Author: Nanna Árnadóttir
PM On EU Bid: We’re Just Hitting The Reset Button
Prime Minister, Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, has said that the letter to the EU announcing the end of Iceland’s accession talks…
Icelander Wanted In U.S For Stealing Millions
California Police are attempting to locate Icelander, Alfreð Örn Clausen, on suspicion of stealing 44 Million USD, reports RÚV. Alfreð, 41, allegedly…
Visiting Polar Bears Will Probably Be Shot
There remains no plan of action and no tranquillisers available in the event of a polar bear making its way…
Kindergartens Might Deny Unvaccinated Children
A proposal is underway with Reykjavík City Hall to ban unvaccinated children from attending kindergartens in the capital city, reports…
Academics In Two Camps Over Validity Of EU Bid Drop
Law and Political Science academics are in two camps over the ruling coalition’s actions and the validity of the Foreign…
Voll Wins At Iceland Winter Games Again
Nineteen year old Norwegian, Siver Voll, took home the top prize for free skiing at the Iceland Winter Games for…
Don’t Ask Nanna: About Icelandic Politics
Dear Nanna, One thing I’ve always admired about Iceland is the politics. How your countrymen jailed the bankers and overthrew…
Reindeer Swim Into Icelandic Harbour, Because Why Not?
A couple of reindeer swam into Höfn harbour in Hornafjörður yesterday, surprising boat captain, Gunnar Ásgeirsson, as they appeared alongside…
Björk Hopes For Another Pots And Pans Revolution
Icelandic singer and activist, Björk, disillusioned by the current ruling coalition has said in an interview with the Guardian that…
Foreign Minister Drops Iceland EU Bid, Doesn’t Run It Past Parliament First
Iceland’s Foreign Minister, Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson, has notified the EU that Iceland will no longer be pursuing EU accession talks, but…
Icelanders Consider Naming Winter
This year’s winter has been so fierce that there is a discussion underway to name it, reports RÚV. Suggestions range…
Ad Suggests You Can Stop Cat Lady Winning Lottery
A lottery advertisement suggesting Icelanders can stop a Norwegian cat lady winning the pan-Nordic “Viking Lotto” is misleading, reports Kjarninn….
Minister Of Interior Open To Changing Naming Laws
The Ministry of the Interior is now reviewing Icelandic naming laws and has asked for the public to voice their…
Mo’ Snow, Mo’ Problems: Man Loses Roof And Other Storm News
The storm that swept through Iceland caused a number of problems for people and services yesterday, though perhaps no problem…
FM: Nothing Wrong With Accepting Contributions
Companies within the fisheries industry donated around 16 million ISK to campaigns in the last election, reports RÚV. Roughly 90%…
Around 70.000 Icelanders Have Been To Rehab
Roughly 70.000 people have sought help for drug and alcohol abuse since rehabilitation services were first made available in Iceland,…
Gnarr: More Creatives Will Go Into Politics
Former Reykjavík mayor, Jón Gnarr, believes that more creatives will go into politics, reports Houstonia Mag. “I think it’s going…
Video: Björk Performs Stonemilker At Carnegie Hall
Last night, Björk and Arca performed the lead track from Björk’s new album Vulnicura, “Stonemilker,” at New York’s Carnegie Hall,…
New Record For Oldest Man In Iceland
Georg Breiðfjörð Ólafsson from Stykkishólmur has broken the previous record set for oldest Icelandic man, reports mbl.is. Helgi Símonarson, who…
Icelandic Museum Website Supposedly Hacked By ISIS
A banner on museum website, njala.is, indicates that the Njál’s Saga Centre has been hacked by Islamic State (ISIS). When…
Icelandair Staff Adopt Passenger’s Puppies
Icelandair’s staff in Seattle have adopted four puppies who were unexpectedly born to Pepper the sled dog while in transit…
Rescue Team Save Tourists Stuck On Glacier
Search and Rescue teams have located and saved a pair of Finnish cross-country skiers stuck on Vatnajökull glacier. Vísir reports…
Don’t Ask Nanna: The Best Time For Northern Lights
Dear Nanna, I am planning a trip to Iceland in July but I really hate other tourists. They’re like loud,…
Saudis To Donate To Mosque Build, News To Icelandic Muslims
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has pledged 135.5 million ISK to the construction of the Icelandic mosque, reports RÚV. The…
Dettifoss Waterfall Reopens
The Police Chief of Norðurland Eystra has decided to lift the closure of Jökulsárgljúfur, north of Route 1, meaning travellers…