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Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:30:00 +0000
Renounces international protection and will be deported
Mohamad Th. Jóhannesson, formerly known as Mohamad Kourani, who was sentenced to eight years in prison in July last year, has renounced his international protection status.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 13:07:00 +0000
The controversial building, Bragginn, now closed to the public
Bragginn in Nauthólsvík, renovated by the City of Reykjavík in 2017, has now been closed to the general public.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:00:00 +0000
Steps down after leading Grindavík through natural disasters
Fannar Jónasson has announced that he will not seek another term as mayor of Grindavík when his current term ends.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 16:55:00 +0000
Mysterious object over Hafnarfjörður was Starlink satellites
Residents in the capital area who looked up at the sky shortly after 10 p.m. last night were likely astonished to see a long, bright streak resembling a glowing rod made up of many stars gliding across the night sky.

Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:16:00 +0000
Hells Angels party: Three arrested but later released
Three individuals were arrested during a large-scale police operation in Auðbrekka, Kópavogur, last night.

Iceland Review

Iceland Reykjavik Grapvine

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 23:32:09 +0000
Last Words: What Is The State Of Politics In Iceland In 2025? 
This issue, we reached out to some friends of the Grapevine to ask a simple question: what is the state... The post Last Words: What Is The State Of Politics In Iceland In 2025?  appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:34:50 +0000
Into The Green Valley: Camping And Hiking In Þakgil
Ever since I first heard of Þakgil, it has been on my list. A campsite in a secluded canyon? In... The post Into The Green Valley: Camping And Hiking In Þakgil appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:25:07 +0000
Do Shit: Get Everyone Ready For School
Anna Kristín helps you navigate the best deals for your kids It isn’t easy to navigate the Icelandic household’s back-to-school... The post Do Shit: Get Everyone Ready For School appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 20:48:43 +0000
Barbara: Not Just A Bar
Talking about serendipitous coincidences and Saint Barbara at the new place in Hafnarfjörður I knew Barbara was Hafnarfjörður’s new it... The post Barbara: Not Just A Bar appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 20:44:00 +0000
Free Business Idea: Vistarband
1490-1894 — Those were the days! The Reykjavík Grapevine’s editorial meeting was nearing its conclusion and, as usual, the cigars... The post Free Business Idea: Vistarband appeared first on The Reykjavik Grapevine.

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