Airwaves ’13 Label Nights: Record Records
There are four record label nights at Airwaves 2013 this year, and we’ll be speaking to the people behind each of them over the coming weeks. First up is Haraldur […]
Icelandic Album Too Sexy For Facebook
An Icelandic musician advertising his latest single on Facebook was promptly banned, as the cover art features a naked man. DV reports that Ólafur Ragnarsson, also known as Ólafu
Bilingual Road Signs Not Possible
The controversy surrounding what language may be used on Icelandic road signs has run into another snag: bilingual signs are beyond the capabilities of the Icelandic Road Administr
Tourist Industry Gets 1%
Iceland’s tourist industry only receives 1% of the annual funding the government invests in domestic industry, despite comprising nearly 25% of the country’s foreign in
Business Owners Unhappy With Continued Construction
Local business owners are unhappy with the continuing roadwork and construction on Hverfisgata, a main street in downtown Reykjavík, Vísir reports. Pálmi Bergmann, the owner of
Sky On Fire – PHOTOS
There was a stunning sunset in Reykjavík yesterday. “It was like the sky was on fire, displaying colours of yellow, orange and red,” Morgunblaðið wrote. Enjoy some of these
Cemetery Erections
Beatrix Potter could not find the courage to draw one. Charles Darwin’s daughter Etty destroyed all the specimens she could find, “lest they corrupt the morals of
Best Party Has Largest Support
The Best Party has the most support of the Reykjavík city council parties, a new Gallup poll shows. RÚV reports that, according to the poll, the Best Party is at […]
Icelanders And Marijuana Use
Just under 36% of Icelanders have tried marijuana or other cannabis products, and support for legalisation appears to be growing, according to a new poll. The poll, conducted by Ma
Prime Minister On CNBC: EU Regulations Caused Crash
Icelandic Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson appeared on CNBC yesterday, and attributed “European regulations” to the cause of the Icelandic bank collapse of
Language Committee Objects To English-Only Road Warnings
The Icelandic Language Committee has taken exception to using English as the sole language on road signs warning drivers of closures and extreme weather. Vísir reports that the Ic
200 Science Jobs To Be Created
A pharmaceutical company intends to create a drug development centre in Reykjavík that could create hundreds of science and tech jobs. Vísir reports that pharma giant Alvogen wou
Lemúrinn: Clumsy Bodies And Cold, Expressionless Eyes
The following passage appears in ‘The Living Races of Mankind: A popular illustrated Account of the Customs, Habits, Pursuits, Feasts & Ceremonies of the Races of Mankind thr
Hiking In Kerlingarfjöll
The fine group of peaks known as Kerlingarfjöll were named after a high rock pillar that is said to be a female troll who was turned to stone as she […]
So What’s This About Extra Tickets For Stuff?
There are three things at Airwaves ’13 that you’ll need extra tickets for. Tell your wallet not to panic – all the live music in the official programme is include
Mystery Trip Made The Night
Forréttabarinn literally means “the bar of starters.” It is situated close to the harbour in an abandoned warehouse of some sort. The decor is rugged, yet stylish: spacious wi
President Busted Parking Illegally
Not even the president of Iceland is above joining in the growing national past-time of parking badly. The Icelandic Facebook group “The Worst Parked Car” has been a Gr
Government Ready To Sell Share In Landsbanki
The Minister of Finance told reporters today that the government was ready to sell a quarter of its share of Landsbanki. Finance minister Bjarni Benediktsson told RÚV that the mov
Iceland’s Prime Minister Wants Your Money
Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson provoked peals of laughter when he told a roomful of investors that he wanted to see their money. Vísir reports that the PM was an [&
Construction Of New Mosque Approved
The Reykjavík City Council has approved the construction application for a mosque which will be built in Sogamýri, Vísir reports. The council postponed their decision on the app
Our Airwaves Site Is Up And Running!
We’re getting closer to that beloved time of the year again, with only six weeks left until Iceland Airwaves starts! And The Grapevine is your go-to-guide on what’s hap