November 2010
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fuckyeahreykjavik-deactivated20 asked: this blog is pure beauty. i love it!
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The Reykjavik Grapevine - News from Iceland / Some... →
Icelandic Language Day Celebrated →
The Icelandic Language Day will be celebrated for the 15th time tomorrow with various events in the country’s schools, institutions and organizations. The annual Jónas Hallgrímsson Award will be handed out; the day is held on the national poet’s birthday
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bunnynico asked: Re: moving to Iceland. It kind of depends on where you're from. If you're from the US, it will be difficult at the moment, as there has been a hiring freeze in place for people from non-EU countries due to the economy. There may be exceptions if you can demonstrate that you have a unique skill that an employer needs. If you're self-employed, this might help, but to obtain a...
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Watchicelandwantstobeyourfriend:
Halló, this is Iceland.
It is true that my men are very manly, and sometimes have names that are hard for you to say. This is Þórgnýr Thoroddsen, whose name is very hard to say, but he makes up for it by being a very good (and manly) knitter.
If you see him on one of my streets, and would like him to give you some advice on how to do knitting like an Icelandic...
acrashofrhinos asked: I was wondering if you could give me some insight (:
I'm hoping to move to Iceland and I was just concerned about finding a job and a home.
Is it hard to set yourself up in Iceland?
I'm hoping to move to Iceland and I was just concerned about finding a job and a home.
Is it hard to set yourself up in Iceland?
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Björk Wants Greenhouses Over Smelters →
Artist Björk Guðmundsdóttir, in an interview on state broadcasting service RÚV, emphasized that the government still has the power to nix the Magma Energy deal, reminding the Leftist-Greens of their environmentalist platform.
infiniteregretness asked: Hello!
I know Icelandic is hard, but, is there anyway I could learn a few words on web or somewhere? Thank you! :)
I know Icelandic is hard, but, is there anyway I could learn a few words on web or somewhere? Thank you! :)
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madeiniceland:
Jón Þór Birgisson, aka Jónsi, is the guitarist and vocalist for the Icelandic band Sigur Rós. He is universally known for his soft inimitable falsetto voice. He has also released an album as one half of Jónsi & Alex with his boyfriend Alex Somers, formerly of the band Parachutes. Jónsi’s solo album, Go, was released on April 6th 2010.
In his solo venture Jónsi departs from...
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