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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…
Reykjavík Police Raid Illegal Party
by John Pearson
Last night police broke up a party in central Reykjavík, charging revellers and the managers of a local business with…
Restaurants Reshaping In The Midst Of A Pandemic
“You shmear the butter all over the dosa,” my Dad demonstrates. “Like this,” he says, as he tenderly traces the…
Reading Too Much Into The Icelandic Book Prize Nominees 2021
In Iceland, you can be sure that two things happen every year in January: bad weather and the Icelandic Book…
Alcohol Sales Went Through The Roof Last Year
The Icelandic government-run liquor store, Vínbúðin, has never sold as much alcohol as they did last year according to Morgunblaðið….
Three Icelandic Christmas Movies To Watch Over The Holidays
Icelandic filmmaking gets better every year. But while most Icelandic filmmakers are fond of dramas, they only occasionally pop out…
SUPPORT THE HOLIDAY ECONOMY!: The Grapevine’s Last-Minute Gift Guide
We get it: You’ve got a lot on your mind. You forgot to get gifts. It’s December 21st. So let…
Small Relaxation Of Coronavirus Measures: Pools To Open
The Minister of Health, Svandís Svavarsdóttir, has announced changes to coronavirus prevention measures in Iceland. These will come into effect…
Horror-Scopes: Bingeing Every Vanessa Hudgens Christmas Movie Ever
The Grapevine’s team of amateur astrologists first off want to remind the world that it’s Christmas, which means it’s acceptable…
Allegations Of Negligence At Ásbrú Refugee Camp
by Jess Distill
According to an article published by mbl today, serious allegations have come out about negligence and deprivation of liberty at…