The Parliament in Iceland has voted unanimously to approve same-sex marriage, an important milestone for gay equality.  This means the wording of marriage legislation includes matrimony between "man and man, woman and woman" and upgrades same sex marriage to be fully equal with marriage. Read more ...

It might come as a surprise for some that Iceland is rated the safest country in the worldgiven the fact that there is an ongoing eruption in the now world famous glacier Eyjafjallajökull. But, according to Tourism-Review.com Iceland is on top of the safest country list with very low crime rate and unarmed officers (and they are not that many in the first place).  Read more ...

Iceland is more awake than ever and invites the world to get inpired by it. For adventure seeking LGBT tourists Iceland is definitely a place worth visiting and be inspired by. Despite being a small country the gay scene is vibrant, open and very friendly. A place where you can be yourself as Pierfrancesco Gennaro learned when living in Iceland and shares with the world. Read his story and other stories written by poeple who have been inspired by Iceland. Check out event calendar or browse through Gayice.is picture gallery. Are you soon to be inspired by Iceland?

May 17th is the International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia. The International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia (IDAHO) and Gays.com have teamed up to raise the awareness of homophobia and transphobia around the world and asks everyone to participate in the project by participating in kiss-ins  around the world. Reykjavik is no exception as there will be a Global Kiss-in Monday May 17th, 4 pm, in  Austuvöllur  (the square park in front of the Parliament). Bring someone to kiss and show your support to an important cause.