bits and pieces from the northern island.
Pu On December 8, 2008 a group of protesters forced their way into the Icelandic Parliament. A years after the incident, nine of these protesters were made scapegoats for the tumults that contributed in bringing the Government down; these individuals risk to be condemned to spend up to sixteen years in prison. The final hearing of … Read the full article →
Kátur is not a picky dog when it comes to balls: he will play with almost anything, even if it’s not spherical at all. He’s a very pragmatic fellow. For him, tennis balls are nice because they easily fit in his mouth, so he can taunt you when you accept to sacrifice your whole afternoon … Read the full article →
Due to the stormy weather that in the past days hit the whole country, bonfires traditionally held on Threttándinn — that is, “the Thirteenth” day in Christmas festivities or, if you prefer, January 6 — had been postponed. Today, as we were around walking the dog in the afternoon, we encountered crowds of Icelanders celebrating … Read the full article →
The announced karaoke marathon for Icelandic natural resources is taking place as programmed at the Nordic House. It opened today and it will be going till January 8, 2011. Despite all the early mediatic hype, the karaoke so far appeared to be an initiative far from any mindless sensationalism. Admirable as ever, Icelanders seem to … Read the full article →
Tomorrow will be Threttándinn, officially the last day of Christmas festive period in Iceland. Something worth knowing, especially if you’re around these parts, is the Nordic House will be holding a karaoke marathon promoted by none other than singer Björk, in an attempt to win back Iceland’s ownership of its own natural resources. The specific … Read the full article →
In other occasions I praised on these pages Icelandic bureaucracy as one that had made an impression on me — a positive impression, that is. Although my previous opinion is still valid in general, I have to point the finger at Icelandic Customs, whose work I feel is my right to criticize as a frequent … Read the full article →
In case you didn’t notice, year 2010 is over. It’s the truth, believe me! Look at your computer’s calendar if you don’t trust me! Are you convinced now? Good. I feel I was betrayed by most of the releases in my “greatest expectations for an unforgettable 2010 in music” list. Hmm, I shall restrain myself … Read the full article →
I could find many excuses not to write an entry about Jónsi’s concert at Laugardalshöll. Excuses like I didn’t really go because: it was too mainstream after all, I had a bellyache — which is the case today but it wasn’t yesterday –, I was kidnapped by a squad of enraged puffins. But I did … Read the full article →