Soup of the Day
It’s that time of the year. Albeit slowly, the days are shrinking and the mercury is dropping. Autumn is upon us, people, and there’s nothing we can do about it. […]
Rúnar Magnússon: Options
You’ve got to hand it to the guys at Hjlóðklettar records. The pack for Rúnar Magnusson’s latest release comes on a USB stick with stickers, films, free noise tracks, a [&he
Root of the Crisis Was Privatizing the Banks, Says PM
Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir, addressing parliament yesterday, said that the roots of the economic collapse of 2008 can be traced back to the privatization of the count
When Is Enough Enough?
That’s the burning question in The Future of Hope, a new film about life in post-crash Iceland produced and directed by British filmmakers, Heather Millard and Henry Bateman. The
Military Contractor Not Answering Questions
Dutch military consultancy firm ECA Program has still not answered questions posed to them by members of the Icelandic press with regards to their planned activities in this countr
Things to do in Þórshöfn
10:30 The eagle has landed Looking out of the window, the shadow of our airplane is shrinking. Below us is Þorshöfn, a little gathering of houses surrounded by uninhabited pampas
The Body Electorate
While waiting at a doctor‘s office a couple of weeks ago, I was paging through a recent copy of Séð og Heyrt, a weekly magazine that chronicles the lives and […]
“Not the First Time” Foreigners Leave Iceland Due to Racism
A priest who works closely with Iceland’s immigrant community told reporters that a recent case of a Cuban family leaving Iceland due to racist harassment and threats isnR
Sour Grapes and stuff
Hey Guys, I’m new to the city and I’m searching for a bar with a good foosball table. My research gave me Bakkus, but the table is not so good. […]
Grand Theft Literature
As the Icelandic lit scene gears up to shine as the guests of honor at the Frankfurt Book Fair on October 12–16, 2011, Ingi Björn Guðnason, a writer who spends […]
Gender Rule Statistics
The chart above demonstrates changes between years for ministers in the Icelandic government by gender. As you can see, the late seventies was the age of man. But
Blastbeats Be Gone
Momentum want to welcome you to the genre of progressive doom. Never heard of the genre? Neither had I before their bass player Hörður sprang it on me. I find […]
Look Who’s Back!
Due to a series of unfortunate circumstances, I have been called upon in this hour of need to briefly (and somewhat triumphantly) edit this issue of the Reykjavik Grapevine. It h
Icelandic President Doesn’t Think Icelanders Should Pay Icesave
In a lengthy interview with Chinese newspaper The Global Times, Icelandic president Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson said, among other things, that he does not believe Icelandic taxpayers
Cuban Family Flees Iceland Due to Racism
A Cuban family decided to leave Iceland altogether after receiving numerous threats of violence, including their home being broken into twice on a single day and being threatened i
Halal Slaughtering Comes to Iceland
Numerous slaughterhouses across Iceland will be adopting halal methods of slaughtering sheep. RÚV reports that the slaughterhouses SS in Selfoss, KVH in Hvamstangi and KS in Sauð
Ministers Closer to Facing Charges
Ministers of the previous Icelandic government are now one step closer to facing charges of negligence and mismanagement, contributing to the economic collapse of the country. A &#
Prime Minister Wants Apology from Morgunblaðið
Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir contends that a story run in Morgunblaðið is a fabrication, and she requests an apology. Journalist Agnes Bragadóttir reported that anon
Whole Foods Market: Icelandic Lamb Best in the World
Health foods store chain Whole Foods Market announced that this fall they intend to initiate a marketing campaign, advertising the finer points of Icelandic lamb. In fact, they rel
PM Not Bothered By Homophobic Remarks
Prime Minister Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir told reporters that homophobic remarks made by a Faeroese MP did nothing to cast a shadow on her visit to the country. As reported, Jenis a