Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
Icelandic Union Members Vote In Favour Of Work Stoppage, Strikes Pending
Participating members of the labour union Efling voted overwhelmingly in favour of a one-day work stoppage, and more strikes are…
Excellent Night For Northern Lights Tonight (Clouds Permitting)
If you’re in Iceland and have been itching to see the northern lights for the first time, tonight just may…
Food Of Iceland: Horse
Some visitors to Iceland, especially North Americans, are surprised to learn that Icelanders do in fact eat horses, the shock…
Icelandic Gin Wins International Award
A compound Icelandic gin made right here on our island has won a coveted accololade at the 2019 World Gin…
Popular Icelandic Canyon Temporarily Closed Due To Thaw And Foot Traffic
Part of the southeast Icelandic canyon of Fjaðrárgljúfur is temporarily closed, for at least the next two weeks, while repairs…
Icelandic Hotel Says “Little Room” For Pay Rises, Has Profits In The Millions
The managing director of Íslandshótel says there is little room for wage rises, but the company’s profits are reportedly in…
Absolutely Do Not Go Travelling In Iceland Today
The weather today in Iceland is not at all conducive to travel, whether by car or by domestic flight, as…
Company Retracts Rent Hike After Icelandic Union Gets Involved
A rental company poised to impose a sudden rent hike on its tenants has withdrawn the measure after reaching an…
VIDEO: Iceland’s First “Hunger Walk” Highlights Workers’ Rights
(Video: Art Bicnick) Between 300 and 400 people attended a protest demonstration in front of Parliament last Saturday, in defense…
Voting Begins On Work Stoppage In Iceland
Voting began today on a one-day work stoppage for workers in the Efling labour union, with votes cast both online…
VIDEO: Icelandic Children Protest Against Climate Change
An estimated 250 children gathered in front of Iceland’s Parliament today, demanding more radical action be taken to combat climate…
VIDEO: Iceland Experiences Powerful Lightning Storm
An uncommon lightning storm swept over the capital area last night, prompting a public warning from weather officials to stay…
One-Day, Widespread Work Stoppage In Iceland Could Be Two Weeks Away
The Efling labour union will soon vote on a widespread one-day work stoppage that would affect housekeeping at hotels and…
Massive Strike In The Works In Iceland
Collective bargainging negotiations between unions and management have broken down, and preparations are now underway to strike. The vast majority…
Massive Waves Just West Of Iceland Today
Waves reaching anywhere from eight to 14 metres high will be roaring by just west of Iceland today, making seafaring…
Iceland’s Justice Minister Seeks To End Parliament Granting Citizenship
Minister of Justice Sigríður Andersen has proposed that the granting of citizenship be put solely in the hands of the…
The Nominees For The Icelandic Music Awards Are Here
At long last, the nominees for the 2018 Icelandic Music Awards are here, and nearly everyone who’s anyone has been…
VIDEO: Nara Walker Begins Prison Sentence, Petition For Pardon Surpasses 17,000 Signatures
(Video by Art Bicnick) Nara Walker, a young Australian woman whose domestic violence case has sparked international headlines, began her…
Iceland’s Fishing Minister Green Lights Whale Hunting To 2023
Minister of Fisheries Kristján Þór Júlíusson has approved the hunting of fin whales and minke whales until 2023, but not…
Reynisfjara Possibly Featured In ‘Frozen 2’ Trailer, Some Tour Guides Concerned
A new trailer for Disney’s ‘Frozen 2’ shows some superhuman behaviour taking place at what looks like Reynisfjara, and Icelandic…
Two Men Sentenced To Prison For Assaulting Club Doormen, Paralysing One
Two assailants were sentenced to five years and six months, respectively, for an assault on two doormen of the nightclub…
District Court Upholds Deporting Child Born In Iceland, Family Says They Will Appeal
Reykjavík District Court confirmed a ruling today that would deport a 20-month-old child born in Iceland, despite both international and…
Icelandic Labour Union Takes On Bank Connected To Rental Company
The Store and Office Workers’ Union (VR) has threatened to withdraw over 4 billion ISK in union funds from a…
Iceland’s Only Michelin Star Restaurant Loses Michelin Star Two Years Later
DILL, which was awarded a Michelin star in 2017 and the only such restaurant in Iceland to have one, no…
New Supermarket Comes To Hallveigarstigur; Promises To Be Better Than Old One
There may only be one Bónus supermarket left downtown, but the owner of the new shop coming to replace the…