Author: Haukur Már Helgason
Professors Agree To Strike
Eighty percent of those members of the State University Professors’ Association who took a vote, voted for a strike, starting…
This Is The Correction
How Sigmundur Davíð’s Administration Wants To Rectify Failed PremisesAt a press conference on Monday, ministers introduced the implementation of the…
Things To Do With Jæja
Jæja is the name of the movement organizing a series of protests in front of Alþingi, the first of which…
Debt Relief Press Conference — Live Blog
Before: Press conference should start at 13.30 local time. Live broadcast here. We’re gonna follow the events – you’ll see…
Chicken Dethrones Mutton As King Of Meat
Poultry consumption increased sixfold over 30 years, while mutton declined by half Habits of meat consumption, among Iceland’s population, have…
4,000 People Commit To Today’s Protest
Over 4,000 people have announced their participation in today’s protest in front of Alþingi. Like last Monday’s gathering, which saw…
PM To Reveal House-Owners’ Debt Relief Today — At 13h30
Later today, Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson is expected to announce the precise implementation of his government’s dept relief plan…
Why Don’t You Kids Just Keep Debating That Airport?
Debates on Monday #9Last week gave a lesson on the utility of noise as an antidote to critical thought and…
Progressive MP Calls Artist “Attention Whore”
“Being blacklisted by this bunch is a compliment” responds Snorri ÁsmundssonAs reported, a crew from the gossip medium Séð og…
Fraud Case Defense Calls Julian Assange As Witness
Prosecutor holds that demanding Assange to appear in Reykjavík is unrealisticSigurður Ingi Þórðarson’s defense lawyer, Vilhjálmur H. Vilhjálmsson, has demanded…
Jón Gnarr and Baltasar Kormákur Cooperate On Upcoming TV Series
Jón Gnarr and Baltasar Kormákur will join forced for the creation of a new TV-series, Jón announced on Facebook today,…
I Just Hope That Mocking Me Won’t Get You In Trouble
Progressive member of Alþingi threatens artist Snorri Ásmundsson On Thursday, Þórunn Egilsdóttir, a member of Alþingi on behalf of the…
Who’s Afraid Of November 9?
After DV revealed that the police had just acquired some 150 submachine guns from Norway, Chief Superintendent Jón Bjartmarz—who refused…
The Attack Of Comic Realism
And the counter-attack of ignorant authorities, Hafsteinn Gunnarsson, director of París Norðursins, interviewedHafsteinn Gunnar Sigurðsson’s second feature film, ‘París Norðursins’,…
Volcano’s Emissions Do Not Equal A Millenium Of Industry’s
On the contrary. Princeton professor corrects Senator Lisa MurkowskiCelebrating victory in the US midterm elections, US Senator Lisa Murkowski gave…
Mice Join Ants On Hospital Premises
While doctors strike, remaining Landspítali staff fight crittersLast week, pharaoh ants were discovered on the premises of Landspítali, Iceland’s university…
Hold On To Retro Phones, Advises Civil Protection
Non-smart mobile phones and wired landline devices more secure in case of power outageWhereas the eruption around Bárðarbunga has so…
Ólafur Ragnar’s 18 Years “May Seem Strange To Western Readers”
Washington Post journalist gathers list of “leaders who won’t stop leading”Iceland’s President, Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, counts among “the leaders who…
Full House At Projekt Polska’s “Viltu Business?”
On Saturday, Projekt Polska, a community project for cultural exchange between Iceland and Poland, held an event called “Viltu Business?”,…
Pirate Wants Rules On Police Use Of Force Disclosed
Helgi Hrafn Gunnarsson, Pirate Party Member of Alþingi, wants to lift the secrecy on Police authorizations and guidelines in use…
Wedding Ring Found In Blood Pudding
First, context: Slátur, etymologically related to slaughter for a reason, is a traditional meat-product somewhere between a sausage and Scottish…
IPI Reprimands Iceland For Archaic Defamation Law
Imprisoning journalists shows lack of respect for press’ wathcdog role, says adviserIn response to the charges that the Interior Minister’s…
Police Will Be Put Under Surveillance
This summer, preparations began to establish an internal surveillance office to oversee and investigate Police forces, Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð…
Scrabble Society Board Member Resigns Over Compound Words
One board member of the Icelandic Scrabble Society has resigned over a disagreement on compound words. According to Vísir, he…
Headgear-Vendettas Against The Military-Industrial Complex
Debates on Monday #8“As is well known, duels have long ceased to take place hereabouts, and assasinations are fully past;…