Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
Anonymous Speaks: “Thank You Very Much, Mr. Loftsson”
One of the most controversial practices Iceland engages in on the international stage is whale hunting. The industry has seemed…
Iceland For Everyone
by Bradley Turner and Andie Sophia Fontaine
For the first time in history the wonders of Iceland are on global display. Tourism has taken top spot for…
Still Anyone’s Race For Iceland’s Next President
With elections only 14 weeks away, who will be Iceland’s next president is still decidedly uncertain. Presidential elections in Iceland…
Icelanders Lead The World In Per Capita Electricity Use
Heavy industry has put Iceland in first place in the world when it comes to per capita consumption of electricity….
Vote Of No Confidence In Discussion
Members of the opposition in parliament are in talks about putting forward a vote of no confidence against the Prime…
New Video Series On Iceland’s Lesser-Known Wonders Starts Now
A new series of short documentaries explores some of Iceland’s stranger, lesser-known wonders, and your participation is welcome. The series,…
Minister’s Gift To Chicago’s Mayor Sparks “Sweatergate”
The traditional Icelandic sweater Iceland’s Minister of Industry and Tourism gave Chicago’s mayor was actually made in China. Vísir reports…
Assan The Eagle Recovering Nicely, Will Soon Fly Free Again
An eagle found injured in west Iceland last January is reportedly recovering swiftly, and will soon be flying again. The…
Dog Bites Dog Lawyer
A lawyer who specialises in animal rights has been bitten by a dog, but he has made a full recovery….
Emergency Ward Often A “Little Tourist Office”
Workers at the emergency ward of Landspítali hospital reportedly often find themselves doing the job of a tourist office. Tourism…
Gender Wage Gap Increases In Financial Institutions
As the economy improved, the gender wage gap actually increased within Iceland’s financial institutions. Vísir reports that a survey of…
Bus Service Available Over Easter
If you were hoping to travel somewhere by bus over the Easter holidays, you can now breathe a little easier….
Prime Minister Embroiled In Offshore Money Scandal
New information is developing about the financial activities of the Prime Minister’s wife which directly contradict his own financial policies….
Most Akureyri Residents View Foreigners Positively
The majority of people living in Akureyri believe immigrants and refugees improve their town, the results of a new poll…
Iceland Will Be Glacier-Free In 200 Years
Iceland’s glaciers are disappearing at a troubling rate, and the country could be devoid of glaciers in as little as…
Parking At Þingvellir Will Start Costing
Starting May 1, parking at Þingvellir National Park will no longer be free. RÚV reports that the committee which oversees…
Opposition Floundering, Except For Pirates
The ruling coalition has seen a small boost of support while opposition parties lag – with the exception of the…
Naming Committee Rejects Blom, Embraces Kling
Iceland’s Naming Committee has approved a batch of new names, but was decidedly opposed to one name in particular. RÚV…
Man Confesses To Arson
A man in his forties has confessed to police that he deliberately set fire to a workshop on Grettisgata last…
Parliament Possibly Softening On Drugs And Alcohol
A committee majority has passed a bill legalising alcohol sold in private stores, and a push to decriminalise drugs has…
Hate Speech Charges To Be Filed Against Útvarp Saga
A school teacher intends to file hate speech charges against radio station Útvarp Saga, telling Grapevine they spread “propaganda day…
Concert To Be Held Inside Volcano
If you have ever wanted to attend a concert being held inside a literal volcano, now is your chance. Organisers…
Labour Dispute At Rio Tinto Alcan At Standstill
A union official described management’s offer at yesterday’s negotiations to be “many steps backwards”, and other options for action may…
Special Forces Called Out Due To “Noise Gun” Used To Scare Birds
A very mundane explanation has been found for shots heard in a sleepy Icelandic village this morning. RÚV reports that…
Humanity Is Destroying Lake Mývatn’s Marimo
The plight of Mýnvatn’s disappearing marimo can be directly traced to human activity. Fréttablaðið reports that for the past two…