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  • Humans Of Reykjavík: Kristín Morthens

    Humans Of Reykjavík: Kristín Morthens

    Every issue, we will interview someone living in Reykjavík or just visiting the city, so as to share with you, dear reader, the trials and tribulations of daily life here in the capital. This issue’s human: Kristín Morthens, artist with Algera Studio,…

  • Searching For New Iceland Part 1: Celebrating June 17 In Toronto

    Searching For New Iceland Part 1: Celebrating June 17 In Toronto

    Maybe it’s the friendliness of the bus driver, or perhaps just the scorching heat, but it’s pretty clear I’m not in Iceland anymore. Nevertheless, I shall do my utmost to pretend that I am. On the face of it, one would think…

  • Former PM At WorldPride:  In The End Love Conquered All

    Former PM At WorldPride: In The End Love Conquered All

    Iceland’s former Prime Minister-slash-the world’s first openly gay head of state Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir gave her first address on LGBT rights in Toronto at the WorldPride Human Rights Conference yesterday. In her speech Jóhanna expressed gratitude for LGBT activists who fought with such…