Demanding Minister Not Deport Grandmother And Children
A petition has begun asking Minister of the Interior Hanna Birna Kristjánsdóttir to reverse a decision from the Directorate of Immigration (UTL) to deport a Colombian woman in he
Shrug Away The Stale Winter Torpor…
And celebrate creativity at DesignMarch 2014There is something incredibly alluring about the month of March: sometimes it’s the fresh and crispy scent of spring that lingers
The Reykjavík Grapevine Design Awards 2014
...For Best Product, Product Line, Project and Fashion Design of 2013For our fourth annual Design Awards, we once again rounded up a small panel of design-savvy folks to help us [&
Sour Grapes and Stuff: Issue 3, 2014
From: Jacob Kruse <krusja03@luther.edu> To: [The Icelandic Association of Chicago] To the Icelandic Association of Chicago: Hello, my name is Jacob Kruse and I am excited to
Secret Smørrebrød Society
Jómfrúin (“The Virgin”) is a rather offbeat restaurant in the heart of Reykjavík with one of the most loyal clienteles the city has ever seen. Though the restaurant has been
Iceland Is Feeling Pretty Insular
Come this time of year Icelandic households start receiving glossy catalogues in the mail with package deals to sunny destinations like Crete and Benidorm. It’s all the same: pag
Nature Pass Will Be Expensive Undertaking
The cost of establishing the Nature Pass is expected to be high, reports RÚV. In an interview earlier this week, Minister of Industry and Commerce Ragnheiður Elín Árnadóttir
Teachers Strike Begins Monday
The chairwoman of the Icelandic Teachers’ Union has confirmed that a strike will begin as of Monday morning, reports RÚV. As reported by the Grapevine last week, the majo
Humans of Reykjavík
The Humans of Reykjavík, a group dedicated to unmasking the amazing individuals that bring life, culture and personality to our beloved city, have released this stunning new video
EU Reaches Mackerel Agreement – Without Iceland
The long-standing dispute over North Atlantic mackerel stocks has reached a settlement, albeit with Iceland left out of the loop. According to an announcement on the European Com
Kópavogur Challenges National Government Over EU
Kópavogur town council voted in favour of a measure calling upon the Foreign Minister to withdraw a parliamentary proposal to end accession talks with the European Union. Vísir
Trust In Party Chairs Takes Interesting Turns
A new poll on public trust – or distrust – towards the chairpeople of different political parties points to some interesting trends. According to the poll, conducted b
Nature Pass A Reality As Of January 2015
The “Nature Pass” granting access to popular Icelandic tourists sites will come into effect January 1st, 2015, reports RÚV. The purpose of the pass will be to direct funds fr
20 People Come Forward To Donate Kidney
20 people have reached out to the Icelandic man who went on Facebook yesterday to ask for help finding a kidney donor, reports Vísir. Kristján Kristjánsson was diagnosed with I
500 Tonnes Of Chicken Shit
Norðurá riverbank in Mosfellsdalur, just outside of Reykjavík, is currently home to a 500 tonne mound of chicken shit. There is worry the pile is polluting the river, reports D
More Than A Million Tourists Predicted
2014 is predicted to be the year that the number of tourists to Iceland will break the one million mark. At an open meeting held at Reykjavík City Hall today, RÚV reports, [&he
Majority Want EU Referendum
Although half of Icelanders are against joining the European Union, a great majority also want a referendum on continuing accession talks – and most of them would vote in fav
University Academics May Strike
The Society of University Teachers (FH) has decided to hold a vote on whether or not to initiate a temporary strike. According to an announcement on their home page, the proposed
The Ku Klux Klan Kept Leoncie Away
Singer Icy Spicy Leoncie says that her hiatus from Iceland was caused by music industry cliques whom she compares to the Ku Klux Klan, reports Vísir. In an interview on the [&hel
Man Seeks New Kidney On Facebook
An Icelandic man is hoping that Facebook will help him find a new kidney, reports Vísir. Kristján Kristjánsson was diagnosed with IgA nephropathy ten years ago and has been on