Search Results for: jón gnarr
Mayor Encourages Moscow To Allow Gay Pride Parade
by grapevine
Mayor of Reykjavík Jón Gnarr has officially asked Moscow authorities to allow a proposed gay pride march to go forward…
Mayor Celebrates Alcohol Service At Nursing Home
by grapevine
Reykjavík mayor Jón Gnarr was at the home for the elderly Hrafnista today for the ribbon-cutting of their new dance…
Mayor Wishes Town “Góðan Daginn”
by grapevine
Reykjavík mayor Jón Gnarr has rung in Góðan Daginn Day with a special video message. Góðan Daginn Day, originally started…
Run, Fatboy, Run!
by Bob Cluness
One night last November in a 101 Reykjavík bar, I was enjoying several drinks with some friends. Everything was normal…
News In Brief: Late August
by grapevine
As this summer’s whale watching season continues, the renowned think-tank Centre for European Reform has strongly advised that EU officials…
Pussy For Everyone!
Jerking their limbs, wearing offensive clothing and conspiring to play a guitar. These are just a few of the charges…
Mayor: Cars “Reykjavík’s Biggest Problem”
by grapevine
Reykjavík mayor Jón Gnarr said that he believes the biggest problem the capital currently faces is car traffic. Speaking on…
Icelandic Government Takes Stand On Pussy Riot Case
by grapevine
Two ministers have denounced the recent sentencing of members of the Russian punk rock band Pussy Riot, with the Minister…
Protests In Front Of Russian Embassy
by grapevine
About 100 people are currently in front of the Russian embassy protesting the persecution of Russian punk rock band Pussy…
Reykjavík Mayor Rallies For Pussy Riot
by grapevine
After featuring prominently in last weekend’s Gay Pride parade dressed as a member of imprisoned Russian punk rock band Pussy…
As Crowds (And Sponsors) Multiply, Pride Politics Take A Backseat
Even before they reach Iceland’s shore, foreign visitors will feel the gay pride fervour that will sweep Reykjavík August 7…
This Is Exactly What You Were Looking For
The accompanying photo depicts myself and two of my best friends, Helgi Rafn Hermannsson (bottom left) and Bóas Hallgrímsson (right),…
Reykjavík Mayor Takes Part In Faeroese Gay Pride March
by grapevine
Reykjavík mayor Jón Gnarr, currently visiting the Faeroe Islands, took the opportunity to participate in the country’s Gay Pride march….
MP To Form Pirate Party
by grapevine
Member of parliament Birgitta Jónsdóttir, alongside others, plans on establishing Iceland’s version of the Pirate Party. DV reports that Birgitta,…
Conservatives Would Take City Hall
by grapevine
The Independence Party has the strongest support when it comes to city politics, according to a new poll. RÚV reports…
___________ For President?
Iceland’s presidential race has certainly been interesting to follow over the last five months. Only days after incumbent President Ólafur…
News In Brief: May Edition
Just when we thought we had heard the last of the Worm of Lagarfljót, a former FBI agent showed up…
Mayor Believes It Realistic To Stop Using Cars
by grapevine
Reykjavík mayor Jón Gnarr believes that with the new mass transportation plan for the city underway, city residents could realistically…
Who Rules The Streets?
by Mikael Lind
After Laugavegur was temporarily closed to traffic last summer, many are wondering whether the experiment will be repeated this year….
President Most Trusted Politician In The Country
by grapevine
President Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson is the most trusted political figure in Iceland, a new poll shows, with public confidence in…
Happy Easter Weekend!
Did Reykjavík Mayor Jón Gnarr convince you to come to Iceland for Easter? If you recall, in his New Years…