Author: Andie Sophia Fontaine
Horror-Scopes: Kill The Dictator Within
Everyone has a little authoritarian streak. While taking command of your life, being decisive, and standing up for yourself is…
Gear Up For Battle, Card Game Style
Collectible card games (CCG) are pretty hot right now in the world of video games, as the usually-tabletop medium has…
Bollur For Vegans (And The Lactose Intolerant)
Bolludagur is typically held three days before Lent begins, and the hallmark of this occasion is the consumption of choux…
Iceland & Ukraine: Refugee Committee Reaching A Conclusion, NATO Traffic Will Increase At Airport
As Parliament struggles with the subject of refugees from Ukraine and elsewhere, Vísir reports that the Refugee Committee is just…
COVID Roundup: 2,236 Cases Yesterday, 65 Total Deaths
2,236 cases of the coronavirus in Iceland were recorded yesterday; 2,089 of those from rapid testing, and 147 from PCR…
Iceland & Ukraine: Justice Minister Slammed, Russian Vodka Off Shelves, Street May Change Name
As Iceland is still in the process of deciding how many Ukrainian refugees to accept and when, Minister of Justice…
Some Flights Delayed Due To Storm
The storm that rolled through the southwest quadrant of Iceland this morning has delayed some flights to and from Keflavík…
Hope You Like Salted Meat And Split Bean Soup
Today is the second of Iceland’s Holy Trinity Of Gluttonous Holidays leading up to Lent, Sprengidagur. You really don’t have…
Oh Boy It’s Yet Another Storm Coming
Tomorrow is not going to be a good day for weather in the southwest quadrant of Iceland, as a yellow…
COVID Roundup: 3,367 Reported Cases Yesterday
3,367 cases of the coronavirus in Iceland were recorded yesterday; 3,215 of those from rapid testing, and 152 from PCR…
North Iceland District Court Rules Police Investigation Of Journalist Unlawful
Northeast Iceland District Court has ruled that the police investigation of Stundin reporter Aðalsteinn Kjartansson is unlawful, RÚV reports, and…
Iceland & Ukraine: Art Auction For Ukraine, Gov’t Pays For Cargo Shipment, Minister Promises More Help
As the war rages on in Ukraine, Icelanders are pooling their resources to find ways to help. Amongst these is…
Another Storm Through Today And Tomorrow
Just when the nation has been able to catch its breath from last week’s severe storms, another one has already…
COVID Roundup: Vaccines Now At Clinics, Daily Numbers
As of today, vaccinations will no longer be held at Laugardalshöll, but instead, at area health clinics. Whether you’re seeking…
It’s Bolludagur, Folks!
It’s that time of year again: time to head to your local bakery and buy yourself a half dozen bollur…
Invasion Of Ukraine: Protests Continue, Iceland’s Government Responds, Telecoms Offer Free Calls To Ukraine
Following last week’s protests held by Russian citizens and others in Iceland against the Russian invasion, more protests were held…
Russians Protest Invasion, Refugee Committee To Discuss Ukraine
A large gathering of Russian citizens and others opposed to the invasion of Ukraine gathered near the Russian embassy in…
COVID Roundup: First Day Of No Restrictions, New Daily Case Record Broken
Today is the first day of Iceland’s new policy of having no domestic no border pandemic restrictions in place, which…
Yet Another Storm Sweeps Over Much Of Iceland
Today is probably not a great day to be traveling anywhere in Iceland, at least not until this evening. The…
Hveragerði Residents Banding Together To Rebuild Sports Hall Destroyed By Storm
Hamarshöllin, a beloved sports hall in the South Iceland town of Hveragerði, was horribly damaged in last Monday’s storm, having…
Journalists In Samherji Case Accused Of Distributing Porn From Ship Captain’s Phone, Lawyer Says No Evidence
Police are now saying that their decision to question four journalists who reported on the so-called “Samherji guerilla division” is…
COVID Roundup: Record-Breaking Cases; Chief Epidemiologist Urges Caution
There were 3,349 cases of the coronavirus diagnosed in Iceland yesterday–a new and unfortunate record for a single day. This…
Russians In Iceland & Icelandic Government Condemn Invasion Of Ukraine, Protests Planned
Shortly after Russian forces began an offensive against Ukraine in the early morning hours today, an announcement was sent to…
COVID Roundup: All Restrictions Lifting On Friday, Latest Numbers
Minister of Health Willum Þór Þorsson has announced following a government meeting this morning that all pandemic restrictions, both domestic…
Journalists Not Being Questioned Over Samherji “Guerilla Division”, But Something Else
A new wrinkle in the ongoing story of police seeking to question four journalists over data in a stolen phone…