Iceland Review

Man Accused of Manslaughter Admits to Inflicting Injuries

2010-09-10T16:00:00

Yesterday, the man accused of having killed Haukur Sigurdsson in Reykjanesbaer this spring refused to answer whether he was guilty of manslaughter. He did however admit to have inflicted injury on Sigurdsson, which led to his death.

A Demand for Further Tests of Bobby Fischer’s DNA

2010-09-10T14:00:00

Jinky Young’s mother, Marilyn Young, is demanding a further examination of DNA samples from Chess Grand Master Bobby Fischer,

Knife still being examined in Sweden

2010-09-10T13:00:00

The knife a pair of fifteen-year-old boys found in the Hafnarfjördur marina which could possibly be the weapon used to murder Hannes Thór Helgason is still under examination in Sweden.

Mayor Jón Gnarr: Porn is Animalistic and Disgusting

2010-09-10T12:06:00

Mayor Jón Gnarr deeply regrets the controversy created as a result of comments he made during an interview with French news agency AFP regarding his watching of pornography.

“Cheat Button” exposes 39 Swindlers

2010-09-10T11:59:08

Thirty-nine swindlers have been exposed in the past two months, thanks to a special notification button on the Social Insurance Administration’s home page which allows people to alert authorities of suspected benefit fraud.

Mackerel more Dispersed than ever

2010-09-10T08:00:00

Research conducted by Iceland’s Marine Research Institute and affiliated institutes confirms that massive amounts of mackerel are to be found within the Icelandic fishing jurisdiction.

Icelandic MP thinks WikiLeaks Assange should step aside

2010-09-10T02:03:00

Julian Assange, the subject of a rape investigation in Sweden, has come under attack from Birgitta Jónsdóttir, who is a member of Iceland's parliament. She says that Assange's public persona overshadows the site's mission, and suggests that he step down.

Spectacular Photos on Iceland Review Web

2010-09-09T22:42:00

Iceland Review is known for its great photos. Many buy the magazine just for the photos but the articles certainly do not hurt. The daily photo column in Iceland Review was extremely popular during the summer of 2005 and photo features on the web also enjoy great popularity.

70 people Accompany President to World Expo

2010-09-09T18:00:00

Today, a conference will be held at the Icelandic Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo regarding energy solutions and ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Money Market Fund Members will not have to Reimburse

2010-09-09T17:00:00

The new banks, or those profiting from purchasing the assets of the old banks’ money market funds, could be forced to reimburse to the state the amount they spent on the purchases.

Many Have Only 50 Thousand ISK of Disposable Income

2010-09-09T14:00:00

The turnout was massive at the meeting of citizens’ organization Bót, held last night at the Reykjavík City Hall. The organization was founded to fight poverty in Iceland.

Westman Islands Ferry Herjólfur Sails to Thorlákshöfn

2010-09-09T12:24:29

Herjólfur will be sailing between the Westman Islands and its former harbor Thorlákshöfn today and the coming days.

High Court Likely to be Assembled

2010-09-09T12:16:15

A committee of parliament members appointed by Althingi to examine its research report regarding the 2008 economic collapse will most likely reveal their findings next Saturday at 5pm.

A Self-confessed Porn Mayor

2010-09-09T00:05:00

Mayor Jón Gnarr says on his Facebook page that he will never go to Brussels again. “I went there a bright and happy environmentalist and return as a disgusting pervert. I am never going to Brussels again.”

Is Mayor Gnarr Wearing any Clothes?

2010-09-08T22:42:49

Reykjavík’s mayor, Jón Gnarr, has provoked anger from feminist city council member Sóley Tómasdóttir. In an interview with AFP, a French news agency, the mayor said that he liked porn on the internet. Tómasdóttir who is a member of the Left Green party is furious over the remarks. She demands that they be discussed in a council meeting on Thursday morning.

The World through Ash Mist (Photos)

2010-09-08T18:16:15

Yesterday Reykjavík was covered by a mist caused by volcanic ash. The mist formed a huge circle around the sun. An eerie atmosphere lay over the city and people who went outside felt uncomfortable, because of a foul smell. Some had problems breathing, especially people with colds, allergies or lung problems.

Nine Icelandic Movies to Premiere

2010-09-08T16:09:34

The fall is usually the time for new Icelandic movies to hit the big screen. Over the next six months, nine new full-length movies are scheduled to premiere in the cinemas of Reykjavík, Fréttabladid reported.

More Homeless Women Seek Shelter in Women's Refuge

2010-09-08T16:04:14

The women’s refuge Konukot has had a record number of women seeking shelter this year. Women who take refuge in Konukot have become younger and more are hooked on injecting narcotics than before.

IBM Pulls out of Data Center Project

2010-09-08T12:35:30

Companies which had planned to take part in a huge data center being set up by Verne Holding in the former army base of Keflavík International Airport are pulling out of the project. Among the international companies which are postponing their operations here is the computer giant IBM.

Eruption Still causing Problems

2010-09-08T10:30:00

Icelanders are still feeling the consequences of the Eyjafjallajökull eruption. Yesterday a dark mist was lying over Reykjavík. Visibility was limited and people complained of a strange smell. Doctors advised those who are allergic or have weak lungs to stay inside.