British Government Ready To Discuss Icesave
British authorities are ready to negotiate the Icesave contract, a spokesperson for the British government stated on RÚV. They have requested a response from Iceland‘s Minister
Hammertime!
Clearly we at the Grapevine know how to get our drink on. We are after all young, abrasive, foul-mouthed party animals who spend most of our time in mosh pits […]
New Marriage Form For National Church
A new marriage form for the National Church is being finalised in accordance with the new marriage law defining marriage as the union of two persons rather than a man […]
Tourists on the Street
We stopped to interview some lucky tourists on the street to see why they chose to visit Iceland. The following people graciously complied to dish out the details of their [&hellip
GRAPEVINE SHOWS SOME LOVE
The Jónsvaka Arts Festival (Downtown Reykjavík) Bunch of young people making art and music? You gotta love that. Kaffi Grand (Frakkastígur) This place sells dirty beer done dirt
Yummi Yummi Is, Indeed, Yummy
First things first. The name Yummi Yummi makes me smile. It’s so jovial and sunny and happy, so it pleased me to no end that, upon entering the small eatery […]
Inscribed Round The Rectum Of A Hollywood Superstar
The Kindle, the iPad, the Nook, the Cybook Opus, the Sony Reader, the iLiad—and now: Megan Fox’s right flank. We’ve come to accept the fact that books are no longer […
Former Morgunblaðið Editor Styrmir Gunnarsson On Why Iceland Should Not Join The EU
Styrmir Gunnarson has been at the forefront of the Icelandic political landscape for nearly half a century, including 36 years as editor of the daily newspaper Morgunblaðið, whic
Sophia And The EU
Last winter we had a German intern here at the Grapevine. She is called Sophia van Treeck, she is awesome, and she turned in some great work over her three-month […]
Hello, Is Anybody Out There?
Later this June—this autumn at the latest—Iceland is set to become a full candidate for membership of the European Union. An application to join was sent to Brussels in July [&
The Greatest Rivalry in Sports
Like most everything in post-war Europe, the rivalry between Germany and the Netherlands can be said to have its origins in World War II. Like other nations under the yoke [&hellip
Tourist Fatalities Prompt Security Review
The signage and safety of popular tourist destinations is being questioned following recent accidents leading to the deaths of two tourists, according to Frettablaðið. In early J
The National Church: Not So Popular
Heads up clergymen: it seems that Icelanders aren’t too keen on being Christian these days. Registration in the National Church of Iceland is dropping, according to recent polls.
Iceland In Co-Operation Talks With Russia
Icelandic Minister of Foreign Affairs Össur Skarphéðinsson met with Russia‘s deputy Foreign Minister Vladimir Titov yesterday in Iceland. The two met to discuss bilateral co-o
24-Hour Arty People
“Our original idea was that we needed one platform for different kinds of art. In Iceland we have a lot of festivals for film, art and music but nothing that […]
The Stories of This World Cup
African Tragedy Cameroon was the first team eliminated in this World Cup. Ivory Coast and South Africa are holding on by the slimmest of threads. Algeria and Nigeria need things [&
The Vuvuzela Menace
Seldom has a dinky plastic item so thoroughly inserted itself into the world’s consciousness as the vuvuzela at this World Cup. So here are three humorous links for your mono
Swimming Pools In Iceland: The Formula For Water
Iceland is “all about the water” my mum said when she came to visit. She was referring to the dual influence of the Gulf Stream, making Iceland unusually warm for […]
The Cult of 101
Now translated into over 14 languages, Hallgrímur Helgason’s novel ‘101 Reykjavík’ literally transformed the traditionally held view of Iceland as an untouched Eden into on
Into The Light
He is tow-headed and unassuming, sitting on a patio, fidgeting as he lights a cigarette. He is driving to the airport in four hours to go on a two-week tour […]
It’s The End Of The World As We Know It
The municipal elections throughout Iceland had a strong “throw out the rascals” feel to them. And it felt good. Independence Party chair Bjarni Benediktsson, clueless as ever,