Majority opposes ending state monopoly of alcohol according to surveys
A bill is currently being debated in the Icelandic parliament regarding the state monopoly of alcohol retail. Passing the bill would mean to ab...
One Billion Rising in Reykjavik Harpa – Dancing against the exploitation of women
Thousands of men, women and children are dancing in Harpa Concert Hall today in solidarity against the exploitation of women. UN Women in Iceland firs...
Ending state monopoly liquor stores on the table (again) in Iceland
There has been much debate in Iceland of about a proposed legislation that abolishes the state monopoly of alcohol in in Iceland. As it is a pe...
Rape victim and rapist reconcile, co-author a book and give talks (Video)
In 1996, Thordis Elva Thorvaldsdottir shared a teenage romance with Tom Stranger, an exchange student from Australia. After a school dance, Tom raped ...
Food waste in Reykjavik
The city of Reykjavik has set aim to reduce food waste in the next few years. The city aims to raise awareness about the cause and effect of food wast...
Alcohol prices in Iceland still climbing
In Iceland there is a state monopoly of all alcoholic beverages and in the New Year a further price raise has been announced. With that raise the pric...
Worlds Aids Day – 23 HIV positive in Iceland this year
Individuals found HIV positive this year until November are 23 according to an announcement from HIV-Iceland made because of the World Aids Day today,...
14000 birds euthanized from an “ecological” farm. Icelandic consumers scammed for years
Icelandic consumers are increasingly aware of animal welfare in their consumption of animal products. If you go to a supermarket, you will find a few ...