Fine dining in Iceland in 1809: “A Most Involuntary Intemperance”
In the summer of 1809, a young British botanist, William Hooker, visited Iceland on the first botanical expedition of what was to become a distinguished career. Hooker chose Icelan
Restaurant Review: Teni – An African Affair to Remember
I was an Ethiopian food virgin until Teni. Reykjavík may boast of many restaurants serving authentic regional cuisine but true culinary maturity is seldom achieved these days unle
Best Of The 24-Hour Live Sheep Farm Extravaganza
RÚV has put together highlights from the 24-hour live broadcast of sheep giving birth on a farm in north Iceland. In case you missed the action, public broadcasting company RÚV [
Old Norse Weddings Becoming More Popular For Same-Sex Couples
Iceland is not just a popular spot for same-sex weddings; an increasing number of couples are opting to get married as per Old Norse tradition. Gay Iceland reports that the [&helli
Vote For Icelandic Artists At The Nordic Music Video Awards!
On May 23, the Nordic Music Video Awards 2015 (NMVA) will take place in Oslo, Norway. The jury will be reviewing and choosing winners in the categories of Director, Cinematography,
Eve Online Players Raise Thousands To Help Nepal
Players of the MMORPG Eve Online have raised over $68,000 USD to help survivors of the deadly earthquake that struck Nepal last week. Most of this money was raised within […
Happening This Weekend: Kiasmos, The Vixen & The Victim, & More
This weekend seems so packed with exciting events that it threatens to come apart at the seams. Here is a selection of events that we’ve specifically picked out for you. [&he
Heretic EP
A man woke up from dreams of flying to find the grey skies had finally, irrevocably and godlessly fallen; a dense, muggy, sick, slow-oozing fog squelched and squeezed at the [&hell
ArtsFest Q&A: Fríða Björk Ingvarsdóttir, Rector of Listaskóli Íslands
This years Reykjavík Arts Festival focuses on gender issues in the arts, as well as censorship and rights struggle more generally. This week, we’re talking to prominent wome
This Week’s Instagram Contest – 177 Entries And TWO Winners!
Last week we launched the first #gvpics Instagram competition – asking you, dear readers, to use the #gvpics tag on your best Instagram photographs of Iceland. But not just t
Don’t Ask Nanna: About Tinder In Iceland
Hey Nanna, Is there Icelandic Tinder etiquette I should be aware of? Heading over for a stag do and want to know if there are any do’s or don’t’s I should […]
Proposal On Changing The Clock Hangs In The Balance
A parliamentary proposal to begin setting the clock back an hour in the winter is being contested in committee. The Welfare Committee chairperson is not certain if the proposal wil
Excessive Drinking On The Rise In Iceland
Iceland is one of few OECD countries where alcohol consumption has increased over the past 20 years. RÚV reports that according to a new study from the OECD, alcohol consumption [
Iceland To Drastically Reduce Plastic Bag Use
Following an EU directive, Iceland will reduce its consumption of plastic bags by 80% over the next three years. RÚV reports that Icelanders use about 1,000 tonnes of plastic bags
Ólafur Arnalds On The Icelandic Music Scene And The Dance Project That Accidentally Happened
Although he may be young in years, 28-year-old Ólafur Arnalds is no stranger to the limelight. He first stepped onto the stage as a drummer for hardcore bands Celestine and [&hell
Dunkin’ Donuts Coming: Mmmmm, Forbidden Donut
I love donuts. My favourite donut place is probably Peter Pan in Greenpoint, Brooklyn (google “Peter Pan Bakery: A Documentary Film” to see why. Donuts can lay a better claim [
Strikes Are Good For Us All
Over the past six weeks or so, more and more unions have been joining the fray of demanding living wages for their workers, striking or threatening to do so to […]
Leoncie Claims Gay Rights Association Is Behind Death Threats
That’s a bold headline. Well, in fact, it’s a bold claim. This 20 minute interview with Leoncie put me in a weird position: there was no way to extract any […]
Jón Gnarr’s Name Change Involved FBI Background Check
Former Reykjavík mayor Jón Gnarr’s name-changing process involved having his criminal background assessed by the FBI. “Unbelievably”, he had no criminal record,
Former PM: Kaupthing Emergency Loan “A Mistake”
Former PM Geir H. Haarde told viewers in a televised interview that lending the failing Kaupthing bank 500 million euros in October 2008 was “a mistake”. Kjarninn repor
Sing Fang Remixes Australian Artist Gordi
Sin Fang doesn’t produce an awful lot of remixes, but when he does, they’re pretty great. His latest reworking is of Australian artist Gordi, who has long been obsessed