Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
US Military Possibly Returning To Iceland
The US military could see reason to return to a greater presence in Iceland due to “security concerns” in Europe,…
Major Drug Bust In Seyðisfjörður
Police have made what may have been the largest drug bust in Icelandic history, seizing an estimated 80 kilos of…
Night Of The Flying Trampolines
Last night’s high winds in the capital area created perfect conditions for multiple trampoline-related accidents, keeping rescue workers very busy….
National Church Gets Funding Increase, Young Conservatives Opposed
The National Church has gotten its wish for a budget increase, totaling close to 410 million ISK, and not everyone…
US And Iceland Gearing Up Defence Efforts
US authorities are planning “future US operations” at the Keflavík Air Base, as Iceland moves defence funding from the Interior…
Newspaper Carriers May Strike
20 newspaper carriers for Morgunblaðið in Akureyri will go on strike if their collective bargaining conditions are not improved according…
“Rams” Iceland’s Entry For Best Foreign Language Oscar
Grímur Hákonarson’s highly-praised film is going to be Iceland’s submission for the Best Foreign Language Film category of the Academy…
Iceland’s Parliament With More Women Than Ever
Iceland’s parliament began session today, and there are now more women serving as MPs than ever before in Icelandic history….
Foreign Minister Supports An Independent, Critical Press
Foreign Minister Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson told an OSCE official he supports freedom of the press, but Iceland has been criticised…
Volunteers For Refugees Arrive At Red Cross En Masse
The Icelandic Red Cross had a packed house as people wanting to help incoming refugees gathered for a meeting on…
Icelander Will Attempt Swimming English Channel – And Back
One man hopes to be the first Icelander to swim across the English Channel and back again. RÚV reports that…
Anti-Refugee Folks: No Thanks, We Don’t Need Your “Warnings”
You may have noticed Iceland’s been making international headlines lately when it comes to refugees, and with good reason. Shortly…
Reykjavík Mayor: City Ready To Take “Hundreds” Of Refugees
Reykjavík mayor Dagur B. Eggertsson says the city is ready to accept “hundreds” of refugees, and urges the national government…
Icelander Wins Nordic Talents Competition
An Icelander who previously earned accolades at the Palm Springs Shortfest has won the Nordic Talents film and television competition….
Sheep Population Of Iceland More Than Double Human Population
It’s sheep round-up time again, and census numbers from farms around Iceland show numbers that will surprise no one who’s…
OECD: Iceland Lacking Production, Competition
A new report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) contends that the Icelandic market lacks competition and…
Jewelry Store Thief Now In Custody
The man responsible for a daring early-morning jewelry store robbery in the Fjörður shopping centre in Hafnarfjörður last month has…
RIFF Reveals Film Line-Up
The Reykjavík Film Festival (RIFF) has released the line-up for the first 40 films of this year’s event. RIFF is…
Poll: Overwhelming Majority Of Icelanders Want More Refugees
Nearly all Icelanders want more refugees, but opinion is still divided over how many. Meanwhile, several small towns and villages…
“Research Vessel” Possibly Hunting For Treasure Off Iceland’s Coast
A foreign ship conducting unauthorised undersea investigations may have been looking for treasure, possibly within sunken ships and submarines from…
Danish Jets Patrolling Iceland’s Airspace
The Royal Danish Air Force is currently conducting exercises and patrolling airspace in northeast Iceland as a part of the…
Iceland Lets UN Know: We Are Ready For More Refugees
The Minister of Welfare has taken the Icelandic people’s voice to the United Nations, letting them know the country is…
Pirates With Most Support Five Months Running
A new Gallup poll shows some record highs – and record lows – for Iceland’s parliamentary parties. Kjarninn reports that…
But Is It Skyr?
A new “skyr” product is being produced overseas, and its ingredients call into question what defines “skyr”. Vísir reports that…
Baltasar Kormákur & Ridley Scott Working On EVE Online TV Series
Baltasar’s production company and legendary sci-fi director Ridley Scott are in talks to fund a pilot for a series two…