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Comedian Steindi Jr. in the video, here meeting a local elf.

Inspired by Iceland launches ‘The Hardest Karaoke Song in the World’

9 Oct 2017 Inspired by Iceland, the official destination brand for Iceland in marketing has released a new marketing initiative called A to Ö of Iceland. As a part of this launch, they've also released a song called the "Hardest Karaoke Song in the World," featuring local comedian Steindi Jr.

Þórarinn and his staff at IKEA have decided to reach even further in search for sustainable energy. Next up is an interesting experiment including solar cells to be placed on the rooftop of a 200 square meter building on the IKEA lot.

Energy is in our DNA

5 Oct 2017 Participating in the 2017 edition of the Charge conference is Þórarinn Ævarsson, CEO of IKEA Iceland. At first glance the connection between a furniture maker and the energy sector may not appear obvious but upon closer look it becomes more than evident.

Women become increasingly visible at the BBC

3 Oct 2017 Mary Hockaday, one of the most senior executives at the BBC, says the objective is to focus on systematically improving women’s representation in senior leadership positions. Newspersons also need to reach out within society to women who have much to offer.

Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson: "There are limits to how long one can endure fabricated accusations."

Former Panama Paper implicated PM to sue Icelandic media

3 Oct 2017 Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, former PM and former leader of the Progressive Party is preparing to sue three Icelandic media companies for their coverage of his finances and his wife's finances in the so-called Wintris case which led to the government crumbling over a year ago.

Hólmsá has flooded across the road which now acts like a dam. The farm is completely cut off from all roads now .

Farmers and tourists trapped at farm during East Iceland floods

28 Sep 2017 The farmers at Hólmur farm in east Iceland are trapped at their farm along with six tourists who were staying there for bed and breakfast. "We're all quite comfortable, guests, animals and farmers," says farmer Magnús Guðjónsson.

Former PM Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson to form new party before the elections

24 Sep 2017 Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson, MP for the Progressive Party in Iceland and former PM, involved in the Panama Papers scandal last year, has left the party and is working on forming a new political force before the coming election.

Reykjavik flat with stunning views for sale

11 Sep 2017 If you have a penchant for black sands and raging waves, this gorgeous property on Seltjarnarnes in West Reykjavik is up for grabs.

Bill put forward so that Hanyie and Mary can stay in Iceland

11 Sep 2017 The Alliance Party announced yesterday that they will be putting forward a government bill to allow asylum seekers Haniye, 11, and Mary, 8, and their families to stay in Iceland. Following a protest on Saturday at Austurvöllur square, Minister of Justice Sigríður Á.Andersen said that she would not be interfering in the matter.

Hanyie Maleki turns twelve in October. She is not allowed to stay in Iceland.

Eleven-year-old Afghan girl who made headlines to be deported from Iceland

5 Sep 2017 Refugee girl Hanyie and her father Abrahim Maleki received news yesterday morning that they were to be deported after all from Iceland. Earlier this summer, over 300 Icelanders organised a birthday party for Hanyie as a show of support for her remaining in Iceland.

People sleeping next to their baggage at the check-in was creating problems.

Problem of passengers sleeping on Iceland airport floors addressed

29 Aug 2017 Anyone travelling through Leifsstöð this summer early in the morning have probably noticed people sleeping on the floors of the airport's second floor, or on restaurant chairs.

Crowds attended the meeting of Reykjanes locals last night. One of them wore a mask to state his point.

Reykjanes locals outraged over United Silicon pollution

25 Aug 2017 "I couldn't care less about billions and millions," said Eygló Anna Tómasdóttir, inhabitant of Reykjanesbær at a meeting of locals last night to discuss pollution from the United Silicon plant. "We're going to stop this plant whatever the cost."

Puffling found in Reykjavik city centre

25 Aug 2017 A puffling wandered into Skúlagata, a busy seaside street in the Reykjavik city centre last night. It's exremely rare to see pufflings in Reykjavik and this one was lucky enough to end up in the safe hands of SAR team member and Westman Islander Ármann Ragnar Ægisson who found it.