Life Imitating Art: Iceland’s “Mosque” Installation In Venice
On Friday May 22, Venetian police closed Iceland’s contribution to the Venice Biennale, a functioning mosque installed in a deconsecrated church in the heart of Venice. The issue
Introducing The Grapevine Summer Cocktail Of 2015!
The Grapevine has been on the pulse of what is coming and what should be coming for years (at least that’s what we believe). We decided that a signature cocktail […]
KexReið Bicycle Race Returns
The KexReið bicycle race kicks off tomorrow in downtown Reykjavík for the third year running. Hosted by Kex Hostel and Kría Cycles, the event is open to the general public. [&he
Tip-ical?
After falling for Iceland just over a year ago, whilst at the same time falling for an Icelander- in a safe, real-life friend of a friend of a friend situation. […]
Women Have Always Made Waves Here: Unearthing The History of Iceland’s Female Sea Workers
Born in 1777 and out to sea by 1788, Captain Þuríður was a legend among Iceland’s seafarers. Þuríður brought in the largest catches, read the weather as keen as a […
Out Of Obscurity: Cries Of Derision
Icelandic blackened death-core mongers Cries of Derision have kept a relatively low profile since their formation at a LHÍ freshman party in the fall of 2013, and limited their li
Anna’s Editorial: How’s This For A Media Circus?
It has been one seriously eventful week for Icelandic media. In case you haven’t heard, I’m going to relay it for you here, because, wow. Just, wow. On Tuesday morning, [&helli
Ferry Company Possibly Breaking Labour Law
A ferry company has made a separate collective bargaining agreement for its temp workers with a separate union, for much lower wages, possibly breaking Icelandic labour law. The or
Ship Bearing Fin Whale Meat Leaves Icelandic Harbour
A ship carrying 1,700 tonnes of fin whale meat has left Hafnarfjörður. The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) calls the shipment “a bloody trade”. RÚV repo
Just Under 50,000 Sign Fishing Quota Petition
A petition calling for major fishing quota laws to be put up for referendum continues to grow, having now nearly reached 50,000 unique signatures at the time of this writing. [&hel
Scientifically Proven: No One Loves Eurovision More Than Iceland
According to data from the European Broadcasting Union, nearly every television viewer in Iceland watched this year’s Eurovision, topping every country in the world. Hollywoo
Whale Hunting Postponed Due To Strikes – UPDATE
This year’s whale hunting season is being postponed due to the veterinarians’ strike, and five weeks of the season have already passed. Whale hunting season normally be
Prime Minister Blackmail Information Revealed
The information that two sisters intended to reveal if the Prime Minister did not meet their monetary demands has been revealed anyway. All parties implicated deny any wrongdoing.
12 Hours In Akureyri: Swimming, Culture, Nature & Nightlife
Akureyri, the self styled “capital of the North,” is Iceland’s second-largest settlement. Often called Iceland’s ‘second city’, the 18,000-strong population
Steikhúsið: A Great Meal That Would Be Better With Acid
Not everything is better with acid, but it can certainly make some things more vibrant, beautiful and full. Subtle flavours can be heightened, bringing complex aromas and bouquets
Weekly #GVpics: The 10 Best Iceland Instagrams
We had a nice visit yesterday from Julia, the winner of last week’s #GVpics Instagram competition, who dropped by with her eight-year-old son Ágúst to pick up their two t-s
The Seven: Driving To Akureyri One Hot Dog At A Time
The people of Akureyri have been keeping a secret from us Capital Region folk. It’s called The Seven. For years now, while driving the four-and-a-half-to-six-hour road trip betwe
Ram Breaks In, Steals Nothing
Police in South Iceland, a normally quiet swath of the country when compared to the bustling metropolis of the capital area, have had their work cut out for them lately. […]
An All-Woman Parliament
An MP for the Independence Party has suggested that parliament be comprised solely of women for two years, to see whether government would function better that way. RÚV reports th
PM And DV Publisher Dismiss Blackmailers’ Claims
Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson and the publisher of DV, Björn Ingi Hrafnsson, have rejected claims from their would-be blackmailers that the former helped finance t