Author: Catharine Fulton
Jón Ásgeir Pressures 365 Journalists
The business editor of Stöd 2 and Vísir has said publicly that 365 media founder and majority owner, as well…
Of Monsters And Men Say They Can’t Come Home To Iceland
Of Monsters and Men have been circling the globe in recent months, riding on the massive success of their debut…
Iceland’s Economic Growth Not As Great As It Seems
The capital controls that have helped to stabilize the króna in the wake of the 2008 collapse and assist Iceland’s…
Mary Poppins Arrives In Reykjavík Today
The long-awaited stage production of ‘Mary Poppins’ premieres at Borgarleikhúsið today, RÚV reports. ‘Mary Poppins,’ a crowd favourite since the…
First Acts Announced For Aldrei Fór Ég Suður 2013
For the 10th year, the Aldrei Fór Ég Suður festival will be bringing music lovers and good times to Ísafjörður…
New Customs Act In Effect Next Month
A new Customs Act was passed by Alþingi over the Christmas holidays and will be taking effect next month, Vísir…
Toronto, Get Ready For Icelandic Music!
Iceland Music Export has announced that an impressive group of Icelandic musicians will be taking over Toronto next month to…
Russian Man Sentenced To Twelve Months In Prison
A Russian man in his 30’s was sentenced in a Reykjanes court to 12-months in prison for smuggling cocaine into…
Man In The Middle Of FBI Scandal Speaks To Parliament
Sigurður Ingi Þórðarson, the young man who, in 2011, was questioned by the FBI during their secretive and unauthorized visit…
MP For The Movement Proposes Vote Of No Confidence [UPDATE]
Þór Saari, an MP for The Movement, proposed a vote of no confidence yesterday against the ruling coalition government of…
Everybody Wins At The Icelandic Music Awards!
The Icelandic Music Awards went down last night at Harpa, with awards being doled out to a wide range of…
Housing Finance Fund Downgraded By Moody’s
Bond credit rating organisation Moody’s has downgraded Iceland’s largest mortgage provider to ‘junk’ status. The Housing Finance Fund (HFF), a…
Left-Greens Oppose Legalisation Of Surrogacy In Iceland
Nine women representing the Left-Green Movement have made a resolution to be tabled at the party’s congress next weekend opposing…
Influenza: Back With A Vengeance
After a bit of a lull, the number of cases of influenza being treated at Landspitali rose again last week,…
Increased Theft In Reykjavík Bars And Clubs
Reykjavík police are warning the public of an increase in theft in the city’s nightlife venues in recent months. The…
Icelanders Busted In Copenhagen
Two Icelanders are in the custody of Copenhagen police today after authorities discovered 5.5 kg of amphetamines in a locker…
Tax Incentive For A Greener Commute
Employees and employers can come to an agreement to grant a 7000 ISK monthly tax credit to those who forego…
Will There Be A KFC in 101?
A Facebook group has popped up in support of bringing KFC to 101 Reykjavík. As of the time of writing…
Christian Bale To Star In Baltasar Kormákur Film?
Baltasar Kormákur confirmed to RÚV that he has met with Christian Bale to discuss the actor potentially starring in his…
Adoption Agreement Being Finalized With Russia
Hopeful parents in Iceland may soon be able to adopt children from Russia, as the two countries move toward finalizing…
Superhuman Sought For Hotel Management Position
Do you have brains, brawn, and exceptional language skills, but you’re not too full of yourself as to be above…
More Passengers Buying Bus Tickets Online
The sale of bus tickets through Strætó’s website has increased by 368% from 2009 through 2012, mbl.is is reporting. In…
Too Many Illegal Cats In Northern Iceland
As is the case throughout Iceland, cat owners in Akureyri are required to register their feline companion with the municipality….
More Airlines Flying To Iceland This Summer
ISAVIA, the company handling all airport operations throughout Iceland, has announced that Spanish airline Vueling has been granted slots at…
The Reykjavík Open Begins Today
Chess fans start your engines! The Reykjavík Open Chess Tournament kicks off today at Harpa, with 238 players from around…