16% Of Icelandic Children Living In Poverty
According to a new report by Save the Children 10.000 Icelandic children live in under the poverty line, reports Vísir. The growth of children living under the poverty line has i
Open Or Closed: The Easter Edition
This may come as a surprise to many visitors, but Easter is a big deal in Iceland. The holiday—a five day holiday which spans from Skírdagur, or Maundy Thursday (April 17 [&hel
A Craving For Caving In The Leitahraun Lava Field
Exploring the Búri Cave with Fjallhalla AdventurersForty-five kilometres from downtown Reykjavík I’m standing on a snowy embankment surrounded by the Leitahraun lava field.
Continental Charm
Óðinstorg, 101 ReykjavíkAlthough it only opened two years ago, Snaps Bistro has become something of a staple on the Reykjavík restaurant scene, helping to bridge the gap betwee
So What’s This Trip To Ukraine I Keep Hearing About?
Iceland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Gunnar Bragi Sveinsson went on an official visit to Kiev on March 22. There he declared the Icelandic government’s opposition to the
Icelandic Fashion Grows Up
Reykjavík Fashion Festival 2014 showed that Icelanders are finally serious about their stuffReykjavík Fashion Festival is in its fifth year and has been a fantastically worthwhil
Election Poll Roundup
With municipal elections around the corner, it’s high time for the Grapevine to start its coverage. For those not in the know, Reykjavík citizens get a chance to pick their [&he
Spring Bangers
Five songs to celebrate the coming of springSince our winters are very long and dark (with seasonal affective disorder being a national epidemic), the coming of spring is something
Iceland Reps At Euro Council Divided On Russia
The Icelandic representatives on the European Council (EC) were not in complete agreement over what action the EC should take regarding Russia and Ukraine. Karl Garðarsson, the pr
You Shall Not Pass
Following the rapid growth of tourists in Iceland, signs of damage to the country’s fragile and vulnerable ecosystem are starting to show. At the same time, surveys reveal that n
Tried To Sell A Tank
A number of people showed interest in buying a tank that was advertised in a forum on Icelandic website Vaktin.is, reports RÚV. The ad says the vintage military tank was used by
Sanitation Workers Not To Be Trifled With
After a news outlet falsely reported that sanitation workers were repeatedly trying to break into the home of a footballer, they took matters into their own hands, and have since [
Uni Teachers’ Strike Officially On
The university teachers’ strike will begin on April 25 and last until May 10. RÚV reports that Jörundur Guðmundsson, the chairperson of the Association of University Teac
Firing Of Teacher For Anti-Gay Blog Deemed Illegal
The firing of a grade school teacher for writing an anti-gay blog has been deemed illegal by the Ministry of the Interior. Snorri Óskarsson told DV that he received a letter fro
Missing Cat Reunited With Owner After 7 Years
A cat that went missing 7 years ago has returned into the arms of his owner, reportsVísir. “I think the universe decided to bring us back together to finish the […]
Forestry Association Present Solution To Christmas Tree Debacle
While Icelanders mourn the loss of the annual Oslo Christmas tree, the Director of Reykjavík’s Forestry Association says he has a solution, reports Vísir. “Right here in Rey
Foreign Minister Gifted Chocolate Covered Pork Rinds
After filing a request for information on gifts and donations made to the foreign minister while in office, DV reports that all gifts were minor and kind of lame. Among the gifts
University Teacher Strike Impending
The majority of university teachers are ready to go on strike from April 25 to May 10, if an agreement cannot be reached on their collective bargaining contract. MBL reports that
Not All Ministers Liked Equally
The ministers running Iceland’s government enjoy varying levels of support, although none of them had support above 33%. According to a new Capacent poll, Vísir reports, r
Police: Alcohol And Mopeds Don’t Mix
A man was arrested last night for riding an electric moped while under the influence of alcohol, and was charged with a crime that applies to bicycles and horses as […]
Progressives Fight For Your Right To A Professional Hair Dye
MP for the Progressive Party Þorsteinn Sæmundsson reiterated who his party is fighting for in a discussion yesterday about correcting indexed property loans. Þorsteinn describ