Constitutional Assembly Elected
The final results of the constitutional assembly – an unaffiliated group of citizens all campaigning to re-write Iceland’s constitution – are in. Out of just over
Polar Bear Sighted On Langjökull
A polar bear appeared in Iceland this past Friday afternoon. Like previous polar bear sightings in Iceland, the bear arrived on a piece of ice and only stayed a short […]
The Mysterious Case Of The Disappearing Icelandic Bloggers…
As a creature born of the 21st century, I’m primed to live on information, especially that of the useless kind. Like a neural junkie, my brain craves and seeks context, […
Iceland Competing in Elephant Polo Tournament
The 29th World Elephant Polo Championship is already underway in the small Nepalese village of Maghauli, and Icelandic players are among those taking part. Numerous south Asian new
Icelanders Mostly Positive About Wikileaks
The majority of Icelanders have a decidedly positive attitude about Wikileaks, even in light of a recent diplomatic cable dump that might prove embarrassing for the country. As has
Russia Emphasizes Desire for Cooperation with Iceland
Russia appears to be eager to expand areas of cooperation with Iceland in numerous fields of mutual interest. Andrei Tsyganov, the Russian ambassador to Iceland, handed Icelandic p
Wikileaks Discussed in Parliament
The release of hundreds of sensitive diplomatic cables between Icelandic and American authorities has prompted members of parliament to discuss the implications of Wikileaks. As ha
Hitt Husið / Gallery Tukt
Hitt Húsið was founded in 1991 by ÍTR, the Sports Council of Reykjavík City, with the aim of creating an information and cultural centre for young people, aged 16-25 years [&he
The Icelandic Printmakers Association
Established in 1969, Íslensk Grafík or The Icelandic Printmakers Association runs its own gallery and studio in the centre of Reykjavík. The gallery is open Thursday-Sunday, 14:
About 300 Wikileak Documents Connected to Iceland
Among the thousands of diplomatic cables Wikileaks has released, about 300 of them pertain directly to Iceland. As has been reported world wide, Wikileaks has dumped thousands of d
Icelandic Televangelist Steps Down
An Icelandic televangelist has stepped down as head of his church in the wake of numerous allegations of sexual abuse. Gunnar Þorsteinsson, head of a Pentacostal church known as T
Texan Offers to Drill for Iceland’s Oil
It’s not every day we get business proposals e-mailed to us with the instructions to forward it to the entirety of Iceland, but we got one of them yesterday. Rather […
Is Páll Óskar Gearing Up for a Eurovision Comeback?
It has come to the attention of Grapevine sources that Páll Óskar is likely to make a Eurovision comeback next year and possibly in collaboration with Jónsi of Sigur Rós. [&hel
S.H. Draumur
S.H. Draumur were a large part of the Icelandic underground music scene of the ‘80s, but their legacy was eventually lost to the wastes of rock history for whatever reason. [&hel
Winter SADness and Stress
Winter has already arrived, and winter occasionally brings SAD. SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder, is a type of depression that is triggered by the seasons of the year. The most
Doctor Vows to Remedy Blood Donation Problem
The head doctor at the Blood Bank has informed the Grapevine that they will be changing their guidelines with regards to non-Icelandic speakers who wish to donate blood. As the [&h
Aluminium Smelter Would Have Negative Environmental Impact, Says National Planning Agency
The Icelandic National Planning Agency released an evaluation report wherein they state that the building of an aluminium smelter near Húsavík in north Iceland would have “
Vast Majority of Icelanders Against Legalizing Marijuana
According to a new poll from Market and Media Research, most Icelanders are against legalizing marijuana, although the break-down by demographic shows distinct differences of opini
“No Reason” Why Interpreters Can’t Be Allowed in Blood Banks
An immigrants rights expert told the Grapevine that privacy and confidentiality should not be an issue in letting interpreters accompany a foreigner who wants to donate blood, as &
Tjarnarbíó
Located in the heart of Reykjavik, Tjarnarbíó was built in 1913 and was operated as Íshús until 1942 when it was converted into a cinema. The building has recently been [&helli
Those Who Want to Donate Blood Must Speak Icelandic
It has been brought to light that anyone wishing to donate blood to the Blood Bank must be able to speak and understand Icelandic, or they will be turned away. […]