More rape last year than ever – A heart breaking record set in Iceland
The emergency ward of Landspitalinn, University Hospital of Iceland has never received as many causalities of rape seeking help as last year ac...
Baby boom needed in Norway
Birth rates in Norway have been declining for the seven years and this year is not different according to a report by the Local. There are mixe...
Icelanders and Norwegians exercise the most in Europe
Icelanders do more sport and exercise than other European nations according to a survey by Eurostat, surveying the number of Europeans that exercise a...
Majority opposes ending state monopoly of alcohol according to surveys
A bill is currently being debated in the Icelandic parliament regarding the state monopoly of alcohol retail. Passing the bill would mean to ab...
One Billion Rising in Reykjavik Harpa – Dancing against the exploitation of women
Thousands of men, women and children are dancing in Harpa Concert Hall today in solidarity against the exploitation of women. UN Women in Iceland firs...
Ending state monopoly liquor stores on the table (again) in Iceland
There has been much debate in Iceland of about a proposed legislation that abolishes the state monopoly of alcohol in in Iceland. As it is a pe...
Rape victim and rapist reconcile, co-author a book and give talks (Video)
In 1996, Thordis Elva Thorvaldsdottir shared a teenage romance with Tom Stranger, an exchange student from Australia. After a school dance, Tom raped ...
Food waste in Reykjavik
The city of Reykjavik has set aim to reduce food waste in the next few years. The city aims to raise awareness about the cause and effect of food wast...