Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
Ásmundur “Just Asking Questions” Once Again
Independence Party MP Ásmundur Friðriksson has posed yet another formal question in parliament about asylum seekers – a subject he…
Sperm Whale Beaches In North Iceland – VIDEO
A 12-metre-long sperm whale washed up on the beaches of Dalvík yesterday morning, attracting a crowd of onlookers. Dalvík resident…
Police Use Pepper Spray On Party Guests
Police in northeast Iceland used pepper spray to break up a party last Saturday after guests refused to leave. Austurfrétt…
Man Gives Birth To Baby In North Iceland
One Icelander has just set a historical precedent by being “the first trans man in Iceland to have a baby…
Icelandic Politician Objects To Eurovision Ban Of Palestinian Flag
Eurovision has banned flying the Palestinian flag, amongst others, at the event, and one Icelandic politician is taking a personal…
Truenorth Responds To Criticism Of Fast 8 Filming
The Icelandic film production company has responded to criticism that the filming of Fast 8 has endangered the environment and…
Ruling Coalition Sees Boost In Support In Another Poll
A new poll from Market and Media Research shows the ruling coalition rising in support, as the Pirates take a…
Facebook Has A Problem With Drawn Nipples, Too
A drawn representation of nipples got an Icelandic breast cancer awareness campaign’s ad pulled from Facebook for “violating Facebook Ad…
“Summer Streets” Just Around The Corner
A good portion of downtown will once again be closed to car traffic for the summer. An statement from the…
Lawyer Going After Journalists, Social Media Activity
A lawyer representing two men who were accused of rape is now setting his sights on journalists and people posting…
Opposition Takes Hit, Ruling Coalition Gains Ground In New Poll
The results of a new Gallup poll show the Independence Party surpassing the Pirates for the first time in over…
President’s Wife Linked To More Offshore Companies
New revelations have linked Dorrit Moussaieff to more offshore companies than was previously thought. President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson has denied…
Tied With President, And Not Even Running Yet
Despite not even announcing his candidacy, historian Guðni Th. Jóhannesson is tied with incumbent Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson in a new…
Watch The UEFA Championship Outdoors
The City of Reykjavík will be broadcasting live coverage of the UEFA European Championship on a giant screen overlooking Ingólfstorg…
Protest At Finance Minister’s Home: Relaxed, But With Police Response
A small, peaceful gathering of protesters held near the Finance Minister’s home was met with a police response. A group…
The 2nd “Iceland Is Weird But So Great” Video Is Here
The second installment of the travel video series is here, and this time, outdoor geothermal swimming is explored. Many guests…
Thousands To Visit North Iceland By Cruise Ship
It is estimated that some 120,000 visitors to Iceland will arrive by cruise ship to the northern part of the…
Food Waste An Environmental Concern As Well
The amount of food Icelanders throw away is even contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, The Environment Agency of Iceland says….
Ripley Meets Ripley
The Icelandic child named after the Alien protagonist met Sigourney Weaver, and the results were adorable. Readers may recall the…
The Iceland Diaries #1 – Spring Is A Lie
Foreigners often delight in expressing their confusion over the Icelandic holiday known as “the first day of summer”, and not…
Radical May 1 On Offer This Year
Numerous activist and radical groups are uniting for a special May 1 march and gathering, all open to the general…
Flight Delays Due To Labour Dispute
The ongoing dispute between air traffic controllers and management delayed numerous flights last night, and an agreement has still not…
President Refuses To Answer Any Questions About Panama Papers Connection
President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson has nothing more to say about his connections to offshore accounts. RÚV reports that their news…
American Airspace Patrol Departs
American air patrols of Iceland have concluded, and troops were bid farewell at a ceremony held last Monday. In an…
Sanitation Manager Wants Weed Growers To Recycle Better
The manager of a recycling centre in Akureyri has had enough of marijuana growers disposing of items in the wrong…