Author: Nanna Árnadóttir
Pantless Cat Burglar Still On The Prowl
The pantless cat burglar who stole 3 Bengal cats from a cat breeder last week remains uncaught, reports RÚV. At…
Last McDonald’s Burger Sold In Iceland Unchanged After 6 Years
The last cheeseburger sold in Iceland in 2009 remains unchanged after 6 years, reports MBL.is. The only notable difference seems…
Fact: Doctor Who Loves Icelandic Beer
Former Doctor Who, Christopher Eccleston, has expressed his love for Icelandic beer in an interview with Breaking News. Eccleston, who…
Storm Traps Over 200 People In Gas Station
More than 200 people are stuck in Staðarskáli gas station in Northwest Iceland due to a large storm which closed…
Don’t Ask Nanna
Dear Nanna I’m confused about the Icelandic practice of using the -dottir and -son suffix instead of last names. Does…
Arctic Research Gets Cash Injection
The Fulbright Commission of Iceland has signed an agreement with the National Science Foundation (NSF) of the United States guaranteeing…
Pantless Cat Burglar Escapes With 4 Bengals
Police are using their only evidence, a bra – size 34D – and a pair of leopard print sweatpants, as…
Special Prosecutor Investigating Menka Case
The Office of the Special Prosecutor has begun investigating charges made by Chaplas Menka against the police for the wanton…
Björk’s Vulnicura Number 1 In 30 Countries
Björk’s eighth studio album, Vulnicura, released early following a leak has topped the iTunes charts in over 30 countries. So…
Government Transparency In Iceland Declining
Iceland now ranks towards the bottom for government transparency among developed nations with laws in place to guarantee access to…
Former Eve Onliners Create New Icelandic Video Game
Two former CCP employees, Ívar Emílsson and Oddur Snær Magnússon have teamed up with designer Mundi Vondi to create a…
Swan Blown Onto Roof In Storm
Terrible wind conditions yesterday blew a swan onto a garage roof in Hafnafjörður, reports Vísir. “The garage is surrounded by…
Iceland Facing National Lemon Shortage
Lemons are sold out at numerous supermarket chains across the nation and suppliers are struggling as a cargo ship at…
Lava Swallows Unsuspecting Sign Post
The police of Norðurland Eystra took a picture of a sign post in front of the still-growing Holuhraun lava field…
Former Minister Misappropriated Public Funds
Former Minister of Commerce, Björgvin G. Sigurðsson, who served between 2007-2009 has misappropriated hundreds of thousands of ISK while serving…
Woman In Critical Condition After Driving Into Harbour
An unnamed woman rescued from her sunken car in Reykjavík harbour is in critical condition after spending nearly half an…
Icelandair Cancels 28 Flights
Due to an incoming storm Icelandair cancelled or rescheduled 28 flights for yesterday and today, to and from Europe and…
Jesus Appears In Aurora Borealis
The likeness of Christ the Redeemer has apparently appeared in a northern lights display over Akranes in Iceland, reports the…
The Colour Run Coming To Iceland
Six tonnes of coloured powder is making its way to Iceland as preperations begin for the nation’s first ever Colour…
So, Holuhraun Is Still Erupting
The Holuhraun eruption which began in August of last year is still going strong and producing 50-70 cubic metres of…
Don’t Ask Nanna
Dear Nanna, I heard that Iceland was a great place for women, regularly topping international polls for gender equality and…
Áramótaskaupið A Hit With Chicks, A Miss With Conservatives
According to a recent opinion poll, the annual comedy revue show screened on New Year’s Eve, Áramótaskaupið, was popular among…
UN Barbershop Conference Kicks Off
The two-day UN Barbershop conference uniting male leaders and activists to share ideas and devise strategies for addressing discrimination against…
Eight Reindeer Run Over In Last 24 Hours
In the last 24 hours eight reindeer have been run over on the stretch of road between Hvalneskriður and Berufjörður…
New U.S Ambassador To Iceland Practices Icelandic
The new U.S Ambassador to Iceland, Robert C. Barber, has published a video explaining a little bit about himself in…