Protestors Want New Prosecutor
The nine protestors charged with disobeying police orders at the Gálgahraun lava field last October have asked that a new prosecutor be appointed, as he will also be called upon [
Most Icelanders Believe Officials Were Right To Attend Winter Olympics
A new poll from Market and Media Research (MMR) shows that most Icelanders agreed that the government officials who attended the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia were right to do [
Orenda
Orenda (n.): a mystical force present in all people that empoweres them to affect the world, or to effect change in their own lives. I am in a frenzy. Standing […]
Happening This Weekend Feb 21-23
If you thought winter was over, think again. February is in full swing, with howling winds and freezing temperatures. So why not head inside and let music and art warm […]
A Faroese Folk Fay
Gamli Gaukurinn, February 12A cold, monotonous and tipsy Wednesday was on its way when I stepped into Gamli Gaukurinn to see the Faroese singer Eivør Pálsdóttir. From the get-go
Know Thy Selfie
The ‘Behind’ photography exhibition with Elo VázquezWhen Elo Vázquez first began displaying her photography on the internet in 2002, the web was a great meeting place for pho
Fyrir Herra Spock, MacGyver Og Mig 2013
Sveinn Guðmundsson’s debut album is pretty much your standard issue bread and butter lo-fi Icelandic folk twiddle. A deferential mix of gently strummed guitars, soft chewy bass
When I Want To Feel Good, I Dance Like This
Dansaðu fyrir mig at TjarnarbíóCurrently in a limited return run in Reykjavík, the spare, searching, and ultimately joyful two-person show “Dansaðu fyrir mig,” (‘Dance f
Nanna Dís Features Her Favourite Photos From Sónar 2014
Grapevine photographer Nanna Dís shares a few of her favourite photos from Sónar 2014. She also has a website that lives here. Day 1 Högni’s first solo project HE was a [&hel
Matthew Eisman’s Favourite Sónar Photos
Grapevine photographer Matthew Eisman picks his favourite photos from Sónar. Day 1 Can somebody tell me what mystic frequency GusGus are always tapped into please? Perennially e
EU Not Interested In Will-We-Won’t-We Relationship With Iceland
After consulting with sources in Brussels, Vísir has reported that EU members are unimpressed by Iceland’s Will-We-Won’t-We approach to the EU application. Vísir
Controversy After MP Says Europe Is Suffering From Famine
Progressive Party MP Vigdís Hauksdóttir caused controversy yesterday when she claimed that there was a famine in Europe, reports Eyjan. While on the radio programme Mín skoðun
All Unions But One Settle On Collective Bargaining Agreement
All the unions but one that initially voted against a collective bargaining agreement struck between union leadership and employers have accepted management’s counter-offer.
Police Offer Lost And Found Service
Capital area police have an Instagram account that features, amongst other things, lost items they happened upon to be claimed by their owners. Vísir reports that the lost items
RIFF Going Ahead
Reykjavík Film Festival will be going ahead this year despite a lack of funding from the City of Reykjavík, reports RÚV. “We will continue this important work,” said RIFF F
Iceland and UK Meeting To Discuss Power Cable
Iceland’s Minister of Industry and Commerce and the British Energy Minister have agreed to meet in March to discuss the possibility of a power cable connecting Iceland and th
HBO Release GoT Featurette About Iceland
HBO have posted a behind-the-scenes video about filming the new season of Game of Thrones in Iceland. In a change of pace, the cast and crew spent the summer filming in […]
Ruling Coalition Wants To End EU Talks
Both parties of the ruling coalition have voted within their ranks to end accession talks with the European Union – despite a public referendum on the matter being an officia
Special Prosecutor Joins Ministry Investigation
Special Prosecutor Ólafur Hauksson is back, taking part in the criminal investigation of the Ministry of the Interior. DV reports that Ólafur – a prosecutor who took on
MP And Former Cop: Current Drug Policy “Doesn’t Work”
An MP for the Independence Party, himself a former police officer, says that Iceland’s current punitive policy towards drug use “does not work”. Vísir reports t
Icelandic Documentarian: “Total Mayhem” in Kiev
Icelandic Documentarian Guðmundur Tjörvi Guðmundsson has been in Ukraine, filming the escalating violence between activists and riot police in Kiev. His footage was featured yes