European Union Proposal Submitted
The European Union proposal drafted by the ruling coalition was submitted to parliament yesterday to a decidedly mixed reception. Despite statements to the contrary, the wording of
My broken Icelandic dream
When I decided to move to Iceland I imagined moving to a country with a fair society and without discrimination. My first job experience was in the City Hostel. I […]
Much Air Traffic Around Iceland
Hundreds of thousands of airline passengers have passed through Iceland in the past year, having surprisingly positive effects on the economy even from those passengers who never s
Passion, Not Just Fashion
During my uneventful trek to Kaffi Hljómalind, my hardcore-dar was expecting the very worst surrounding this evening, due to a number of reasons. Upon arrival, my doubts were init
Dine Over Design
Opened in 2006 at the art deco Hótel Borg, restaurant Silfur initially served French cuisine, but has recently updated its menu to offer modern Icelandic fare in the spirit of [&h
Plastic Gods
After leading us on with thirteen minutes of magnificent drone, Quadriplegiac’s opening track devolves into a stoned, floppy masturbation session, as happy to adopt rock and meta
Helgi Hrafn Jónsson
Although perhaps not the most inspired 43 minutes ever committed to CD, For The Rest Of My Childhood nevertheless accomplishes very nicely what it sets out to do. Helgi Hrafn’s [
Dr. Zühlke and Mr. Eldon
Carving a smooth line from the cutesy, sweet-toothed openers into darker territory towards the end, Alltihop’s eventual slide into depression is so welcome that it practically re
News of Swine Flu in Iceland False Alarm
The news reported by many sources in Iceland over the weekend that H1N1 – better known as swine flu – had reached Iceland has turned out to be false. Last […]
Whale Hunting Begins
Tomorrow the boat Jóhanna ÁR will set sail from Njarðvík to begin hunting for minke whales. The crew on board have received three whale hunting licenses, and the quota for [&he
Immigrants Graduate from Icelandic Class
Thirty-five unemployed immigrants graduated last Friday from Icelandic classes offered by the Equality Centre. Akranes town councilperson Helga Gunnarsdóttir handed out diplomas t
Watch Your Back – Don’t Let the Serene Atmosphere Of The Southern Village Of Vík Fool You.
In Vík, the little white-and-red church stands alone, overlooking the sleepy village. Birds nest in the vertical Reynisfjall cliffs and waves crash against sea carved stone column
Stuff We Like!
People can’t seem to stop raving about recently opened “cheap and healthy” fast food joint Saffran. So we checked it out, and now we can’t stop raving either. What a [&hell
Focus on Iceland
This travel book from 2008 is built around 600 photographs by Rafn Hafnfjörð, a well-established Icelandic photographer known for his photographs of Icelandic landscape and scene
The City is Alive
Engaging exhibitions are gracing the Reykjavík galleries and museums. Coinciding with the Reykjavík Arts Festival, a few spaces have opened up new shows that stimulate the senses
Haukur´s 6th Editorial!
I’m not gonna lie to you, I’m real nervous when it comes to the Grapevine. I feel we have a big responsibility to a lot of folks out there, and I […]
Kaffi Zimsen
Kaffi Zimsen appeals to a range of people, from Iceland’s ‘cool’ kids to elderly folk who can relax on the copious comfy sofas dotted around the room. Expect DJs
The Awesome Absurdity of Being
SO, WE GOT THIS PRESS RELEASE THE OTHER DAY. REAL OFFICIAL LOOKING. “Reykjavík, Iceland, March 13, 2009: The official Icelandic representation at the 53rd International Art Exh
Guilty Until Proven Innocent
“It is better that I kill myself than to be killed when sent back,” says Medhi, a 50 year-old refugee from Iran. He has now been waiting for answers from […]
Stuff We Like!
One thing we really love about the Reykjavík music scene is how it’s spontaneous and open to all sorts of fun goings on. This is epitomised in tonight’s free show [&he
Minister of Finance: “Progressives In Denial”
Minister of Finance Steingrímur J. Sigfússon responded to criticisms from the Progressive Party that the government was taking too long to come up with an economic rescue plan by