Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
Elections 2016: Independence Party On Top, Pirates More Than Triple
The Independence Party is once again the largest party in the country, but the Pirate Party went from three MPs…
Independence Party Leading, Pirate-Involved Coalition Falling Short UPDATED
The numbers are still coming in, but the Independence Party has increased slightly in size. The Pirate Party has gone…
The Best And Worst Of Campaign 2016 – A Look Back
As we look back on this campaign season, there were moments of gold, moments of embarrassment, and moments that just…
Last Poll Before Elections: Independence Party In The Lead
The last Gallup poll before tomorrow’s elections could spell trouble for the Pirate Party, as the conservative Independence Party surges…
Reykjavík Seeks To Tackle Rabbit Infestation Problem
The City of Reykjavík is now looking for ways to best deal with the large feral rabbit population in the…
Election Day Tomorrow!
Tomorrow, Iceland decides who will be leading their government for the next four years (barring unforeseen circumstances). The Grapevine will…
Local Store Plagued By Thieving Cat
An area cat has devised a cunning plan for repeatedly stealing Icelandic harðfiskur from a downtown shop. DV reports that…
Dunkin’ Donuts Offers Election-By-Donut
Dunkin’ Donuts is taking part in the great democratic experiment by offering special “election donuts”. Vísir reports that, with parliamentary…
Proposed Laundromat Café In Laugardalur Falls Through
The Laundromet Café that was to open in Laugardalur has sung its last after a long struggle with neighbouring residents….
Afghan Couple Fighting Deportation To Germany
Germany is part of a European agreement to deport Afghan asylum seekers back to Afghanistan, and one Afghan couple in…
UNICEF, Red Cross: Iceland Violating Child Human Rights
UNICEF in Iceland and the Icelandic Red Cross have issued a joint statement, criticising the Icelandic government for violating the…
Opposition Parties Close To Alliance
Iceland’s four opposition parties have expressed the willingness to form a new ruling coalition, should elections give them the majority…
Vast Majority Of Icelanders Want Constitutional Reform
About 7 out of 10 Icelanders believe the current constitution needs to be reviewed and reformed, a new poll from…
Decidedly Awful Weather For Election Day
This Saturday could see some decidedly terrible weather in many parts of the country, just in time for Icelanders to…
Tour Buses Downtown Causing “Unbearable” Situation
Both downtown Reykjavík residents and tour bus drivers alike have grown increasingly frustrated with conflicts that have arisen between them,…
Days Before Election, Poll Aggregate Reflects Uncertainty
A new poll aggregate from Kjarninn asks more questions than it answers, but big changes are most certainly in store….
Immigrants Comprise Close To 10% Of Iceland’s Population
Immigrants make up 9.6% of Iceland’s population, as of the beginning of this year, and their numbers have only grown…
Gender Wage Gap Protest – PHOTOS
Yesterday, women across Iceland left work at 14:38 which, when the gender wage gap is factored in, is effectively the…
Asylum Seeker Would Take “Anywhere In West Africa” Over Norway, Fears For Life
An asylum seeker from Ghana is fearful of being deported to Norway, as he believes Norwegian authorities will deport him…
The Greatest Campaign Video You Will Ever See Banned From Facebook
A new campaign video by artist Ragnar Kjartansson for the Left-Greens is a post-modern masterpiece. It is also banned from…
No, We Won’t Tell You Where They’re Shooting Justice League
The owner of Hótel Djúpavík has been bombarded with questions, from tourists and reporters alike, regarding the exact location of…
Unions Gearing Up For A Stormy 2017
The Icelandic Confederation of Labour (ASÍ) voted last week to increase their strike fund by over 67%, as labour leadership…
Iceland’s Next Government Could Be Taking Shape Right Now
The parliamentary opposition parties continued talks last weekend on the possibility of forming a four-party coalition after elections. While no…
In Response To Gender Wage Gap, Women In Iceland Leaving Work Today At 14:38
Women across Iceland will be leaving their workplaces at 14:38 today which, when the gender wage gap is factored in,…
Told To Lose Weight, Icelander Quits Miss Grand International
Arna Ýr Jónsdóttir, who was to take part in the Miss Grand International competition, has confirmed publicly that she was…