Search Results for: Alcohol
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…
Horror-Scopes: The Alcohol Is Free
In Horror-Scopes, the Grapevine’s dedicated team of amateur astrologists tell you how to live your best life. First tip? Wear…
Alcohol Tax To Increase
According to the budget proposal released this morning, excise duties on petrol, alcohol, tobacco and oil will increase by 2.5%…
Strong Icelandic Female Spirit In Three-And-A-Half Books
In the wake of two Icelandic women being slut-shamed over the idiocy of some poorly-quarantining English football halfwits, the Grapevine…
Alcohol Prices Higher In Iceland
The price for alcohol is higher in Iceland than in all the other European Union and EFTA countries. According to…
Alcohol Consumption On The Rise Due To COVID-19
Alcohol sales have gone up amidst the COVID-19 epidemic and consumption is on the rise. According to a Fréttablaðið report…
One To Two Accidents Involving Electric Scooters A Day
Every day, one to two people land in the emergency room due to accidents on electric scooters, Vísir reports. The…
Epidemiologist Plans To Allow Gatherings Of Up To 2000 From July 13th
by Poppy Askham
Gatherings of up to 2000 people and later opening hours for bars could be permitted from July 13th, according to…
Half Capitalist Venture, Half Protest, Bjórland Sells Icelandic Beer Online
In an unprecedented turn of events, Bjórland, a new online store offering home delivery of beer from major craft breweries…
Reminder: Numerous Coronavirus Restrictions Lifted Today
As reported, Iceland’s “state of emergency” due to the coronavirus lifts today. With it comes a number of eased restrictions…
Bar Owners Issue Urgent Plea To Allow Re-openings On May 25th
by Poppy Askham
Pressure is mounting on officials to permit bars to reopen on May 25th. Several bar owners warn that financial realities…
Record Number Of Child Abuse Incidents Reported In Reykjavík This Year
by Poppy Askham
Reykjavík City Council’s child protection services have received a record number of reports of child abuse this year. In April…
COVID-19 In Iceland: 14-Day Quarantine For Tourists, Antibody Tests Increased
by Poppy Askham
New Quarantine Travel Rules The Icelandic government has accepted the recommendations of the Chief Epidemiologist, Þórólfur Guðnason to introduce stricter…