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Two Icelanders Who Attempted To Block A Refugee’s Deportation Arraigned, Tell Their Story
Ragnheiður Freyja Kristínardóttir and Jórunn Edda Helgadóttir, two Icelanders who attempted to stop the deportation of a refugee on board…
Word of the Issue: Skíthæll
So you really don’t like that insanely expensive bagel that you bought at the tourist stop near Geysir and can’t…
Word Of The Issue: Utangátta
‘Utangátta’ has suddenly become a mystical word in Hollywood, thanks to Cary Fukunaga’s hit Netflix series ‘Maniac.’ In episode nine,…
IMF: Iceland’s Economy Doing Better, But Concerns Remain
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff has issued a mostly positive report on the current state of Iceland’s economy, but…
Word Of The Issue: Olnbogabarn
Anyone who has more than one child and says they love them all equally is lying, as anyone with siblings…
The True Cost of Denial: Misconceptions about Domestic Violence Persist in Iceland
When you form a mental image of a perpetrator of domestic violence, you might envision a drunk, uneducated foreign man…
Word Of The Issue: Dömubindi
So you have a gymnastics session and you’re wearing all white. Obviously, you need something to catch all of the…
The Exodus From The Church
Iceland is one of seven countries in the world that still has a national Lutheran church. If you’ve only driven…
Word Of The Issue: Skítseiði
Icelanders, like the rest of the world, have been following the news about former TV villain turned former White House…
Word of the Issue: Bongóblíða
One of the most-used words in Icelandic to describe really good weather is ‘Bongóblíða.’ The origin of the word is…
The Birth Of The Pop Alien: Katrín Helga Evolves Into Special K
Chances are, if you follow Icelandic music, you’ll have seen Katrín Helga Andrésdóttir. A founding member of Reykjavíkurdætur and Kriki,…
War Of The Nerds: The Hound Hating HOA
When people hear the word “asshole,” most think of Homeowners Associations. Iceland requires them for apartment buildings, and don’t worry,…
Word Of The Issue: Útlandarigning
While Iceland is known worldwide for its unpredictable and horrendous weather, things weren’t always so wet here. In fact, back…
Word Of The Issue: Karphús
The word of the issue is karphús, a word of unclear origin but more than one meaning. Karphús is almost…
Lamentations And Fish Oil: Skálholt’s Bible Exhibition Unveils Iceland’s Struggle With Translating God’s Word
by Noemi Ehrat
While Iceland might not be famous for being hardcore religious, Icelanders, or at least the family of the late reverend…
Maybe I’m The Problem: Jono Duffy’s Got 99 Problems And They’re All Him
“So I was working at Kiki,” Australian comedian Jono Duffy chirps, sipping a white wine. He takes a bite of…
What Are Icelanders Talking About?
We are often lectured about how tourism is good for the Icelandic economy. The lectures are necessary, because, unless you…
Five Myths About Iceland That Need To End
Iceland has a lot of fans. At the same time, we prefer to be admired for things that are actually…
The March Of Progress: The National Queer Organisation Turns 40
Samtökin ‘78 (literally “the ‘78 organisation”, with its official English name being The National Queer Organisation) celebrated its 40th anniversary…
Word of the Issue: Rangstæð/ur
The word of the issue is rangstæð (or rangstæður, when referring to men), which means “offside.” The beauty of this…
Blábankinn: The Blue Bank Opens In Þingeyri
In the small town of Þingeyri, in the Westfjords of Iceland, something very exciting is brewing. There’s a new bank…