Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
Poop
by Bylgja Babýlóns and Andie Sophia Fontaine
“Sometimes I get this annoying feeling, ‘Is this just happening because I’m a woman?’ And usually I’m right, at least…
Icelandic Shops Refusing To Sell Whale Meat
A major grocery store chain has issued a statement saying they will no longer sell whale meat at their Húsavík…
Seismic Activity Around Bárðarbunga
The largest tremours since the eruption ended have been recorded around the Bárðarbunga volcano. RÚV reports that quakes measuring up…
Hard Times for International Journalism
by Smári McCarthy and Andie Sophia Fontaine
Amidst all the talk of tax havens and political leaders caught hiding undisclosed assets offshore, it is easy to lose…
Heroes & Villains: Immigrants and Expats
by The Reykjavík Grapevine and Andie Sophia Fontaine
This week’s hero is immigrants. We live with the many benefits of immigrants every single day. They do the jobs…
Harnessing Volcanoes in Iceland
by Ari Trausti Guðmundsson and Andie Sophia Fontaine
Over and over again, news reports highlight the possibility of an undersea cable, connecting Icelandic power plants to the UK…
There’s No Icelandic Word For: Steikt
by The Reykjavík Grapevine and Andie Sophia Fontaine
The word of the issue this issue is steikt. Taken literally, it means “fried,” but taken as slang, it refers…
For & Against: Development
by The Reykjavík Grapevine and Andie Sophia Fontaine
FOR: Have you ever been woken up in the morning by the sound of heavy construction equipment? That’s the sound…
Only About 22% Of Icelanders Believe The Presidency Is Necessary
A new poll shows that only about 22% of Icelanders believe they need to have a president, and some want…
Former City Councilman Allegedly Hid Family Money In Offshore Account
A city councilman who resigned in the wake of the Panama Papers revelations allegedly hid his father’s retirement fund overseas,…
Management: Shortened Work Week “Economic Terrorism”
A representative of management has expressed grave misgivings about a shortened work week, despite positive results from a city experiment…
Tíu Dropar Closing This Summer
The famed café will be shuttering its doors at its current location on Laugarvegur this July, after about 40 years…
Icelanders Work Longer Hours Than Other Nordic People
Icelanders work as many or more hours per week than other Nordic people, but shortening fulltime hours at some workplaces…
PM Hoping To Respond To Increasing Tourism In South Iceland
Some public offices in South Iceland are in need of help to address growing tourism, and the Prime Minister hopes…
Hidden Cave Excavated By Hand – VIDEO
Two Icelanders took it upon themselves to open the entrance to a cave that was buried by a landslide 20…
Davíð Says Nation Would “Get Him For Free”, Is Already Costing Us
Davíð Oddsson is touting himself as the bargain-basement presidential candidate, but his pension alone is amongst the highest in Iceland….
Pirates And Independence Party With Majority
The Independence Party and the Pirates have virtually switched lead positions in a new poll from the University of Iceland….
Reindeer Invade Bakkafjörður – VIDEO
A herd of reindeer recently visited the sleepy Icelandic town, leaving property and residents alike unharmed. RÚV reports that the…
Icelandic Towns Clamping Down On Tourist Accommodation
Two Icelandic towns have recently placed heavy restrictions on how much tourist accommodation they allow. RÚV reports that Kirkjubæjarklaustur town…
Time To Change Your Winter Tires – Or Else
Today is the last day you can drive on studded tires without getting slapped with a fine. Vísir reports that…
Concerned About Shops Throwing Away Too Much Food
Entirely too much food goes to waste in Iceland, as some intrepid university students recently demonstrated. Vísir reports that design…
How Iceland Voted In Eurovision
We may not have made it to the finals, but Iceland still participated through some interesting voting. Iceland once again…
Presidential Hopefuls Remain In Relatively Same Polling Position
A new poll shows the current presidential candidates in about the same position they were in for a previous poll….
PSA: Look Out! Monday Is Also A Holiday
Iceland loves Christian holidays, and Monday will be no exception. Today marks Whitsunday, the 7th Sunday after Easter. According to…
Blue Lagoon Free For Psoriasis Patients
Icelanders who suffer from psoriasis can now receive the healing properties of the Blue Lagoon without cost. RÚV reports that…