Reykjavík Mayor Rallies For Pussy Riot
After featuring prominently in last weekend’s Gay Pride parade dressed as a member of imprisoned Russian punk rock band Pussy Riot, Reykjavík mayor Jón Gnarr has called on
Orthodox Statement Condemns Homosexuality
An ad appearing in the daily newspaper Fréttablaðið from the Russian Orthodox Church in Iceland condemned homosexuality over Gay Pride. Fréttablaðið says the ad was printed b
First Gay Wedding For Humanists
In the midst of Gay Pride celebrations, the Icelandic Ethical Humanist Association (Siðmennt) held its first gay marriage this weekend. Vísir reports that Jana Björg Ingadóttir
Iceland’s First Gay Lovers?
Dr. Óttar Guðmundsson’s bookshelf at his office at the Landspítali hospital’s psych ward is neatly divided into two sections. On the left are a variety of colourful book
Við Djúpið, Fortissimo!
A fishing community of 2,600 inhabitants may seem an unlikely hub for music, but as it turns out, the inhabitants of Ísafjörður can handle the violin bow just as well […]
Sin Fang: Half Dreams
I’m not a natural summer person, so when a piece of music comes along that actually raises my endorphin levels to the point where I can happily leave the house, […]
Bouncing Back
Last Wednesday was a sad, sad day in Iceland. Our esteemed handball team lost to Hungary in the quarterfinals during second overtime. This required us to rewrite four articles in [
A Breath Of Fresh Art
In our nth annual LungA article, we find the event is still a pretty great oneRounding out their twelfth year of attracting art enthusiasts and novices alike, LungA still remains [
Sour Grapes & Stuff
Dear Grapevine, First of all, thanks for being an excellent read. Without wishing to make it sound likeexaggerated flattery, I am often quite impressed by the quality of the writin
Awkward Times at Innipú inn
To be perfectly honest, by day three of Innipúkinn, I was hardly thrilled to be heading to another night of music at Iðnó. It wasn’t the music that was problematic. [&hell
A Powerhouse Climax With Four Songs!
Nine o’clock on a summer night is just about dinner time for many Icelanders, which could very well explain how shockingly (or maybe not so shockingly) sparsely populated Iðnó
The Hawaiian-Shirted Man Stole The Night
Welcome to the eleventh annual Innipúkinn festival, a musical event held at the Iðnó theatre aimed at all those Icelanders who wish to avoid sleeping in stuffy, airless tents in
Gay Pride Festivities This Weekend
Iceland’s annual Gay Pride festival organisers have a full schedule of events planned this weekend, including the famed parade tomorrow. Gay Pride has become one of Iceland&#
Amnesty Iceland Joins In International Pussy Riot Campaign
Amnesty Iceland will be participating in a campaign coordinated around the world by Amnesty International to pressure Russian authorities into releasing punk band Pussy Riot. As ma
Conservative Chairman Criticises Proposed Tax Increase
Conservative chairman Bjarni Benediktsson has called a government-proposed increase on the VAT on accommodation costs “utterly ridiculous”. The ruling coalition, in the
Freedom Of Speech, For Europeans Only
Spring Parliament usually gets crammed with tons of legislative proposals from the government. But out of all the bad ideas to hit Alþingi’s floor during its last session, the p
As Crowds (And Sponsors) Multiply, Pride Politics Take A Backseat
Even before they reach Iceland’s shore, foreign visitors will feel the gay pride fervour that will sweep Reykjavík August 7 to 12. Flight attendants on Iceland Express, the coun
Blood Feud: Hiding Behind The Light
After 2008’s EP ‘Adjustment to the Sickest,’ the former metal covers band known as Blood Feud have finally released their debut, ‘Hid-ing Behind The Light.’ On first list
Grass Fires In Northwest
A series of grass fires in northwest Iceland has many locals worried, although for now the flames seem to be mostly under control. Grass fires are not unusual in the […]
Icelandic Days Ends In Brawl
An Icelandic Days celebration in the US ended in a fistfight that involved law enforcement and the town’s mayor. As many know, there are a number of North Americans of [&hell