Frank Castle, The Punisher: Six Hours to Kill
Like so many readers and writers of this beloved mag, you’re probably a bleeding heart liberal. You’re against whale hunting and capital punishment. That’s okay,
Final Count Down
Without a number you’re nobody. Potheads have 420, Satanists claim 666 and now a group of environmentalists have some digits of their own: 350. Three hundred and fifty isn
Dr. Gunni Lists Iceland
There’s not a lot to know about Iceland, right? It’s a small island. Not a lot of folks there. And its ‘city’ of Reykjavík is smaller still. You ought to […]
Sour Grapes and Stuff
Sour grape of the month A case of POLAR BEER for your thoughts. We’re not gonna lie to you: we really love us some beers. Some folks would call it […]
Documentaries to Change the World
The Thessaloniki Documentary Film Festival is held annually in Greece every spring, and has gradually become one of the most important documentary film festivals out there in its e
Circle of Ouroborus
A great idea, but shitty production robs them of any glory. What is it with the Finns when it comes to music? Perhaps it’s their landscape or the lack of […]
Sex Crimes In Iceland
Sexual violence seems to be somewhat of an epidemic in Iceland. The fact of the matter is that, aside from Greenland, Iceland holds the record for sex crimes in the […]
There Ain’t No Party Like a Réttir Party
All summer long, the sheep roam hills and fjords without a care in the world. Lambs nestle into their mothers’ backs until they are too big to carry and rams […]
Journalist Union Decries Oddsson Hire – Grapevine.is Will Stop Using Morgunblaðið as Source
The Icelandic Journalist Union issued a statement harshly criticizing Icelandic daily Morgunblaðið for the hiring of Davíð Oddsson as co-editor while simultaneously firing some
Icelandic Gaming Industry Founded
Iceland’s tech market continues to grow, as the Icelandic Gaming Industry becomes officially founded today. The organization – comprised of numerous Icelandic gaming co
Whale Hunting Finished
The whale hunting season ended yesterday, with the quota not completely filled. Two boats sailed into Hvalfjörður yesterday, each carrying two whales, bringing the total hunted t
Davíð Oddsson’s 1st Editorial!
Greetings, nation, It is with great pleasure that I address you all today (all y’all tourists, travelers and others our fine system does not recognize as being Icelandic, I greet
Davíð Oddsson Co-Editor of Morgunblaðið
Just a few minutes ago, Morgunblaðið announced that former Central Bank chairman and carreer politician Davíð Oddsson will be editor of the newspaper, along with Haraldur Johan
Police Want Hells Angels Patch Ban
Snorri Magnússon, chairman of the National Association of Policemen, would like to see the Hells Angels patch – shown above – banned from being worn in public, as a me
Progressive MP Wants to Drill for Oil
Progressive MP Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson has asked that the Industrial Committee be called to examine the subject of searching for oil in Icelandic territory. Icelandic waters extend
Japanese Investors Examine Possibility of Investing in West Fjords
Japanese industrial giant Mitusbishi is having informal talks with municipal officials in the West Fjords over the possibility of becoming involved in a fish processing plant. Þor
Winter Wonderland
The equinox is almost upon us, and a big ol’ nine-month night will soon overtake our days. Temperatures are rapidly dropping and the snow will soon fall. Alas, all-night adventur
Finance Minister Optimistic
Minister of Finance Steingrímur J. Sigfússon told reporters that he’s optimistic about Iceland’s economic horizon. “It’s not strange that economic analysi
Christian Political Party to Form in Iceland
A small group of Icelanders is seeking to form a Christian political party in Iceland. The group, founded in 2007, has been founded primarily by three Icelanders; Jón Valur Jensso
Funny, Colourful Filth
The comic strips in “The Trial of Colonel Sweeto” are hilarious and multicoloured and filthy like uhm…. like rainbow poop. The majority of PBF strips have these simple wh
Microsoft Buys Icelandic Company
Tech giant Microsoft has just purchased the Icelandic software company LS Retail AX for a sum that, while undisclosed, was described by managing director Gunnar Björn Gunnarsson a