Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
PM: “Inevitable” Iceland Looks Into “Proactive Investigations”
Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson cautioned it would be “irresponsible” to believe terrorism cannot happen in Iceland, and that it…
Tourism: Iceland’s Biggest Revenue Generator
Tourism has become the largest revenue-generating sector in Iceland, surpassing even such stalwart giants as fishing, and bringing in the…
News In Brief: January 2015
January was just chock full of fun and surprises, news-wise. Well, more surprises than fun, but you take what you…
Progressive Campaign Manager: Refugee “Slave Owner And Pimp”
The campaign manager for the Progressive Party in Reykjavík has declared Nigerian asylum seeker Tony Omos to be a “slave…
Pets May Soon Be Allowed On Buses
A petition that has been making the rounds through social media may soon translate into pets being allowed on buses….
Police Chief Broke Law In Asylum Seeker Leak Case
The Data Protection Authority (DPA) has ruled that Reykjavík Police Chief Sigríður Björk Guðjónsdóttir, during her time as Suðurnes Police…
Reykjavík Experiments With Shorter Work Week
The city of Reykjavík will be making a tentative experiment with a shorter full-time work week for some of their…
Banks Made Over 80 Billion ISK Last Year
Iceland’s three banks made a combined total of 81.2 billion ISK last year alone, showing an increase of over 25%…
Tourist Business Unhappy With Civic Protection
While Civic Protection in Iceland has been diligent about protecting Icelanders and tourists alike from the dangers of the Holuhraun…
Police Want Authority To Spy On Citizens
The Icelandic police want the authority to “gather information” on individuals they deem a threat to public safety; the qualifications…
No “Special Treatment” For Convicted Bankers
Director of the Icelandic Prison Service Páll Winkel wants the general public to know that the convicted Kaupthing bankers will…
What Kind Of Immigrant Are You?
A few years back, I provided the Icelandic immigrant community with the gift of an article on The Three Stages…
To “Just Want A Discussion” About Islam
If you’ve been following the news in Iceland over the past few days, or even if you’ve just passed through…
Enforcing The Status Quo
“Biggi the Cop”, Foreigners, And Why The Majority Uses The Language of VictimhoodRecently, we covered the story of an opinion…
A Farewell To Arms
The MP5 submachine guns Iceland received from Norway will be sent back, the Icelandic Coast Guard has announced. According to…
An Ornamental Resignation
Why Hanna Birna’s resignation might be cause for celebration, but is ultimately meaninglessToday, (now former) Minister of the Interior Hanna…
Most Icelanders Want Interior Minister To Resign
A new poll shows considerable opposition to Minister of the Interior Hanna Birna Kristjánsdóttir staying in power – even from…
Rabbit Meat Is For Gentlemen
After nearly a year of planning and preparation, free-range rabbit meat is now ready to hit Icelandic shelves. RÚV reports…
Health Minister Open To Medical Marijuana
Minister of Health Kristján Þór Júlíusson said he considers legalising medical marijuana a possibility, and trusts the professionals where the…
43 Million For Three Ministerial Luxury Cars
Vehicles to be bought for three government ministers will cost taxpayers 43 million ISK, as they happen to be luxury…
Nation Divided Over Debt Relief Package
With the government’s debt relief package only days old, the response from the public has been decidedly underwhelming. According to…
Iceland Becoming More Peaceful?
Most categories of crimes saw a decline over the past month, but there was a sharp increase in vehicle-related crimes….
Iceland To Donate Christmas Tree To Faroe Islands
In the fine tradition of Nordic countries sending Christmas trees to each other, Iceland will be sending one of its…
Acid Rain Caused By Holuhraun Eruption
Samples of rainwater taken around Iceland have shown that some parts of the country are being showered with acid rain….
Being The Other
I won’t soon forget the day I was finally awarded Icelandic citizenship. Having moved to Iceland eight years previous, I…