Dogs are no longer illegal in Reykjavik (provided owners get a permit and adhere to strict laws on residency, microchipping, vaccination, deworming and leashing), but the effects of decades without dogs continue to this day. Cats are now the pet of choice in Reykjavik and, as long as they are microchipped, can roam the streets without consequences. Now pets are everywhere – about one cat for every ten inhabitants. Reykjavik cats can be found on the gates, begging tourists, drinking water games, rolling on the sidewalk and rattling bell necklaces. Cats are so ubiquitous on city streets that shops sell themed products proclaiming that “cats rule the city.” Technically, pornography is also illegal in Iceland. It is illegal to make and distribute porn, but police do not actively search for people who watch sex videos. In fact, it`s one of those laws that can be overcome, as the police don`t seem bothered by the fact that you can buy porn in Icelandic bookstores and sex shops. Depending on where you`re from, some of these laws may seem a bit restrictive. But in general, Icelanders approve of the government and the rules it establishes. There is nothing too strange about driving laws in Iceland. But you might get caught up in a few simple things if you`re not careful. Secondly, the laws against drinking and driving in Iceland are very strict. Together, these organizations research, promote, advocate and review gender equality laws.

Its objective is to create a legal, cultural, historical, social and psychosocial approach to gender equality. Global Citizen and CHIME FOR CHANGE are committed to eliminating discriminatory laws that hold girls and women back with #LevelTheLaw. Iceland sets the bar high, but it also proves that legislative changes contribute to the creation of equal opportunities. All countries have their strange customs and laws and Iceland is no exception. From elven legends and the decades-long beer ban, to the flood of Christmas books and state-owned dairy stores, there are many quirks and strange facts about Iceland`s history. Did you know that it is considered one of the first democracies in the world? Or that it`s one of only three European countries without McDonald`s? We`ve compiled the most fascinating facts about Iceland to get you ready for your visit. Once you get acquainted with the strange and wonderful folklore and legends, we have many tours and activities in Iceland that can bring these great stories to life. From historical bans on Basques to modern naming restrictions, Icelandic laws leave a lasting impression, which Icelanders have adapted to naming regulations in their own way, blending technology and tradition. A second phone book called Yes lists people by mobile phone number, and because many names are so similar but different, students at the University of Iceland have developed an app that can identify a user`s loved ones so they don`t fall in love.

A bill to abolish name laws surfaced in August this year, but a final decision is still pending. City cats are so ubiquitous that they even have their own Facebook page. “Cats really add to Reykjavik`s personality,” Anna Guðbjörg Cowden, administrator of Cats of Reykjavik, told Smithsonian.com. “They are popular with Icelanders and tourists. Some people even walk through the streets of Reykjavik with cat treats in their pockets. Since there aren`t many cat predators in Iceland, Cowden says, cats continue to thrive — and given the city`s still strict dog laws, many residents still prefer purring friends. In general, Iceland is a safe and relaxed country, so you don`t have to worry about anything drastic. But this article will walk you through some of the laws and regulations you need to know before landing on Icelandic soil. In many ways, Iceland is the best place to be a woman. Iceland is starting to teach equality in kindergarten. The country has not one, but three laws that protect women in the workplace.

Are you tired of the media treating women as sex objects? This does not work in Iceland, where a law prohibits advertising that discriminates against women. The country was also the first to ban strip clubs on feminist grounds. Not only do Icelanders have the lowest violent crime rates in the world, but the laws also actively work to protect the population. Here are seven standard laws and practices that support women`s rights and punish gender-based discrimination. The result is that modern Icelandic humans come from a relatively small gene pool and are therefore genetically homogeneous. This, combined with their detailed genealogical records (including their unique surname methodology), has made Iceland a favorite among geneticists. Iceland has a population of about 375.00 people. If you count all Icelanders who have lived since Iceland`s colonization in the late 9th century, the population doesn`t reach one million. If we count all the tourists, we have long since exceeded one million; Last year alone, Iceland welcomed nearly two million travelers. So, in a year`s time, Iceland will probably see five times its own tourist population.

If you had visited Iceland in 1966, you would have noticed that nothing was broadcast on Thursdays on the country`s only state television channel. The idea behind the decision was to set aside Thursday as a day of socializing. The ban was extended until July, when it was decided that nothing would be broadcast on television for the entire month.