Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
Naming Committee Rejects “Woman” As Middle Name, Deeming It “Too Demeaning”
A woman who has been trying to get her middle name changed to Kona, which is Icelandic for “woman”, has…
VIDEO: Men Cut Off Shark’s Tail And Release It, Now Face Possible Criminal Charges
Two seamen recorded themselves cutting the tail off of what appears to be a Greenland shark, laughing about it, before…
“Trophies” Festooned Atop Ministry Of Finance And Economic Affairs
If you walked past the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs and noticed these curious figures on top of the…
Percentage Of Foreigners In The Icelandic Labour Market Steadily Increasing
Immigrants now comprise nearly 20% of all working people in Iceland, and the percentage of foreigners on the job has…
Icelanders Asked To Show Foreign Workers “Patience And Goodwill”
Two different petrol station chains have taken to setting up a sign at select locations that asks Icelanders to show…
Most People In Iceland Who Hit Sheep With Vehicles Just Drive Away
It’s that time of year again: the Icelandic lambs for the season have been born around the country, and now…
The Magic Formula: The Skjaldborg Icelandic Documentary Festival Returns
The medium of the documentary has been enjoying a renaissance lately, whether in big budget productions or quirky and independent…
Make Us Laugh, Clown: Ari Eldjárn’s Life Of Laughter
by Rex Beckett and Andie Sophia Fontaine
It is impossible not to laugh while talking to Ari Eldjárn. The ebullient and vivacious comedian constantly breaks into dead-on…
Ask A Lawyer: Can You “Plead The Fifth” In Iceland?
Anyone who’s ever watched a cop show or courtroom drama from the US is likely very familiar with the concept…
The Week In Weather: Real, Actual Summer In The West; Rain And Cold In The East
If you’re staying in the greater Reykjavík area this week, you’re in luck. Meanwhile, in the east, cold and rainy…
Eighth Icelander Reaches Everest Peak Amidst Seasonal “Traffic Jam”
Bjarni Ármannsson, the former director of Glitnir and current director of Iceland Seafood, became this week the eighth Icelander to…
VIDEO: Bashar Murad And Hatari Release New Single, Video Shot In Palestine
Anti-capitalist anarcho-technoclash BDSM enfants terribles Hatari were apparently up to a lot more than Eurovision while in Israel. A new…
What Are Icelanders Talking About?
As you might have guessed, of greatest prevalence on social media over the past two weeks has been Hatari at…
The Lowest Common Denominator: Icelandic Populism, American Inspiration
Iceland’s right wing populists may not be a part of the coalition government, or wield tremendous political power (yet), but…
Klausturgate Whistleblower Compelled To Delete Recordings, Will Not Be Fined
The Date Protection Authority has ruled that Bára Halldórsdóttir‘s recordings of six MPs speaking abusively in public constitutes “electronic surveillance”,…
EasyJet Reducing Flights, British Airways And Wizz Air To Increase
Budget airline EasyJet have reduced their flights to and from Iceland, Icelandic tourism industry watchdog site turisti.is reports, due to…
Food Of Iceland: Lýsi
Lýsi is the name for fish liver oil; typically cod, but occasionally shark. While it’s true that lýsi is rich…
Icelandic Right Wingers Invite Islamophobe To Speak At Harpa
Douglas Murray is slated to give a talk at Harpa Concert Hall, drawing considerable criticism and calls for Harpa to…
Icelandic Superstitions: The Northern Lights
Every culture everywhere has superstitions, and Iceland is no exception. There are numerous superstitions in this country; some connected to…
Immigration Appeals Board Overturns ÚTL Ruling Blocking Bangladeshi Students
The Immigration Appeals Board determined that the Directorate of Immigration (ÚTL) had no grounds to deny 50 Bangladeshi students access…
Clouds, Cold And Even Snow In The Cards This Week In Iceland
You would be forgiven for forgetting this week that it’s summer, as we can expect low temperatures and either partial…
Five-Day Hip-Hop Summer Camp For Icelandic Youth Announced
Young people in Iceland who have an interest in learning the hip-hop arts will now have their chance at last….
Response To Hatari’s Performance At Eurovision Swift, Drawing Praise And Condemnation
Last Saturday, anti-capitalist BDSM technocore art rockers Hatari finished in 10th place at the Eurovision Song Contest held in Tel…
Nearly One Fourth Of Icelanders Will Eat Pizza With Kokteilsósa
A new poll from Market and Media Research (MMR) shows some interesting divisions over the use of the popular ketchup-and-mayonnaise…
Happening This Weekend: Bríet, Hnallþóran And Eurovision
It’s been a wild week, and the weekend in Reykjavík promises to be even wilder—for those who watch Eurovision and…