Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
President’s Bid Announcement Gets Mixed Response
Iceland’s President announcing he is running for a sixth term has been not entirely well received. Yesterday, President Ólafur Ragnar…
President Announces He Will Run Again
At a press conference held at Bessastaðir just moments ago, President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson announced that he will run for…
Tourists Get A Scolding From Police
South Iceland police gave a group of tourists a stern talking-to after they were spotted walking onto the ice at…
Glaciers Melting At Alarming Rate
Iceland’s glaciers have retreated by 500 square kilometres since the turn of the century, and are continuing to melt. RÚV…
Homemade Bomb-Making May Soon Be Illegal
A bill from the Ministry of the Interior will, if passed, make it illegal to make your own explosives. RÚV…
President To Hold Press Conference Today
President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson will hold a press conference later today, but his office will not disclose what the occasion…
Divide And Conquer: When The Opposition Eats Itself
The breaking news of the Panama Papers leak last week, and the Icelandic politicians involved, has sparked some truly inspiring…
Minister May Get Involved With Jökulsárlón Sale
The Minister for the Environment is reportedly “concerned” about the sale of land near the site of natural wonder. While…
Sigmundur Davíð To Answer To His Party Next Month
Former Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, who is still chairperson of the Progressive Party, will soon have to answer to…
Soviet Army Occupies Akranes (Though Not Really)
If you see Red Army trucks, tanks and helicopters in the sleepy Icelandic town, do not be alarmed. RÚV reports…
PM Waffles On Early Elections Date
There is still no official date for early parliamentary elections – and that includes what month they will be held….
Democracy In The Balance
by Marc Fleurbaey and Andie Sophia Fontaine
Iceland is a very interesting country. With its small population, it can, more easily than larger countries, experiment and innovate…
Street Justice Meted Out For Bad Parking
A young woman who parked in an offloading zone was met with a swift and decisive response from parties unknown….
Finance Minister Releases Tax Information To Public
Numerous party leaders have made their financial information public, and the Finance Minister has now joined those ranks. The ongoing…
Contractors Also Suspected Of Human Trafficking
The contractors accused of tax and accounting fraud might also be engaging in human trafficking, police suspect. As reported, five…
Decidedly Low Support For New Prime Minister
The results of a new poll from Gallup asked respondents who they would like to see be Prime Minister of…
“Owl Mirror” Officially Approved As A Name In Iceland
The Naming Committee made a historic ruling with their approval of a new name to the lexicon. Vísir reports that…
Five In Custody For Tax And Accounting Offenses
A major operation is underway that has targeted 11 locations for tax and accounting fraud, with multiple arrests. RÚV reports…
Murder-Suicide In Akranes
RÚV reports that a man in his 60s and a woman in her 50s were found dead in their apartment…
Power Shifts In Parliamentary Support
The Independence Party and the Left-Greens have seen a significant upswing in support in the past week. RÚV reports on…
PM Explains His Remarks On Offshore Accounts
PM Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson has explained further what he meant by “it is complicated to keep money in Iceland.” In…
Say Goodbye To Sunny Weather
The warm and sunny weather that has bathed Iceland in spring tidings this week is on its way out for…
Americans Patrolling Icelandic Airspace
American forces conducted patrols of Icelandic airspace yesterday, and will be here all month long. “These past few days we’ve…
Staring At Northern Lights, Man Has Car Accident
Police reported a slow night last night, with one notable exception. Vísir reports that a man lost control of his…
Opposition Trusts The Government On Autumn Elections
Members of the opposition say they trust that the ruling coalition will stand by their word to hold elections this…