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Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Specific intelligence led Police to record cocaine seizure
The Capital Area Police received specific intelligence that led investigators to uncover plans to smuggle what became the largest single cocaine shipment ever seized in Iceland, 106 kilograms.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:00:00 +0000
Defense seeks Ming's acquittal on all charges
Ómar Örn Bjarnþórsson, defense counsel for Ming Ting Mancel, has asked the court to acquit her of all charges brought by the prosecution. He also requested that all legal costs be paid by the state.

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000
Photos: Grótta Nature Reserve expanded
Environment, Energy and Climate Minister Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson formally approved the expansion of the Grótta Nature Reserve earlier today in the presence of representatives from the Municipality of Seltjarnarnes and the Icelandic Institute of...

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000
Prosecutor seeks 16-year sentence: "The intent was cold and cruel"

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:05:00 +0000
“Somehow they just don’t want us to come home”
There is growing frustration among Grindavík residents over the continued ban on permanent residency in properties owned by the state-owned real estate company Þórkatla, which is set to remain in effect after September 1.

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Sun, 28 Jun 2026 09:00:25 +0000
Word of the issue: Kasta

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:00:27 +0000
Thank God For Jeremy Deller

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:00:29 +0000
Last Thoughts: Take A Number

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:00:31 +0000
Free Business Idea: Start A Museum
Unfortunately, it’s easy to tell when it’s Reykjavík Grapevine publishing day, for that is when, for the first time in two weeks, our readers emerge in their thousands from their mouldy garage apartments; with stooped and halting gait, they stum...

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:00:32 +0000
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