Author: Nanna Árnadóttir
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…