Author: Nanna Árnadóttir
Unusually Icy Weather Expected Today
Heavy black ice expected across Iceland today so stay vigilant on the roads, reports Vísir. Although no accidents have been…
New Director of RÚV Announced
The Board of Iceland’s National Broadcasting Service has decided to hire Magnús Geir Þórðarson, artistic director of Reykjavík City Theatre,…
Iceland Asked To Be Guest Of Honour At Eurosonic 2015
Iceland has been asked to attend next year’s famous Eurosonic music festival as Guest of Honour, reports RÚV. Eurosonic is…
People With Lower Incomes More Likely To Smoke
New research on tobacco consumption in Iceland in 2013 shows that although fewer people are smoking daily than in 2012,…
Government Refusing To Meet Hedge Fund Creditors
Iceland’s government is refusing to speak to hedge funds and other creditors looking to get their claims paid out by…
MS Skyr To Start Production In The US
Icelandic dairy producer, Mjólkursamsalan (MS) will begin production of skyr in the US this year, reports RÚV. It is also…
Vodafone Supplied Police With Illegal Data
Telecom company Vodafone supplied police with data from 2007 despite it being illegal for Vodafone to retain information on calls…
Busy Week For Space
If you fancy yourself a star gazer you are in luck as several sky events can be seen this week,…
Swimming Pool Fees Go Up
Admission for adults in Reykjavík’s swimming pools went up by 9% in the new year, or by 50 ISK, despite…
Jay Z Pays Tribute To Björk
Jay Z gave a shout out to Björk during a concert in New York, reports RÚV. After spotting her in…
Taxi Driver Exacts Facebook Revenge For Unpaid Fare
A taxi driver has exacted revenge for an unpaid fare with the use of Facebook. The young man, who had…
RÚV Apologises For Nazi Comment
RÚV has sent an official apology to the Austrian Handball Association regarding the Nazi comment made by Björn Bragi Arnarson…
Iceland Among Countries Urged To Prosecute Assange
Iceland cited among countries pressured by the US and UK government to prosecute Wikileaks founder following the exposure of the…
Illugi Never Met Putin
Minister of Culture and Education Illugi Gunnarsson has confirmed that he did not discuss LGBT rights with Putin while in…
Peace Tower Relit In Honour Of Yoko Ono’s Birthday
In light of Yoko Ono’s birthday today, the City of Reykjavík have decided to relight Ono’s Imagine Peace Tower, reports Vísir….
Saddled With Talent
Horses have their talents, but few can count painting among them. Cue Skuggi, the painting horse. Skuggi gained some notoriety…
Icelanders Have The Most Diverse Diet
In Oxfam’s new Global Food Table, Iceland scores a perfect mark for quality, nutritional diversity and safe water, reports RÚV….
American Builds 19th Century Icelandic House In Cape Cod
An American engineer has built a replica of a 19th century Icelandic house in Cape Cod, reports Vísir. David D. Coughanowr…
Joint Lawsuit Against Vodafone
An association of claimants has been founded to file a joint lawsuit against Vodafone, reports RÚV. Last year the text messages, passwords…
Drummer Needed For Parliamentary Band
In an interview with mbl.is, Bright Future MP Óttarr Proppé explained the difficulties of starting a parliamentary band. “There has been…
Crowdfunding Saves Kitten’s Life
Cat lovers across Iceland united yesterday to raise funds to cover an operation for a kitten run over by a…
Cinema Screen Nymphomaniac Trailer Ahead Of Children’s Film
Parents and children alike got quite the surprise when the Nymphomaniac trailer was screened ahead of the 3 pm showing…
Breivik Mostly Cared About Food
Geir Lippestad, the Norwegian lawyer who represented mass murderer Anders Breivik held a talk at the Icelandic Bar Association about…
State Protests Admission Fee At Geysir
A law firm has sent a letter of protest on behalf of the Icelandic state to the landowner’s group who…
Northern Lights Are For Lovers
Northern lights are predicted over the Western and Southern parts of Iceland this Valentines Day, reports mbl.is. The Met Office predict…