Author: - The Reykjavik Grapevine

Congratulations Iceland!

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I am a big fan of Silvía Nótt. I think she is without a doubt the best we could put…

Not a Kilt in Sight

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With an American espresso franchise on every corner, Princes Street – Edinburgh’s main shopping district – is a fine testament…

Entertain Us

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Slightly exhausted on the last day of Christmas, the Grapevine made it out to Laugardalshöll for a corporate-sponsored, all ages…

Graffiti – A Half a Billion ISK Industry

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Deep inside the city’s bureaucracy, a man is concocting a plan. He has been given the task of eradicating graffiti…

The Insurgent Farmer

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In August 2004, the Reykjavík Grapevine brought you the story of farmer Guðmundur Ármannsson at Vað near Egilsstaðir. At the…

Osushi

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Contrary to popular belief, sushi does not actually mean “raw fish”, but rather “with rice.” This was among the many…

Hlöllabátar

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We should make no bones about it, whenever you eat a sandwich and the grease keeps running down your fingers,…

Hressingarskálinn

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Hressingarskálinn, or Hressó as it is commonly referred to by the locals, is actually more of a café than a…

Radical Theory, 30 Kilos at a Time

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Sigurður Harðarson, aka Siggi Punk, is a man on a mission. If he weren’t an anarchist, you might even call…

Political Philosophy 101

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Recently, I had the pleasant opportunity to study the Ethical Guidelines for Icelandic ournalists. Generally, ethical guidelines (also referred to…

The Most Complete Laugavegur Store Review Ever

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{Red Green}A Sporty lifestyle wear for both sexes from the Danish Red Green label. Scandinavian influences are apparent with wool…

The Critic

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The most popular comedy program in the country, the comedy troupe behind the show Spaugstofan recently celebrated 20 years working…

Unfinished Business for Parliament

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Last month, Thelma Ásdísardóttir appeared in interviews with Morgunblaðið and Kastljós respectively. Her interview put the issues of domestic violence…

The Grapevine Summer Special

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The Grapevine will say good-bye to winter, April 23, the eve of the first day of summer, with a spectacular…

Tattoo City

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“In Sweden, there are about 250.000 people for every tattoo artist,” says Svanur, the owner of Tattoo & Skart, a…