UK Trade Union Supports Iceland’s Nurses
The UK’s second largest trade union has issued a statement of solidarity with Iceland’s nurses, who are preparing to take the government to court for strike-breaking le
Prime Minister Dedicates Signs, “Sings” Folk Song
Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson unveiled some new trimmings to the Government Offices, and then took part in an indescribable sing-along. To commemorate the occasion
10 Must-See Icelandic Acts At Secret Solstice + Festival Schedule
Secret Solstice is upon us! So, for those of you who want some HOT TIPS on the mass of Icelandic acts playing the festival, we decided to pull together a […]
Opening Today: ‘Two Strong Women’ by Júlíana Sveinsdóttir & Ruth Smith
Breaking into the visual arts in the early 1900s was no easy feat if you were a woman, or if you grew up on a small, isolated island—but that’s exactly […]
Happening Today: Reykjavík Midsummer Music Festival
Curated by acclaimed pianist Víkingur Ólafsson, the Midsummer Music Festival is billed as a “Playground of Ideas”—and with over ten highly varied acts, there’ll be no sho
Happening Tonight: Author Unknown
It’s been 100 years since women’s suffrage in Iceland, but the country still has a long way to go. Did you know that Icelandic female composers receive less than 10% […]
Colourful Breast-Shaped Candles To Celebrate 100th Anniversary Of Women’s Suffrage
June 19 is sure to have a number of events celebrating the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in Iceland, but perhaps one of the most unique ceremonies will be the […]
Straumur: Cold Solstice
On the day this paper hits the streets, we’ll be heading over to the Secret Solstice Festival in Laugardalur to absorb as much music as humanly possible for its three-day [&helli
Sour Grapes & Stuff: Issue 8, 2015
Say your piece, voice your opinion, send your letters to: letters@grapevine.is — Most Awesome Letter Of The Issue! Hæ hæ Grapevine! I just saw your video about that house
Liking, Tweeting, And Sharing For Women’s Rights: The Role Of Social Media In Feminism
From the outside looking in, Iceland may appear to be a rocky little utopia of feminist ideals (and elves). It has been ranked again and again as one of the […]
Anna’s Editorial: “Is It Because You’re A Woman?”
On the day this issue hits the streets, June 19, Iceland celebrates the 100-year anniversary of women’s suffrage. This milestone is actually being celebrated through the year wit
Icelanders Celebrate The 100-year Anniversary of Women’s Suffrage
Icelandic suffragettes reaped the fruits of their labour on June 19, 1915, one hundred years ago, when women over the age of 40 were given the right to vote (followed […]
Iceland: One Of The World’s Best Places To Have A Pussy
Yes, Iceland is one of the best places on the planet to have a pussy. Or, I should say, one of the best places to be a woman, since we […]
Prime Minister Booed By Thousands At Independence Day Celebrations
Thousands attended yesterday’s Independence Day protests, and the Prime Minister was given quite a reception. As can be seen and heard in this video, Prime Minister Sigmundur
Children Scalded By Geyser Eruption – VIDEO
A freak change of wind direction and bad timing resulted in one of Strokkur’s eruption scalding two children. Pétur Reynisson, who was visiting the site with his two childre
Lonely Planet: Akureyri Best Place To Visit In Europe
In a new top ten list of European destinations to visit this summer, Iceland’s “capital of the north” came out on top. The list, “chosen by our team of Euro
Twelve Bars in Twelve Hours
We at the Grapevine do not encourage people to drink to excess, but if you ever wanted to have twelve drinks at twelve bars in twelve hours, we’ve mapped out […]
Sakebarinn: The Devil Is In The Details
Japan and Iceland seem to have a lot in common—they are homogenous, nationalistic island nations that depend on the ocean’s bounty and are at the mercy of fickle plate tectonic
Happening Tonight: Amy Winehouse Tribute Band
Four years ago, singer Amy Winehouse tragically died at only 27 years old. Having just won five Grammy awards for her second album, the beehived starlet was at the height […
DJ Flugvél Og Geimskip: Facts & Favourites
Born in: “I was born in Reykjavík. But there’s been all this proof appearing that I might be from Atlantis, or at least have visited there in a previous life. […]
Master At Work: This Man Makes Your Einstök
On an industrial estate by the Akureyri harbour, one building stands slightly taller than the rest. With its tall grain bins, steaming chimneys and hulking fermentation tanks, the