Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
Best Western Hotel Manager Responds
The general manager of the Best Western Hotel in Reykjavík has responded to accusations that their incompetence allowed one of…
Data Protection Authority Accuses Vodafone Of Breaking Law
The Data Protection Authority of Iceland (Persónuvernd) has accused Vodafone Iceland of breaking the law, when a hacking of Vodafone’s…
Ticks Becoming Endemic In Iceland
An entomologist believes that ticks, a non-native species, have probably become endemic in Iceland. Erling Ólafsson, an entomologist who spoke…
Pig Gelding Will Stop At Once
After much public outcry, pig castrations without anaesthetic will end today.RÚV reports that Iceland’s pig farmers have issued a statement saying…
Message In Bottle Travels Part-Way Around Iceland
A message in a bottle and tossed into the sea in southwest Iceland managed to make its way to the…
Election Predictions Show Razor-Thin Difference
A new poll, conducted five days before municipal elections, shows the Social Democrats and Bright Future with a nine-seat majority….
Bishop Of Iceland, Progressive Minister Disagree With Progressive Mayoral Candidate
A controversial statement made by a Progressive mayoral candidate about the possibility of a mosque in Iceland has prompted a…
Don’t Give Ducks Bread (Ever)!
The city of Reykjavík is encouraging people to not feed bread to ducks at the Tjörnin pond this summer. In…
Mayoral Candidates Speak Out On Mosque Issue
In the wake of recent remarks from a mayoral candidate that she would revoke a plot of land the city…
Gender Wage Gap Increases
The gender wage gap increased by nearly 2% between 2012 and 2013, and is now at about 20%.According to new…
Agricultural Minister In No Hurry To Stop Illegal Pig Castrations
Minister of Agriculture Sigurður Ingi Jóhannsson told reporters he sees no reason to put an immediate end to the illegal…
Pig Farmers Told To Stop Gelding Without Anaesthetic
Pig farmers in Iceland have until the end of the year to stop castrating pigs without anaesthetic, even though the…
Conservatives Hold League of Legends LAN Party
Finals for the Independence Party League of Legends LAN party will be held today, and the general public can watch…
PM Inaccurate On Coalition’s First Year
Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson penned a special article in celebration of the ruling coalition’s first year in office, but…
Iceland To Welcome Syrian Refugees
The Icelandic government has agreed to accept families of Syrian refugees, with an emphasis on children.According to an announcement on the Ministry…
Mayoral Candidate Would Revoke Land For Mosque
The mayoral candidate for the Progressive Party and Airport Friends says she would reverse a decision made last year by…
Cat Accused Of Attempted Arson
A fire that began in an apartment in Hafnarjförður has been blamed on one primary suspect – the household cat.MBL reports…
Litterers Could Face Heavy Fines
If you litter in the Highlands or along the national highway, you might want to get ready to pay at…
2,000 Empty Apartments In Reykjanesbær
While apartment rental costs continue to rise in Reykjavík, about 2,000 apartments in nearby Reykjanesbær stand empty.Kjarninn reports that the apartments…
Fresca No More
Iceland’s major beverage producer has announced that they will no longer be making Fresca, the grapefruit-flavoured soft drink beloved the…
City Council Approves Looking Into Shorter Work Day
Reykjavík city council has approved a proposal to research the feasibility of a 7-hour work day.Vísir reports that the proposal, submitted…
Benefit Concert For Artist Retreat
A concert is being held at Iðnó tonight to raise money for the building of an artist retreat in picturesque…
Changes To Law On Foreigners Approved
A number of changes to how asylum seeker applications are processed were approved by parliament last week.MBL reports that instead of…
A Train For Reykjavík Harbour?
A 50-seat train could soon be gracing the Old Harbour of Reykjavík within the next two weeks.According to the application (.pdf file)…
Vietnamese Protest At Chinese Embassy – VIDEO
Dozens of Vietnamese Icelanders gathered in front of the Chinese embassy today, and then marched to the Icelandic Ministry of…