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Split Opinions Over Supposed Media Silence In Westman Islands
The Westman Islands’ police commissioner’s decision to refuse to disclose any information regarding reported acts of sexual assault during the ongoing Þjóðhátíð í Eyjum festival has proven very controversial. Police commissioner Páley Borgþórsdóttir told RÚV the media embargo is meant to shield victims of…
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The Merchants’ Weekend Lowdown
In Iceland, every first weekend in August is a bank holiday known as Merchants’ Weekend. With many Icelanders getting three or four days off work, things get pretty messy in the drinks department. However, with music and family-oriented festivals being held all across the country,…
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Merchants’ Weekend Is Here! A Guide To Entertaining Yourself
Every year in Iceland, the first weekend in August is dedicated to celebrating Verslunarmannahelgi (“Merchants’ Weekend”), a labour day / bank holiday equivalent. While not everyone is actually a Merchant, every Icelander is encouraged to celebrate like the holiday is their own,…