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All Tomorrow’s Parties
So, will the Icelandic government survive yet another Grapevine deadline? Probably, but its chances of re-election are looking increasingly grim….
Merchants Protest Further Laugavegur Closings
by grapevine
Despite last summer’s success, a group of some 40 merchants issued a joint statement calling for city council to leave…
Mayor Takes Out The Trash
by grapevine
Reykjavík mayor Jón Gnarr experienced firsthand today what it is to be a sanitation worker in the city. According to…
What Do Icelanders Wish For In 2012?
by Lynn Klein
An interview with Eric Eymard on his creative video projectFrench expatriate Eric Eymard moved to Iceland several years ago and…
E-Democracy Takes Off In Reykjavík
In the midst of heated protests following Iceland’s economic collapse in October 2008, two Icelandic programmers started dreaming about a…
City Council Criticised For Charging Disabled For Meals
by grapevine
City council recently passed a regulation that requires disabled people at two different occupational centres to pay for their meals,…
City Responds To “No Sand Nor Salt” Criticism
by grapevine
Mayor Jón Gnarr has responded to criticism from traffic officials and the general public over the decision not salt or…
Most Want Icelandic President To Stay On
by grapevine
The majority of respondents to an online poll conducted by Vísir want current president Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson to stay on,…
Media In Speculation Mode Over Possible New Presidential Candidates
by grapevine
The Icelandic media has begun the process of seeking out possible candidates to run for president this year, and continue…
Who Could Be The Next President?
by grapevine
Numerous public figures have been openly speculating whether or not they will run for president this year – some more…
Playschool Directors Protest Budget Cuts
by grapevine
A group of playschool directors converged on city hall today to protest budget cuts made to their schools. Mayor Jón…
SHIVER ME TORRENTS!
Despite their silly name and a platform originally focused on Internet issues, The Pirate Party won an unexpected 8,9% in…
Reykjavík Christmas City
If there’s one cause to which the perpetual dusk of Icelandic winter is sympathetic, it’s that of Christmas decorations. Indeed,…
Oslo Christmas Tree To Be Lit On Sunday
The Oslo Christmas tree has arrived and Reykjavík’s annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony will take place at Austurvöllur Square on…
Mayor Wants To Marry Couples
by grapevine
Reykjavík mayor Jón Gnarr has formally asked for an exception to the law, so that he may preside over marrying…
City Budget Makes Positive Reversal
by grapevine
The budget for the city of Reykjavík will go from being in debt to having a surplus next year, much…
Ambassador Receives Hybrid Cars
by grapevine
The US embassy now has two hybrid cars added to its fleet, in keeping with what appears to be a…
The President Wants To Offer You Pancakes
by grapevine
Icelandic president Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson, in a video statement to the world at large, is inviting people to his home…
Stuff You Might Want to Know
For all you new-to-town-ers, here a little something we put together to hopefully make your stay, ehrm… make a little…
Dissatisfaction With Mayor Grows While Best Party Support Increases
by grapevine
A new poll shows that while general dissatisfaction with Reykjavík mayor Jón Gnarr is on the rise, so is support…
Tjarnarbíó – Saturday
[Maleen Mohr took the first two acts at Tjarnarbíó so that Anna Andersen could go see her brother’s band, Just…