soon stop flying directly from Keflavík…
Increasingly Difficult For Icelandic Kids To Pay Off Their Loans
According to a recent report from The Icelandic Debtors’ Ombudsman, the number of young people looking to get assistance to…
The Curious Case Of The Paralysed Lawyer – Part 2
You might remember the intriguing drug smuggling story we reported on a couple of weeks ago, involving a paralysed woman…
Line The Nest: Reykjavík Homeware Shops To Cosy Up Your Place
by John Rogers and Alice Demurtas
When there’s a fierce storm rattling the windows and the ten-minute walk to your favourite bar feels like a Frodo-esque…
22% Of Icelandic Children Show Difficulties In Reading Their Own Language
The richness of Icelandic children’s lexicon, as well as their level of comprehension of their own language, has been dangerously decreasing…
The Big Misunderstanding Behind Sprengidagur
We hope you still have space in your belly after yesterday’s cream puffs, because today Icelanders celebrate Sprengidagur, which literally…
Chinese Couple Stuck In A Storm Gets Rescued By Icelandic Farmer
For a Chinese couple driving through the snow-flooded Westfjörds, the weekend could have easily turned into a nightmare when their…
Monday News Edit: What Are Icelanders Talking About?
Besides the biggest issues that have been at the centre of every TV debate in the past few years and…
24% Of Patients In Icelandic Nursing Homes Administered Antipsychotics
According to a new report from RÚV, one out of four individuals living in Icelandic nursing homes is prescribed psychotropic…
Legalising Euthanasia In Iceland: Senior Citizens Say Yes To Dutch Way
A non-partisan coalition comprised of seven Icelandic MPs is currently working on a bill to legalise assisted suicide in Iceland….
Icelandic Man Isn’t Granted Icelandic Citizenship
The Directorate of Immigration recently refused to grant Icelandic citizenship to a man who was born in Iceland from an…
News In Brief: Drug Smuggling, French Fries and Rude Drones
Like every other year, for as long as we can remember, Iceland’s 2018 began with storms, strong winds and a…
Icelandic Stock Market Decreased 1.62% Following US Stock Plummet
Following the plummet of US stocks by almost 1,500 percentage points, which amounts to a -5.8%, the Icelandic stock market…
Radical Social Space Andrými Organises Fundraiser
Radical social space Andrými, located on the 2nd floor of Iðnó, will soon be changing location. The group is therefore…