Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
Kleptomaniac Cat Wreaking Havoc In Iceland
A literal cat burglar has been stealing gloves, underwear, and other items from Icelanders in the small town Mosfellsbær, to…
Photos: The Iðnó Social Hall Re-Opens With Style
The classic Reykjavík social hall Iðnó re-opened its doors last night, and Icelanders turned out to celebrate with panache. Iðnó,…
Drugs, Bullying & Rape Threats: Icelandic Women Politicians Tell Their Stories
Being in politics is never easy, but Icelandic women in politics have recently recounted some harrowing instances of sexism they…
Photos: Winter Swimming In Reykjavík
If you find the short walk from the showers into a heated pool chilly, you may want to bundle up…
Severe Weather Making East And Northwest Iceland Impassable
Heavy snowfall in east Iceland and in the northwest have made these regions nigh impassable. These conditions are likely to…
Iceland’s Capital Losing Millions From Illegal Airbnb Listings
More than half of long-term Airbnb listings are not officially registered as such, resulting in a loss of about a…
Elections ’17: Iceland’s New Government Finalised By Week’s End
Sources are already reporting on who is getting which ministry in Iceland’s next government, which could be formed within the…
“Mistake” In The Law Leads To Deportation From Iceland
Incomplete wording in Iceland’s immigration law means that a young Vietnamese woman learning to be a chef may be deported…
The Öræfajökull Volcano: What It Is, And What’s Going On
As scientists in Iceland follow activity at Öræfajökull, learning from Icelandic history may give us clues as to what may…
We Don’t Know How To Feel About Iceland’s Miss Universe Costume
Arna Ýr Jónsdóttir, who will be representing Iceland at the Miss Universe pageant this weekend, shared this photo of her…
Öræfajökull: “No Signs” Of Another Eruption In Iceland Pending Soon
There are no signs that the volcanic crater under Öræfajökull glacier has begun to erupt, but locals will be briefed…
Elections ’17: Iceland’s Next Government Taking Shape Amidst Uncertainty
As the three parties who may form Iceland’s next government try to hammer out a joint platform, it is still…
Iceland’s First Woman PM Releases Biography
Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, who rose to international fame as Iceland’s first woman Prime Minister, has released a tell-all biography about her…
Dramatic Increase In Trampoline-Related Injuries In Iceland
September and October saw a dramatic increase in serious injuries incurred from trampoline use in Iceland. Vísir reports that during…
Björk Drops New Video From Her Upcoming Album
The video to ‘Blissing Me’, a song from Björk’s new album, Utopia, is now live. Released just two hours ago…
Iceland To Have Chaotic Weather Over The Next 24 Hours
The weather forecast for the next day or so predicts conditions that may not be ideal for travel. RÚV reports…
Elections ’17: Iceland’s Next Coalition Government Is In The Cards
Formal talks have begun between the Left-Greens, the Independence Party and the Progressive Party, RÚV reports. While no timeline has…
Unemployed In Iceland Get Christmas Bonuses
Iceland’s unemployed will be getting Christmas bonuses this year, and unemployment in general has hit record lows. According to a…
Reykjavík’s First Snow – PHOTOS
Iceland’s capital got its first snowy day of autumn, so we hit the streets to photograph the soft beauty blanketing…
Island Life: Phones, Weightlifting, Ptarmigans
A primary school in Egilsstaðir instituted a 4-day ban on mobile phones in the school that applied to students and…
See You This Time Next Year! – Crises, Early Elections & Crises Again
The time between the collapse of Iceland’s government and election day, while technically only being a little over a month…
News In Brief: Early November Edition
Our top story today is undoubtedly the results of the parliamentary elections and the ongoing coalition talks. Two new parties,…
THUN-DER!
Last week, lightning struck twice in Iceland during a severe gale storm. On both occasions, it struck a major power…
Elections ’17: The Drama Continues In Iceland As Coalition Talks Split
After four-party coalition talks between the Left-Greens, the Social Democrats, the Progressive Party and the Pirates broke down earlier this…
Elections ’17: Four-Party Coalition Talks Break Down
Formal coalition talks between the Left-Greens, the Social Democrats, the Progressives and the Pirates have broken down. This coalition will…