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Yes, We Also Have A Horse Name Committee
Vísir reports that horse farmer Guðrún Hrafnsdóttir will not be allowed to name one of her horses Mósan. This was…
Time Capsule: “Perlufestin” Tjörninn
On the east bank of Tjörnin, the lake in the middle of downtown Reykjavík, lies a delicate mermaid statue: “Perlufestin”…
Get Your Read On: The Indian & Angels of the Universe
Each issue, we take a look at two Icelandic titles old and new, available in English translation at most Reykjavík…
Vivian Gets A Yes; Baltazar Gets A No From Naming Committee
Yet another batch of names ran the Naming Committee gauntlet, some faring better than others. RÚV reports that Baddi, Vivian,…
Between The Two Towers: The delicate balancing act of Óttarr Proppé
Óttar Proppé is an unlikely politician. A bleach-blond, flat-capped figure dressed in 70s-style garb, he first entered the public consciousness…
Not A Chance In Hel
Although the name “Hel” hails back to ancient Norse mythology, Iceland’s Naming Committee believes it would only cause problems for…
Naming Committee Rejects “Hel”
Although the name hails back to ancient Norse mythology, Iceland’s Naming Committee believes Hel would only cause problems for a…
Vaccinations And Preschool A Contentious Topic Again
A six-week-old child diagnosed with whooping cough has raised a discussion about vaccinations and admission to preschool once again. “Parents…
Iceland’s Democracy Hangover: Why The International Media Got It All Wrong
The Independence Party emerged as the dominant party from our parliamentary elections. President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson granted them the mandate…
Indecision 2016: Iceland Edition
by Stígur Helgason and Andie Sophia Fontaine
The pessimist’s guide to Icelandic politics One can’t help but envy the two-party systems of the US and (more or…
Iceland’s Policy Of Killing Polar Bears Harshly Criticised
A doctor and former assistant professor at Yale has called Iceland’s practice of immediately killing polar bears who land here…
Mayor To Join Pride Organisers On Parade Float
Reykjavík Pride organisers say that this Saturday’s parade is set to be historic. For the first time ever, the management…
The Saga of Icelandic Cinema: ‘Sódóma Reykjavík’
by Mark Asch
That this boring fishing town could be any kind of Sin City is very much the joke. “Ó borg mín…
Sunna’s Top Five Fav
Sunna Margrét is a born performer. She traveled the world as the frontperson of electro-pop band Bloodgroup, and since the…
Professor Of Icelandic Supports Abolishing Name Laws
A professor of the Icelandic language believes abolishing the naming laws would be “beneficial to human rights”. Eiríkur Rögnvaldsson, a…
Killed Polar Bear Had Newly Given Birth
The polar bear that was felled in northwest Iceland last Saturday was still lactating, indicating she had newly given birth…
Jón Gnarr Reprises Familiar Role
by Kelley Rees
Production on the upcoming television series “Borgarstjórinn” (“The Mayor”) is nearly halfway completed. The ten-episode series follows comedian, former real-life…
Iceland’s Naming Laws May Soon Be No More
One of Iceland’s most unique – and most controversial – laws may soon become a thing of the past. As…
Written In Stone: The Statue Walk Around Reykjavík
There are many ways to get to know a city. Some chose to check out the flavour of the local…
Tied With President, And Not Even Running Yet
Despite not even announcing his candidacy, historian Guðni Th. Jóhannesson is tied with incumbent Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson in a new…
How To Write Iceland’s Most Popular TV Show, “Trapped.”
Trapped (Ófærð) is an Icelandic crime television series that has aired in France (France 2), Germany (ZDF), Norway (NRK1), Great Britain…