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Sigurwin The Goldfish To Be Left Behind

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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

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The road to Askja in North Iceland is almost impassable due to flooding. Glacial river Jökulsá á Fjöllum washed away…

Exaggerated Death Of A Goldfish Causes Uproar

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Due to a misunderstood joke regarding a goldfish, Iceland’s female football team has been sued for animal abuse. “They should…

The Sexy, Exciting Fishing Fees Saga

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Last week was significant in Iceland’s political history. President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson decided to sign a bill into law that…

Don’t Expect Good Service, Just Pay For It Still!

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Even though I‘ve lashed out online before about the appalling service in Reykjavík’s cafés, I was highly encouraged by my…

MISSING: Circus Tent

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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!

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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!

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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

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Directors and managers of state-owned companies get up to 20% pay rise, thanks to a new ruling by the public…

First Trailer From WikiLeaks Movie Online

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Six Icelandic music acts received grants from the Iceland Music Export (ÚTÓN), to take their projects abroad. Interestingly, Viking/folk music…

An Unfamiliar Home

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After four decades of resistance, one of the most iconic houses from the eruption of Vestmannaeyjar recently collapsed under the…

Uncertain Environmental Effects And Profit From Sea Cable

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Plans of connecting the Icelandic power grid to the European mainland need some environmental consideration, says Minister of Industry. “We…

They’re Not All Ryan Gosling!

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Ryan Gosling look-alikes are popping up all across Iceland. The people of Siglufjörður, in North Iceland, were not impressed by…

GOSLINGWATCH: RYAN INNOCENT OF BAD DRIVING!

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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!

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The award for “Most Creative Fan/Stalker” goes to the driver who bumped, literally, into Ryan Gosling earlier today! Not to…

A Mosque in Reykjavík Threatens Icelandic Culture

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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

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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

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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

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President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson has called a press meeting at Bessastaðir this afternoon, presumably to announce whether he’ll approve the…

They Said What? (issue 9 2013)

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“You speak very clear Danish. It’s easy to understand.” – Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson to the Danish PM at…

DA Investigates Violent Arrest

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The District Attorney will look into a forceful arrest of a woman in downtown Reykjavík, after a video of the…