Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
Helicopter Pilot Charged In Holuhraun Landing
The helicopter pilot who flew a Kazakhstani billionaire to the site of the then-erupting Holuhraun volcano has been charged. Vísir…
Fiji’s PM Exhorts Gay People To Go To Iceland
The Prime Minister of Fiji wants all homosexuals to leave the country, and move instead to Iceland. Shamima Ali, co-ordinator…
Video Game Meltdown Brings Police To Gamer’s Home
In a small Icelandic town, one man’s ragefit after his defeat at a video game brought the police to his…
Important Not To Confuse Þingvellir With Þingvellir
Sometimes a good old fashioned map proves more helpful than a GPS device, as has proven the case where Þingvellir…
Off-Shore Tax Sheltering Brought To An End By Law In Iceland
Iceland passed legislation that will make secret off-shore accounts very difficult to maintain for tax dodgers. RÚV reports that as…
Repeated Seismic Activity Around Bárðarbunga
Some seismic activity has been detected at the same locations at the site of the Bárðarbunga volcano, but there is…
Alcohol From Icelandic Whey? It’s More Likely Than You Think
Dairy farmers are exploring their options on how to make the most of their products, including making alcohol from whey….
East Iceland Hotel Owners Displeased With Airbnb Hostings
Hotel owners in Egilsstaðir have a number of objections to illegal guest accommodations offered in the town through Airbnb. RÚV…
British Naval Mine Found Off Coast Of Iceland
A British naval mine, believed to be from WW2, was found off the coast of east Iceland last Saturday. Vísir…
Hlemmur To Remain Open For The Time Being
Capital area bus patrons can breathe a little easier, as the City of Reykjavík has announced Hlemmur will remains open…
Ástþór Magnússon Running For President Again
Surprising exactly no one, perennial candidate Ástþór Magnússon has announced he is running for president again. Vísir reports that Ástþór,…
Bank Robbers Caught And In Custody
Both perpetrators of last Wednesday’s bank robbery have been arrested, and will remain in police custody until January 14. Vísir…
President Leaves Legacy, Unanswered Questions In His Wake
Outgoing President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson leaves behind uncertainty after two decades in office, both in terms of who will be…
Progressives Happiest With The President
Support for the president took a dip between polls, but he remains as popular as ever amongst Progressive voters. According…
British “Adventurers” Rescued For 3rd Time In Single Trip Across Iceland
Three young British adventurers hoping to trek across Iceland have been rescued for a third time this month. It is…
Bank Robbery In Reykjavík
A bank was robbed on Borgartún just minutes ago, and the suspects are still at large as police deploy helicopters….
Labour Directorate Wants To Help Fight Human Trafficking
Most cases of human trafficking this year have involved foreign labourers, and the response from officials has been swift. Vísir…
Middle-Aged Men Top Income Earners In Iceland
The top income earners in Iceland are middle-aged men, according to data from Statistics Iceland. In fact, an income gap…
Super Storm Tomorrow? Maybe, Maybe Not
Wednesday morning could bring a massively destructive storm to Iceland, or possibly just a very large storm. The Washington Post…
Jane Goodall Coming To Iceland
Famed primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall will be paying a visit to Iceland this June. According to a statement to the…
Tourists Injured, One Killed, In Car Crash
A collision in south Iceland last week has left several injured and one dead, all of them tourists, police report….
Hard Rock Café Returning To Iceland
The Hard Rock Café has secured a location in downtown Reykjavík, some ten years after disappearing from Iceland. MBL reports…
Union Official Wants To Change Law On Holiday Closings
A union official believes employers should decide if they want to close up on certain holidays or remain open, and…
Lots Of Broken Bones On The Sidewalks
Emergency rooms in the capital area have had their hands full on account of broken bones due to slippery sidewalks….
Record Numbers Of Tourists In Iceland Over Christmas
As expected, record numbers of tourists visited Iceland over Christmas, and we’ve compiled a schedule of what places are open…