Author: Larissa Kyzer

Society

Kids Give Bullying the Cold Shoulder

Elementary schools in Egilsstaðir are taking a novel approach to bullying by electing a group of children to be responsible for making sure that none

Larissa Kyzer October 19, 2018

Nature & Travel Archive

Increased Number of Travellers Denied Entry

An increasing number of travellers are being stopped at Keflavík International Airport with falsified travel documents, are being denied entry at the border, or else

Larissa Kyzer October 19, 2018

Economy

Iceland 24th in Global Competitiveness

Iceland ranks 24th in this year’s Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. RÚV reports that Iceland has risen four spots in the ranking since

Larissa Kyzer October 19, 2018

Society

Three Admit to Setting School on Fire

Three men in their twenties have confessed to being responsible for the fire that took place at Laugalækjarskóli elementary school earlier this month, RÚV reports. It’s suspected

Larissa Kyzer October 19, 2018

Politics

Reykjavík Mayor Going On Sick Leave

Reykjavík Mayor Dagur B. Eggertsson is going on sick leave, Vísir reports. He suffered from an abdominal infection last fall, which has recently reasserted itself. Dagur was

Larissa Kyzer October 14, 2018

Society

Uncertain Future for Night Buses

The administration of the Strætó bus system is now investigating whether or in what form its night bus service will continue in the new year, RÚV reports.

Larissa Kyzer October 14, 2018

Society

Iceland Ranked Second in Online Entertainment Purchasing

Iceland is ranked second in Europe in most online entertainment purchases, RÚV reports. According to the statistics released by Eurostat and compiled by Statistics Iceland, 50% of Icelandic

Larissa Kyzer October 13, 2018

Politics

Iceland to Welcome 75 Refugees Next Year

The Icelandic government has decided to receive 75 refugees next year, Kjarninn reports. The majority of these individuals will be Syrian refugees currently living in Lebanon, although

Larissa Kyzer October 13, 2018

Society

Orri Páll Demands Media Stop Coverage of Allegations

Icelandic media outlet Stundin received a letter from Orri Páll Dýrason’s lawyer on Thursday, demanding that the publication cease any further coverage of the rape allegations made

Larissa Kyzer October 12, 2018

Society

Foreign Workers in “Vulnerable Position”

The government, Ministry of Welfare, and parliament should take action to educate foreign workers about their rights and improve their working conditions, says the Association

Larissa Kyzer October 12, 2018