Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
Island Life: Exporting Hay, Glacial Floods, And Happy Campers (Or Lack Of)
Farmers in northeast Iceland were delighted to learn that they can export hay to Norway. The northeast has had a…
Last Words: Transformation Sequence
A couple weeks ago, I publicly came out as trans and non-binary. The journey to this point began in my…
Reykjavik Pride Begins!
The most wonderful time of the year is here again, everyone! Reykjavík Pride kicked off yesterday, and was rung in…
Police Warn North Icelanders To Watch Out For Travelling Door-Knocker
Police in North Iceland are advising residents to be on the lookout for a foreign tourist who travels from town…
Icelandic Whaling Company Did Not Abide Food Handling Laws
Hvalur hf, the last Icelandic whaling company to hunt endangered fin whales, never followed Icelandic food handling laws regarding the…
Three Centenarian Icelanders Share Their Secrets For Longevity
Three Icelandic women, all 100 years old or older, offered their methods for attaining a long and healthy life, at…
South Iceland Flooding Continues, Part Of Route 1 Closed
Flooding is still pretty severe in south Iceland, and part of Route 1 is closed. Travelers are advised to exercise…
Island Life: News From The Icelandic Countryside
People in northeast Iceland simply cannot shut up about their warm and sunny weather. Campers in Atlavík and Höfðavík for…
The Last Whaler: Why Is Whaling In Iceland Still A Thing?
Every whaling season, environmentalist and animal rights groups at home and abroad raise the alarm: Iceland is still hunting whales….
What Are Icelanders Talking About? : The Latest Talking Points From Social Media
If there’s one topic that is always red hot amongst Icelanders, especially on social media, it’s tourism and its inevitable…
Last Words: Northern Exposure
I recently returned from a trip to Árneshreppur, a small community on the northern coast of Iceland, which recently became…
Reactions To Iceland’s Sovereignty Celebrations: Walk-Outs, Scoldings, & Subtlety
Yesterday’s celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of Iceland and Denmark signing the Union Treaty sparked a variety of reactions, due…
Iceland’s Independence Celebrations Under Shadow Of Racist Speaker, Midwives’ Strike
Today, Iceland celebrates the 100th anniversary of signing the Union Treaty, which paved the way for the country’s independence from…
17 Scientists Back Statement That Icelandic Company Killed Blue Whale
Seventeen scientists in the fields of biology and marine life have issued a joint statement put forward that they consider…
Icelandic Midwives’ Overtime Strike Begins At Midnight
Midwives are preparing to stop working overtime from midnight tonight, but sources close to Grapevine report that the ongoing labour…
Whose City Is It? Tour Buses And Locals Struggle To Find Harmony
Recently we reported that residents of the east Reykjavík neighbourhood of Hlíðar were experiencing difficulties on account of many tour…
Island Life: Heat Waves, Landslides, And Hitting Sheep With Cars
We’ve done a lot of whining about the cold, rainy weather here in Reykjavík, which had its worst June in…
Öræfajökull Volcano: Will It Or Won’t It Erupt?
Speculation has been swirling about the glacier-covered volcano in southeast Iceland, but the activity of volcanoes is notoriously difficult to…
Songs Of The Dammed: Hvalárvirkjun And The Future Of Árneshreppur
When people talk about Iceland’s economic boom days, they are largely referring to the greater Reykjavík area. Roads are repaired…
Icelandic Whaler: “Slow News Period” To Blame For Coverage Of Rare Whale Kill
Kristján Loftsson, the director of Iceland’s sole fin whale hunting company, Hvalur hf., gave a very candid interview with Icelandic…
Word Of The Issue: Karphús
The word of the issue is karphús, a word of unclear origin but more than one meaning. Karphús is almost…
Icelandic Biologist Considers It Likely Killed Whale Is Rare Hybrid
A DNA sample of the whale killed in Icelandic waters last week is currently being tested, and an Icelandic biologist…
Richard Spencer Blocked In Iceland, Barred From Schengen
White nationalist Richard Spencer’s unsuccessful attempt to enter Europe was stopped in Iceland last week. Border officials Fréttablaðið spoke with…
Siri Threatens The Icelandic Language
As the Icelandic language faces tough competition from English influences, Icelandic authorities focus efforts on what needs to be done….
Dangerous Storm Warning For Northwest Iceland
If you plan on traveling into the northwest or over the Highlands, do reconsider. The Icelandic Met Office reports that…