Author: Catharine Fulton
Reconciling Whale Watching And Whaling
Minister of Industry and Commerce, Ragnheiður Elín Árnadóttir, wants to come to an agreement between whale watching companies and whalers,…
Tourists Stuck In SUV All Weekend
While many tourists in Iceland may feel like they’ve spent long expanses of time behind the wheel of a rental…
President Has Not Yet Received Fishing Fees Bill
President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson received a 35,000 signature strong petition on Saturday urging him to refer to a national referendum…
Food Market In Lækjartorg Every Saturday In July
Those passing by Lækjartorg yesterday were sure to notice more than the usual hustle and bustle, as tables were erected…
Mosque To Be Built In Sogamýri
In keeping a long-standing promise to the Muslim community in Iceland, a plot of land will be granted in Sogamýri…
Of Monsters And Men Wows Roskilde
Icelandic sweethearts Of Monsters and Men wowed the crowds at the Roskilde Festival yesterday and received rave reviews to boot….
Storm’s A-Brewin’
Expect some gusty weather if you’re traveling around the east fjords this weekend, as the Icelandic Meteorological Office is forecasting…
President Will Receive Fishing Fees Petition Saturday
President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson will receive a petition tomorrow protesting the reduction of fishing fees, RÚV reports. As the Grapevine…
Debate on Fishing Fee Lasted 22 Hours
Althingi convened to debate the revocation of the fishing fees charged to ship owners for their right to fish yesterday…
Edward Snowden Citizenship Application Halted
Althingi halted NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden’s bid for Icelandic citizenship before parliamentarians broke for their summer holidays, NBCNews.com reports. A…
Reykjavík Residents Feeling Overrun By Hotels
Residents of downtown Reykjavík are fleeing the city on account of the growing abundance of hotels and guesthouses where residential…
General Public Has Low Opinion Of Financial Institutions
The majority of the public holds a ‘very low’ or ‘low’ opinion of the financial institutions in the country, according…
New Constitution Not Dead Yet?
The Constitutional Committee unanimously passed a bill amending provisions to the constitution this morning. It will proceed to a second…
Warnings Issued Against Renting To Tourists Without Permit
The Public Health Authority of Reykjavík issued dozens of warnings recently to property owners that have been renting to tourists…
Ban Ki-moon Began Official Visit To Iceland
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon began his official visit to Iceland yesterday, calling the country “a symbol for clean…
Support For Prime Minister High
Despite the abundance of petitions in circulation protesting several decisions made by the new Progressive Party-led government, support for Prime…
Increased Credit Card Sales In Past Year
Credit card usage has increased by 7.5% from June 2012 to June 2013, primarily because of an increase in grocery…
Nick Cave Sent To ER In Reykjavík
Australian musician Nick Cave sought assistance from Landspitali’s emergency room last night after taking a spill during his performance at…
Food Regulations Lacking In Iceland
A press release issued by the EFTA Surveillance Authority earlier this month draws attention to the shortcomings in the regulations…
City Of Reykjavík Spending Big Money On Maintenance
The City of Reykjavík is gearing up to spend big money on improvements around town, sprucing up streets, bike routes,…
Majority Opposes Lower Fishing Fees
A survey undertaken by Fréttablaðið has found that 70.5% of the population opposes the Progressive Party-led government’s plan to reduce…
‘The Biggest Loser’ Coming To Iceland
Six hundred people signed up on the first day of registration to be on Iceland’s installation of ‘The Biggest Loser.’…
Many Flights Delayed Out Of Keflavík This Morning
Seventeen flights were delayed departing Keflavík International Airport this morning after the airport’s luggage check-in system failed. The computer system…
Shortage Of Student Housing
There is a shortage of housing available for students starting or returning to school this fall, with many of the…
First Icelandic Census To Be Put Online
The first census taken in Iceland, in 1703, has been deemed historically important by UNESCO. It is the oldest preserved…