Dagur will take a few days off from his mayoral duties while he recovers from a recurring abdominal infection.
Uncertain Future for Night Buses
Strætó is investigating whether to continue night bus service in the new year.
Iceland Ranked Second in Online Entertainment Purchasing
Fifty per cent of Icelandic internet users purchased a film or music online last year.
Iceland to Welcome 75 Refugees Next Year
The Icelandic government has decided to receive 75 refugees next year.
Orri Páll Demands Media Stop Coverage of Allegations
The former Sigur Rós drummer’s lawyer sent Stundin a letter on Thursday demanding that the publication cease any further coverage of the rape allegations made against him.
Foreign Workers in “Vulnerable Position”
The government should take action to educate foreign workers about their rights, says the Association of Icelandic General Practitioners.
Former PM Haarde Takes Position on Board of World Bank
The announcement came almost ten years to the day since Geir notified the nation of the gravity of Iceland’s financial situation in a televised address; in the next few days, Iceland’s banks crashed one by one.
Mink Farming Faces Uncertain Future
According to the chairman of the Icelandic Fur Breeder’s Association, it is likely that many mink farmers will close their operations if the government does not intervene.
Reykjadalur May Become Protected Area
Famed for its “hot river” in which you can bathe, the area has become a popular tourist destination in recent years, but has had to be closed by the Environment Agency on occasion when the high level of foot traffic has caused significant damage to the area.
Game Designers Convene for Countryside “Isolation Jam”
Every year, video game designer Jóhannes G. Þorsteinsson opens his home in Northeast Iceland to designers from around the world for an “isolation jam,” where they design new games and try them out with one another.