Beloved former mayor of Reykjavík will not run for president of Iceland
Artist and comedian Jón Gnarr, former major of Reykjavik, and until recently potential presidential candidate, took over the Channel 2 news show Icela...
Jon Gnarr continuing name-change fight
The former mayor of Reykjavik Jon Gnarr is refusing to give up his fight to have his name officially changed in his homeland despite the Icelandic Nam...
Jon Gnarr to promote book at Broadway bookstore
The Strand Book Store on Broadway, New York, is to host Reykjavik mayor Jon Gnarr on 19 June.
Iceland unhappy with Norway over Christmas tree snub
Iceland has reacted angrily to a proposal by the mayor of Oslo to stop sending a Christmas tree to Reykjavik, a tradition that has been ongoing for mo...
Reykjavik mayor to release memoirs
Reykjavik mayor Jón Gnarr is to release a book of his memoirs later this year explaining the truth about how he became mayor of the Icelandic capital....
Jón Gnarr won’t seek reelection in Reykjavík
Last Wednesday, the comedian mayor of Iceland’s capital announced that he does not intend to seek reelection in the upcoming mayoral elections, ...
Reykjavik gives Yoko Ono honorary citizenship
The Icelandic capital Reykjavik has made Yoko Ono an honorary citizen in recognition of her “work” to promote world peace. The widow of Jo...
Reykjavík Gay Pride parade attracts thousands
Tens of thousands came together last Saturday to celebrate Gay Pride in Reykjavík, Iceland’s annual celebration of LGBT rights and of diversity ...