Author: Felix Robertson
Ask A Historian: Why Is The Drinking Age In Iceland So High?
With a minimum age of 20 to buy any alcoholic beverages, Iceland has one of the highest drinking ages in…
The Next Generation: Una Press Brings Young Icelandic Poetry To The Masses
In the ever-changing world of Icelandic poetry, a new anthology by Una Útgáfuhús, or Una Press, is bringing the next…
23 New Acts Announced In Iceland Airwaves Lineup
by Felix Robertson and Andie Sophia Fontaine
Music festival Iceland Airwaves have now released their third lineup announcement. 23 new acts have been announced for the festival,…
The Week In Weather: West Is Best
by Felix Robertson and Andie Sophia Fontaine
If you’re in the west, you’re in for a good week weather wise, with pretty reliable sun throughout the next…
It’s About Time! Bill To Lower The ‘Pink Tax’ Passes In Alþingi
After three attempts, a bill to lower the ‘pink tax’ on women’s hygiene products and contraceptives was approved by Alþingi…
Greenpeace In Iceland: “We Shouldn’t Have Hope—We Should Have Action”
In the eyes of most tourists and visitors, Iceland is a veritable beacon of eco-friendly practices. Reykjavik is regularly described…
The Week In Weather: Summer Around Reykjavík, Winter In The East
by Felix Robertson and Andie Sophia Fontaine
The received wisdom of Icelandic summer weather will continue to be subverted over the next few days, as the South…
Jason Momoa Chimes In On Icelandic Shark Maiming Video
by Felix Robertson and Andie Sophia Fontaine
The brutal maiming of a shark by Icelandic fisherman, who inexplicably filmed their attack, has already caused great anger in…