‘Domestic news in English’ Archives
Icelandic Software Helps Police Find Paedophiles
A programme developed by an Icelandic company that helps scan hard drives for illegal content is about to be exported to Europe. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
Did Skepta Steal From Brain Police?
The Icelandic band Brain Police believe British rapper Skepta stole a guitar riff from them, and intend to take him to court over the matter. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
Öskudagur Costumes Cause Controversy
Certain girls' costumes for Öskudagur sexualise children, contends the Feminist Society of Iceland. One store owner believes parents should decide for themselves which costumes are appropriate for their children. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
Child Assault Charges Dropped Against Man
A man who was originally charged with assault against a nine-year-old boy for repeated "ding dong dash" incidents has had those charges dropped in Reykjavík District Court today. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
Iceland Should Do More To Fight Racism, Says Report
A new report from the Council of Europe’s Anti-Racism Commission (ECRI) says that Iceland should be doing more to combat discrimination, in part by granting permission for Muslims to build a mosque and by filling in gaps in current immigration legislation. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
Women In Iceland Can Expect Long Lives
Women born in Iceland in recent years can expect to live a little over 83 years, surpassing their male counterparts by about four years. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
Immigration Directorate In Need Of More Funding
The Directorate of Immigration is understaffed, underpaid and overworked, says the director, and needs more funding from parliament to do its job effectively. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
Mayor Takes Out The Trash
Reykjavík mayor Jón Gnarr experienced firsthand today what it is to be a sanitation worker in the city. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
Iceland Safe To Invest In Again
An upgrade by Fitch Ratings has made the country officially "investment grade", for locals and foreigners alike. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
Mixed Feelings About Using Worm For Tourism
The potential tourist applications of the mythical Worm of Lagarfljót are many, says the director of an east Iceland tourist office, but some amount of respect for the creature makes many reluctant to go as far as conceivably possible. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
