Verslunarmannahelgi weekend going as hoped
Beside a couple of small drug-related cases, Iceland’s busiest weekend has gone ahead without any major problems. Hosting over 10,000 people, th...
Half billion ISK investment by Reykjavik council may go to waste
A costly smart card system to help residents of Reykjavik pay for city services such as bus fares and trips to the swimming pool may now not be used a...
Whaling protesters cancel Iceland trip
Iceland’s controversial decision to restart commercial whaling has drawn protests from organisations around the world. But one environmental group, th...
Psychologists launch website blocking software
A team of clinical psychologists in Iceland have designed a new Internet safety and parental control program to make time spent online more secure and...
New Icelandic music website launched
A new government-backed Icelandic music website was launched this week at www.icelandicmusic.is Icelandicmusic.is is a free and fully-comprehensive re...
Customs tightens surveillance to seize stolen goods
Police and customs officials in Iceland recently acknowledged an increase in organised crime in the country. According to one local newspaper, officia...
Iceland ‘happiest’ nation
A recent study comparing the quality of life in 30 European countries ranked Iceland as the place where residents are most likely to live long and hap...
Hospital will pay ISK 900 million debt ‘at some point’
The total debt of the National Hospital of Iceland, a state-run institution, has risen to ISK 900 million (USD $15.1 million), mostly due to the procu...