Author: Nanna Árnadóttir
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Iceland The Country Mistaken For Supermarket
Icelanders were left scratching their heads yesterday after English newspaper The Independent published a list of countries who have in…
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VIDEO: Iceberg Breaks Off Glacier, Blows Hiker’s Mind
A group of travellers managed to capture the moment when an enormous iceberg broke off of Svínafellsjökull glacier on film,…
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Don’t Ask Nanna: About Iceland Airwaves
Hi Nanna, We landed in Reykjavík earlier this week and are outraged by the price of beer here, it’s crazy…
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Police To Be Extra Vigilant During Airwaves
Iceland’s Metropolitan Police have released a statement declaring that they will be keeping extra tabs on restaurants, clubs and other…
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Local Patriot Answers Prime Minister’s Calls
An accommodating local patriot from Breiðholt answered the phone on behalf of the Prime Minister’s Office after calls were accidentally…
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Runner Suing Nike After Breaking Leg In Iceland
A runner participating in a Nike event in Iceland is suing the sportswear company after breaking her leg, reports the…
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Rescue Team Called Out To Save Hikers
Iceland’s Search and Rescue team was called out to Sólheimajökull Glacier late yesterday to help a group of eight lost…
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Icelandic Police Rescue Injured Owl
The Police department in Suðurnes have rescued an owl, injured after becoming stuck in a fence, reports Vísir. The owl…
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Iceland’s Mountain Spars With MMA Star Conor McGregor
MMA fighters Gunnar Nelson and Conor McGregor got a surprise visit from none of than Hafþór Júlíus “The Mountain” Björnsson…
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Don’t Ask Nanna: About Where To Party
Dear Nanna, I’ve been with my boyfriend for five years and we’re talking about marriage, but I’m also kind of…
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Iceland PM Has Opinions On UK Relationship With EU
UK Prime Minister, David Cameron and his Icelandic counterpart, Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson met last night during Cameron’s visit to Iceland ahead…
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Fúsi Wins Nordic Council Film Prize
Icelandic film, Fúsi (Virgin Mountain) won the Nordic Council Film Prize at an award ceremony in Harpa last night, reports…
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Half Mast Flag Confusing Tourists
The municipality of Norðurþing in North Iceland has decided to stop flying flags at half mast when a resident passes…
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Vietnamese Couple Receive Residence Permit
The Vietnamese couple accused by the Directorate of Immigration (UTL) of a sham marriage have received permanent residence permits, reports…
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MP Says Bishop’s Words “Smell Of Nonsense”
MP for the Pirate Party, Helgi Hrafn Gunnarsson, has challenged the Bishop of Iceland’s comments regarding the separation of church…
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Icelandic Documentary Up For NORDIC:DOX Award
Icelandic documentary film ‘Grace of God’ (Drottins náð) by director Kristján Loðmfjörð has been nominated for the NORDIC:DOX award at…
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Don’t Ask Nanna: About Your In-Laws
Hi Nanna, I’m a new mom and while I love love love my “tengdamamma” I am a little overwhelmed by…
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Education Board Updates Sex Ed To Reflect Diversity
Hafnafjörður Education Board has decided to join forces with Iceland’s National Queer Organization, Samtökin ‘78, to update the sex education…
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Collective Bargaining Negotiations Moving In Right Direction
Collective bargaining negotiations for the Union of Public Servants (SFR) and the Paramedics Society of Iceland (SLFÍ) is moving slowly…
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Icelandic Kid Restoring Old Tractor Because He’s Awesome
Vilberg Víðir Helgason is barely 14 years old, and he’s already more enterprising and cool than you. This is because…
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Iceland Must Prepare For Influx In Tourism
The Icelandic Travel Industry Association (SAF) warns that improvements are necessary at the more popular Icelandic tourism destinations before next…
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Arctic Circle Assembly Begins In Iceland Today
Iceland begins hosting international leaders and dignitaries today as the annual Arctic Circle Assembly kicks off at Harpa. The opening…
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Don’t Ask Nanna: About Obama
Dear Nanna, It seems Icelanders were in an uproar over Obama proclaiming Leif Erikson Day while honouring Norway. But he was…
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Most Icelanders Don’t Want Church To Get Free Land
A healthy majority of Icelanders disapprove of the law enabling religious institutions to obtain free land to build places of…
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Iceland PM Accused Of Eating Cake Again
Irate members of parliament protested the absence of Iceland’s Prime Minister yesterday when he departed during the open questions portion…