Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
The Murder of Birna Brjánsdóttir: The Case That Gripped Iceland, And The World
Last month, a young woman who was last seen walking down Laugavegur early one Saturday morning disappeared without a trace….
Missing In Iceland: Melatonin
For better or worse, there are lots of things that you won’t find in Iceland. Amongst these things is melatonin….
People Are Feeding Ravens In The Westfjords
The iconic Icelandic corvid is actually in decline across the country, but in the Westfjords, their numbers are not only…
Downtown Reykjavík To Increase And Update Security Cameras
Reykjavík City Council voted in favour of putting 4 million ISK towards buying new security cameras for downtown Reykjavík and…
Between The Two Towers: The delicate balancing act of Óttarr Proppé
Óttar Proppé is an unlikely politician. A bleach-blond, flat-capped figure dressed in 70s-style garb, he first entered the public consciousness…
Not A Chance In Hel
Although the name “Hel” hails back to ancient Norse mythology, Iceland’s Naming Committee believes it would only cause problems for…
Iceland Got A Little More Corrupt In 2016
The new government has its work cut out for it. Iceland lost a little credibility in 2016. It has, in fact,…
Faroe Islands Accepts Monetary Gift From Iceland After All
Despite a message of “thanks but no thanks” from the Faroese Minister of Foreign Affairs, today the director of the…
Birna Bid Farewell Today
This afternoon, the funeral of Birna Brjánsdóttir will be held. Of the two suspects initially arrested in connection with her…
Alcohol Bill Could Legalise Booze In Stores, Though Parliamentary Fight Likely
It is now more likely than ever that the sale of alcohol in private stores will become a reality in…
Unemployment Hits New Low
Unemployment has been steadily been decreasing, year by year, and even long-term unemployment has dipped below 1%. RÚV reports that,…
Integration Of Syrian Refugees Reportedly Going Well
All of the Syrian refugees brought to Iceland last year are reportedly integrating well into Icelandic society, and local authorities…
Gallup: Gov’t Losing Support, Opposition Gaining
Every party in the ruling coalition has lost support in a new poll from Gallup, while the Left-Greens have seen…
Parliament Debates: Can You Call The US President A Fascist?
Two Pirate Party MPs have taken exception with US President Donald Trump and his policies, with both of them calling…
First Round Of Artists Announced For Iceland Airwaves
Barely three months after last year’s Airwaves concluded, organisers have announced the first round of acts for Airwaves 2017. As…
Icelandic Citizen Granted Permission To Enter United States
An Icelandic citizen who was initially denied entry to the United States on account of being born in Iran has…
Seismic Activity Recorded Around Numerous Volcanic Sites
Bárðarbunga, Katla and Grímsvötn – all Icelandic volcanoes, and all of them have been showing signs of increased seismic activity….
Icelandic Citizen Denied Entry To US For Being Born In Iran
An Icelander hoping to compete for his country in an international taekwondo tournament in the United States was denied entry…
Iceland’s President Personally Welcomes Syrian Refugees
22 Syrian refugees arrived in Iceland yesterday, and President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson made it a point to invite them to…
MAST Warns Against Dining Like Former Prime Minister
Just in case the lunch recently posted by former Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson got your mouth watering, the Icelandic…
Iceland’s Gov’t Condemns Trump, While Ruling Coalition MP Condemns Asylum Seekers
While the Icelandic government has condemned President Donald Trump’s ban on Muslims from entering the United States, one Independence Party…
In Memoriam: Icelanders March For Birna
Today, numerous Icelanders held a march in memory of Birna Brjánsdóttir, whose body was discovered in south Iceland last week….
“Greater Than Usual” Chance Of Katla Eruption
Recent activity at the site of the volcano now indicates a greater chance that it will erupt, but for now…
Most Icelanders Want To Increase Fines For Phone Driving
Most Icelanders self-report using their phones while driving, and a new poll shows the vast majority of Icelanders also believe…
Icelandic Hot Dogs Available Soon In America
Sláturfélag Suðurlands (SS), the company behind Iceland’s famous hot dogs, intend to expand their factory in order to make hot…