The Icelandic tradition of setting off fireworks on New Year's Eve lights up the skies and raises money for search and rescue operations, but it has obvious downsides for the environment.
News 2017 - December
21 Percent Fewer Traffic Accidents in Iceland
Fatal and serious traffic accidents in the first ten months of this year were fewer than during the same period in recent years.
Christmas Cabbage More Popular than Cookies
Many Icelanders who attempted to buy red cabbage for their Christmas Eve dinner this year came home empty handed, as it was sold out across Reykjavík.
Year in Review - Biggest Stories of the Year #3
We at Iceland Review have compiled the most read news stories of 2017. This is the third roundup, which covers July through September.
Year In Review - Biggest Stories of the Year #2
We at Iceland Review have compiled the most read news stories of 2017. This is the second roundup, which covers April through June.
Merry Christmas!
Enjoy the holidays! Gleðileg jól!
Year in Review - Biggest Stories of the Year #1
We at Iceland Review have compiled the most read news stories of 2017. The first round up covers events from January - March.
Supreme Court Rules Judge Appointment Illegal
Lawyers Ástráður Haraldsson and Jóhannes Rúnar Jóhannsson will receive compensation for the illegitimate handling of their application to Landsréttur, a newly formed mid-level court in Iceland.
President of Iceland Donates Salary Increase to Charity
Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, the president of Iceland, has donated all of his salary increase to charities, since receiving it in November 2016.
Increased Voter Turnout Among Youth
Young voters turned up in numbers at this year's parliamentary elections, as 75.2% of 18 and 19-year olds voted.