Author: - The Reykjavik Grapevine

International Workers Day in Reykjavík

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Unions and groups supporting labour rights marched in the annual May 1 rally all over the country today. Our photographer…

It’s Funny Because It’s True

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Icelandic comedy films from the 1980s are a staple of Iceland’s cultural life. Most Icelanders have not only seen these…

Tabasco’s

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The Mexican restaurant Tabasco’s is a cosy establishment on the corner of Hafnarstræti and Vesturgata. Tabasco’s offers a selection of…

Gullfoss

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The Gullfoss restaurant is on Pósthússtræti, across the street from Hornið and Bæjarins Bestu. In spite of its modest neighbours,…

When the Garage Doors Open

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Since 1982 Iceland’s very own garage band music competition, Battle of the Bands (Icel. Músiktilraunir), has taken place annually. The…

The Price of Education

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Every student starting a semester at school faces the fact that studying doesn’t come for free. For many students computers…

Coffee, Buses and Laptops: A Good Mix?

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Since the bus schedule as we know it in Reykjavík debuted in the fall of 2005, public transportation has been…

MySpace vs. Facebook

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When browsing through the curious realms of the Internet, many find the need to partake and express themselves in the…

The Musical Impact of Three Icelandic Movies

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In the early 90’s, a couple of young directors made very popular movies that were intertwined with the Icelandic music…

Bastards of the World

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When going to a concert in Reykjavík, it’s all too easy to acknowledge the eternal coolness of the Icelandic music…