Author: Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir
Sigurwin The Goldfish To Be Left Behind
by Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir
Sigurwin, the goldfish that’s almost caused an international dispute, will be left in good care at some pet shop in…
Road To Askja Flooded
by Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir
The road to Askja in North Iceland is almost impassable due to flooding. Glacial river Jökulsá á Fjöllum washed away…
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Exaggerated Death Of A Goldfish Causes Uproar
by Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir
Due to a misunderstood joke regarding a goldfish, Iceland’s female football team has been sued for animal abuse. “They should…
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The Sexy, Exciting Fishing Fees Saga
by Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir
Last week was significant in Iceland’s political history. President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson decided to sign a bill into law that…
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Don’t Expect Good Service, Just Pay For It Still!
by Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir
Even though I‘ve lashed out online before about the appalling service in Reykjavík’s cafés, I was highly encouraged by my…
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MISSING: Circus Tent
by Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir
Sirkus Íslands is asking the public for support to buy its very own circus tent. It seems that after the…
Smile! You’re On Google Camera!
by Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir
For the next two months, Iceland will be photographed from all angles for Google Earth and Google Street View. Two…
GOSLINGWATCH: Phew! He’s Back!
by Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir
We’re pleased to announce that Ryan Gosling is not a wimp and didn’t give up on the Icelandic weather. The…
Public Sector Higher-Ups Get Pay Rise
by Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir
Directors and managers of state-owned companies get up to 20% pay rise, thanks to a new ruling by the public…
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First Trailer From WikiLeaks Movie Online
by Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir
Iceland plays a small role in the first trailer released from the movie The Fifth Estate which premiers in October….
Hopes Of Good Summer Crushed By Meterologist
by Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir
This July might very possibly become the coldest July for a whole century in Iceland. So far, this month‘s average temperature in…
EU Threatens Sanctions On Iceland
by Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir
EU threatens to implement sanctions on Iceland by the end of this month, should the mackerel dispute remain unsolved by…
A Happy Seal In Snæfellsnes
by Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir
Visitors and residents of Snæfellsnes have enjoyed the company of a seal basking in the sun on the sea shore…
Icelandic Music Acts To Look Out For Abroad
by Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir
Six Icelandic music acts received grants from the Iceland Music Export (ÚTÓN), to take their projects abroad. Interestingly, Viking/folk music…
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An Unfamiliar Home
by Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir
After four decades of resistance, one of the most iconic houses from the eruption of Vestmannaeyjar recently collapsed under the…
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Uncertain Environmental Effects And Profit From Sea Cable
by Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir
Plans of connecting the Icelandic power grid to the European mainland need some environmental consideration, says Minister of Industry. “We…
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They’re Not All Ryan Gosling!
by Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir
Ryan Gosling look-alikes are popping up all across Iceland. The people of Siglufjörður, in North Iceland, were not impressed by…
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GOSLINGWATCH: RYAN INNOCENT OF BAD DRIVING!
by Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir
Apparently, it was Ryan Gosling’s look-alike on his way to a funeral who had the rear-end collision on Wednesday, not…
GOSLINGWATCH: RYAN GOSLING IN A CAR CRASH!
by Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir
The award for “Most Creative Fan/Stalker” goes to the driver who bumped, literally, into Ryan Gosling earlier today! Not to…
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A Mosque in Reykjavík Threatens Icelandic Culture
by Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir
Former mayor of Reykjavík claims a mosque will threaten Iceland’s culture and safety. Ólafur F. Magnússon, who was mayor for…
Game of Thrones Tours To Iceland
by Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir
Game of Thrones winter trips to Iceland is the newest addition to the Icelandic tourist industry, mbl.is reports. Travel agencies…
President Approves Fishing Fees Bill
by Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir
President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson announced Tuesday afternoon that he will sign the new fishing fees bill. He said at a…
President To Decide On Fishing Fees Bill Today
by Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir
President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson has called a press meeting at Bessastaðir this afternoon, presumably to announce whether he’ll approve the…
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They Said What? (issue 9 2013)
by Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir
“You speak very clear Danish. It’s easy to understand.” – Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson to the Danish PM at…
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DA Investigates Violent Arrest
by Ingibjörg Rósa Björnsdóttir
The District Attorney will look into a forceful arrest of a woman in downtown Reykjavík, after a video of the…