MP Happy With The WikiLeaks Movie
Birgitta Jónsdóttir, MP for the Pirate Party and WikiLeaks affiliate, is pleased with film The Fifth Estate which tells the story of the beginning of WikiLeaks and the rise of [&
Embezzlement At University Of Iceland
Former chief financial officer at University of Iceland has been indicted for embezzlement of over 9 million ISK. His actions were discovered after an internal investigation last y
A Moss Interesting Tipple…
We at Grapevine towers believe ourselves to be experts at many things, be they food, culture or mixed martial arts. We also love it when people give us alcoholic beverages [&hellip
So, There’s No Sun Up There In The Winter, Right?
It seems that nearly every conversation I have with overseas family and friends this time of year where Iceland is mentioned ends up with them saying something along the lines [&he
Leak Within Ministry?
The story of missing asylum seeker Tony Omos – and the Ministry of the Interior’s treatment of his case – has taken a curious turn. Tony Omos, an asylum seeker [&
Believes Lack Of Clock-Changing Contributes To Depression
The chairperson of an Icelandic health organisation contends that a lack of Daylight Saving Time in Iceland contributes to depression in Icelanders. Vísir reports that Guðmundur
Unions Accuse Management Of Misinformation
The Icelandic Confederation of Labour Unions (ASÍ) has accused the Confederation of Icelandic Employers (SA) of engaging in a misinformation campaign during a sensitive time in co
Happy Birthday, Björk!
In honor of Björk’s 48th birthday, we’ve collected some of our favorite interview moments and encounters with the singer, as well as some of her own Favorite Things. And so, [
Leipzig Hypezig
Leipzig is an unlikely place for an Icelandic art festival, but following three successful years in Iceland, Festisvall is making its second home in Germany. After moving to Leipzi
Australian Artist Reclaims Reykjavík’s Rough Walls
Australian artist Guido Van Helten rides up a construction lift at Seljavegur 2 to meet his canvas. The wall he paints is old and slightly corroded, two stories high and […]
Free Cell Phone Calls To The Philippines
Vodafone in Iceland has decided not to charge anything for international phone calls made from cell phones to the Philippines until December 10th. Many people in Iceland have ties
Organized Students’ Events Include Stripping
Male strippers and visits to strip clubs are part of organized social events for students in the Faculty of Business Administration at the University of Iceland. The Students’
Conflicting Reports About Asylum Seeker Facing Deportation
The Ministry of the Interior claims an asylum seeker from Nigeria facing deportation has connections to human trafficking in Iceland, and is not the father of his girlfriend’
Government Divided Over Capital Airport
While the Minister of the Interior insists that part of the Reykjavík Domestic Airport is closing, the Prime Minister says it is staying where it is. Vísir reports that Minister
Man Juggles Around Iceland
A man who recorded himself juggling at various locations around Iceland has found himself achieving some internet fame. Chris Smith visited Iceland earlier this year, and decided t
Ever Wonder About That Guy In The 66° North Ads?
You’re more likely to spot the 2D version of 29-year old Emil Guðmundsson in Reykjavík than the man himself. The co-owner of Kría Cycles and reluctant model spends most of [&h
Já.is Launches 360° Street Maps In Iceland
Iceland’s answer to Google Maps—Já.is 360°—launched this morning Vísir reports. While Google Maps made its way around Iceland this summer, Já.is, which provides phone dir
Cabbie Confessions
The man is enveloped in an aura of ominousness. He stumbles forward, about to trip and fall at any moment. As he reaches for the handle of the cab door, […]
1993: Last March Of The Supergroups
The year 1993 might not seem like a pivotal time in popular music, but in retrospect, a lot of narratives came to a close 20 years ago. Many of them […]
Minor Injuries When Tour Bus Overturned
Two people were taken to hospital with minor injuries after a tour bus with 47 passengers tipped over on an icy road in national park Þingvellir on Tuesday. The passengers [&helli
World Cup Dream Shattered – Football Mania Over
Iceland’s dream of qualifying for next year’s World Cup was shattered on Tuesday night when the national team was defeated by Croatia 2-0 in the second leg of the play-