Author: Nanna Árnadóttir
Greenpeace Plan To Stalk Alma
After petitioning to get the ship Alma turned away from Durban port for carrying 2000 tonnes of fin whale meat, Greenpeace is…
16% Of Icelandic Children Living In Poverty
According to a new report by Save the Children 10.000 Icelandic children live in under the poverty line, reports Vísir. The…
Tried To Sell A Tank
A number of people showed interest in buying a tank that was advertised in a forum on Icelandic website Vaktin.is,…
Missing Cat Reunited With Owner After 7 Years
A cat that went missing 7 years ago has returned into the arms of his owner, reportsVísir. “I think the…
Forestry Association Present Solution To Christmas Tree Debacle
While Icelanders mourn the loss of the annual Oslo Christmas tree, the Director of Reykjavík’s Forestry Association says he has…
Foreign Minister Gifted Chocolate Covered Pork Rinds
After filing a request for information on gifts and donations made to the foreign minister while in office, DV reports that all…
Travelers Entitled To Compensation
According to a statement from the Icelandic Transport Authority (ITA), passengers effected by the airport strike yesterday are in some…
MP’s Worried About Possible University Teachers Strike
As university teachers get ready to vote on a strike today, MP Haraldur Einarsson urges the Minister of Finance to…
MP: Alcohol So Expensive, Young People Turn To Drugs
An MP for the Independence Party contends that the high price and poor accessibility of alcohol in Iceland has led…
Young Woman Searching For Father On Facebook
A young woman has turned to Facebook in an attempt to track down her English biological father, reports DV. “I found…
Turning Art Museum Into Movie Set
A group of Icelandic artists, lead by Ragnar Kjartansson, have turned TBA Contemporary Art Museum in Vienna into a movie…
The Gloves Come Off In Jazz Professor Conflict
The Rector of the University of Iceland has responded to reports that the university banned a professor of engineering from…
1,500 Earthquakes In March
According to the Icelandic Met Office there were roughly 1.500 earthquakes in March, reports RÚV.One of the more active areas was…
Billions Needed To Maintain New Roads
The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (IRCA) only has 60-70% of the funds it needs to maintain Iceland’s roads, reports Vísir….
Vesturbæjarlaug Unveils New Hot Tub
A brand new addition to the hot tubs in Vesturbæjarlaug was unveiled yesterday afternoon, reports Vísir. This new tub is Vestrubæjarlaug’s…
Tony Omos Case Postponed
Nigerian asylum seeker Tony Omos’ case against the Directorate of Immigration has been postponed until October 2014, reports RÚV. The reason…
President Invites Indonesia To Arctic Circle Assembly
President of Iceland, Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, has invited Indonesia to participate in the second conference of the Arctic Circle Assembly,…
Horse Football Game Mag-Neigh-Ficent
Young riders performing in an equestrian show in Víðidal yesterday impressed the audience by playing a game of Horse Football,…
Icelanders Heading to Crossfit Regionals
Icelandic women and men represent 16% of those competing in the European Regionals for this year’s Crossfit Games, reports News of…
Hostel Hosts First Sheep Shearing Contest
Kex Hostel hosted their first annual sheep shearing contest in downtown Reykjavík yesterday. Skilled farmers from all over traveled to…
Icelandic Passport Not “Valid”
A tour guide in Paris, Lea Gestsdóttir, landed in a predicament this week when trying to use her passport to…
Calvin Klein Thinks Icelandic Designers Should Go Abroad
Clothes designer Calvin Klein, guest of honour at the annual Design March festival, believes young Icelandic designers should go abroad…
Icelanders Suffer From Food Guilt
In a recent study analysing Icelandic food habits it was revealed that 41% of women feel guilty after eating candy,…
Halfway House Under Financial Investigation
The board of halfway house Krossgötur (Crossroads) have asked The Office of the Special Prosecutor for an audit of 2008-2012…
Chinese Pump 300 Million into Aurora Research
The Chinese State is giving 300 million ISK to further Northern Lights research in North Iceland, reports RÚV. The purpose of…