Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
COVID Roundup: 101 Domestic Cases Yesterday; Booster Vaccinations On The Rise
There were 101 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday, plus an additional five at the border. Of…
MPs Propose Investigating Link Between High Cancer Incidence In Suðurnes And Pollution
A new parliamentary proposal, submitted by seven MPs–all but one from the South Iceland district and all but two from…
COVID Roundup: 149 Domestic Cases Yesterday, Group Infection Traced Back To Christmas Buffets
There were 149 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday, plus an additional seven at the border. Of…
COVID Roundup: 120 Domestic Cases Yesterday, 16 Confirmed Omicron Cases
There were 120 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday, plus an additional 10 at the border. Of…
COVID Roundup: Current Pandemic Restrictions Extended Another Two Weeks
Following a government meeting that began this morning, Minister of Health Willum Þór Þórsson announced new pandemic restrictions, based on…
Dissatisfaction And Confusion Regarding New Justice Minister And Assistant
Following the formation of Iceland’s new government, two appointments in particular are proving to be a bit contentious: Jón Gunnarsson…
COVID Roundup: 101 Domestic Cases, Chief Epidemiologist Submits New Pandemic Measure Suggestions
There were 101 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday, plus an additional nine at the border. Of…
COVID Roundup: 126 Domestic Cases, Bill Would Make Chief Epidemiologist Political Appointment
There were 126 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday, plus an additional nine at the border. Of…
Bill Submitted That Would Ban “Blood Farms” In Iceland
One of the first pieces of legislation being introduced to the newly-formed Icelandic Parliament is a proposed ban on so-called…
COVID Roundup: 136 Domestic Cases Yesterday, Most Outside Quarantine At Diagnosis
There were 136 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday, plus an additional three at the border. Of…
First Confirmed Case Of Omicron Variant In Iceland Detected
While first suspected to be the case yesterday, it has now been confirmed, Vísir reports, that the Omicron variant has…
On The Verge Of A Breakdown: The Delicate, Unsettling Works Of Guðný Rósa Ingimarsdóttir
Layers of translucent white paper, cut into vaguely cloud-like shapes, lend different shades of cream to light grey due to…
COVID Roundup: 140 Domestic Cases Yesterday, Most In Quarantine At Diagnosis
There were 140 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday, plus an additional three at the border. Of…
Just Human Stories: ‘Hvunndagshetjur’ Tells The Tales Of Foreign Women In Iceland
‘Hvunndagshetjur’ is a new film from Magnea Björk Valdimarsdóttir. It tells the tales of four people of foreign origin living…
What Are Icelanders Talking About: The Latest News We Love To Hate
As one of her last acts as Minister of Health, Svandís Svavarsdóttir (seen above) announced new border guidelines in the…
The Horse Name Committee Strikes Again: Rejects Name Approved For Human Usage
The mysterious and little-known Horse Name Committee has made headlines once again, Vísir reports. Horse owner Þeba Lind Karlsdóttir received…
COVID Roundup: 117 Domestic Cases Yesterday, Most Outside Of Quarantine
There were 117 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday, plus an additional three at the border. Of…
Gods of Iceland: Eir, the Healer
Strengths: Heals the sick and wounded Weaknesses: The awesome responsibility of being a war medic Modern analogue: Florence Nightingale Very…
Horror-Scopes: Deep Space Nine Edition
In this edition of Horror-Scopes, we’re going to tell you which character you are in the objectively best Star Trek…
East Iceland Shooter Charged With Attempted Homicide, Amongst Other Charges
The man who went on a shooting spree last August in Egilsstaðir, resulting in him being shot and wounded by…
COVID Roundup: Iceland Responds To Omicron Variant; Epidemiologist Considering Stronger Measures
There were 95 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday, plus an additional 17 at the border. Of…
Iceland’s New Government Announced
Following the longest parliamentary break in Icelandic history, and negotiations between the Left-Greens, the Independence Party and the Progressive Party…
Severe Weather Warning Issued For Tomorrow In Southeast And East Iceland
A new severe weather warning has been issued by the Icelandic Met Office for East Iceland, with a violent storm…
New Website Aims To Teach Icelandic Young People About Consent And Boundaries
A new website has been launched aimed at Icelanders aged 13 to 19 that hopes to teach young people about…
COVID Roundup: 135 Domestic Cases Yesterday, One New Death Reported
There were 135 recorded domestic cases of the coronavirus in Iceland yesterday, plus an additional six at the border. Of…