Author: Catharine Fulton
Proposed Changes To Working Hours And Wages
Stefán Ólafsson, a professor at the University of Iceland (HÍ), has said that Icelanders need to shorten their working hours…
Police Stop Marijuana Shipment to Ísafjörður
A joint effort of Westfjord police, Customs, and the Reykjavík police resulted in stopping the delivery of 10 grams of…
Now Your Home Can Smell Like Iceland, Care Of Sigur Rós!
Calling all Iceland-lovers! If you’ve been sitting around your home, lopi-clad, sipping tea steeped from the mystic herbs of the…
Majority Opposed to Joining EU
A new report released today by Market and Media Research (MMR) shows that just 24.2% of Icelanders are in favour…
The Worst Outcome Would Be No New Constitution
Salvör Nordal, former chairman of the Constitutional Council, is stressing the importance of taking into consideration the comments submitted by…
Iceland Shrugs Off Possible EU Sanctions
The EU has agreed to a package of sanctions to be placed against Iceland and the Faroe Islands if the…
Today is Öskudagur!
If you’re out and about today and see hoards of children sporting costumes and running in and out of shops,…
Lower Standard of Life In Iceland Than In Other Nordic Countries
The living standards in Iceland have fallen behind those in the country’s Nordic neighbours over the past six years. This…
Book To Help Children Cope With Increased Life Pressures
An Icelandic psychologist is touting the value of a children’s book aimed toward assisting young people in dealing with the…
Cleaning Gum of Reykjavík Sidewalks Very Time Consuming
City employees were on Austurstræti with pressure washers in tow cleaning the the streets and sidewalk. Due to the lack…
Icelandair Buys 16 New Planes
Icelandair has completed a purchase of 16 Boeing 737 Max 8 and 737 Max 9 aircraft, Vísir is reporting. Icelandair…
City Council To Discuss Financing Of Harpa
Reykjavík City Council will discuss the possibility of the City and state joining forces to provide 640 million ISK in…
Multiple Sexual Crimes Being Investigated In Akranes
Police in Akranes are currently investigating eight men for sex crimes against children in the municipality, RÚV reports. The youngest…
Iceland Economy Still At Risk
According to an Icelander working for the World Bank, Iceland’s economy remains at risk of re-collapse due to the currency…
Kópavogur Woman Wins Long-Fought Battle Against Trees
Kópavogur resident, Þórey Þórðardóttir, has won her case with the Supreme Court in which she fought for her neighbours to…
Democratic Alliance Chairman Working Toward New Constitution
The recently elected Chairman of the Social Democratic Alliance party, Árni Páll Árnason, has confirmed that it is his intention…
Teen Sounds Fire Alarm, Alerting Residents
An 18-year-old in Mosfellsbær came to the rescue when a fire broke out on Brekkutangi early this morning. The teen…
Population Of Iceland is 321,857
New figures from Statistics Iceland reveal the population of Iceland increased over the past year by 2,282 people, bringing the…
Majority Of Icelanders Satisfied With President
The majority of Icelanders are satisfied with the work being done by President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, according to a study…
Noise Pollution Affecting Hundreds of Thousands
Significant traffic noise pollution is thought to be affecting up to 115.500 residents, mbl.is is reporting. The threshold over which…
Horse Meat In Frozen Lasagna No Big Concern For Iceland’s Regulators
An international outrage has been brewing over the past week following the revelation that FINDUS brand frozen beef lasagna contained…
Two Men In Custody For Attempted Drug Smuggling
Two men have been in custody since January when their attempt to smuggle 3 kg of amphetamines into Iceland was…
Bun Day Has Arrived
Happy Bolludagur, everybody! While it may not be a familiar holiday if you hail from outside the Nordic countries, Bolludagur,…
Björk’s Biophilia Wins Grammy Award
Björk’s Biophilia took home an award at the 55th annual Grammy Awards, which took place yesterday in Los Angeles. Michael…
GRAPEVINE PSA: Bun Day Is Coming
It’s nearing the end of the day on Friday. Soon it will be Saturday, with all its fun and freedom….