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Beloved former mayor of Reykjavík will not run for president of Iceland

Artist and comedian Jón Gnarr, former major of Reykjavik, and until recently potential presidential candidate, took over the Channel 2 news show Icela...

Business, CelebsJanuary 15, 2016
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Jon Gnarr continuing name-change fight

The former mayor of Reykjavik Jon Gnarr is refusing to give up his fight to have his name officially changed in his homeland despite the Icelandic Nam...

Celebs, IcelandJuly 18, 2015
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Jon Gnarr to promote book at Broadway bookstore

The Strand Book Store on Broadway, New York, is to host Reykjavik mayor Jon Gnarr on 19 June.

Celebs, IcelandJune 17, 2014
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Iceland unhappy with Norway over Christmas tree snub

Iceland has reacted angrily to a proposal by the mayor of Oslo to stop sending a Christmas tree to Reykjavik, a tradition that has been ongoing for mo...

Bizarre, CultureApril 30, 2014
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Reykjavik mayor to release memoirs

Reykjavik mayor Jón Gnarr is to release a book of his memoirs later this year explaining the truth about how he became mayor of the Icelandic capital....

GeneralMarch 7, 2014
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Jón Gnarr won’t seek reelection in Reykjavík

Last Wednesday, the comedian mayor of Iceland’s capital announced that he does not intend to seek reelection in the upcoming mayoral elections, ...

Entertainment, IcelandNovember 4, 2013
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Reykjavik gives Yoko Ono honorary citizenship

The Icelandic capital Reykjavik has made Yoko Ono an honorary citizen in recognition of her “work” to promote world peace. The widow of Jo...

Bizarre, IcelandOctober 19, 2013
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Reykjavík Gay Pride parade attracts thousands

Tens of thousands came together last Saturday to celebrate Gay Pride in Reykjavík, Iceland’s annual celebration of LGBT rights and of diversity ...

Iceland, LifestyleAugust 14, 2013
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