Smiley Face Illegal
The smilies which adorn the traffic lights on Lækjargata will have to be taken down, as it turns out they violate existing traffic laws. Visitors to Reykjavík may have noticed [&
Bishop Approval Rating Hits Record Low
The job approval rating of Bishop of Iceland Karl Sigurbjörnsson has likely reached its lowest level, a Gallup poll indicates. This bishop has been under pressure lately to resign
A Reykjavík Monument For Sale :(
Rumour has it that some rich Russian investors with ties to Ásgeir Þór Davíðsson from the sleazy strip club Goldfinger want to turn The Pearl into a casino. Now, this [&hellip
They Are Not Leaving
More than 20.000 immigrants are currently living in Iceland. They enjoy the safety and serenity in this country, a rich cultural life and a functioning social system. Some of them
The Fate Of Small-Town Iceland: An Update From Flateyri
Back in January I wrote an article for The Grapevine about the bankruptcy of the fish factory in Flateyri, a tiny village in the Westfjords of Iceland, where I happen […]
Jómfrúin: Where You Go For Lunch
I admit I’m not really familiar with the concept of Danish smørrebrød, the open-faced sandwiches that are a part of the nation’s character. To me, a sandwich involves
Isavia Offers Explanation
Isavia, the company that signed a summer-long contract with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) to run anti-whaling ads at Keflavík International Airport – only
WHY I BOTHER
For the past year or so, my inner feminist has been developing at a pace I can hardly keep up with. This is something that happens to a lot of […]
MP Questions Pulling Of Anti-Whaling Ads
A member of parliament has written an open letter to Isavia, questioning their decision to break their contract with IFAW and pull down ads asking tourists not to eat whale [&helli
AURAL ECSTASY ATTACK
A lot of bitching and griping has gone on in the metal and hardcore scene as of late regarding the inclusion of For a Minor Reflection on tonight’s bill, and […]
DILL REIGNS SUPREME
Madeleine T.: This is Grapevine’s annual best of, top of the pops issue. Now, I am not one for superlatives. I continually come back to Dill. Dill is on the […]
Claims Sea Monster Lives In Fjord
A diver conducting an investigation of Geirþjófsfjörður believes he may have found evidence of a sea monster living in the fjord. Árni Kópsson told Vísir that he sent a deep
Grímsey: There And Back Again
A trip to Grímsey—Iceland’s northernmost island—from Reykjavík seems less than appealing at first. In order to get there, you have to traverse an entire country, to stand o
An Offer You Shouldn’t Refuse
Galtarviti lighthouse beckonsLocated on the outskirts of Iceland, the Westfjords’ lighthouse Galtarviti has inspired Icelandic musicians, artists and writers for years, as well a
Mayor’s Address: WELCOME TO REYKJAVÍK
Dear reader, Welcome to Iceland. Whether you’re here for fun and travel or for business, I hope you’ll enjoy a good time here and will get to know some locals. […]
Believes Agricultural Tariffs Hold Iceland Back
An economist has argued that Iceland’s protectionist agricultural policy hampers the development of the country. One of the major points of contention regarding Iceland’