Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
“Volcano Tourism” A Growing Concern For Iceland
The phenomenon known as “volcano tourism” is both a cause for concern—and to tour companies, an opportunity—that Iceland must contend…
Cheer Up: The Winter Solstice Is Here
Today is the darkest day of the year for the northern hemisphere, which means only one thing: sunlight will keep…
Christmas In Iceland: Unwelcoming Weather, But Clear Skies This Weekend
The weather on Christmas Day—this Monday—is expected to be crappy, but the weekend preceding it should be pleasant, at least….
Some Fireworks Taken Off Icelandic Market Due To High Lead Concentrations
One brand of fireworks has been taken off the market after test results showed it contained dangerously high levels of…
Afghan Woman May Seek Damages After Long Separation From Children
An Afghan woman who was arrested and separated from her children for about a month under false pretenses may now…
Bad Taste Records Has Clearance Sale Today, Featuring Björk DJing And More
None other than Björk Guðmundsdóttir will be amongst the special guests hosting a clearance sale at Bad Taste Records today,…
Our Most And Least Favourite News Stories Of 2018
2018 feels like it has lasted about five years, mostly due to the never-ending news cycle of madness coming out…
VIDEO: Satirical Christmas Card (Not Actually) From Immigration Directorate Mailed Out
Numerous people, including reporters at Grapevine, has received a satirical Christmas card that sharply criticises the Directorate of Immigration (ÚTL)….
VIDEO: Klausturgate Trial Begins
Reykjavik District Court was the scene yesterday for the start of legal proceedings in the so-called Klaustur Case, as four…
Former Reykjavik Councilperson Found Guilty Of Money Laundering
Júlíus Vífill Ingvarsson, a former Reykjavík City Councilperson for the Independence Party, has been found guilty of money laundering in…
A “Red Christmas” For Iceland This Year. But Why A Red Christmas?
This year it looks likely that there will be no snow in Iceland for Christmas, a situation the locals call…
VIDEO: Iceland’s Last Fin Whaler Subject Of British Documentary
Kristján Loftsson, the last and arguably most infamous fin whaler in Iceland, is the subject of a new documentary short…
Snow Ploughing: The Most Thankless Job In Iceland
If there’s one job in Iceland that doesn’t get thanked enough, it’s ploughing the snow, as one man in Akureyri…
High Winds In South Iceland This Afternoon And Evening, Exercise Caution
Very high winds will be sweeping across South Iceland this afternoon, which will make driving difficult and possibly dangerous for…
Iceland Hoping To Host European Film Awards In 2020
Reykjavík Mayor Dagur B. Eggertsson told reporters in Seville, where the European Film Awards were held this year, that Iceland…
Iceland’s Centre Party Tumbles In Polls In Wake Of Klausturgate Scandal
The Centre Party, four MPs of which featured prominently in the Klausturgate recordings, have dropped significantly in support in the…
VIDEO: Yet Another Tourist Rescued After Getting Too Close To Reynisfjara Beach
Despite repeated warnings not to do so, another tourist has ventured too close to Reynisfjara beach, and was nearly swept…
111 Fired From WOW Air
111 full-time employees at WOW Air have been fired, Eyjan reports. These firings follow in the wake of the beleaguered…
Iceland Sees Significant Reduction In Phone Driving
Driving while talking on the phone or texting has decreased dramatically in Iceland over the past few years, but a…
Mink Farms In Iceland Failing, Want Government Subsidies
Mink farms have been operating at a loss in Iceland for the past three years now, with five farms going…
Trans Activist And Allies Launch Campaign In Response To Multiple Cases Of Discrimination
Prodhi Manisha, a trans activist living in Iceland, has launched a campaign that encourages people to stand up and say…
VIDEO: Uncommon Lightning Smatters Iceland
Lightning, an uncommon phenomenon in Iceland, struck the country 34 times from yesterday afternoon until well into the night, the…
Four MPs Seek Damages Against Klausturgate Leaker For “Spying”
Four of the six MPs recorded speaking abusively about their female colleagues at Klaustur bar have opted to take legal…
Likely Thousands Grounded At Keflavik Airport Due To High Winds
Delays and cancellations at the airport have created a traffic snarl, as high winds batter Iceland. MBL reports that passengers…
Surprise, Everyone: Another Wind Storm In Iceland, Car Travel Inadvisable
You’re not going to believe this, but there’s another storm washing over the country. The latest alerts from the Icelandic…