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Addiction Centre Director Resigns Amidst Revelations From Former Sex Worker
The now-former director of the National Center of Addiction Medicine (SÁÁ), Einar Hermannsson, resigned from his position last Monday, telling…
Edition Review: Wine & Dine In The Lap Of Luxury
Few projects have been awaited with such bated breath as the opening of The Reykjavik Edition—and the wait has been…
Chief Epidemiologist: Unvaccinated Children And Adults Driving The Pandemic In Iceland
In a short column posted on covid.is, chief epidemiologist Þórólfur Guðnason says that there are, as of today, 51 cases…
A Night Out With The Demons: Skrattar Is Keeping The Rockstar Lifestyle Alive
by Reetta Huhta
We’ve all heard wild tales of rock bands’ raucous nights with groupies, drugs and wacky behaviour. However, it seems like…
Tests For Potential Drugging Not Conducted Unless An Investigation Is Underway
When a person who comes to the emergency room after a sexual assault, a blood test for potential drugging is…
Electric Scooters, Alcohol And Accidents
Data shows that 245 people have visited the emergency department at Landspítali due to electric scooter accidents over the summer…
Best Of Reykjavík Drinking 2021: Best Outdoor Drinking
The pandemic restrictions certainly shook up the Reykjavík bar scene in 2020, but that doesn’t mean that our favourite drinking…
Conscious Consumption: Locally-Made Products To Satiate All Your Desires
With the latest reports on climate change painting a grim picture, it’s past time to take action. One of the…
A Life Well Lived: Inside Professor Torfi Tulinius’ Perfect Day
Torfi Tulinius is a professor of Icelandic Medieval Studies at the University of Iceland. He completed his PhD at the…
Vínbúðin Reports Record Alcohol Sales
State alcohol and tobacco store, Vínbúðin, reports record sales this July. The holiday weekend has historically been a busy one…
A Rainbow Under Grey Skies
Today a rainbow will appear in Reykjavík to break up the usual grey skies, however this rainbow will be under…
Video Premiere! Amiina’s ‘Pharology’ EP Gets A Visceral, Primal Accompaniment
Pharology: the scientific study of lighthouses. Coming from that, the epithet Pharologist describes those who once specialised in their use…
Reykjavík Councilperson Calls For Better Infrastructure For Scooters, Questions Logic Of Ban
Dóra Björt Guðjónsdóttir, Pirate Party representative in the Reykjavík Planning and Transportation Council, suggests that if electric scooters are to…
Possible Banning Of Electric Scooters On Weekends
A new report on traffic safety made for the City of Reykjavík calls for the potential banning of electric scooter…
Spending From Locals And Tourists Is Making A Comeback
Foreign tourists and their wallets are in full force this year, compared to last year. Credit card charges accounted for…
Almost A Third Of Young People In Iceland Are Using Snus
by Owen Tyrie
The sale of snus, nicotine pouches, have multiplied in recent years and it’s now estimated that one third of young…
Tales Of A Michigan Boy: The Open Book Of John Grant
by John Pearson
“I suppose I never really tire of going back over my life, and trying to figure out what the fuck…
Authorities Appeal For Volcano Visitor Safety Awareness
by John Pearson
Icelandic authorities yesterday called for visitors to the volcanic eruption site in Geldingadalur to be more aware of safety. Local…
Lost In Google Translation: British Bríet And The Thirst For Balls
by John Pearson
Google mistranslates a couple of recent Icelandic news headlines into English, and we giggle behind our hands. Ball-thirsty ballers Here…
Bill Aims To Support Microbreweries In Iceland
Progressive Party MP Þórarinn Ingi Pétursson and others from his party have submitted a bill to Parliament which aims to…
Bill Re-Submitted To Allow Home Brewing For Private Consumption
by Owen Tyrie
Helgi Hrafn Gunnarsson, MP for the Pírate Party, has re-submitted a bill to lift the ban on home brewing for…