Selfie Nation
Inspired by Foreign Journalists, Part II“The untamed, distant and cool Iceland” “A few reasons why Iceland is the best place in the world” Those are random headlines I spot
Pantless Cat Burglar Still On The Prowl
The pantless cat burglar who stole 3 Bengal cats from a cat breeder last week remains uncaught, reports RÚV. At first it was believed that 4 cats were stolen but […]
Last McDonald’s Burger Sold In Iceland Unchanged After 6 Years
The last cheeseburger sold in Iceland in 2009 remains unchanged after 6 years, reports MBL.is. The only notable difference seems to be that the meat patty is a slightly lighter [&h
Fact: Doctor Who Loves Icelandic Beer
Former Doctor Who, Christopher Eccleston, has expressed his love for Icelandic beer in an interview with Breaking News. Eccleston, who appears in the moody new crime drama Fortitud
Storm Traps Over 200 People In Gas Station
More than 200 people are stuck in Staðarskáli gas station in Northwest Iceland due to a large storm which closed Holtavörðuheiði road, reports Vísir. Around 80 people have be
Here’s What You Need to Know About Dropping Oil Prices and Drekasvæðið
Lately it seems that people are getting more and more concerned about the dropping price of oil. This is perhaps less obvious to those of us buying petrol in Iceland, […]
See Sísý Ey’s Sónar Reykjavík Picks
Sigga Ey highlights some ones to watchSigga Eyþórsdóttir is one of the three sisters that combine with producer Oculus to form Icelandic house troupe Sísý Ey. They shot to pro
Shows! Films! Haggis!
Here's what's happening this weekend!We at the Grapevine have been hard at work on our shining new listings website, and it’s finally live! Take a moment to browse through,
PHOTOS: Reykjavík International Games: Archery
Photo GalleryThe Reykjavík International Games are being held January 16 – 25, and the Archery competition took place on January 17 & 18. The qualification round consisted o
PHOTOS: Karate at Reykjavík International Games
Photo GalleryThe Reykjavík International Games are being held January 16 – 25, and the Karate competition took place on January 17, which included individual categories for both
Welcome To The Dark Side
Snow, darkness, SAD – is it time to hibernate?Winter is upon us. It’s here, enshrouding your very being in short, frosty days with only a few hours of sunlight, followed [&hell
Three Hours Of Sun Is A Luxury
...If you’re living in SvalbardAlthough at 64° N Reykjavík is the world’s northernmost capital city, the most northerly permanently populated site on Earth is Svalbard. L
Listicle: A Survival Guide For The Darkest Months
Remain in lightIn Reykjavík and beyond, there are some activities that are available only in the winter season. January can be made into a lively month, with a few ideas […
SAD Times: The Effects Of Winter—And How To Fight Back
We spoke to an Icelandic sleep specialist about the effects of winter—and how to fight backWhen I meet working psychologist and PhD student Erla Björnsdóttir, it’s already da
Don’t Ask Nanna
Dear Nanna I’m confused about the Icelandic practice of using the -dottir and -son suffix instead of last names. Does that mean you guys change your last names for every [&he
Arctic Research Gets Cash Injection
The Fulbright Commission of Iceland has signed an agreement with the National Science Foundation (NSF) of the United States guaranteeing 550,000 USD over the next three years to su
Pantless Cat Burglar Escapes With 4 Bengals
Police are using their only evidence, a bra – size 34D – and a pair of leopard print sweatpants, as a means to track down a thief who stole four […]
Icelandic Firm To Gather Credit Info In Eight West African States
The Icelandic credit bureau CreditInfo has won a contract with the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) to manage a regional private credit reporting system, the Private Cre
Björk Speaks On Vulnicura And Feminism
Pitchfork publishes first album interviewPitchfork have published the first new interview with Björk, in which she discusses the making of Vulnicura. She expresses nervy anticipat
Iceland: The World’s 4th Most Expensive Country
According to data derived from Numbeo.com, Iceland is the world’s 4th most expensive country to live. This is revealed in an accessible infographic, published by Movehub.com, a s
A Tale Of Ice And Fire (But Mostly Wind… And Not Much Sun)
Icelanders are obsessed with the weather. That shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone who’s ever been here: the weather is no joke. If you don‘t keep a close eye […]