Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
Icelander On North Korea Sentencing: “It Could Have Been Any Of Us”
An Icelandic woman who was in the same hotel as the American student recently sentenced to hard labour in North…
Bird Arrives, Spring Officially Begins
The humble plover has returned again to Iceland, heralding the beginning of spring. Vísir reports that photographer Guðmundur Falk spotted…
Court Confirms: Police Cannot Arrest You For Being A Suspected Drug User
A court decision on a 2013 arrest has set a new precedent in Iceland regarding drug use and the power…
Security Theatre Comes To Iceland
After the tragic events which unfolded in Brussels last Tuesday, many European authorities have taken the opportunity to tap into…
Tourists Still Taking Dangerous Chances At Reynisfjara
Recent video footage has emerged which shows adults and children alike putting their lives in danger at the notorious Reynisfjara…
Church Membership Taking A Dive, Pagans Increasing
Church membership has declined by about 10% since 2009, but registered pagans are on the rise. Vísir reports that Statistics…
Prime Minister Likes No Confidence Proposal “Just Fine”
Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson told reporters he has few worries about a proposed no confidence vote against him, even…
Donate Your Bike To Children!
Save the Children in Iceland is encouraging people to donate their unused bikes to children and young people in need….
Unions Step Up Efforts Against “Volunteer Jobs”
An East Iceland labour union is going to start cracking down on employers advertising for “volunteers” on foreign websites. East…
Still Plenty To Do Over Easter
If you were worried that the five-day Easter holiday will limit your choices of things to do this weekend, worry…
Police Will Increase Surveillance Of Foreigners After All
Despite assurances to the contrary, police will be checking the backgrounds of select foreigners in response to the Brussels attacks….
Icelandic Red Cross Giving 15 Million ISK To Syrian Aid
The Icelandic Red Cross will be taking part in an international effort to help the people of Syria, where living…
#FreeTheNipple Celebrates First Anniversary This Saturday
This Saturday marks the first anniversary of the Free The Nipple campaign in Iceland, which will be kicked off with…
Albanian Family Denied Case Review, Faces Deportation
The Immigration Appeals Board has refused to examine the case of an Albanian family seeking asylum, and their deportation is…
Reykjavík Receives Proposal For Genderless Bathrooms And Changing Rooms
The Human Rights Council of the City of Reykjavík received a proposal calling for the establishment of genderless bathrooms and…
Authorities Explain Their Response To Brussels Attacks
Both the police and the Foreign Ministry have emphasised that the added security measures will not target foreigners, with the…
If Icelanders Could Vote For The Next US President
A new poll has revealed who Icelanders would vote for if they had a voice in the upcoming US presidential…
Special Forces Called Out To Keflavík International Airport
In the wake of the attacks in Brussels, the Icelandic police are weaponising at the country’s main international airport. RÚV…
Tourist Breaks Leg At Kerið
The accident was the result of the poor conditions of the steps leading to the famed crater, and there is…
MP Dares Opposition To Submit No Confidence Vote
An MP for the Progressive Party says a no confidence proposal against the Prime Minister will only strengthen his position,…
Yet Another Asylum Seeker Attempts Self-Immolation
An asylum seeker who threatened to set himself on fire is now in police custody, but incidents such as this…
Gunnar Nelson & Co. Reboot Justin Bieber’s “Sorry”
Gunnar Nelson and other members of the Mjölnir fight club have done their own take on Justin Bieber’s recent video….
Young Icelanders Really Love Fast Food
Icelanders between the ages of 16 and 25 reportedly spend about 26,000 ISK per month on fast food alone. Kjarninn…
Most Icelanders Support Surrogate Motherhood
The results of a new poll on the subject show that most Icelanders are in favour of legalising surrogate motherhood….
Easter Weather: Decidedly Winterish
The Easter holidays in Iceland will bring cold weather of varying degrees of crappiness, depending on the region. Vísir reports…