Author: Jóhanna Pétursdóttir
It Will Be Hard To Follow The UEFA Cup On Icelandic Television
RÚV reports some Icelanders might have problems watching the UEFA Cup on their televisions. “It’s likely that about 50,000 –…
Speed Bumps For Your Safety
I had never been carsick in my entire life. I’d roll my eyes when my sister asked for carsickness medication…
Starting Today: Mugison at Kassinn
With over 25,000 followers on Facebook, Mugison isn’t just a random Icelandic singer. Over the years he’s established a name…
Icelandic Stop Sign Instead Of Traffic Lights
In the north of Iceland, the traffic lights that used to warn drivers if they could go through a tunnel…
Street Artist Asks Passersby For “Money To Travel”
Mimì Enna is the artist sitting at the steps of the SÍM Gallery with a sign stating, “This is a…
Presenting KÍTÓN: Women In Music
Three years ago, the nominees for the Icelandic Music Awards were only about 10% female. It was very clear that…
The Parents Guide To Spending A Day In Reykjavík
Reykjavík is full of family-friendly activities if you know where to look. So you can avoid asking random parents pushing…
Rescuers Save Couple At Tröllaskaga
A rescue team, in conjunction with the police, rescued a foreign couple that was trapped at Nesskriður, east of Siglufjörður….
Dettifoss Waterfall Closed Due To Dangerous Conditions
The waterfall Dettifoss, in northeast Iceland, has been closed due to lots of rain and ice that has been melting…
150 Polish People Working For Icelandair Paying 7 Times The Usual Rent
Foreign labourers from Poland working for the IGS subsidiary of Icelandair have to pay approximately 7 times higher rent than…
PHOTOS: Tweed Ride Reykjavík
The fourth Tweed Ride in Reykjavík took place on the weekend with almost 100 people participating. The tradition of the…
Iceland Doesn’t Want More Tourists, According To Business Insider
Business Insider puts Iceland on the list of countries that do not want any more tourists. Stundin reports that Iceland…
12 Planes Landed At Keflavík Airport In Half An Hour
Keflavík Airport was very crowded this morning because all the planes were landing at once. This is because the planes…
New Laws May Delay Investigation Of Serious Offenses
District Attorney Ólafur Þór Hauksson is concerned that a new bill about the conditions for intercepting phone calls could slow…
East Iceland Airlines Possibly Returning This Summer
East Iceland Airlines (Flugfélag Austurlands) aims to start flying across the country by this summer. RÚV reports that one of…
“Heatwave” In Northeast Iceland
This week the heat will reach 20°C (69°F) in northeast Iceland. In the west however, temperatures will barely reach 10°C…
3D Cinema More Expensive For Someone Who Wears Glasses
There is a remarkable difference in price for someone with or without glasses when it comes to 3D movies. Stundin…
Independent Body To Help Prevent Harassment At Schools
Reykjavík City Council has decided to allocate an independent body to respond to harassment and bullying at schools in Reykjavík….
Party Time! Our Guide To Iceland’s Summer Festivals
Summer is here, and with it comes festival season. So pack your tent, suncream and your poison of choice: here’s…
New Head Chefs At Haust And Matarkjallarinn
Two restaurants—one a bit older than the other—are quite literally bringing something new to the table this summer by introducing…
Bill Gates May Invest In Luxury Hotel Next To Harpa
Bill Gates, the richest person alive, may be investing in a new five star hotel next to Harpa, Reykjavík’s harbourside…
184: New Documentary On Icelandic Whaling
A new documentary has been released showing the struggle between Icelandic whale hunters and the NGOs that are trying to…
Panama Disease Threatens All Bananas
Many banana plantations all over the world have needed to shut down because their crops were infected with the fungus…
Chinese Couples Want To Conceive Kids Under Northern Lights
Jónína Guðrún Óskarsdóttir, manager of the Northern Lights House of Iceland, has seen an increase in Chinese people paying the…
Happening Tonight: Aron Can Takes Over Tivoli, And Icelandic Rap
16-year-old Aron Can is a fast-rising star in the Reykjavík rap scene, performing each weekend for crowded audiences who seem…