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Historic Low In Midwives All Over Iceland
by Alina Maurer
Just as the birth rate spikes by approximately 30%, a historic shortage of midwives dampens the delightful news. According to…
“We Welcome You!” – New Bus Ad Causes Controversy
There’s a new bus ad on the streets of Reykjavík these days, and it’s quite the eyecatcher, too. Unlike the…
Echo: Rúnar Rúnarsson’s Portrait Of A Time And Place
‘Echo’ is comprised of 58 poignant scenes presenting short stories, emotions and atmospheres, all set in Iceland between Christmas and…
Women’s Day Off Sparks Controversy
On 24 October, thousands of women walked out of their jobs to protest sexual harassment, the persistent income gap, and…
Controversial Icelandic Independence Festival Spent 22 Million ISK On Lighting Alone
The festival celebrating 100 years since the Union Treaty between Iceland and Denmark that was held in Þingvellir National Park…
Ready for a Fight: Unions Prepare for Tough Wage Negotiations
The Office of Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir commissioned economics professor Gylfi Zoega to write a report about potential wage increases…
What Are Icelanders Talking About?: Weather, Wages, All We Need Is A Little Patience!
As we all know, Iceland is currently in the midst of the worst summer ever recorded. But in the last…
Editorial: The Power Of Outsiders
by John Rogers
Outsiderism is an interesting phenomenon. Whether it’s artists who operate outside of the mainstream, activists trying to influence political decision…
Iceland’s Sovereignty Centenary Sparks Controversy: Danish Anti-Immigration Keynote Speaker Takes Centre Stage
On the July 18th, Icelanders nationwide celebrated the centenary of Iceland and Denmark signing the Union Treaty, which recognised Iceland…
Icelandic Midwives Reach Agreement
by Noemi Ehrat
The midwives’ union met with members of Landspítali hospital today in order to reach an agreement over the ongoing labour…
What Are Icelanders Talking About? : The Latest Talking Points From Social Media
If there’s one topic that is always red hot amongst Icelanders, especially on social media, it’s tourism and its inevitable…
Reactions To Iceland’s Sovereignty Celebrations: Walk-Outs, Scoldings, & Subtlety
Yesterday’s celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of Iceland and Denmark signing the Union Treaty sparked a variety of reactions, due…
Iceland’s Independence Celebrations Under Shadow Of Racist Speaker, Midwives’ Strike
Today, Iceland celebrates the 100th anniversary of signing the Union Treaty, which paved the way for the country’s independence from…
Icelandic Midwives’ Overtime Strike Begins At Midnight
Midwives are preparing to stop working overtime from midnight tonight, but sources close to Grapevine report that the ongoing labour…
The Midwives’ Tale: Government Continues To Ignore Demands
by Juliana Iluminata Wilczynski
Negotiations between the midwives and the government have been ongoing for two years, with the crux of the disagreement centering…
Icelandic Midwives Walking Out, Negotiations Ongoing
The labour dispute between midwives and the state continues, as 12 midwives at the Landspítali hospital and others around the…
Icelandic Midwives Refuse To Take Extra Shifts: State Says It’s Illegal
Icelandic midwives recently announced that they wouldn’t be taking any more extra shifts at The National University Hospital of Iceland in…
Monday News Edit: What Are Icelanders Talking About?
As we welcome this (hopefully) last bit of winter before spring comes along, we also ponder what has been on…
Ban On Circumcision In Iceland To Be Dismissed In Parliament
The Judicial Affairs and Educational Committee will ask the Icelandic Parliament to dismiss the bill on a male child circumcision…
Decision Of 95 Icelandic Midwives To Quit Jobs Sends Hospital Into Chaos
After the entire body of midwives in Iceland quit their jobs in home-based postnatal care two days ago, the future…
Monday News Edit: What Are Icelanders Talking About?
Now that we’re all back at the office with our bellies full and our spirits broken because of a classic…