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Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0000
Ministry reverses decision on publication of PISA results
The Ministry of Education and Children's Affairs has changed its position on the publication of PISA survey results and now intends to provide municipalities and compulsory schools that request them with their individual results from PISA 2025...

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:10:00 +0000
"Simply the worst we have ever seen"
An Icelander living in Paris says everyone around her agrees that the protests that have swept across France in recent days are among the worst and most violent the city's residents have ever experienced.

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:00:00 +0000
I'm just standing naked in the street
"The final result is really well crafted, and I'm very happy with the album. Having talented professional musicians working with you makes all the difference. They have so much to contribute, and the songs invariably grow as a result. The ...

Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:28:00 +0000
Majority believe long-term living in Grindavík is realistic
Around 60% of respondents believe it is realistic for people to live in Grindavík in the long term, given the current situation, while nearly 22% consider it unrealistic.

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000
Jón Gnarr's departure a blow to the government
Jón Gnarr's decision to leave the parliamentary group of the Reform Party is a setback for both the party and the government.

Iceland Review

Iceland Reykjavik Grapvine

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:22:08 +0000
Raising The Language Requirement
Iceland can choose to make its citizenship requirements stricter. That is a legitimate subject for democratic debate. But anyone proposing a higher language requirement must also answer a practical question: how are people supposed to acquire the pro...

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:14:57 +0000
hinÓperan Brings 27 To Reykjavík
hinÓperan, a new Icelandic opera company whose mission is to increase the visibility of LGBTQ+ people on the operatic stage, reached out to us to discuss a bold new move. They are bringing 27, a piece by Composer Ricky Ian Gordon and librettist Royc...

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:52:19 +0000
When All You’ve Got Is A Hammer, Everything Looks Like A Nail
There’s more than a hint of smug industry insiderism to Jane Schoenbrun’s all-too self-aware slasher flick, but not so much that it gets in the way of Schoenbrun’s keen-eyed look at a far more complex and relevant topic: the cultural and commer...

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:24:59 +0000
No Warrant, No Problem
A wrongful raid on a Reykjavík flat shows how the system shields police from scrutiny, just as the minister of justice proposes letting them tap phones before a judge has said yes.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:20:37 +0000
Iceland Roundup: More Parking, Rubio & Ice Spice, And Rent Brakes
Pave paradise, and put up a parking lot From Trieste to Tromsø, municipalities around Europe are doing everything they can to make their cities more pedestrian friendly and choosing to prioritise people over cars. But not Reykjavík! Earlier this mo...

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