‘Domestic news in English’ Archives
Working On Labour Day Draws Criticism From Union
Employees having to work in shops in Kringlan and Smáralind on May 1 has sparked objections from the Icelandic Confederation of Labour Unions (ASÍ), with a call for a boycott on stores that remain open on this day. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
Lego Versions Of EVE Online Ships
A fan idea for Lego to start producing EVE Online spaceship kits has picked up the official interest of the company. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
Kylie Minogue Performs Song by Icelandic Band
Australian singer Kylie Minogue performed a song written by the Icelandic band Múm in the movie Jack and Diane, which recently premiered at the recent Tribeca festival. Múm wrote the entire score for the movie, which is by American director Bradley Rust Grey. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
Rolex Raiders Return to Iceland
One of the suspects in the robbery of watches at the store Michelsen in central Reykjavík in October 2011 was extradited to Iceland via Copenhagen last week. Two others are already in the country while the fourth remains in Poland. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
Hiker in Esja Photographs Eagle Catching Fulmar
Questions have arisen as to whether sea eagles might be nesting in Esja, Reykjavík’s city mountain, after Emil Valgeirsson, who was hiking to Kerhólakambur peak last week, caught sight of two adult sea eagles in the air while standing on the edge of a cliff. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
Iceland Gets First Female Bishop
A new Bishop of Iceland has been elected by church and related officials, making her the first female bishop in the country's history. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
Þóra Ahead In Online Poll
Former broadcast journalist and current presidential candidate Þóra Arnórsdóttir came out considerably ahead of current president Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson in a voluntary online poll offered by Vísir. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
Russian Military Planes Buzz Icelandic Airspace
Despite requests from the Icelandic government that they be notified ahead of time, Russian military aircraft have again flown through Icelandic airpsace without warning. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
Sidewalk Sign Arouses Suspicion
A sign advertising an apartment and massage appears to have mysterious origins and has caught the attention of police. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
Icelandic Salt On The American Market
Some enterprising Icelanders have sealed a deal to sell Icelandic salt from the Westfjords to an American company for distribution there. Read more at IceNews - Daily News
