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Most Icelanders OK With Mosque
by grapevine
Most Icelanders either support the building of a mosque in Reykjavík, or have no opinion on the matter, according to…
Denies That Roma Children are Mistreated
by grapevine
Visiting Slovakian president Ivan Gašparovič has been getting an earful from Amnesty International and numerous Icelandic politicians over what they…
Mayor Calls for Release of Chinese Dissident
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Reykjavík mayor Jón Gnarr, who met with Chinese officials yesterday, surprised them with a letter calling for the “immediate and…
The Body Electorate
While waiting at a doctor‘s office a couple of weeks ago, I was paging through a recent copy of Séð…
Mayor: “I Was Kidding”
by grapevine
Reykjavík mayor Jón Gnarr clarified his position on pornography today after a remark he made during an interview with the…
Mayor’s Internet Porn Use Discussed in City Hall
by grapevine
Due to a remark in an interview with the foreign press that Reykjavík mayor Jón Gnarr goes online to look…
Wait for a Plot for Mosque Coming to An End?
by grapevine
Reykjavík city council told Fréttablaðið that they were optimistic that they can find a plot of land for Iceland’s Muslims…
Bjarnfreðarson
Georg Bjarnfreðarson is a fucked up, middle aged lunatic. And he’s in prison for murdering a woman. But, after Georg…
Icelanders Are Just Happy People
by grapevine
Market and Media Research has done another survey on the overall happiness of Icelanders, and the results show the country…
Young Leftist-Greens Call for Mosque in Reykjavík
by grapevine
The Young Leftist-Greens of Reykjavík passed a resolution last night calling upon city council to deal at last with the…
ENTER THE HANGOVER
The summer of 2010 has been one of festivals and parties. Every goddamn weekend has been dominated by a three-day…
Fireworks Display Will Proceed for Cultural Night
by grapevine
The city of Reykjavík has made a deal with Vodafone, where they will pay for the full cost of a…
Mayor Accused of Breaking Ethics Rules
by grapevine
Mayor Jón Gnarr has been accused by the opposition of breaking ethical guidelines in the use of his hydrogen-powered car….
No Fireworks for Cultural Night?
by grapevine
There has been talk that, as a money-saving measure, the fireworks display that is normally held on Cultural Night be…
Reykjavík Looking at Budget Cuts
by grapevine
Reykjavík is going to have to make some hard choices when it comes to the city budget, where significant cuts…
An Anarchist For Mayor?
by Siggi Pönk
Many years ago I was part of a group of anarchists who put together a list for upcoming parliamentary elections….
Mayor to Receive Hydrogen Car
by grapevine
Reykjavík mayor Jón Gnarr told reporters that his official vehicle is to be a hydrogen-powered car. “I’d like to set…
Welcome to Reykjavík
by Jón Gnarr
The odds of you being in Reykjavík are not great. The greatest part of mankind is elsewhere. It is scientifically…
Coffeeshop Icelandic
A cosy new café has opened for business in 101 Reykjavík. This is by no means an unusual event, and…
Your Style Salvation
If you’re still shopping-hungry after Laugavegur and you want a real taste of Reykjavík fashion, head to the wrong side…
Municipal Government To Spend 500 Million To Create 150 Jobs
by Emily Burton
Reykjavík’s municipal government recommends spending 500 million on city development projects in addition to the 150 million that has already…