Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
Elections Date Still Shrouded In Uncertainty
Several opposition parties have ruled out working with the Independence Party, but when elections will be held is still uncertain….
Icelanders Overwhelmingly Love Their Smartphones
Neither gender, income level nor age put much of a dent in how many Icelanders own and use smartphones, a…
Sigmundur Davíð Announces Return To Politics
After being virtually invisible for most of the summer, the former prime minister has announced his return to the fray….
Prisoners Issue Grievance Over Lack Of English
Some prisoners in Iceland do not understand Icelandic, and these prisoners are asking for more English-speaking correctional officers, amongst other…
Uploaders To Be Charged
Some of those who uploaded torrents to Deildu.net may soon be facing charges for violating copyrights. Vísir reports that the…
Jellyfish Infestation Mysteriously Vanishes
Like an invertebrate in the night, Nauthólsvík’s jellyfish infestation has disappeared. Vísir reports that staff at Reykjavík’s warm-water beach have…
Police Chief Unmoved, Musicians To Play Festival Anyway
Despite a strong showing of solidarity, the Westman Islands chief of police will not change her policy of asking for…
Gourmet Food Market Opens Again
It’s that time of year again: time to check out some of the city’s finest gourmet offerings. Pressan reports that…
Are Asylum Seeker Shelters Really Like Prisons?
During our visit to the asylum seeker shelter at Grensásvegur, many of the residents there compared the place to a…
More Bands May Leave Festival, Mayor Meets With Artists
Two more bands have joined five others who have pledged to not play at the Merchants’ Weekend festival in the…
Five Bands Quit Festival Over Police Silencing Tactics
Five bands have dropped out of the Merchants’ Weekend festival in the Westman Islands, citing the police chief’s silencing of…
Professor Of Icelandic Supports Abolishing Name Laws
A professor of the Icelandic language believes abolishing the naming laws would be “beneficial to human rights”. Eiríkur Rögnvaldsson, a…
Grocery Prices Go Up During Evenings And Weekends
Some locations of the 10/11 grocery store chain raise their prices during workday evenings, and all through the weekend. The…
Tourist Droppings Apparently A Global Problem
Further investigations have uncovered that tourists pooping in public happens farther afield than just Iceland. As reported, the specially designed…
Police Issue Safety Advisory About Pokémon Go
Icelandic police have had to deal with enough Pokémon hunters to feel it necessary to release a statement on the…
Watch Sigur Rós’ Road Trip In Full
If you missed the live streaming event first time around, fret not: the entire thing has now been uploaded for…
Not Just The Lord’s Work: Meet The Lutheran Ministers Who Stood Up For Asylum Seekers
Kristín Þórunn Tómasdóttir and Toshiki Toma are two Lutheran ministers who made headlines earlier this month when they opened Laugarneskirkja…
“No Outdoor Pooping” Signs Are Now A Thing
Locals have started taking matters in their own hands when it comes to tourists answering nature’s call in the great…
Police Again Demand Silence Over Sexual Assaults
Hospital staff say they will ignore a police order to not talk to the media about any reported rapes at…
Björk To Take Up Digital Residence In London
London residents will be treated to an unprecedented multimedia exhibition this autumn, with Björk taking centre stage. TimeOut London reports…
Wasps Are Here To Stay
Despite past contentions to the contrary, it may be that the common wasp has made itself a permanent home in…
Killed Polar Bear Had Newly Given Birth
The polar bear that was felled in northwest Iceland last Saturday was still lactating, indicating she had newly given birth…
Ball From Iceland v. England UEFA Match Premieres At National Museum
If you were one of the many who witnessed Iceland’s 2-1 smiting of England last month, and you happen to…
Negotiations With “Hidden People” Go Well
When the digging of a country water well ran into complications, one culprit was deemed responsible: invisible, magical “huldufólk”. RÚV…
Emergency Number For Human Trafficking Victims This Autumn
The Red Cross will open a special hotline for victims of human trafficking, to go into operation this autumn. Björn…