Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
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One Class, 14 Languages
In case Iceland’s burgeoning multiculturalism was in any doubt, one school lays the matter to rest once and for all….
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Man Arrested May Have Tried To Bribe Police
A man arrested in connection with a drug cop under investigation is suspected of having attempted to bribe the officer….
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Tour Guide Films “Historic” Levels Of Ice In Jökulsárlón
A tour guide who has been at the location for over 20 years took a video of ice practically clogging…
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Bundle Up: Sub-Zero Temperatures All Week Long
The mercury is expected to stay decidedly below zero until at least Saturday, meteorologists predict. According to the latest forecast…
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Jailed Bankers Complain Michael Moore Filmed Them
Bankers currently serving prison sentences have filed a formal complaint, saying filmmaker Michael Moore filmed them without their permission, amongst…
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David Bowie’s Visit To Iceland – VIDEO
David Bowie’s 1996 visit to Iceland made quite an impression on him, as evidenced in this interview with MTV. A…
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Watch A White-Tailed Eagle Dining On Fish – VIDEO
An Icelandic couple in Patreksfjörður captured a rare sight on video: a white-tailed eagle chowing down on some fish. RÚV…
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Iceland “Changing Into Immigrant Nation”
As Icelanders get older, thousands more immigrants will be needed to fill new jobs, changing the demographics significantly. At a…
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Drug Cop Asked To Be Investigated
The high-profile investigation of a police officer in the drug crimes division has just taken a new twist. According to…
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Church Loses, Zuism Gains Followers
Thousands left the National Church – and thousands more became Zuists – during the last quarter of 2015, new data…
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MP: Refugees Need A Parliamentary Ombudsman
The Directorate of Immigration works against the interests of refugees, a Social Democrat MP contends, who would be better served…
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Morgunblaðið Refuses To Print Op-Ed From US Ambassador
Morgunblaðið’s recent article about the trade ban against Russia prompted the US Ambassador to Iceland to issue a response. This…
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Top Icelandic Artists To Combine Forces Under One Roof
Some of Iceland’s most influential artists will soon move under the same roof in West Reykjavík. Fréttatíminn reports that the…
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Tickets To Justin Bieber’s Icelandic Concert Now On Sale
Tickets are now on sale for pop star Justin Bieber’s upcoming concert in Iceland this September. RÚV reports that these…
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Jón Gnarr Worried About Netflix In Iceland
Author and Director of Programming for the 365 media company Jón Gnarr has expressed concerns about Netflix opening access in…
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Foreign Minister Lashes Back At Conservative Critics
The Minister of Foreign Affairs says Independence Party critics of the trade ban against Russia show a conflict of interest….
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Albanian Families To Arrive In Iceland On Tuesday
The two Albanian families who were granted Icelandic citizenship last month will be arriving on Tuesday. RÚV reports that organisers…
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Bishop: “Unnatural” For President To Not Be In National Church
Bishop of Iceland Agnes M. Sigurðardóttir believes it would be unnatural for the next president to not be in the…
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Stolen Cars From Denmark Sold In Iceland
At least seven stolen cars linked to a man in Denmark have been sold in Iceland. The Danish television show…
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Arrested Drug Cop Possibly Connected To Entrapment Case
A police officer placed under arrest last month may have been connected to an entrapment case involving drug smuggling. The…
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Netflix Finally Arrives In Iceland
At long last, the streaming service has finally been made available to Icelanders. Coming as a relief to the torrent-wary…
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Icelandair And Wheelchair Owner Reach Agreement
An agreement has been reached between the owner of a wheelchair and Icelandair, who had inadvertently damaged it badly. A…
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PM: Icelandic Króna “Strongest And Most Stable” Currency In The World
Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson contends Iceland’s currency is not just good; it’s the best. Stundin reports that in an…
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Drug Cop Arrested For Charges Unknown
A police officer for the drug crimes division was arrested and is facing charges, but what those charges are has…
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Parliament Forgets To Lower Beer VAT
Perhaps in the rush to get things done before the holidays, parliament forgot to include one key point in their…