Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
Israeli Goods Boycott To Be Revised
Reykjavík Mayor Dagur B. Eggertsson has announced the proposal boycotting Israeli products will be rescinded and revised. Dagur said that…
Skyr Export Boom In Europe Possible
Ten times more skyr than before could hit European shelves if a new agricultural trade agreement between Iceland and Europe…
Icelanders’ Approval Of Immigrants Depends On Origin
Whether Icelanders view immigrants positively or negatively depends a great deal on their country of origin, and race appears to…
Reykjavík’s Boycott Of Israeli Products Met With Harsh Criticism
Within 48 hours of the boycott’s approval, Reykjavík city council has been met with criticism and threats of legal action….
Icelandic Gov’t Should Consider Dropping Dublin Regulation
The Icelandic Red Cross says the government ought to consider dropping the controversial Dublin Regulation, especially concerning Syrian refugees. The…
Environment Minister Considering All Kinds Of Tolls For Tourists
Arrival tolls, increased parking fees and more are being considered to keep up with the growing numbers of tourists in…
PM: Refugee Decision Possible Tomorrow
Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson says Iceland could accept “tens” of refugees from Syria, but a final decision is still…
Radioactive Pollution A By-Product Of Geothermal Drilling
The Reykjanesvirkjun plant has incurred radioactive pollutants from geothermal drilling since at least 2006, authorities have discovered. The Icelandic Radiation…
Ride The Bus For Free Next Tuesday!
If you thought 400 ISK was just too darn expensive to take a bus anywhere, then your lucky day is…
Icelandic ISPs Will Block Access To Pirate Bay And Deildu
ISPs have agreed with copyright holders to restrict access to the torrent sites, but an MP for the Pirate Party…
Reykjavík Will Boycott Goods From Israel
Yesterday, Reykjavík City Hall passed a proposal to boycott goods from Israel, raising questions about feasibility and consistency. RÚV reports…
Icelandic Red Cross: The Government Needs To Answer, And Soon
The Icelandic Red Cross says it is important that the government make a decision soon on how many Syrian refugees…
More Details In Seyðisfjörður Drug Bust Revealed
One half of the pair arrested for attempting to bring about 80 kilos of drugs into Iceland has confessed, saying…
Japanese TV Investigates Mysterious Lagarfljót Worm
Japanese state television is in Iceland conducting investigations of the mythic “Lagarfljót Worm” aquatic monster. RÚV reports that reporters from…
MPs Hope To Make Revenge Porn Illegal
A group of MPs from Bright Future have again submitted a bill that would, if passed, make revenge porn punishable…
Syrian Refugee Taken Into Custody In Faroes, To Be Deported
A Syrian refugee on his way to Iceland was arrested in the Faroe Islands for stowing away on the Norræna…
James Gunn Mindful Of Icelandic Words For Female Anatomy
Writer-director James Gunn apparently ensures that characters in his films do not have names that sound like Icelandic words for…
Champagne Clubs Still Suspected Of Prostitution, Human Trafficking
Unnamed “champagne clubs” in Reykjavík are suspected of engaging in human trafficking and prostitution, police say. Almost all the women…
Hundreds Assemble At Parliament Calling On Gov’t To Welcome Refugees
Hundreds turned out in front of parliament yesterday to demand the government take action now and welcome more Syrian refugees…
Cops Make Traffic Stops To Improve Collective Bargaining Terms
Police around the country used traffic stops to draw attention to their lack of a collective bargaining agreement, and to…
Gov’t Yet To Take Refugee Decision, Protesters Call For Action
The government has yet to make a decision on how many Syrian refugees to take, and protesters are meeting in…
Immigration Appeals Board Falling Short, Gets More Funding
The Immigration Appeals Board has not shortened the waiting period for asylum seekers, and has been granted increased funding to…
Alcohol Bill Submitted Again, With More Supporters
A bill that, if passed, would legalise the sale of alcohol in private shops has been submitted again, and this…
Piece Of Berlin Wall Coming To Reykjavík
Reykjavík will soon host a large piece of the original Berlin Wall, as a part of an international celebration marking…
500 Refugees To Iceland Likely
A proposal to accept 500 Syrian refugees has been submitted to parliament, and has considerable multipartisan support. Kjarninn reports that…