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Opinion: Volkswagen’s World Cup Ad Insults The Entire Icelandic Nation
A Volkswagen ad about Icelandic football, depicting an Icelandic couple in a car, is causing an uproar on Icelandic social…
Abstract Hip Hop, Conceptual Art And Homebirths With Curver Thoroddsen
Curver Thoroddsen is an artist, musician, Björk collaborator, and one half of experimental electric band Ghostigital. These are a few…
Icelandic Government To Meet Over US Border Policy
Iceland’s parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee will soon meet to discuss how to respond to US policy on the treatment of…
To Marry or Not To Marry? Consensual Union Is Popular In Iceland
by Jessica Peng
As the wedding season approaches, brides and grooms around the world are getting ready to share their vows in front…
The Art Of Being Yourself: Daniel Lismore’s Inspired Nonconformity
by John Rogers
The doors of the elevator slide smoothly open, and Daniel Lismore emerges into the fractured sunlight of Harpa’s fifth floor….
Björk Gives First TV Performance In Eight Years
After an eight year long TV hiatus, Icelandic musician Björk gave a memorable appearance on the BBC last night, during…
Reykjavik’s Greatest Hits: The Shenanigans Of City Halls Past
Most of our readers are familiar with the wacky hijinks of Parliament and all its scandals and early elections. Meanwhile,…
The Mountain Wins World Strongest Man In Shadow Of Domestic Violence Allegations
Game of Thrones’ legendary eye-gouger The Mountain, aka Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, was recently named World’s Strongest Man during the 2018 edition…
Is A Lack Of Opportunity Threatening Small Villages In Iceland?
by KT Browne
The population of rural Iceland is shrinking. Since 1998, the northwest (Norðurland vestra) has lost almost 1,000 people—mostly young adults—according…
Utopia Found: Björk’s Lush New Live Show Reviewed
It’s hard to find the words to express how one feels after seeing Björk perform, and I’m certainly not the…
Bombing Of Syria Sparks Divided Opinions Within Iceland’s Government
Members of Iceland’s Parliament appear sharply divided over the bombing of Syria, conducted by the US, UK and France last…
Photos: Björk Premieres ‘Utopia’ Live Show In Reykjavík
by John Rogers
Björk unveiled her ‘Utopia’ show at the 1000-seat Háskólabíó venue in Reykjavík last night. The concert was announced as a…
Who’s Running The Show In Iceland Anyway?
We’re now six months from last year’s parliamentary elections, and our government is ostensibly led by the Left-Greens. I say…
Icelandic Musician Björk Appears In New Documentary Series ‘Work In Progress’
File transfer service WeTransfer is producing a new brilliant documentary series called ‘Work In Progress,’ which aims to unveil the…
This Day In Icelandic History: Halldór Laxness’ The Atom Station Sells Out In One Day
Long before there was Björk, there was Iceland’s original pop star, Halldór Laxness. One of the most misunderstood Icelandic authors…
Monday News Edit: What Are Icelanders Talking About?
March has been eventful so far, but not always in a good way. As we step into a new week,…
Sónar Saturday: Attack Of The Cucumber-Weilding B-Men
Saturday was Sónar’s finale, and Harpa filled up fast. The festival wheeled out a stellar array of forward-thinking experimental stars,…
Sónar Reykjavík Friday: Beats, Sexuality, Reggaetón, Jellyfish, Immense Bass
After the opening night off-venue parties, Sónar Reykjavík kicked off last night at Harpa will the full festival programme. Here’s…
Björk Is Back To Reykjavík With An Opening Concert For Utopia Tour
After the successful release of her latest album ‘Utopia,’ Björk is back on stage with a new concert, which will…
No Confidence Vote Against Iceland’s Justice Minister Fails To Pass, Barely
A vote of no confidence against Minister of Justice Sigríður Á. Andersen failed to pass, with 29 voting in favour,…
Why Is Iceland So Good At Football, With Such A Small Population?
by John Rogers
The Icelandic national men’s football’s progress into Euro 2016, and now the World Cup 2018, has left the world’s media…