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The Fate Of Small Town Iceland
“You know what I think should be done about Flateyri? Nothing. Nothing at all. Not even a kilo of quota…
The Immigrant Representative
Maybe you could start by telling our readers how you came to enter Icelandic politics. The municipal elections in 2006…
Immigrants – Pandora’s Box in Iceland
by Toshiki Toma
I am really tired of a whole range of arguments that surround the debate on immigrants these days. Everybody knows…
From Newsman to Man on the News
by Bart Cameron
Paul Nikolov has been a writer for the Reykjavík Grapevine for coming up on three years. This July, he finishes…
Ask Not What Immigration Can Do For You, Ask What You Can Do For Immigration
The Grapevine has long been a strong advocate of the immigrant population in Iceland. We have brought you news from…
The Immigrant’s Party: Starts Today
The results of last May’s city elections have left more than a few people disappointed, particularly in Reykjavík. We now…
The Long Goodbye of the Progressive Party
by grapevine
When Prime Minister Halldór Ásgrímsson announced his resignation from politics earlier this month – to leave the prime ministerial position…
We’re the Party that Cares for Old People AND Babies
There is considerable anticipation regarding the upcoming elections in Reykjavík. Going into the election, it looks as if the Independent…
Divided We Fall
by grapevine
In a country dominated by the conservative Independence Party, Reykjavík remains in the control of an alliance called R-listinn, which…