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Man Goes On Rampage After Being Refused Service Over Swastika Tattoo
In early December, the staff at the 2Guys burger restaurant refused service to a man with a swastika tattoo on his face, reports RÚV. The man and his companions reacted violently, witnesses describe, going on a rampage at the restaurant counter. 2Guys…
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Now & Then: Carriages, Taxis, Busses And Burgers
Hlemmur’s trip from the periphery to the centre Until last year, Hlemmur Square, where Laugavegur meets Rauðarárstígur, served as the major public transport hub for Reykjavík, with a purpose-built building to host commuters since 1978. The square became somewhat notorious early on,…
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Hafnar.haus Founder Announces New Creative Community Space At Hlemmur
Haraldur Thorleifsson, better known as Halli, announced yesterday on X that a new creative community space, Hlemmur.haus, is set to open on October 1. It’s been three years since the launch of Hafnar.haus, Reykjavík’s creative community space. “It’s a non profit so…
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Antique Remains Discovered Underneath Hlemmur
Two ash heaps and traces of the old Laugavegur road have been uncovered during archaeological monitoring at Hlemmur Square in Reykjavík, reports RÚV. The discovery sheds new light on urban life in the early 20th century. A range of historical artefacts was…
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Construction Begins Around Hlemmur Square
The first stage of construction of the new Hlemmur Square has begun on Rauðarárstígur, Vísir reports. Hlemmur and the surrounding streets will undergo a major transformation over the next few years, as traffic will be closed. [su_pullquote]We are having a summer sale…
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The Next Big Thing: At New To Us, See The Future Of The Icelandic Scene
New To Us. #3 will be on September 21st at 20:30 at Hlemmur Square. Admission is free! “If you’re a new artist, where do you start?” asks James Cox, the music co-ordinator at Hlemmur Square. The British transplant sits back on a…
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Hlemmur Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary Tomorrow!
Hlemmur, Reykjavík famed bus terminal and food market, celebrates its 40th anniversary tomorrow in historic style. According to a statement from event organisers, the fun begins at 16:00 tomorrow. Mayor Dagur B. Eggertsson will deliver a short address at Hlemmur Mathöll, the…
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Hour of The Wolf: Mysterious Silence At BSÍ
To people who have lived outside of Iceland their whole life, bus stations are generally associated with dirt, putrid bodily fluids and sour-looking people. Nevertheless, precisely because grimy depots are the perfect stage for sordid encounters, one can always find a good…
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Hlemmur To Remain Open For The Time Being
Capital area bus patrons can breathe a little easier, as the City of Reykjavík has announced Hlemmur will remains open for a while longer. The city of Rekjyavík has announced that the Hlemmur Bus Terminal will stay open, even as plans are…
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Don’t Ask Nanna: About Obama
Dear Nanna, It seems Icelanders were in an uproar over Obama proclaiming Leif Erikson Day while honouring Norway. But he was Norwegian right? Seems like a stupid thing to get upset over. History Heretic Dear History Heretic, Not only does one of our…
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Hlemmur Bus Terminal To Become Food Market
From grimy bus caterpillar to artisanal food butterfly, plans to turn Hlemmur bus terminal on Laugavegur into a food market hall are set to go ahead. Bus company Strætó bs. announced yesterday that Reykjavík’s main bus terminal, Hlemmur, will be shutting down operations…
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Hlemmur The Food Market?
As Reykjavík takes control of downtown bus station Hlemmur, the mayor speculates that it could take the form of a food market. In his weekly newsletter, Reykjavík mayor Dagur B. Eggertsson discussed, amongst other things, the fact that the city will be…