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Jón Gnarr: “In Jesus’ Name, Answer Me!”
Former Reykjavík mayor Jón Gnarr has once again spoken up about the Icelandic Name Committee, calling it “discriminatory” and only…
Cool Off With Cool Cuts
The best of Icelandic cinema with English subtitlesIn the four years since Bíó Paradís opened, the cinema has become a…
Most Pleased With President
Most Icelanders are satisfied with the job President of Iceland Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson has been doing, with a spike in…
Jón Gnarr Hints At Presidential Bid
Former Reykjavík mayor Jón Gnarr told NBC that he has not ruled out running for President of Iceland in 2016….
British Passport Granted To Harriet “Girl” Cardew
A 10-year-old Icelandic girl whose birth name, Harriet, was not recognised by the National Registry has received an emergency British…
National Registry Denies Ten-Year-Old Girl Passport
Harriet Cardew, a ten-year-old Icelandic girl from Kópavogur, was denied a passport because the National Registry will not recognize her…
News In Brief Early June
With a heavy heart Reykjavík waves goodbye to Mayor Jón Gnarr who concluded his four years in office this week….
Sour Grapes & Stuff: Issue 8, 2014
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Most Awesome Letter of the Issue In may 2013 my partner and I traveled around Iceland. I am mildly obsessive…
Jón Gnarr Is No Longer Mayor Of Reykjavík
“SO LONG, AND THANKS FOR ALL THE FISH”As of yesterday, comedian Jón Gnarr is no longer mayor of Reykjavík. After…
News in Brief Late May
With the municipal elections on June 1, many politicians scrambled at the end of May to tilt public approval in…
Jón Gnarr To Attend U.S Book Launch
Former mayor, Jón Gnarr, is about to set off to New York for his book launch, reports RÚV. Jón will be at…
Masters Of Peace And Harmony
The Progressive Party went hunting for xenophobic votesOut with the new, in with the old: Municipal elections were held in…
Jón Gnarr To Attend U.S Book Launch
Former mayor, Jón Gnarr, is about to set off to New York for his book launch, reports RÚV. Jón will…
Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Brings Gains To Progressives
The Progressive Party went from zero seats to two on Reykjavík city council last night, and a great deal of…
Coalition Loses Majority, Progressives Gain Two Seats – UPDATED
The Social Democrats won the most seats in last night’s Reykjavík city council elections, but a new ruling coalition will…
Interior Minister: City Elections “Great Blow” To Outgoing Mayor, Best Party
Minister of the Interior and former Reykjavík mayor Hanna Birna Kristjánsdóttir said that the results of last Saturday’s city elections…
Bishop Of Iceland, Progressive Minister Disagree With Progressive Mayoral Candidate
A controversial statement made by a Progressive mayoral candidate about the possibility of a mosque in Iceland has prompted a…
Mayoral Candidates Speak Out On Mosque Issue
In the wake of recent remarks from a mayoral candidate that she would revoke a plot of land the city…
Meet The Parties
by Anna Andersen, Larissa Kyzer and Gabríel Benjamin
An American politician once famously said “All politics is local,” and that’s as true in Iceland as anywhere else. Four…
Kolaportið Signs New Lease With City
Kolaportið will continue on as an Icelandic institution after signing a new 10 year lease with Reykjavík city yesterday, reports Vísir. Kolaportið…
Kolaportið Signs New Lease With City
Kolaportið will continue on as an Icelandic institution after signing a new 10 year lease with Reykjavík city yesterday, reports Vísir. Kolaportið…