Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
Independence Party Reaches Historic Low
A new poll from Market and Media Research shows the Independence Party at an all-time low, and the Pirate Party…
Blue Lagoon Is Open Again!
Renovations are now complete on the popular spa, and they will open again for business tomorrow. MBL reports that the…
Iceland Needs To Push Back Against Anti-Vaxxers, Says Epidemiologist
Health officials have cautioned that education about vaccines needs to be increased in Iceland to combat the “anti-vax” movement. Vísir…
Reykjavík Set To Clean Up Its Act
The City of Reykjavík intends to step up efforts to increase recycling and reduce the amount of garbage the city…
Björk And Teitur Magnússon Nominated For Nordic Music Prize
The nominees for the Nordic Music Prize have been announced, and the two seminal Icelandic artists are amongst them. According…
Clearer Legislation Needed For Insect-Based Food
Unclear application of EU regulations on the use of insects in food led to the Jungle Bar getting pulled off…
Humans: One Of The Falcon’s Greatest Threats
One-fourth of falcons discovered dead in Iceland were shot, according to the Icelandic Institute of Natural History (IINH). Despite the…
Over 9% Of Icelandic Children Live With Social Shortages
A new report from UNICEF in Iceland shows that 9.1% of Icelandic children live with a lack of material needs….
Lawyer Commits Murder, Gets “Professional Reputation” Restored
A lawyer who murdered a former business associate and went to prison has been granted restoration of his “professional reputation”,…
Private Genomes, Public Concerns
CEO of deCODE Genetics Kári Stefánsson claims he could identify everyone in Iceland at high risk of getting cancer, but…
Drunk Man Accuses Bus Driver Of Drunk Driving
A new arrival to Iceland made quite a first impression on visitors and locals alike late last night. Vísir reports…
Asylum Seekers Sentenced To 30 Days
Two asylum seekers were sentenced to 30 days in jail for using false passports, but there is a good chance…
Origin Story Of Iceland’s Naming In Dispute
The legend of how Iceland got its name has been called into question, and historians cannot come to a consensus…
PM Cautions Against Pirate-Led Government, Again
In a new interview with Bloomberg, Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson said a Pirate-led government would “soon unravel”. The interview,…
Constitutional Changes Still Dragging On
Proposed changes to Iceland’s Constitution are still being worked out, and are lagging behind schedule. Vísir reports that, despite indications…
Immigration Directorate Disregards About One-Fourth Of Applications
Just under one-fourth of the asylum applications the Directorate of Immigration receives are not taken into consideration. RÚV reports that,…
Syrian Refugees Arrive Tomorrow
The first round of refugees from Syria will arrive in Iceland tomorrow, and preparations for their arrival are complete. MBL…
Mysterious “Bomb” Found To Be Harmless Airplane Part
A device found on Eldey island that was thought to be a bomb from WW2 has been revealed to be…
Literature Comprises 1.5% Of Iceland’s GDP
The literary arts are a big enough deal in Iceland to have contributed significantly to the country’s economy. Icelanders do…
Iceland’s Immigrants The Most Employed In The World
Immigrant participation in the workforce is highest of all in Iceland, topping other countries in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation…
Police Get Break In Swastika-Emblazoned Drugs Case
Months after first appearing, police stumbled into a new lead in the case of the dangerous swastika-stamped tablets that have…
Lutheran Minister Questions Poll’s Results
A minister has put forward that it is a false dilemma to choose between the Big Bang or God creating…
Man Arrested For Calling Emergency Services Over 50 Times
Police had their hands full last night, mostly for break-ins, although one man was arrested for calling emergency services far…
Many Drugs Found In Reykjavík Sewers
Cocaine, marijuana and amphetamines are amongst the numerous drugs that can be found in the sewer water under Reykjavík. The…