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The Critic
The most popular comedy program in the country, the comedy troupe behind the show Spaugstofan recently celebrated 20 years working together. Founding member, and former Grapevine cover boy, Örn Árnason sat down and explained the appeal of his program. /// After 20…
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Political Philosophy 101
Recently, I had the pleasant opportunity to study the Ethical Guidelines for Icelandic ournalists. Generally, ethical guidelines (also referred to as codes of conduct) are a set of principles that stipulate the professional duties and the manner in which a given profession…
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The Most Complete Laugavegur Store Review Ever
{Red Green}A Sporty lifestyle wear for both sexes from the Danish Red Green label. Scandinavian influences are apparent with wool coats, sweaters and shirts dominating. Laugavegur 1. {Elm Design Team} A favourite of American talk show host, Oprah Winfrey, who has been…
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Unfinished Business for Parliament
Last month, Thelma Ásdísardóttir appeared in interviews with Morgunblaðið and Kastljós respectively. Her interview put the issues of domestic violence and sexual abuse firmly in the media spotlight. Ásdísardóttir, a victim of domestic sexual abuse at the hands of her father, openly…
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Tattoo City
“In Sweden, there are about 250.000 people for every tattoo artist,” says Svanur, the owner of Tattoo & Skart, a tattoo and piercing studio. “Here we have five studios located on an area the size of a post-stamp.” In addition to the…
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The Grapevine Summer Special
The Grapevine will say good-bye to winter, April 23, the eve of the first day of summer, with a spectacular show at Organ. We have recruited some of the most exciting bands in Iceland to celebrate the coming summer and we invite…
