Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
Icelanders Demonstrate Against Developing The Highlands
Icelanders gathered en masse in front of parliament yesterday evening to protest against the development of the Highlands. Vísir reports…
Sunken Ship Risen From The Depths
The ship which sank in Reykjavík harbour just two weeks ago has been surfaced, although it is still unknown what…
Both Of Iceland’s Major Muslim Organisations Condemn Paris Attacks
Both of Iceland’s major Muslim organisations have condemned last Friday’s attacks in Paris. Meanwhile, police and the Interior Ministry, which…
MMR Poll: Pirates With Over 35%, On Top For Past Nine Months
A new poll from Market and Media Research shows the Pirate Party on top again, as they have been for…
Anonymous Targets Numerous Icelandic Websites Because Of Whaling
Hacktivist group Anonymous have launched a new campaign, against whaling, which targeted a number of Icelandic websites. The operation is…
Police Have Already “Increased Security”, Will Not Say How
Police say they have already increased “special security measures” in the wake of the Paris attack, but will not disclose…
News In Brief: November 2015
This past month sure has been a busy one where immigration is concerned. Over these past few weeks, we saw…
Stormy Weather On Its Way
A storm warning is in effect for tomorrow in southeast Iceland and the Westfjörds. The Icelandic Met Office reports that…
Björk Responds To Minister Of Industry
Björk has responded to Minister of Industry Ragnheiður Elín Árnadóttir’s call for a meeting to discuss potential development of the…
A Lunar Lander Replica In Iceland
A full-sized replica of the Apollo 11 lunar module, “The Eagle”, will soon be built and displayed in Húsavík. RÚV…
Prime Minister: Attacks Could Change How We Live
Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson told reporters that, in light of last night’s attacks in Paris, we need to reassess…
Increasing Number Favour Alcohol In Shops
An increasing number of Icelanders support alcohol being sold in private shops, but they are still in the minority, a…
Next Year The Last Year For The Phone Book
Next year marks the 111th anniversary of the Icelandic phone book, and the last year it will be printed. Stundin…
Plane Crash South Of Hafnarfjörður, Two Dead
A plane crashed just south of Hafnarfjörður yesterday afternoon, killing both on board. RÚV reports that police, firefighters, the Rescue…
Police Lurking In Closed Facebook Groups, Cracking Down
Police are lurking in closed Facebook groups, regularly surveilling for illegal activity, and in some cases monitoring individual posting activity….
Only Two Parties With Double-Digit Levels Of Support
Only two parties in the latest Fréttablaðið poll have levels of support above 10%, but elections are still about 18…
Café Offers Edible Lava, Sorta
A café in the Westfjords now has “lava” on the menu, or a very believable facsimile thereof. RÚV reports that…
Young, Educated Icelanders Leaving The Country
Young and educated Icelanders are leaving the country by the thousands, data from Statistics Iceland shows. MBL reports that 3,210…
Foreign Minister: We Do So Want To Get Rid Of Nukes
Despite a UN representative vote against banning nuclear weapons, Foreign Minister Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson contends Iceland does want to get…
Iceland: #1 In Consumption Of Antidepressants
Iceland is the top country in the world for antidepressant consumption, and the number of new users is rising, an…
Police Will Investigate Hate Speech Charges
The State Prosecutor’s office has given the green light to capital area police to investigate instances of hate speech against…
Swastika-Emblazoned Pills Strike Again
Police are emphasising their warning to avoid taking some swastika-emblazoned pills that are currently on the market, as someone else…
Lawyer For Accused May Sue Newspaper And Others
The lawyer for two men accused of rape and torture is demanding damages from Fréttablaðið for their reporting on the…
Tourist Numbers To Triple Over Four Years
It is predicted that by this time next year, there will be three times as many visitors to Iceland as…
About A Million ISK Going To House Asylum Seeker Families
The Directorate of Immigration (UTL) will put 1 million ISK towards housing for three asylum seeker families coming to Hafnarfjörður,…