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Reykjavík!: Locust Sounds
Six piece rock band Reykjavík!—don’t forget the exclamation mark to avoid confusion with Iceland’s capital city—bring us what is without…
Black Death Beer Ban Overturned
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The beer Black Death, previously banned for sale in Iceland by The State Alcohol and Tobacco Company of Iceland (ÁTVR),…
In Hospital After Drunk Riding
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A man was taken to the hospital after falling from a horse, and police report he was heavily intoxicated. According…
New Alcohol Bill Causes Controversy
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A new bill regarding the use of alcohol in advertisements has proved very divisive, with some threatening to take the…
Gímaldin And Friends: ‘Þú ert ekki sá sem ég valdi’
Rock ‘n’ Roll has long had an infatuation with addiction, and many odes have been composed to various forms of…
News In Brief
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Monster hunting! February started out with some paranormal activity, when a farmer in northeast Iceland recorded a video of something…
Percentage Of Women With Drinking Problems Rising
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The percentage of women who seek help for alcohol addiction is growing, data shows, while the director of an addiction…
Today Is Beer Day!
Yes, today is Iceland’s beer day! It was only on March 1, 1989 that beer became legal in Iceland. While…
Minister Agrees With ÁTVR
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Minister of Finance Oddný Harðardóttir told reporters that she believes that decisions recently taken by the State Alcohol and Tobacco…
Poses With Guns And Bombs On Facebook, Gets Arrested
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A 29-year-old Icelandic man was arrested last night and found to be in possession of numerous weapons, including some homemade…
Black Death Beer Rejected
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The State Alcohol and Tobacco Company of Iceland (ÁTVR) has decided to reject the application to sell Black Death beer…
Grapevine Beer-Off 2
BJARTUR BLOND NR. 4 (5%) Borg Brugghús A blonde ale made from German and Slovenian hops. FIRST IMPRESSION! We all…
Probation For Buying Sex From Child
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A primary school teacher was sentenced to one year probation for having twice paid a 14-year-old boy for sex. The…
Calls Motörhead Wine Ban A Violation Of Human Rights
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The singer for Icelandic hard rock band Sólstafir believes that the ban on Motörhead shiraz violates basic human rights, saying…
Lawyer Criticises Decision To Ban Motörhead Wine
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A lawyer commenting on the recent decision of the State Alcohol and Tobacco Company of Iceland (ÁTVR) to ban the…
Motörhead Wine Rejected On Moral Grounds
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The State Alcohol and Tobacco Company of Iceland (ÁTVR) has refused to sell Motörhead’s red wine on the grounds that…
Three Men Accused Of Assault Give Inconsistent Statements
Three men on trial for assaulting a Greek tourist in downtown Reykjavík in spring 2010 denied their charges at trial…
Five Food Things I Want To See More Of In 2012
COMPETITION IN THE DAIRY MARKET AND MORE CHEESE They may be tracing links between milk products and prostate cancer but…
Significant Music Of 2011: Writers’ Picks
Bored of year-end lists that usually don’t even manage to tell half the story, we decided to attempt a different…
The Encyclopaedia of Icelandic Holidays 2011
Aðfangadagur (Ath-founga-dager) December 24th, Aðfangadagur, is the day Icelanders celebrate Christmas (as opposed to December 25th in most countries). The…
Christmas Away From Home
Christmas is surely a magical time of year—a time when people are more connected than usual. However, not everybody can be…