According to Mkrtchyan, some demonstrators are jokingly calling their protest the “Icelandic Revolution.”
Icelandic Teen's Giant Lego Titanic On Display in US
The model is constructed from 65,000 blocks, took 700 hours to build, and is the largest Lego model of the Titanic in the world.
Rental Price Increases Outpacing Those on the Real Estate Market
According to data from the National Register of Iceland, purchase prices fell by around .1% in March, while rental prices went up by 2.1%.
Iceland Welcomes the First Day of Summer
The first day of summer (Sumardagurinn fyrsti)—according to the old Norse calendar—is a public holiday that occurs on the first Thursday after April 18 every year.
Icelandic Researchers Find Connection Between Dyslexia and Visual Processing
The results showed that the dyslexic subjects had more trouble distinguishing faces.
Sigmundur Davíð Calls RÚV Coverage Misleading
“A lot of interesting things have come forth in the hearings on this issue, but they don’t seem to be of any interest to my ‘fan club,’ which has hung a target with my face on it on the wall of the newsroom.”
Majority of Icelanders Oppose Alcohol and Tobacco Ads
Just over 60% of respondents reported being opposed to such marketing and 42% reported being “very opposed.”
Escaped Prisoner Paid for Plane Ticket with Own Credit Card
The flight was booked under a different name, but Sindri Þór paid for the ticket with his own credit card.
City-Wide Lamppost Charging Stations Proposed for Reykjavík
The lamppost charging stations are one of the proposals put forth as part of the city’s energy alternatives in transportation initiative, which is being undertaken with utility company Reykjavík Energy.
Lower Walkway Reopened at Gullfoss
The walkway had been very icy after a long and snowy winter, but now is safe for visitors once again.