Oddsson Hire “Textbook Example” of Lack of Press Freedom
In a statement from the national convention of the Leftist-Greens, the hiring of Davíð Oddsson as co-editor of Morgunblaðið is “a textbook example of the media openly use
Looking Back On Another Fine Year Of Music
We sorta abhor year-end lists over here at Grapevine HQ. At least when it comes to making them. That has always been a task, and whatever we’ve come up with […]
Professor Hannes Hólmsteinn Gissurarson On 2009
One of the Grapevine’s most locally discussed features of 2009 was our interview with Political Science professor and Independence Party ideologue/Davíð Oddsson advocate Hannes
Prime Minister: Iceland Will Pay Icesave
Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, in an article she wrote for the EU Observer, underlines that Iceland will pay Icesave depositors, and explains why many Icelanders are uns
Government Optimistic About New Talks
As talks continue between party chairmen with regards to Icesave, leading ministers have expressed optimism that new talks with British and Dutch authorities could begin. Prime Min
Unemployment Increases
While unemployment for the entire nation was at 8.2% in December, the level of unemployment varies greatly between regions. In the West Fjords, for example, unemployment is at its
Human Nature
I am not a fan of politics. I hardly follow the folly that goes on behind semi-closed doors at Parliament and my knowledge is just about only made up from […]
The Year In Brief
January January will be most memorable for the protests in front of Alþingi that raged on Austurvöllur throughout the month, as Icelanders furious at the collapse of the banks de
A Year Of Waiting, Undercurrent, Countdown, Festivals And No Revolution
The 2009 artworld discussed, somewhatThe Grapevine somehow managed to convince two of its favourite people from the local artworld – prominent artist Haraldur Jónsson and fellow
Lóa Hjálmtýsdóttir presents
Our resident comic artist, Lóa Hlín Hjálmtýsdóttir, is currently teaching a group of awesome teenagers a course on the art of creating comix. We thought it would be a great [&
Farewell to Forks
The cover girl of the Icelandic culinary year was certainly McDonalds, the fast food chain that left the country in November. And in many ways, it stands for a lot […]
Lake Mývatn: Northern Exposure
Boarding a plane at the Reykjavík airport has all the pomp and ceremony of catching a city bus: no gates, no magic wands, no taking my belt or shoes off. […]
Haukur’s 19th Editorial
I have nothing to say for now. There is enough editorialising in this issue already. Seriously, it’s packed – go read it. Like in our first issue of 2009, we […]
Letters from 1st issue
MOST AWESOME LETTER Hello Haukur, As a person interested in the financial fate of Iceland, as we all are, may I be so bold as to outline a possible solution […]
A Year of Reckoning
One word in particular can be used to sum up the atmosphere in Icelandic society in the year 2009. That word is: reckoning. During the past year there has been […]
The Death Of A Poem
Poetry is a culture heavily impregnated with the idolisation of poets. Popular knowledge of poetry stops where the anecdotes about poets end and the poetry begins. We remember Rimb
Metal And Hardcore In 2009
The year in Metal? In order to kick the ol’ brain cell bundle into gear I got in touch with my friend to compare notes. He assured me that nothing […]
Government and Opposition to Meet Today Over Icesave
Chairmen of the ruling coalition and the opposition parties will meet today to discuss possible negotiations with regards to Icesave. As has been reported elsewhere, British and Du
Icelandic Rescue Squad Arrives in Haiti
The Icelandic Rescue Squad has arrived in Haiti to assist in relief efforts after a devastating earthquake hit the country. 30 volunteers carrying 14 tons of equipment flew to Hait
BBC Rebukes Reporter for Defending Iceland
The BBC has criticized one of its employees for writing a letter to a newspaper, defending Iceland in the Icesave debacle and accusing the UK of imposing too high interest [&hellip
An Invitation To Historical Forgery
The first thing that comes to mind about 2009, as a sort of milestone event for the year, is the hiring of Davíð Oddsson as editor for Morgunblaðið. It can […]